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Rainbow Air

56 Acheson Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 · Niagara Falls, NY

Why you should go…

Rainbow Air flies helicopter tours over the Horseshoe and American Falls and the Niagara River from its base in Niagara Falls, New York. Flights cross into Canadian airspace for panoramic views without requiring a passport, and the company also offers a ground-based VR flight experience for days when weather grounds the helicopters.

  • #helicopter tour
  • #niagara falls
  • #aerial sightseeing
  • #scenic flight

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Rainbow Air, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    1.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

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    Cave of the Winds

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    1.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Bucket List

    WildPlay's Zipline to the Falls

    $50+

    Fly 2,200 feet along the gorge rim, past the American Falls to a landing deck facing the base of Horseshoe Falls.

    1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Niagara City Cruises

    $25–$50

    Sail into the roaring heart of Horseshoe Falls on Canada's iconic falls boat tour, ponchos on, cameras ready.

    1.7 mi awayMore like this

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    Niagara Helicopters

    $50+

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    3.1 mi awayMore like this

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    Date Night

    Peller Estates Winery

    $25–$50

    Chateau-style Niagara-on-the-Lake winery famous for icewine, tour the barrel cellar and sip in the 10Below lounge, built from 13,600 kilos of ice.

    11 mi awayMore like this