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Boston's Best Helicopter Tours

Whether taking a vacation this summer or making a meeting that is crucial to your career, helicopter services in Boston and surrounding areas are the latest choice in travel that is much more than just a rental. Local companies are extending the options available to Boston residents into the surrounding countryside of New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island to give New England and all its scenic splendor a fresh and exciting view.

Seacoast Helicopters
Pease International Tradeport
44 Durham St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 373-8743
seacoasthelos.com

Seacoast Helicopters and it's sister corporation, Coastal Aviation Services, make the New Hampshire seacoast and its surrounding areas accessible for a myriad of services, either professional or tourist tours and photography sessions. From Air Taxi to charter services, what makes Seacoast Helicopters a notch above the rest is its expertise in utility services for hurricane and weather-related needs, wildlife and search and rescue.  Soar high above the clouds or venture in to catch the hustle and bustle of the world below in complete safety. Even if you've lived along the rivers and forests of New Hampshire your whole life, you're bound to experience something new with tours to coastal lighthouses, the banks of Piscataqua River and White Mountains.

C-R Helicopters
111 Perimeter Road
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 881-4356
www.crhelicopters.com

C-R Helicopters of Nashua, New Hampshire is waiting to share it's helicopter addiction with each and ever person who walks in the door. Whether you are ready to expand your world into flight training or are finally checking off a box on your bucket list, C-R Helicopters and its friendly capable staff are waiting to make your dreams come true. C-R Helicopters have been proud to serve the New England area since 2002, providing tours amid the mountains, the countryside and the coastlines. Looking to have a professional photograph taken on a prospective property or job site? Look no further — C-R Helicopters have professional photographers on site available to work or to be a helpful guide.

Birds Eye View Helicopters
Newport Airport
211 Airport Access Road
Newport, RI 02842
(401) 843-8687
www.riaerial.com

Gear up for a variety of tours that will make your mouth water. Birds Eye View offers just that in a variety of helicopter tours, allowing you to choose the tour that is right for you, including Newport Mansion Tours, Island Tours and Sunset Tours. This is a Newport experience not to be missed! Bird's Eye View Helicopters has over 25 years of experience in aerial photography over Rhode Island and New England and the latest professional equipment to meet your needs. Looking to give the gift of flight? Consider purchasing a gift card. Birds Eye View Helicopters made it's humble beginnings in Westport, flying patrons over air shows, festivals and fairs to expand today into some of the most breathtaking sightseeing tours in the New England area.

Related: Boston Area's Best Helicopter Tours

Northeast Helicopters
Ellington Air Park
360 Somers Road, Hangar 2
Ellington, CT 06029
(866) 634-3567
www.northeasthelicopters.com

One of the specialties of Northeast Helicopters is its uncanny ability to fly in low over wildlife in their natural habitat with experienced pilots who have become adept at tracking and surveying animal populations within the region. Now how's that for a change of pace? On a secret mission for the best aerial photographs, the experts use no doors, obtain special low-flying permissions and are able to move very slowly or not at all around the desired object. Just imagining the possibilities can leave you speechless. Flight and training services are always available at Northeast for both novice and veteran, pass it on.

Ryan Rotors
246 S. Meadow Road
Plymouth, MA 02060
(508) 746-3111
www.ryanrotors.com

Canal cruises, sunset tours, cranberry festivals, fall and foliage tours are part of the list Ryan Rotors offers its clients to enjoy depending on the season in New England. Make a reservation now to fly over a sea of color during harvest time. It's a breathtaking sight and a memory that will be hard to top. Which will only have you coming back for more. Ryan Rotors is conveniently located in Plymouth, home of the famous Golf ball drop fundraiser. Set your next tee time and submit the proceeds to your favorite charity.

Related: Top Helicopter Tours In Connecticut

Freelance Writer Corinne Costantino brings the "Best of Boston" to New England. Her work can be found on Examiner.com

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