Hovercraft and Helicopter Experience
- Experience Helsinki and its expansive archipelago through a captivating helicopter flight
- Deepen your understanding of the area's ice behavior, wildlife, and tales of one of the world's most significant archipelagos,
- Experienced guide, scenic nature walk, and a snack included
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Overview
Unlock Helsinki's wintry wonders with a one-of-a-kind dual experience: soaring over the city and its archipelago in a helicopter, then skimming over frozen waters on a hovercraft. Land on an island to relish activities ranging from survival suit swims amidst ice rafts to nature walks. All the while, enrich your knowledge with stories and facts about the region, narrated by locals who know it best.
What's included?
Scenic helicopter flight over Helsinki for an aerial perspective
Complimentary champagne to elevate your in-flight experience
A visit to an enchanting island in the archipelago
The exhilarating experience of a survival suit swim amongst ice rafts ensuring warmth and dryness
Option to embark on a nature trail walk exploring the island's winter beauty
A delightful archipelago snack or a campfire light lunch to refuel
Hovercraft safari adventure, skimming over frozen waters and breaking ice for a unique perspective
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Gratuities (optional)
What to expect?
Embrace the beauty of Helsinki's winter landscapes with a unique combo tour. Commence your journey with an exhilarating helicopter flight, offering panoramic views of the city and its archipelago. As you fly, savor a complimentary champagne, heightening the luxury of your aerial experience. The adventure intensifies as you land on an island, where you can choose to brave a survival suit swim amidst ice rafts, embark on a nature walk, or simply savor an archipelago snack or campfire light lunch. The climax of your day is a hovercraft safari, where you glide over frozen waters, learning about the ice's behavior, the local wildlife, and absorbing tales of one of the world's largest archipelagos - all shared by experienced local guides.
Good to know
This tour requires participants to walk on snowy terrains, ice patches, and nature trails.
Suitable for families, groups, and individuals with a regular physical capability.
Both our helicopter and hovercraft have heated cabins and can accommodate up to five passengers each.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is dependent on favorable weather conditions.
What to bring
Proper outdoor winter attire such as wool pullovers, down jackets, hats, gloves, wool socks, and winter boots (downhill after-ski clothing is a good example)
Woolen pullover and socks, especially for the survival suit swim to ensure extended comfort in the water
Avoid cotton hoodies and strictly no street sneakers or high heels
For those inclined to try the sauna, pack a swimsuit and towel. However, avoid bringing large bags as storage space is limited