Busch Gardens and Alafia River Wildlife Helicopter Tour

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Take to the Tampa Bay skies on a helicopter tour over downtown Tampa and Busch Gardens. Fly over the city skyscrapers, view exotic wildlife like giraffes, lions and more at Busch Gardens, and see native animals like blue herons and alligators on the Alafia River.

Highlights

Scenic helicopter flight
Enjoy fantastic aerial views
Fully narrated tour
Choice of morning or afternoon departure
Qualified and professional pilot
All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included

From the Peter O. Knight Airport, start your helicopter adventure with an aerial view of downtown Tampa. As you fly just above the roofs of the city’s skyscrapers, see the St Petersburg Times Forum, the Florida Aquarium and the University of Tampa. Then, fly over Ybor City, a historical district north of downtown named for the local cigar manufacturer.

From Tampa, head north to Busch Gardens, where you’ll circle the amusement park’s roller coasters and view its exotic wildlife. Busch Gardens is home to majestic animals like giraffes, lions and tigers! You’ll feel like you’re on an African safari as your pilot flies over the park and points out the animals.

On your way back to Tampa, fly over Alafia River State Park. Your pilot will lower the helicopter closer to the ground so you can spot some of the park’s residents, like blue herons and alligators.

From the Alafia River, head back to the Peter O. Knight Airport, where your Tampa Bay adventure comes to an end.

Schedule details

Busch Gardens and Alafia River Wildlife Helicopter Tour

Exotic Wildlife at Busch Gardens

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Departure Point:

Peter O. Knight Airport

Departure Time:

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Return Details:

Returns to original departure point

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Tour options:

Morning DepartureCode: AMDEP

Departs in the morning, anytime from 9am to noon

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$165.85

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Afternoon DepartureCode: PMDEP

Departs in the afternoon/evening, anytime from noon to 6pm

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$165.85

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Additional information

Alafia River

Inclusions:

Helicopter tour
Local taxes

Exclusions:

Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Information:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Please enter your desired departure time in the Special Requirements box at check-out
Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 300 lbs (136 kg) may not fly
Children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult

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