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The 2 Best Helicopter Tours

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Good helicopter tours lose the front rows weeks ahead and the great ones sell out entirely. Below: the 2 to book early, what each ticket includes and how they differ.

Helicopter flight over Reunion's volcanoes and cirques from St Pierre - Starting early at Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport
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Helicopter flight over Reunion’s volcanoes and cirques from St Pierre

1.Helicopter flight over Reunion’s volcanoes and cirques from St Pierre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 45 min · from $359Our pick

Take a shared 45-minute helicopter flight from Saint-Pierre over Cilaos, Mafate, Salazie, Piton des Neiges, Trou de Fer, Bélouve Forest, and Piton de la Fournaise. A French- or English-speaking pilot provides commentary, with coffee or tea before takeoff. Morning departures depend on weather.

“Very disappointing experience due to an unfair cancellation policy. We were informed that because of weather conditions, only certain parts of the island would be visible, which was completely understandable and acceptable for us. However, when other tourists in the group decided to cancel, our helicopter tour was automatically canceled as well — even though we clearly wanted to continue. It’s not fair that one part of the group can decide for everyone else. A better approach would be to allow the tour to go ahead for those who still want it, offer partial refunds, or clearly explain from the start that visibility depends on weather and luck. Waking up…”

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Helicopter flight from St Pierre over Réunion's 3 cirques - Cilaos, where walls rise toward Piton des Neiges
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Helicopter flight from St Pierre over Réunion’s 3 cirques

2.Helicopter flight from St Pierre over Réunion’s 3 cirques

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · from $329Best value

Take a shared 36-minute helicopter flight from Saint-Pierre’s Pierrefonds airport over Cilaos, Mafate, Salazie, Trou de Fer, and Voile de la Mariée. Your pilot, including Joël on some flights, explains the scenery. Flights leave between 6 and 11 a.m., with weather deciding the final time.

“The welcome at the hangar was really warm. We felt at ease. The service of the pilot Joël shows his professionalism. I hope that Mother Nature respects my flight plans.😄😄 Thanks MAFATE HELICO ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

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