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Phuket · Thailand

Scenic Flight with Brand New Helicopter Panoramic Phang N’ga Bay

Half Day City Tours Adventure
THE EXPERIENCE

Highlights

  • Fly over Phuket’s stunning bays, lush hills, and coastal landmarks
  • Soar past James Bond Island, limestone cliffs, and hidden kayak caves
  • Get a bird’s-eye view of the Muslim floating village and mangrove forests
  • Enjoy panoramic views from a comfortable, air-conditioned cabin
  • Capture incredible aerial photos through wide glass windows

Your day, at a glance

Tour details

Soar above turquoise bays, lush green hills, and some of Thailand’s most iconic landmarks for a view you’ll never forget. From takeoff, your experienced pilot will guide you smoothly through the skies, flying over unforgettable sights like Phuket International Airport, mangrove forests, dramatic limestone cliffs, the Muslim floating village, hidden kayak caves, and the legendary James Bond Island—one of the world’s most unique landscapes, made famous in the movie The Man with the Golden Gun.

As you fly with us, you’ll have the chance to see a wide variety of stunning scenes. From our operation center, glide over shrimp farms and fishing boats before entering the breathtaking beauty of Phang Nga Bay. Take in views of its towering sea cliffs, the iconic James Bond Island, and the well-known Muslim floating village, before looping back—again passing James Bond Island—on your return journey.

This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s seeing Thailand from a completely new angle.
Enjoy a scenic journey like no other, taking in panoramic views from the comfort of your air-conditioned cabin. The large glass windows offer the perfect chance to capture stunning photos and soak in every detail of the breathtaking landscape.

  • Rotorcraft type: Brand new EC-130 T2 (formerly EC130), with turbine engine Turbomeca Arriel 2D
  • Special equipment: Emergency flotation device
  • Maintenance: Performed professionally by Airbus Helicopters team
  • Pilot: One highly experienced pilot with vigorous training from Airbus Helicopters (second pilot is optional)
  • Passenger compartment: Six stylish comfort seats with panoramic glass windows, Bose noise-cancellation headsets
  • Insurance: A sum of 12.5 million USD insured with an international firm
  • Single-engine helicopter with 6 comfortable passenger seats
  • Per flight: Maximum 6 passengers
  • Duration: 40 minutes

What’s included

Included in your experience

  • Helicopter Sightseeing Experience (40 mins)
  • Scenic View of Phang Nga

Not included

  • Ground transfer (4280 THB per flight)
  • Personal expenses and gratuties
BEFORE YOU BOOK

Activity Information

Please book at least 3 days in advance.

Helicopter Specifications

  • Engine: 1 Turbomeca Arriel 2D
  • Capacity: 1 pilot + 6 passengers
  • Maximum Take-Off Weight: 2,500 kg / 5,512 lb
  • Fast Cruise Speed: 128 kt / 237 kph
  • Maximum Service Ceiling: 3,045 m / 10,000 ft
  • Special Equipment: Emergency flotation system
  • Storage Compartment: Up to 38 cubic feet

Aircraft Dimensions

  • Aircraft Height: 3.34 m / 10.96 ft
  • Aircraft Length (with rotor): 12.64 m / 41.47 ft
  • Cabin Height: 1.28 m / 4.20 ft
  • Cabin Width: 1.86 m / 6.12 ft
  • Cabin Volume: 3.7 m³ / 130.7 ft³
  • Number of Compartments: 3
  • Storage (Approx.): 2 hard cases (standard size) & 2–3 soft bags (medium size)
  • Storage Compartment (Total): 38 cubic feet

Remark:

  • Soft bags and soft suitcases are recommended to allow more space.
  • There is an additional fee for delivering luggage that does not fit in the compartment.
  • Please refer to the pictures above for size references.

Seating & Cabin Features

  • 2 rows of seats with panoramic glass windows for full cabin visibility
  • 1 pilot navigating the flight (front left seat)
  • 6 passenger seats (2 in the front row, 4 in the back row)
  • Back row seats are elevated in theatre-style for scenic viewing
  • Air-conditioned passenger compartment
  • All leather seats equipped with Bose noise-reduction headsets and voice-activated microphones
  • Passengers can communicate with each other and with the pilot during the flight
  • Cooler box with beverages onboard
  • Life vests provided for all seats during over-water flights

Note: An additional pilot can be requested at an extra cost. If so, passenger seats will be reduced to 5.

Delay Policy

  • A delay of up to 15 minutes is allowed without penalty.
  • Beyond that, a delay fee of THB 2,625 per 15 minutes will apply.
  • Any part of a 15-minute delay will be rounded up to the next 15 minutes.
  • We will do our best to accommodate delays over one hour, subject to aircraft availability.
  • Maximum allowable delay time will be advised before your mission.

Rescheduling Policy

  • Free reschedule: Requests made at least 24 hours before the scheduled mission.
  • THB 17,500 reschedule fee: Applies for requests made between 30 minutes and 24 hours prior.
  • Rescheduled missions must take place within 30 days of the original booking.
  • Reschedules are subject to aircraft availability.
  • No reschedule is allowed within 30 minutes of the scheduled time—it will be treated as a cancellation.

Force Majeure / Weather / Late Arrival:

  • If the mission is affected by a Force Majeure event, adverse weather, or a delayed incoming flight, no cancellation or rescheduling fee will be charged.
  • If rescheduling becomes impossible, a refund (excluding bank fees) will be issued.
YOUR BOOKING GUIDE

How to Use

  • Please show this ticket at the entrance.
  • This ticket is only valid for the booked date and time.

Where your day begins

No Pick Up

Meeting time: 09:00

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Pickup arrangements depend on the option you book. Confirm the final instructions in your booking details.

Good to know before you go

Before your visit

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Cancellation policy

To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 24 hours before the experience start date in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that time period.

Review the policy attached to your selected option before confirming.

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