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Island Explorer Tour in Hilton Head Island, SC

Hilton Head Helicopter • 38 Gateway Circle • Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

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Island Explorer Helicopter Tour + Savannah Old Town Trolley Tours

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Island Explorer Helicopter Tour + Haunted Savannah Pub Crawl

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Island Explorer Helicopter Tour + Explore Savannah Trolley Tour

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About Island Explorer Helicopter Tour

Overview

See the Harbour Town Lighthouse, South Beach Marina, Shelter Cove Marina, Coligny Beach, and the Broad Creek Marshlands from the seat of a Hilton Head helicopter tour. Fly on a helicopter 700 feet over the beach waving at beachgoers and taking in an eagle’s view of the sights below. Be sure to have your camera ready for some amazing photo opportunities.

up to 0.2 hrs 1 or more people

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A comprehensive overview of the island, covering a distance of about 30 miles (approximately 15 minutes).
See the Harbour Town Lighthouse, South Beach Marina, Shelter Cove Marina, Coligny Beach, and the Broad Creek Marshlands.
Up to 3 passengers per helicopter. Larger groups will be divided into multiple flights back to back.
Experience breathtaking views only seen by helicopter.
Learn about Hilton Head Island and its surrounding areas from your knowledgeable pilot.
Bring a camera or smartphone to capture stunning aerial photographs.
Tours have a max per seat weight limit of 300lbs, or 580lbs per helicopter.

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This breathtaking helicopter tour travels over Hilton Head Island and all the surrounding beaches. This is the perfect trip to see the Harbour Town Lighthouse, South Beach Marina, Shelter Cove Marina, Coligny Beach, and the Broad Creek Marshlands.

Wave to all the beachgoers as you travel right over the beach at 700 feet! It’s an amazing trip for the entire family!

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ryonf82

"Would do this again but a longer trip."

Reviewed November 26, 2025 NEW

Dave our pilot was extremely nice, my first flight in a helicopter was wonderful. Front desk guy was warm and made you feel comfortable before flight. The little jokes before the flight was wonderful. There company shirt about don’t scream was funny and lightened the mood. Great experience 10 out of 10. Take off was smoothe, landing was smooth.

LeslieH575

Virginia Beach, Virginia

"Wonderful experience"

Reviewed November 23, 2025 NEW

Beautiful ride with Blake this morning. We did the “Ultimate Adventure” tour which goes around HHI and over to Daufuskie Island. We were able to see dolphins 🐬 in the ocean in addition to beautiful views. Blake was a great pilot and knew history about the island. Definitely want to do it again!

K7062OXkeithf

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Hilton Head Helicopter Tour!"

Reviewed November 18, 2025 NEW

Our helicopter tour over Hilton Head Island was fantastic. Pilot David was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel safe and fun. The views were stunning, and we even spotted dolphins just off the coast and in the waterways—such a breathtaking moment from the air. Highly recommend this tour! 🚁🐬

lillithi2021

"Fun turns and dolphin sightings!"

Reviewed November 03, 2025

We had a fantastic experience with Hilton Head Helicopter tours! We booked about an hour in advance and they fit us right in. David at the desk handled our check in and safety briefing, then got us into the helicopter about fifteen minutes after we arrived. Blake was our pilot and he gave a great tour. He took us along the beach to Coligny, gave us a view of the regatta and then even made a few circles over a pod of dolphins that was surfacing. On the return trip we took a few “fun turns” and got to land alongside a small plane that was coming in for a landing on the runway right next to ours! Super cool experience and would definitely take another tour in the future.

walterruh2002

"Anniversary memories"

Reviewed October 07, 2025

We wanted to do something fun on our anniversary and this was worth every penny. We did the HH eco trip and flew for 30+ minutes. My wife and I had a great pilot. His name was Blake and he did a great job. If you’ve never been in a helicopter or you have, then this is a trip worth taking while at Hilton Head. We had a great time and great experience. The whole team at this business were very kind.

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Island Explorer Helicopter Tour is located at Hilton Head Helicopter • 38 Gateway Circle • Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

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Frequently Asked Questions about Island Explorer Helicopter Tour

Where does the tour depart from?

The tour departs from Hilton Head Helicopter Tours located in Hilton Head Island Airport at 38 Gateway Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

Is it scary?

No! Most passengers are a bit nervous prior to taking off, but after flying around for a few minutes they soon realize there was no need to worry. Each flight is smooth and stable unlike that of a roller coaster or amusement ride. Hilton Head Helicopter Tours have flown passengers from 9 months to 90 years old!

Can a large group all fly at once?

Each helicopter can seat up to three passengers at a time. If you have more than three passengers, no problem. They can split larger groups into multiple flights back to back.

Can I bring my camera?

Passengers are encouraged to bring a camera and get ready to take some amazing pictures! Please note that you will be asked to wait until you are inside the helicopter to start shooting. This is to prevent people from walking around the helicopter while the blades are spinning, and the engine is running.

Is there a weight limit?

Yes, Federal Aviation Regulations require a maximum passenger weight of 300 lbs. per person or 580 lbs. per group.

Are helicopters safe?

The answer is most definitely yes! Statistically, helicopters are among the safest modes of transportation. Hilton Head Helicopter takes pride in only hiring experienced and safe pilots with proven safety records. They have acquired 23 years of experience with a flawless safety record.