There are some things on this planet of ours that are so big, their magnificence simply can’t be appreciated from the ground. One of those things is Kauai’s Napali Coast pictured in our featured image by paul bica.
Enter the helicopter. Able to fly low, hover above and maneuver around spectacular points of interest, helicopters are the ultimate in reaching exclusive sightseeing vantage points.
Best seen through a chopper’s windows, here’s our rundown of the top 10 helicopter ride destinations in the world.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong (Image: Trodel)
Columbia Mountains, Canada
Columbia Mountains, Canada (Image: Sam Beebe, Ecotrust)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Image: PedroKirilos)
Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe (Image: jurvetson)
Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska
Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska (Image: ecastro)
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Great Barrier Reef, Australia (Image: Sarah Ackerman)
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa (Image: mwiththeat)
Big Island, Hawaii
Big Island, Hawaii (Image: geofiz)
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan (Image: Ari Helminen)
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Grand Canyon, Arizona (Image: Modern Relics)
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