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Busch Gardens and Alafia River Wildlife Helicopter Tour
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Old City Helicopters, LLC, 825 Severn Ave Peter O. Knight Airport, Tampa, FL 33606-4015
From the Peter O. Knight Airport, start your helicopter adventure with an aerial view of downtown Tampa. As you fly just above the roofs of the city’s skyscrapers, see the St Petersburg Times Forum, the Florida Aquarium and the University of Tampa. Then, fly over Ybor City, a historical district north of downtown named for the local cigar manufacturer.
From Tampa, head north to Busch Gardens, where you’ll circle the amusement park’s roller coasters and view its exotic wildlife. Busch Gardens is home to majestic animals like giraffes, lions and tigers! You’ll feel like you’re on an African safari as your pilot flies over the park and points out the animals.
On your way back to Tampa, fly over Alafia River State Park. Your pilot will lower the helicopter closer to the ground so you can spot some of the park’s residents, like blue herons and alligators.
From the Alafia River, head back to the Peter O. Knight Airport, where your Tampa Bay adventure comes to an end.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602-5600
Aerial view of the Florida Aquarium
Pass By: Ybor City, Northeast of the Downtown Tampa on I-4 at Exit 1, Tampa, FL 33618
Aerial view of Ybor City
Pass By: Alafia River State Park, 14326 S County Road 39, Lithia, FL 33547-1401
Aerial view of Alafia River State Park
Pass By: Busch Gardens, 10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Aerial view of Busch Gardens
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Old City Helicopters, LLC, 825 Severn Ave Peter O. Knight Airport, Tampa, FL 33606-4015
From the Peter O. Knight Airport, start your helicopter adventure with an aerial view of downtown Tampa. As you fly just above the roofs of the city’s skyscrapers, see the St Petersburg Times Forum, the Florida Aquarium and the University of Tampa. Then, fly over Ybor City, a historical district north of downtown named for the local cigar manufacturer.
From Tampa, head north to Busch Gardens, where you’ll circle the amusement park’s roller coasters and view its exotic wildlife. Busch Gardens is home to majestic animals like giraffes, lions and tigers! You’ll feel like you’re on an African safari as your pilot flies over the park and points out the animals.
On your way back to Tampa, fly over Alafia River State Park. Your pilot will lower the helicopter closer to the ground so you can spot some of the park’s residents, like blue herons and alligators.
From the Alafia River, head back to the Peter O. Knight Airport, where your Tampa Bay adventure comes to an end.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602-5600
Aerial view of the Florida Aquarium
Pass By: Ybor City, Northeast of the Downtown Tampa on I-4 at Exit 1, Tampa, FL 33618
Aerial view of Ybor City
Pass By: Alafia River State Park, 14326 S County Road 39, Lithia, FL 33547-1401
Aerial view of Alafia River State Park
Pass By: Busch Gardens, 10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Aerial view of Busch Gardens
Included
- Helicopter tour
- Local taxes
- Entry/Admission - Old City Helicopters, LLC
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Please enter your desired departure time in the Special Requirements box at check-out
- Children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 300 lbs (136 kg) may not fly
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, groups of 2 or 3 passengers weighing over 550 lbs in total, will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers
Features
Original
90%
Adrenaline
85%
Tourism
80%
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This was a very successful birthday surprise for a friend. We saw dolphins, flew over roller coasters and cruise ships. Our pilot was great. It was a really cool experience!