Royal Gorge Helicopter tours make it easy to fly when you can ride in a million-dollar jet helicopter for cheap. Advertised as the most experienced helicopter tour company in the state, Royal Gorge offers six packages to its prospective fliers ranging from the shortest Bridge Run Adventure to the epic Pikes Peak Tour. Somewhere in the middle price range is the Big Horn Sheep Canyon Tour featuring the Royal Gorge and America’s highest suspension bridge and Big Horn Sheep Canyon. From a maximum height of 9,000 feet above sea level, you’d get to see incredible mountain scenes, deep carving canyons, and panoramic views of several mountain ranges. You’ll cover about 40 miles in a mere 20 minutes. Walk-ins are welcome from 10 am until 6 pm but reservations are encouraged. With seats for two to four passengers, it’s the perfect intimate ride to take you up, up, and away.
Other helicopter tours include:
BRIDGE RUN HELICOPTER ADVENTURE
The Bridge run is a scenic adventure with a high thrill factor and excellent scenic views of the Royal Gorge Bridge. Perfect to spice things up with your partner outings, an affordable taste of helicopter flight and bucket lists!
Sights: Royal Gorge and America's highest suspension bridge
Distance: 8 miles (approximately 4 to 5 minutes)
CANYON RUN ADVENTURE
Affordable, scenic and thrilling! See the highest suspension bridge in America as well as the west side of the Royal Gorge Canyon. Perfect to make new memories with your partner for a good price and big thrill.
Sights: Royal Gorge and America's highest suspension bridge, west half of the Royal Gorge
Distance: 16 miles (approximately 8 minutes)
ROYAL GORGE RUN ADVENTURE
Quoted as the best value tour, this adventure is packed with epic Royal Gorge scenery and plenty of thrills. It’s the longest Royal Gorge tour on offer. You will view the Royal Gorge Canyon in its entirety, as well as the highest bridge in America.
Sights: Royal Gorge and America's highest suspension bridge, the entire Royal Gorge
Distance: 24 miles (approximately 12 minutes)
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL TOUR
A Colorado high country tour featuring America's Mountain, the Royal Gorge, and many scenic areas in between. This tour tops out at approximately 10,000 feet above sea level.
Sights: West side of Pikes Peak, Royal Gorge, Red Canyon, Shelf Road
Distance: 60 miles (approximately 30 minutes)
PIKES PEAK TOUR
A Colorado high country tour of America's Mountain, the Royal Gorge, and many scenic areas in between. Tops out at approximately 10,000 feet above sea level.
Sights: West side of Pikes Peak, Royal Gorge, Red Canyon, Shelf Road, and more
Distance: 60 miles (approximately 30 minutes)
More information about all of these tours is available on the company’s website, including videos and pilot bios. Of course, a helicopter tour isn't only one way to see Colorado from above. You can ride in a hot air balloon, too! We’ll share more about those tours next month. But don’t wait; book your stay with Cheyenne Mountain Resort today and make your plans when you’re on your way!
