Timing is everything when it comes to enjoying the adventure of a lifetime. While our pilots take off and land at the heliport all day long, we’ve found that people are often curious about our recommendations for the best time to take a nyc helicopter tour. The truth is that the answer is different for everybody. While some people prefer to take a tour early in the morning when the day is brand new, others like ending a lovely day in New York with a fun-filled flight at sunset. As you get ready to book a helicopter ride, New York residents and visitors are talking about, you can use these tips to figure out which time slot is best for you.
Plan for the Perfect Photos
Aerial photographers know that the time of day affects their photos. For instance, you may prefer to book a later afternoon flight to fly over the Hudson River. The sun will be behind you during this time, which helps to prevent glares that make it harder to take a good picture. The afternoon hours between 1 to 3 p.m. are also ideal for giving you better aerial shots since the sunlight is directly overhead.
Check Out the City Lights
A helicopter ride around NYC can also look completely different at night when the city is transformed by beautiful lights. Although we only offer the City Lights Tour during certain times of the year, we find that it is one of our most popular options. Your tour over the city in the later evening hours can show you the beauty of major landmarks such as the Empire State Building from a viewpoint that you cannot get from taking a tour on foot.
Leave Time for Additional Experiences
If you are vacationing in New York, then you also need to make sure that your helicopter tour can fit into your itinerary. For example, people often want to be in the perfect spot to view Manhattanhenge, which requires you to be in a specific location at the right time. Alternatively, you may want to take one of our bus tours after your flight. When you have several experiences planned in one day, then be sure to leave enough time for traveling to and from the heliport and your other destinations. Taking your tour early in the morning may be the best option to free up time for evening activities such as going to a Broadway show.
Our helicopter tours are available throughout the day so that you can pick the best time to make your dream of flying over New York City come true. If you do have a preferred time, consider booking in advance to make sure that you are able to take flight when all of the factors are right to give you the ultimate adventure.