Overview
Experience the perfect blend of nature, adventure, and luxury with a private helicopter journey from Manhattan to Manchester, Vermont, nestled in the Green Mountains.
In summer, enjoy a 9-hole round of golf with views of Mount Equinox, followed by lunch overlooking the course. Continue your day with the Land Rover Experience Driving School or a fly fishing session at the renowned Orvis School.
In winter, choose between off-road driving on icy terrain with expert instruction or a private guided snowmobile tour through the backcountry, with a relaxing lunch at The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa.
After a full day of adventure, return to Manhattan by helicopter at sunset, ending with a scenic NYC skyline tour.
Availability: year-round (seasonal variations).
Flight time: ~90 minutes each way.
Total duration: ~8 hours.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Roundtrip Helicopter Charter in Airbus AS350 or AS355 (depending on option booked)
- Select Activities as described
- Temporary Fuel Surcharge
Meeting Location
New York 9A
New York, NY 10011, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The perfect combination of nature, adventure and luxury, this experience begins with a private helicopter flight from Manhattan Manchester, Vermont, tucked in the beautiful Green Mountains.
Summer Adventure:
Start your escape with a round of 9-hole golf while enjoying crisp mountain air and spectacular views of Mount Equinox, the Taconics’ highest point. (Lessons and equipment rentals are available for beginners.) After a scrumptious lunch overlooking the green, head over to the Land Rover Experience Driving School to polish your off-road driving skills on rocky terrain or to the legendary Orvis School to learn the craft of fly fishing.
Winter Adventure:
Start your escape at the Land Rover Experience Driving School to polish your off-road driving skills on icy hill climbs with an expert instructor or with a private guided backcountry snowmobile tour through the Green Mountain wilderness. Refuel with a delicious lunch at The Equinox in between. Customize activities to suit your unique preferences.
The experience is concluded with a smooth helicopter flight back to Manhattan at sunset and a quick skyline tour before landing.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Maximum weight 1000 lbs (453 kg) combined in 5-passenger Airbus helicopters.
- Due to limited storage space available on board the amount of luggage helicopters can transport will be affected by the number and weight of passengers. We are happy to arrange for excess luggage to be transported by car, if necessary (additional fee applies).
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult or have parental consent.
- Children under 2 years old fly at no cost if they can safely fit on parent's lap.
- Wings Air Helicopters LLC assumes no liability for any services (ground transportation, photography, catering, hotel, etc.) arranged on client’s behalf with third parties.
- Experience is subject to providers’ availability, favorable weather conditions and helicopter maintenance; if canceled due to these reasons, ground transportation will be provided and a flight credit valid for one year.
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Is bait provided?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-7030P22
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool NYC customers.
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Yes. Whatever the fishing calls for: live bait, frozen bait, cut bait, or chum, our Charter Captains will have plentiful supplies on hand. The same thing goes for artificial bait such as lures, flies, or plugs.
Jul 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Lunch.
- Roundtrip Helicopter Charter in Airbus AS350 or AS355 (depending on option booked).
- Select Activities as described.
- Temporary Fuel Surcharge.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the New York to Vermont Full-Day Adventure with Private Helicopter is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New York to Vermont Full-Day Adventure with Private Helicopter will be included in your confirmation email from Cool NYC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Roundtrip Helicopter Charter in Airbus AS350 or AS355 (depending on option booked)
- Select Activities as described
- Temporary Fuel Surcharge
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Maximum weight 1000 lbs (453 kg) combined in 5-passenger Airbus helicopters.
- Due to limited storage space available on board the amount of luggage helicopters can transport will be affected by the number and weight of passengers. We are happy to arrange for excess luggage to be transported by car, if necessary (additional fee applies).
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult or have parental consent.
- Children under 2 years old fly at no cost if they can safely fit on parent's lap.
- Wings Air Helicopters LLC assumes no liability for any services (ground transportation, photography, catering, hotel, etc.) arranged on client’s behalf with third parties.
- Experience is subject to providers’ availability, favorable weather conditions and helicopter maintenance; if canceled due to these reasons, ground transportation will be provided and a flight credit valid for one year.
