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    1000 Islands Helicopter Tours

    106 reviews
    #1 of 12 Outdoor Activities in Gananoque
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    About 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours
    Experience the beauty, romance, grandeur of the 1000 Islands from the air! Lift off from our new state of the art facility which offers a welcome lounge, outdoor viewing area, plenty of parking for RVs and tour buses. See the unspoiled beauty of the St. Lawrence, marvel at the vastness of the Ivy Lee Bridge and view the richness of the 1000 Islands. Find romance, love and excitement with the breathtaking views of the most iconic landmarks in the Islands, Boldt and Singer Castles. Take home the memories by purchasing your personalized high-definition videos of your tour!
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    Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour
    3 reviews
    US$88.39 per adult
    Boldt Castle and Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour
    17 reviews
    US$133.04 per adult
    Thousand Islands Two Castle Helicopter Tour
    4 reviews
    US$204.46 per adult
    Ultimate Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour
    4 reviews
    US$401.79 per adult
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    Reviewed October 18, 2018 via mobile
    Fabulous
    Review of: Boldt Castle and Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour

    We had been wanting to do this since a while after watching all the videos and reviews. The staff were super responsive to my emails prior to the date and even accomodated a couple of changes in the time. The day itself was cloudy and...More

    1  Thank avranga
    Meg D, Marketing at 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours, responded to this reviewResponded October 19, 2018

    Hello! Happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us, I will pass along your kind words to Jordan! Glad to hear also that the weather worked out for you on the day of your flight, even cloudy skies can result in some clear...More

    Reviewed October 17, 2018
    Dad's 80th Birthday
    Review of: Boldt Castle and Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour

    My sister and I took my Dad for a ride for his 80th Birthday. This was the first time for all of us in a helicopter. The scenery was amazing and the the Pilots commentary was great! I would recommend going in October to see...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    1  Thank jxd0
    Meg D, Marketing at 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours, responded to this reviewResponded October 19, 2018

    Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us and choosing to fly with us for your father's birthday! Glad to hear that you enjoyed your first time in a helicopter - Fall is always a great time to visit...More

    Reviewed October 10, 2018
    Great thrill, informative pilot
    Review of: Thousand Islands Two Castle Helicopter Tour

    We really enjoyed this activity. The flight was smooth, the helicopter staff were friendly and the pilot (Jordan) was awesome. He showed us everything our eyes could see, and gave us a great tip on how to visit Boldt Castle from the Yacht House. Would...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    1  Thank Denis R
    Meg D, Marketing at 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours, responded to this reviewResponded October 19, 2018

    Hello Denis! Thank you for leaving us such a great review, we really appreciate your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour over the 1000 Islands with Jordan - I will pass along your kind words to him!

    Reviewed September 20, 2018 via mobile
    Helicopter tour of the 1000 islands

    It was one of the most beautiful fun experiences that me and my wife had ever had. Our pilot was a great tour guide and entertainingMore

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank joshuawesselink
    Meg D, Marketing at 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours, responded to this reviewResponded September 21, 2018

    Hi Joshua! Thank you for leaving us a review on your experience with us, we really appreciate it! We're glad to hear your pilot provided a great tour for you and that you enjoyed your time in the air! I will pass along your kind...More

    Reviewed September 2, 2018
    Great tour

    Everything about this tour has been positive. We're still waiting for our DVD with some footage of the tour. It's a bit pricey, but is worth it.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    1  Thank Alexander P
    Meg D, Marketing at 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours, responded to this reviewResponded September 3, 2018

    Hello Alex! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate your feedback! Glad to hear your experience was a positive one - keep an eye on your mailbox, your DVD should arrive any day now!

    Reviewed August 28, 2018
    Amazing!

    We had chosen this activity to have a better and broader view on the natural park. It was indeed a good choice! It was our first experience on board of an helicopter, but we were not scared at all as the pilot was explaining all...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
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    Meg D, Marketing at 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours, responded to this reviewResponded August 30, 2018

    Hello there! Thank you for choosing us to see the 1000 Islands region and for taking the time to leave us such a great review on your experience! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and that the pilot was...More

    Reviewed August 24, 2018
    Must do! Fantastic Experience!

    Amazing! So much fun, our pilot Jordan was great and answered all of our questions. My teenage son absolutely loved it!

    Date of experience: August 2018
    1  Thank Renee M
    Meg D, Marketing at 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours, responded to this reviewResponded August 26, 2018

    Hi Renee! Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us, your feedback is greatly appreciated. Glad to hear that you and your on enjoyed yourselves on your tour with Jordan, I will pass along your kind words to him!

    Reviewed August 22, 2018
    This is a must do! So much better than I imagined.

    Myself and my 2 teenage nephews went up. If you have teenagers I highly recommend doing this. They thought it was one of the coolest things they have ever done! Just go for it, it was definitely a unique experience. I booked on-line and we...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
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    Meg D, Marketing at 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours, responded to this reviewResponded August 26, 2018

    Hello Graeme! So happy to hear that you and your nephews enjoyed their flight with us over the 1000 Islands, and that it was cool enough to impress not one, but two teenagers! Thank you so much for taking the time to review the experience...More

    Reviewed August 15, 2018
    Great job guys!
    Review of: Boldt Castle and Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour

    Yes, would definitely recommend this as part of your trip to the 1000 Islands. In the past we have taken boat tours of the Islands, but looking at it from the air gives you a totally different perspective.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Neil P
    Meg D, Marketing at 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours, responded to this reviewResponded August 22, 2018

    Hi Neil! Thank you for the great review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! We are so glad that you enjoyed your alternate perspective of the 1000 Islands on your tour with us!

    Reviewed August 14, 2018 via mobile
    Wonderful birthday present for my husband

    We decided to book the flight a day in advance as a birthday gift for my husband. The two youngest children were happy to join him. We always think about doing a helicopter tour in cities we visit but never did it because we are...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
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    Meg D, Marketing at 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours, responded to this reviewResponded August 22, 2018

    Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review on your experience with us, we really appreciate your feedback. We're happy to hear that your husband and kids enjoyed their tour over the thousand islands region, we hope the wait...More

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    Andy K
    July 26, 2017|
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    Response from Elena A | Reviewed this property |
    We bought a package, which included kayaking, bicycles and picnic, so the price was for everything. Please check their website for prices and availability. I am sure you can also call them with all your questions. They are... More
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    Andy K
    July 26, 2017|
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    Response from Meg D | Property representative |
    Hi Andy! Cost is dependent on which tour you're looking to do - we have 5 different tours of the 1000 Islands region! All our tours are listed in detail with prices on our website. We are open year round, so we can... More
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