--- title: South Florida Everglades and Beaches Grand Helicopter Tour slug: helicopter-tour-everglades-hard-rock-guitar-beaches type: attraction sub_type: helicopter tours source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/helicopter-tour-everglades-hard-rock-guitar-beaches city: Fort Lauderdale state: FL country: US address: 1805 NW 51st Place, Hangar 2 geo: lat: 26.19052 lng: -80.16724 duration: up to 1 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T19:03:34.867Z price_from: amount: 405 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: South Florida Grand Tour - Everglades and Beaches price: 405 regular_price: 425 savings: 20 ticket_types: - name: General Passenger (2+ yrs) min_age: 2 - name: "Exclusive Flight: Make it a private tour (2+ yrs)" min_age: 2 - name: Mandatory Comfort Seat - PAX 250+ lbs (2+ yrs) min_age: 2 --- ## Overview Take a 60-minute helicopter tour from Fort Lauderdale soaring over the Everglades, Hollywood's iconic Guitar Hotel, and the coastlines of Sunny Isles, Haulover, Hallandale, and Miami Beach for panoramic views and wildlife sightings. ## What's Included - 60-minute aerial helicopter tour - Live narration from an FAA-certified pilot with noise-canceling headsets - Personalized experience with up to 4 passengers ## What's Not Included - Local pickup and drop-off (available upon advance request for an additional fee) ## Ticket Options - **South Florida Grand Tour - Everglades and Beaches** — $405.00 (regularly $425.00, save $20.00) This hour-long helicopter tour from Fort Lauderdale features aerial views of the Everglades, Hollywood's Guitar Hotel, and Miami's coastline. Enjoy panoramic views, wildlife sightings, and iconic landmarks. Includes pilot narration and bottled water. Excludes airport fee. - General Passenger (2+ yrs) - Exclusive Flight: Make it a private tour (2+ yrs) - Mandatory Comfort Seat - PAX 250+ lbs (2+ yrs) ## Good to Know * Fly over the iconic guitar-shaped Hard Rock Hotel. * Chance to spot dolphins, sharks, and manatees. * Departs from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport; arrive 15 minutes before tour time. * Passengers weighing over 250 lbs will require a Comfort seat. * Must sign a waiver 48 hours before your scheduled tour time. * Intimate experience with up to 4 passengers. * Children are welcome, must be accompanied by an adult; infants under 2 may fly on a parent's lap. * Maximum per seat weight limit is 250 lbs; passengers over must purchase a Mandatory Comfort Seat adding 50% to the standard tour price. * Window or door seats, and seating together, are not guaranteed. * Bring credit card and photo ID matching the reservation name. * Empty pockets are required for the flight. * Bags, hats, loose accessories, selfie sticks, food, drinks, vapes, cigarettes, drugs, and weapons are not allowed on the flight. * A waiver and credit card authorization form must be submitted at least 48 hours before tour; missing forms may result in cancellation without refund. * Flights may be delayed, rescheduled, or canceled due to poor weather, maintenance, FAA inspections, or Temporary Flight Restrictions. In such cases, you will be offered a different date or full refund. * Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time. * On-site parking is available outside Keen Fly's hangar. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection. If flights are canceled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund. ## FAQs ### Where does the tour depart from? The tour departs from Keen Fly's hangar at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), located at 1805 NW 51st Pl Hangar 2, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. ### Is there parking on site? Yes, on-site parking is available outside Keen Fly's hanger. Arrive early to allow time for parking and check-in. ### How early should I arrive? Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time. ### How long is the helicopter tour? Tour duration is approximately 50–60 minutes. ### Is the tour suitable for children? Yes, children are welcome, though they must be accompanied by an adult. Infants under 2 may fly on a parent's lap. ### Are there any weight restrictions? Yes, the maximum per seat weight limit is 250 lbs. Passengers over 250lbs must purchase a Mandatory Comfort Seat to ensure aircraft balance. This seat adds 50% to the standard tour price. If not selected during booking, it will be added at check-in. ### Is the transportation included in the tour? Local pickup and drop-off are available upon advance request for an additional fee. ### Do I need to sign a waiver? Yes. A waiver, as well as a credit card authorization form, must be submitted at least 48 hours before your tour. Call the operator using the number on your e-ticket to complete them. Missing forms may result in cancellation without refund. ### Can I choose a window or door seat? Window or door seats are not guaranteed. Seating together is also subject to availability. ### What happens during inclement weather? Flights may be delayed, rescheduled, or canceled due to poor weather, required maintenance, FAA-mandated inspections, or Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs). Keen Fly will notify you of any changes as early as possible to minimize disruption. If it is canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund. ### What should I bring? Bring your credit card and photo ID matching the name on the reservation. Empty pockets are required for the flight. ### What items are not allowed on the flight? For safety reasons, bags, hats, loose accessories, selfie sticks, food, drinks, vapes, cigarettes, drugs, and weapons are not allowed on the flight. Please leave these items behind or secure them before check-in.