We had the best experience with Helicopter Big Bear!! (…) We opted for the 45 minute tour and do not regret a single minute of it. (…) I highly recommend taking this tour while in Big Bear. We found so much more to do while up in the air!!! Don’t think twice, DO IT!!!!
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Tour Echo
Scenic Beauty
Bucket List Experience
Sky-High Thrills
45 Minutes of Rich Bear Valley Scenery & Beyond
Our stunning Tour Echo journey starts through the Santa Ana Canyon where you will fly over Jenks Lake straight up to the wonders of San Gorgonio Peak. We then snake along Highway 38 with steep mountain walls all around as we approach the Onyx Summit. After passing through Onyx Summit pass, your flight meanders at low altitude into the rugged east end of Bear Valley giving you amazing views and a chance to capture the beauty. We then continue across Baldwin Lake to access the stunning scenery of the Holcomb Valley. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure finishes with turns through the Van Dusen Canyon, our final corridor, before dropping down into the Big Bear Airport. Tour Echo is an epic adventure giving you the ultimate Big Bear aerial experience.
What You’ll See
Santa Ana Canyon
Jenks Lake
Highway 38
Onyx Summit
Holomb Valley
Van Dusen Canyon and More!
Trip Details
Price
- $300 per person for 2
- $260 per person for 3
Departure time
10am to 5pm
Meeting point
Big Bear Airport Terminal, 501 Valley Blvd. Big Bear, CA 92314
Upon arrival, go through the main door to the left of Barnstorm Cafe.
Availability
Year-round, 7 days a week
Duration
45 minutes
Group size
Minimum 2, maximum 3
Included
- 45 minute flight
- Noise canceling headphones
Not included
Gratuity for pilot or ground crew
What to bring
We recommend clothing that is casual and comfortable and that you bring a jacket or sweater with you. The only restriction is high-heeled shoes which can make it difficult to get in and out of the aircraft. Bring a camera to snap lasting memories!
About your guide
1 pilot
Why Customers Love Helicopter Big Bear
We took a 45 minute tour and it was excellent. The owner is the pilot and beyond being very skilled on very good equipment, really knows the area and is extremely helpful. (…) If you would really like to see, understand, and enjoy the area, you cannot do better. Having been to a number of things like this around the planet, I can honestly report (…) very good equipment, well run, and sincerely helpful, its a very good use of your hard earned vacation money
We took the 45min ride over Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead. Totally worth every penny! (…) the pilot was very knowledgeable about the area history, friendly and made conversation easy. (…) Please don’t miss out on this once exciting adventure and view from the top!
What a great experience this was our first helicopter ride we enjoyed every minute of it the pilot and assistant was so helpful and thorough we felt safe and it was such a great experience. I definitely recommend!
