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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  • Miroslav Budimir Avatar
    Miroslav Budimir
    11/08/2019
    Highly recomended, keep upp god jobb, honest end very helpful Matty 💪
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    Andrew 'Gandy' Holcombe
    1/31/2026
    Very helpful, quick response
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    Scott Rayner Avatar
    Scott Rayner
    8/23/2021
    Kim saved my day! Save yourself the hassle and let Kim and Dan sort you out! Jet skis, boats, trips, days out, anything! Whatever you need! Great friendly service!!
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    Charlotte Avatar
    Charlotte
    8/25/2023
    Superbly supported by Kim. Extremely helpful with our family of 8 to book, jet ski, quad bikes, boat trip, Sian Park and Loro Park. Thank you so much for your patience to book everything 🙏 ❤️ Much appreciated and will come again :)
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  • Keith Dempsey (Keithfoodandtravel) Avatar
    Keith Dempsey (Keithfoodandtravel)
    8/26/2021
    I booked two trips with first excursions tenerife. A boat trip to see whales and dolphins and kayaking to see dolphins and turtles both trip where fantastic well organised and excellently ran events. Daniel is friendly, professional and very honest. He pointed out that seeing the wildlife was not a guarantee. Thankfully he was wrong, both trips delivered on the dolphins, whales and turtles. I can't recommend Frist Excursions Tenerife and his advice and trips highly enough. 10/10 to Daniel and his team.
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    Gustavs Kuks Avatar
    Gustavs Kuks
    11/08/2025
    We booked a 4.5h whale + dolphin watching tour through TFE, and Sue was very helpful with all the details. The tour ended up happening via Freebird catamarans (dunno if directly or using their boats), and I was a little skeptical since there were old reviews of bad experiences, but our trip was very pleasant. We managed to snag one of the first sunbeds (first come basis when you board the boat for 25EUR, very much recommend this), so we got to enjoy a beautiful view of the island and Los Gigantes, and a ride on the waves. The captain said the ride is a bit choppy, but it didnt seem too bad - all our stuff stayed in place, just make sure to put something heavy on your towels if you get up so the wind doesnt blow them away. We were served a nice rice+chicken lunch, and had access to free drinks. The crew entertained us with excellent music selection, and on the way back we managed to watch pilot whales for about 20 minutes, quite close at times (captn said 99% chance of seeing whales when we went in November). Our only "complaint" is that we wish more time was spent with the animals, but I think we just need a different tour for that - this was 90% relaxing, sightseeing, and swimming (which we still thoroughly recommend)
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    Globi72 Avatar
    Globi72
    5 star rating
    4/11/2023
    Perfect Today, we had the chance for a private boat trip with Captain Xiba on the Galatea yacht. Shortly after departure from the Harbour, we could watch a pilot whale Familie. The further we moved out to sea, the closer the whales came to the sailing boat. The best was the fact that we were alone and no other noisy boats were around. We highly recommend this boat trip with Xiba and owner Patrick. Both of them are very friendly and competent. Thank you especially for letting a Swiss sailor take the steering wheel for a while :-) Michèle, Emilia and Christian
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    Jenna L Avatar
    Jenna L
    5 star rating
    1/10/2026
    Thank you Mark and Dominika! We did the Whale and Dolphin Watching afternoon boat trip which was fab. The staff and crew were lovely and the boat was big enough, not overcrowded. A massive thanks to Mark and Dominika from the Los Cristianos office who helped us book the trip and was so helpful and knowledgeable about all the trips. When we come back, we'll be booking with you again!
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