Jasper Helicopter Picnics
$479/seat
reservations required
Jasper Helicopter Picnics!
Take an incredible and scenic helicopter flight through the Jasper Rocky Mountains and land atop a mountain in the perfect location for beautiful photos. Just enough time to explore the area, take in the incredible mountainous views and breath the fresh air! Bring your own lunch or enjoy a lovely chartcuterie board from Mountain Grazing Co. and wine or baileys and hot chocolate for the colder days!
Your Jasper Helicopter Picnic flight details:
Your flight time is a minimum of 30 minutes total and it's a breathtaking 30 minutes! You'll be whisked away into the peaks of Roche Miette range, soar amongst these giants while you view the meandering Fiddle River, learn the local names and stories of these incredible landmarks, view Miette Hot springs from the air- so neat to see from above if you plan to visit on the ground! You can check every item off your bucket list - Turquoise blue lakes, winding rocky mountain rivers, inspiring mountains with a life source all of their own, expansive valleys of green, white or orange depending of the time of year and a landing set perfectly into the landscape of incredible scenery.
Add a delicious charcuterie board from Mountain Grazing Co for a additional charge.
Jasper Helicopter Picnic Details
starting at $479/seat CDN
+ taxes and fees
- Time spent at the landing zone is a about 30- 45 minutes. We'll stay all day if our schedule allows, but experience tells us that people will generally want to go home after about an hour, especially if it's a bit chilly.
Please discuss this with your pilot prior to take off.
- No marijuana products on board the aircraft please.
- Please dress appropriate for weather. No flip flops. If it's winter, wear many layers of clothing and a windproof outer layer.
- Please pack light. Helicopters have a maximum weight take off and if we're over the limit we will have to cancel the flight.
- Flights can be booked as far up to 1 hour in advance but for food included adventures, it's best to book a week in advance, as we need time to arrange this.
- All adventures depart from the Jasper Hinton Airport, please come right into the small terminal. Don't worry it's a tiny airport, you'll find the terminal!
- Please be about 30 minutess early, and if you arrive extremely early, there may not be someone there to meet you. We're out flying!
Duration of the entire experience:
Approximately 2.5 - 3 hours from start to finish
Collect memories instead of things
KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK:
- We recommend you book your flight on the first day you are in Jasper. In case of weather delay, there’s still time to reschedule your flight.
- Check in is 30 minutes prior to your flight. If you’re really early we may not be able to greet you as we’ll be out flying, please be patient with us! If you're late for your flight it may be cancelled.
- The location of the Jasper Hinton Airport is correct in all GPS including google maps, approximately 45 minutes east from Jasper, 1 hour if there are sheep on the road! Please come right into the terminal when you arrive. Don’t worry it’s a tiny airport and you’ll find the terminal no problem!
- Please wear clothing appropriate for outdoor activities. No open toed shoes allowed. Windproof and waterproof layer is highly recommended, especially for mountain top landings. Winter mountain landings require winter gear!!!
- Weather- we will do a weather check 2 hrs prior to your flight. If there are any concerns we will call you. Please ensure we have a number we are able to reach you at! If you don’t hear from us 1 hour before your flight, assume it’s a go. Please note: we will not discuss weather prior to 2 hrs before your flight. Weather cancellations will be 100% refunded.
- Aircraft emergencies- sometimes our aircrafts respond to life threatening emergencies such as; back country rescues, wildfires, floods etc. And sometimes our aircrafts are grounded for unscheduled maintenance. In the event one of these situations arise we will ask for your patience and understanding. We will attempt to reschedule your flight. If that is impossible, we will refund your deposit.
- Cancellation policy is 24hrs notice. For Flights that include and additional service- hiking guide, Indigenous guide or photographer it's a minimum of 4 days notice of cancellation.
- Landing locations are at the sole discretion of the pilot and decisions are made based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: current and forecasted wind and cloud, weight of the aircraft, pressure altitude, sunlight, wildlife, allotted flight time, legalities of the Jasper National park.
This is the perfect way to celebrate a special birthday, anniversary or even a unique gift idea for Mother's Day or Father's Day! Is there an important event coming up? Someone you love celebrating a big career milestone?
See the Canadian Rocky Mountains from this unique perspective that only a private helicopter can provide!
Starting at $479 per person + taxes and fees
Available all year long, dependent on weather, of course!
We love winter picnics!