Private Lake Placid Olympic Experience via Private Helicopter from NYC
About this tour
Step into the spirit of the Olympics with a private helicopter journey from Manhattan to Lake Placid, host of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Games. This immersive experience blends adventure, history, and luxury in one unforgettable day. Enjoy a scenic flight to the Adirondacks before beginning your own Olympic-style challenge with a Torch Relay and Opening Ceremony. Choose from activities such as bobsledding, curling, skiing at Whiteface, skating on the Olympic Oval, or playing at the historic Herb Brooks Arena. Guests are timed and scored, with medals awarded at the end. After an action-packed day, unwind at Lake Placid Lodge, a Relais & Châteaux property, and enjoy a seasonal, locally inspired lunch overlooking the lake. Return to Manhattan by helicopter, concluding with a breathtaking NYC skyline tour. Availability: year-round (seasonal variations). Flight time: ~2 hours each way. Total duration: ~10 hours.
Highlights
- ✓Roundtrip Helicopter Charter in Airbus AS350 or AS355 (depending on option booked)
- ✓Lunch at Lake Placid Lodge
- ✓Temporary Fuel Surcharge
- ✓Private Olympic Experience
Itinerary
Stop 1
Helicopter departs from Manhattan
Stop 2
Learn more about the Olympics hosted here through exhibits and memorabilia.
Stop 3
Check out this Olympic complex on your private tour.
Stop 4
Learn more about this impressive arena.
Stop 5
See this Olympic complex on a private tour.
Stop 6
Helicopter arrives Manhattan
Included
- ✓ Roundtrip Helicopter Charter in Airbus AS350 or AS355 (depending on option booked)
- ✓ Lunch at Lake Placid Lodge
- ✓ Temporary Fuel Surcharge
- ✓ Private Olympic Experience
From
$32200 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 New York City, New York
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Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Helicopter tours in New York City, New York
A helicopter tour over Manhattan gives you a skyline view that's simply not available from street level: the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and the full length of the island in one sweeping pass.
When's the best time to fly?
Fall (September to November) pairs clear air with dramatic foliage in the parks below. Sunset flights are popular year-round for the skyline lighting up as the sun goes down, though winter cold and summer haze both affect visibility on a given day.
What should I bring?
Warm layers for a winter flight (cabins can be breezy), and a camera or phone with a strap, since window seats fill up fast.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in New York City have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
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| Private Lake Placid Olympic Experience via Private Helicopter from NYCThis tour | Duration varies | N/A | N/A | From $32200 | |
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| 20-25 Min NYC Skyline Helicopter Tour from NJ | 20 min to 25 min | 5.0 (3) | N/A | From $265 | View → |
From
$32200 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 New York City, New York
As an affiliate partner, we may earn a commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Prices and availability are set and provided by Viator.
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