Helicopter Experience in Tenerife

Take your Tenerife experience to new heights with an unforgettable helicopter flight over the island’s most spectacular landscapes. From golden coastlines and hidden ravines to dramatic volcanic terrain, this is the ultimate way to see Tenerife from a completely unique perspective. Whether it’s your first time or a special occasion, every moment in the air is truly breathtaking.

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Helicopter Experience in Tenerife

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to soar through the sky in a helicopter? Discover Tenerife from a completely new perspective with an unforgettable aerial experience above one of the most breathtaking islands in the Canary Islands.

Whether it’s your first time flying or a special occasion, this is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure you won’t forget.

Seeing Tenerife from the air is simply incomparable. From dramatic volcanic landscapes to stunning coastlines and hidden ravines, every flight offers panoramic views you just can’t experience from the ground.

With this helicopter tour, you won’t just see Tenerife, you’ll truly experience it!

Why Choose Tenerife First Excursions for booking this specific tour?

  • Booking with Tenerife First Excursions ensures you have an unparalleled experience. Our team boasts extensive local knowledge, guaranteeing you explore the finest spots in Tenerife with expert guidance.
  • We provide top-notch, well-maintained equipment, with a stellar five-star reputation and countless satisfied customers, you can trust us to deliver a memorable and high-quality adventure.
  • From booking to your actual excursion, we handle every detail, allowing you to relax and fully immerse yourself in the adventure. Choose Tenerife First Excursions for a seamless, enjoyable, and unforgettable experience.

 

Key Information

  • Maximum capacity: 4 passengers per helicopter
  • Location: Adeje Heliport (exact location sent after booking)
  • Transfers: Not included

Important Information

  • Passport required: All passengers must bring a valid passport on the day of the flight
  • Weight requirement: Each passenger must provide their weight in kg at the time of booking
  • Weight limit: 110 kg per passenger
    • If exceeded, an additional charge may apply
  • Weigh-in: All passengers will be weighed before the flight for safety reasons
  • Flight duration: May vary slightly depending on weather conditions
  • Children: Not recommended for children under 4 years old

The most important thing to note is that once we confirm your booking with the tour operator and send you all the details, the reservation cannot be rescheduled, canceled, or refunded. However, until confirmation (one week prior to your trip, or 48 hours before the flight, depending on the flight date), you can change the date or cancel the ticket at any time, and we will issue a full refund immediately.

PRICES

The Different Experiences:

SOUTH COAST TENERIFE (20KM) 7-8 minutes
Price: 110€ per passenger

Take off from the Adeje heliport and fly out over the Atlantic, following Tenerife’s stunning southern coastline. You’ll pass the turtle-famous Puertito area, the charming village of La Caleta, and the Costa Adeje Golf Course, before soaring over Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos. Along the way, enjoy incredible panoramic views of hidden coves and ravines—an unforgettable introduction to seeing Tenerife from the air.

 

BEACHES AND RAVINES (30km) 10-12 minutes
Price: 159€ per passenger

Fly over the charming fishing village of La Caleta and the renowned Costa Adeje Golf Course before taking in the vibrant resorts of Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos from above. Continue along the coast to witness dramatic volcanic lava flows at Montaña de Guaza, then climb inland to discover the striking landscapes of Roque del Conde, Ifonche, and their beautiful ravines. You’ll also experience the breathtaking Barranco del Infierno—one of the island’s most unique natural areas—offering incredible panoramic views that are impossible to appreciate from the ground. This route is perfect for those wanting a slightly longer, more scenic helicopter experience in Tenerife.

 

CLIFFS OF LOS GIGANTES (50km) 18-20 minutes
Price: 295€ per passenger

After taking off, we head towards the charming fishing village of La Caleta before following the coastline towards Playa San Juan, offering incredible photo opportunities along the way. We then pass the elegant resort area of Alcalá, home to some of Tenerife’s most prestigious hotels, before reaching the iconic Los Gigantes cliffs—towering up to 600 metres high and creating one of the most breathtaking views on the island’s west coast. From there, the flight continues inland over the lush Corona Forestal and the Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll enjoy spectacular aerial views of Mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak.

 

LOW ISLAND (85km) 25-30 minutes
Price: 430€ per passenger

Enjoy one of the most spectacular helicopter flights in Tenerife, combining the golden southern coastline with the lush green landscapes of the north. From above, you’ll discover the charming fishing villages of La Caleta, Alcalá, and Puerto San Juan, along with their beautiful resorts and golf courses. Keep an eye out for dolphins as you fly along the coast towards Puerto de los Gigantes, where the towering cliffs rise dramatically from the ocean between 300 and 600 metres, revealing incredible colours and textures shaped by nature. Continuing north, you’ll pass over Buenavista del Norte, where striking green and ochre landscapes blend with vast ancient lava flows, before flying above Garachico, Los Silos, and Icod de los Vinos—home to the legendary Millennium Dragon Tree. The journey then continues over the Corona Forestal and into Teide National Park, where the full majesty of Mount Teide and its surrounding volcanic scenery is revealed from the sky.

 

GRAN TEIDE LUXURY 40-45 minutes
Price: 545€ per passenger

This unforgettable VIP helicopter experience offers a truly unique way to discover Tenerife’s most iconic landscapes from the air. You’ll fly over the vast Teide National Park—one of the most visited in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—home to Mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak at 3,718 metres. Snow-capped in winter and surrounded by dramatic volcanic terrain, this spectacular area reveals breathtaking views of the Corona Forestal and surrounding natural monuments from a perspective few ever experience. The journey continues over the lush Orotava Valley, the coastal beauty of Puerto de la Cruz, and the alpine landscapes of Vilaflor, before passing the historic lava flows of Santiago del Teide left by the 1909 eruption. A truly unforgettable route, perfect for capturing some of the most impressive aerial photographs in Tenerife.

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  • Allen Stone Avatar
    Allen Stone
    10/08/2021
    me and my wife have booked many excursions with Tenerife first excursions mainly with Daniel,star gazing dolphin & whale watching ,jet skis , parasailing etc and have to say the service we received was exceptional and having learned off other people the price was much better in comparison too other excursion businessess ,I fully recommend anybody thinking of using Tenerife first excursions to do so ,you won't be disappointed 👌👍. regards Allen stone from Derby
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    Tanya Louise Amies Avatar
    Tanya Louise Amies
    6/13/2022
    Myself and my partner booked two excursions with Lisa. Herself and Daniel were down to earth and definitely knowledgeable about the island. Wouldn't hesitate to book with again and recommend them to anybody wanting to undertake a excursion.
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    Steve N Avatar
    Steve N
    5 star rating
    8/09/2024
    Expert tour operation nothing to much trouble a big shout out for Kim Great afternoon watching dolphins and whales in their natural habitats. All booked through pueblo canario office special mention for Kim very polite and professional
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    Jess Brown Avatar
    Jess Brown
    10/25/2022
    Amazing experience. Great customer service too. Thankyou again. Highly recommended!!
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  • Tess Orr Avatar
    Tess Orr
    5/04/2022
    1st class service from lisa.
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    Simon W Avatar
    Simon W
    5 star rating
    7/26/2022
    Boat trip No fault what's so ever had a brilliant day out on the boat we booked Kim explained everything we needed to know and more, on the trip we seen dolphins whales flying fish and a turtle we will definitely be back next year. I have to say meeting Daniel did feel like meeting a celebrity haha
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    fran Avatar
    fran
    5 star rating
    9/13/2024
    Best excursion place We always use these for all our excursions they’re brilliant used them the past two years now, mark and Dan at the los Cristianos shop are both amazing and helpful they always help us find the best things to do while over there, both friendly and always up for a chat too, we’ve booked jet skis, volcano buggy tour, paragliding, loro park, kayaks, quad volcano tour and loved every single one, we’ve also rented the e scooters which are cheaper than the ones you can use from around the island that are usually park and go, always give us a nice little deal if you book multiple trips at the same time too which is good, definitely recommend using this company for all your activities, hopefully see you next year guys too book more
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    stuart g Avatar
    stuart g
    5 star rating
    3/30/2025
    Great tour This tour was superb...book it and love it.You need to be quick as April 21st all Tour license for trip revoked.Goverment looking to maintain the nature.
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