Unforgettable Views with a Helicopter Tour in Bali

The reason why you visit Bali is obvious: to explore many of the beautiful landscapes that the island has to offer. But with the rise in traffic lately, the trip to different parts of Bali will also test your patience. That’s why the Bali helicopter tour exists as an alternative to view the island from a different angle. 

What makes the helicopter rides in Bali special, besides being another option to explore the island, is the duration and the view that can be covered. For a short period, you can get the aerial terrain of the ocean and then move on to the inland. And the best part about it? It’s easily customizable!

If you’re interested in knowing some of the best packages for the helicopter tour in Bali, keep reading because this article will lay out everything you need to know about this particular private tour in Bali. 

1. The Southern Peninsula

The Southern Peninsula tour is probably the ultimate favorite for many because, for 15-20 minutes, you’ll get the chance to fly over some of the iconic landscapes of the southern area of Bali. From the beaches in Uluwatu, with its famous cliffs and reef breaks that have attracted surfers worldwide, to the iconic Uluwatu Temple, where the Kecak Dance is performed every afternoon during the sunset. 

The luxury Bali tour also often includes Garuda Wisnu Kencana, the tallest statue in Indonesia. The tour is quick, but it covers all the essential attractions in the Southern Peninsula that you will not miss during the tour. 

2. Canggu Coastline 

You’ve probably heard about the chaos of the Canggu Shortcut with its heavy traffic, but with the Bali helicopter tour, you don’t have to experience that at all! If the Southern Peninsula tour is all about the towering cliffs of Uluwatu, the tour of Canggu is about the white sandy beaches of Pererenan, Batu Bolong, and Berawa. 

While cruising in the air the rolling waves of the Indian Ocean, the 15-minute tour will also take you to see the incomparable Tanah Lot Temple. The temple sits on a rock in the middle of the ocean, where you can only see it during the low tide. With this Bali adventure tour, you can see all its glory even when it’s high tide. 

3. The Inland Tour of Ubud

We bet that the reason why you travel to Bali is not only to see the beaches but also to explore the inland scenery. And what’s better than Ubud and all its lush jungles, the sprawling rice terraces, the tall and mighty waterfalls, and the winding rivers? And you don’t have to spend hours exploring all of those!

The tour usually takes longer than the coastline, ranging from 50 minutes to an hour. Beyond the Ubud landscape, you can customize it to include both the Jatiluwih Rice Terrace and Tegallalang Rice Terrace. These are the two famous rice terraces in central Bali, where the Jatiluwih Rice Terrace is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. 

4. The Volcanoes

Compared to Java, Bali may only have two active volcanoes: Mount Batur and Mount Agung. However, there are also inactive volcanoes in Bali, such as Mount Abang and Mount Batukaru. For this 70-minute Bali helicopter tour, only Mount Agung and Mount Batur are usually included, but as we mentioned earlier, it’s easily customizable to include other volcanoes as well. 

The tour is unique because the volcanoes are not the only things you will see. Besakih Temple, which sits on the slope of Mount Agung, is also part of the ride. The temple is considered the most important temple in Bali, and if you fly over during some religious ceremonies, rest assured that it’s the kind of view you will never forget, with the Balinese filling the temple in their white attire.      

5. Nusa Island

The day trip to Nusa Penida has become one of the must-do things in Bali. The journey to these three little islands, with Nusa Penida being the one people go to the most, is only about an hour by boat. But with Bali helicopter rides, you can cover all the renowned landscapes in 40 to 50 minutes! 

The tour will give you an aerial glimpse of the famous Kelingking Beach, with its T-Rex-like rock formation. You will also have the chance to see Diamond Beach and Manta Point. Get your camera or phone ready because the view of the Nusa Islands and its surrounding turquoise waters and white sandy beaches will be something you will remember for a long time.

6. The Islands

What is impossible to do by land (unless you want to spend hours on the road) is possible with the helicopter tour. The island tour covers not only Bali but also Nusa Penida. If you’re going to see all the beauty at one time with nothing to spare, this 50-minute tour is perfect for you. 

The Islands tour will start from the Southern Coast, where the ride will fly over the Uluwatu coastline from Melasti, Padang Padang, and Uluwatu Beach before heading to the Garuda Wisnu Kencana. Then, you will be taken to Nusa Penida and see the iconic Kelingking Beach from above, as well as Broken Beach with its arched limestone formations. The tour is perfect if you have limited time, as you will get all the best scenery that Bali has to offer. 

Conclusions

The helicopter tour in Bali certainly offers something different for those who want to combine luxury and efficiency. The tour is often limited to four passengers, which you can share or book privately. The vehicles used have a very high safety standard that you shouldn’t worry about. The chance to personalize it according to your needs and wants has made the helicopter tour a new favorite among those seeking a different experience of seeing Bali. 

So, the next time you’re in Bali, try the helicopter ride, and you may fall head over heels with the island more. And the most important thing is that you can sit pretty, get your camera or phone ready, and say bye-bye to the traffic below. Are you ready to fasten your seatbelt?