Magic & Mountains Helicopter Experience from Betws-y-Coed

Description

Departure Point: Betws-y-Coed or Llanbedr

Flight Time: 30 Minutes

Max Weight: 17st per person

From here you will fly south west, passing over the castle at Dolwyddelan, built in the 13th century by Llewellyn the Great. The breath-taking range of scenery continues to unfold beneath you as you pass by Blaenau Ffestiniog, you will be amazed at the size & scale of the quarries, the home for many years of the famous Welsh Slate, & nowadays, on a mountain ridge on the outskirts of the village, they run the Zip Wire where, if you like, you can slide at 100 mph across a rock face… Then onto to Portmerion, the picturesque Italianate village made famous by the Prisoner TV series looks idyllic as it nestles in woodland off the Dwyryd estuary. Heading north you will fly over Beddgelert, the prettiest village in Snowdonia & setting for Rupert the Bear. Watch out for the Dragons at Castle Dinas Emrys! The two Dragons were captured in a cauldron of beer & buried beneath the castle. On route back to Bettws you will fly pass Snowdon, at 1085m is the highest mountain in Wales, Sir Edmund Hilary trained here before climbing Everest, & legend has it that a giant killed by Arthur is buried on its summit.

Flights take place on certain weekends from April until October, once you have purchased & received your voucher you can redeem it online & book a date for your flight.

Prices are per person. Flights will be shared with up to 3 other passengers.

Aircraft size may vary. If buying multiple vouchers please check with us first.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.