Experience the breathtaking beauty of Douglas Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains on a scenic helicopter tour. Fly over the French Broad River, Douglas Dam, and Mountain Cove Marina for stunning aerial views.
- Scenic Helicopter Tours - Our Lake View flight will extend you past the French Broad River and take you out to Douglas Lake. Douglas Lake is a 33,000 acre man-made lake with over 450 miles of shoreline. This flight will get you up to 1500 feet in altitude, allowing you to get a superb view of the Great Smoky Mountains towards the South. Along the route you will see areas of farmland and quilt-like patterns of pastures. As you get closer to Douglas Lake you will fly next to Douglas Dam. On most days you are able to see the Plateau off to the Northwest that divides Tennessee and Kentucky.
Includes River Ride points of interest you may see along the way:
English Mountain,
Boat / Jet Ski Rental Areas,
Fishing / Camping and
Kyker Korn Maze which is (seasonal).
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- 6-minute exhilarating helicopter flight
- Breathtaking views of Douglas Lake
- Expertly guided by a professional pilot
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Maximum weight per person 300LB
- For groups of three (3) passengers, total passenger weight must not exceed 600LB.
The Lake View Tour offers a fantastic introduction to helicopter rides over the Smokies. Douglas Lake spans an impressive 28,000 acres across three counties and boasts a shoreline of over 500 miles. This flight takes you above the French Broad River, towards Douglas Dam, and right up to the boundary of Mountain Cove Marina. On days when the sky is clear, breathtaking panoramic vistas of the Great Smoky Mountains can be admired from a distance.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.