Top North America Specialty Plane Tours

Soar over the Columbia River Gorge on a sightseeing flight that takes you from Portland to the scenic gorge. Ideal for visitors who are short on time but don’t want to miss any of the highlights, these 20 minutes of flying time show you more than you could see on a full-day ground excursion. Plus, the aerial view provides great photo opportunities.

Discover Mount Saint Helens from a unique vantage point on a private flight tour from Troutdale. Once airborne, soar over the Colombia River Gorge and Portland. Have your camera ready as the plane flies above and around Mt. Saint Helens' crater and see the destruction from its 1980 eruption. Note: The flight route is dependent on weather and may change last minute.

See the snowy peaks of Mount Hood and the dense forests and epic waterfalls that surround it with this private flight tour. Your pilot will take you and your group of up to three passengers up along the Columbia River, past Multnomah Falls and Latourell Falls, and right up to Mount Hood, the highest point in the state.

Unless you own a plane yourself, the chances of soaring over Galveston in a biplane are slim. Book this Galveston First Mate Open Cockpit Biplane Ride for a unique and amazing experience that takes you up in the sky to see bird's eye views of the city’s attractions. Some highlights include the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston Historic Seaport, and some Texas battleships.

See the Columbia River Gorge in a way that few people ever will by taking this private, 30-minute flight over the region. You'll fly over the tallest waterfall in Oregon—Multnomah Falls—and have plenty of time to take pictures of the wonder before flying back to Portland.

If you’ve never flown on a private plane before, this 20-minute ride over the Columbia River Gorge will be an unforgettable experience and a thrilling overview of the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Your knowledgeable pilot will take you east through the Gorge toward the Vista House viewpoint, past the waterfalls and cliffs of the Gorge.

Experience Oregon from the sky with this aerial tour above some of the state’s most dramatic scenery. This flight for up to three people will take you above the Columbia River Gorge, over the Mt. Hood National Forest and back. Note that prices are for the entire plane ride, so bring a couple friends and make a day of it.

Fly over Portland and the nearby Columbia River Gorge with this private flight experience. You’ll see the Portland Sign, fly over ancient rock formations, and soar past multiple waterfalls (including Multnomah Falls) all the way to the Bridge of the Gods in the Cascade Locks before heading back into Portland.

See Portland and the Columbia Gorge in a way that not many people get to: from aboard a private plane. Your pilot will fly you right over Portland, along the Willamette River to Oregon City and onwards to the Columbia River Gorge, one of the prettiest natural areas in the state. Once in the Gorge, you'll fly over waterfalls, bridges, and rock formations before heading back to Portland.

See Oregon’s infamous waterfalls from above on a private airplane tour through the Columbia River Gorge. Get 360-degree views as you soar over the Vista House, Booneville Dam, the Bridge of the Gods near Cascade Locks, and more. This private experience allows you to customize your itinerary to fit your preferences. 

Get a bird's eye view of Portland, Oregon with this airplane tour over the city. In the span of about 40 minutes, you'll fly over iconic sights such as the Portland Sign and the Tilikum Crossing Bridge, sailing south over the Willamette River to Oregon City, where you'll soar over gigantic Willamette Falls.

This Galveston Open-Cockpit Private Biplane Tour lets you see the city like no other tour—from the sky. Soar up in the air in a biplane and take in sights from a bird’s-eye view. You ride in an open-air plane as your guide flies the plane. See Pleasure Pier, the Gulf beaches, and Downtown Galveston without the crowds on land.

This Galveston West End Tour Open-Cockpit Private Biplane Tour takes you up in the air so you can see the city without having to navigate the massive crowds on land. Go up in a biplane and see the West End, San Luis Pass, and West Bay from high up in the sky. An open-air plane gives you a very different take on the city.

See Galveston’s Bolivar Point Lighthouse from a different perspective—up in the sky—during this Bolivar Point Lighthouse Open-Cockpit Private Biplane Ride from Galveston. Soar up in the air with a pilot overlooking the lighthouse, as well as East Beach, Stewart Beach, and ships boating in the channel. This experience is ideal for solo travelers or couples.

While enjoying your dream Hawaii vacation on Kauai why not take the time to make your Hawaiian Vacation a truly unforgettable one? Take the ultimate Kauai to Pearl Harbor tour. The Pearl Harbor is the number one tourist attraction in Hawaii. Board a plane for a quick hop from Kauai to Oahu with the included round-trip airline tickets. This is one of our most popular Pearl Harbor tours. This tour takes you to Pearl Harbor, one of the most historical landmarks in Hawaii. The USS Arizona Memorial is the most visited tourist destination in Hawaii. More than just an important historical monument, the Arizona Memorial is also the resting place for many American heroes who lost their lives during the Japanese attack. This tour is the perfect choice for those who want to see the Arizona Memorial and the battleship Missouri plus visit and spend some time in the world-famous Waikiki Beach and enjoy the sun, tropical beach, world-class dining, entertainment, and shopping areas.

This Galveston Island and Bolivar Point Lighthouse Private Flight Experience gives you one of the most comprehensive flights over the island, allowing you to take in key landmarks including the Bolivar Point Lighthouse. Ride in an open-cockpit biplane with just you and your group of up to two with a private pilot flying the plane. See the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and more.

This is a very hassle-free and unique tour. The number of participants in this tour is less than eleven people. All admission and tickets for all attractions and the USS Arizona Memorial reserve ticket are included. No waiting in line and hassle. While enjoying your dream Hawaii vacation on Hilo, why not take the time to make your Hawaiian Vacation a truly unforgettable one? Take the ultimate Hilo to Pearl Harbor tour. The Pearl Harbor National Memorial is the number one tourist attraction in Hawaii. Board a plane for a quick hop over from Hilo to Oahu with the included round-trip airline tickets. This tour is a luxury tour, unlike other bus tours with 50-60 people; you will be picked up in a nicely appointed luxury vehicle at the Honolulu International airport as part of a very small group (just 11 people). You do not need to wait in line behind thousands of other people to see if you can get a ticket for the Arizona Memorial.

Art of Flight is located in the beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country. We offer two unique instructor guided experiences: In our wine country scenic experience you can tour the wine country, piloting our vintage Cessna 195 Business Liner. The 195 seats 4 passengers comfortably so friends and family can fly with you. During your discovery flight you will learn the 3 basics of flight: climbs, turns, a descents. In our Aerobatic experience clients can fly our high performance aerobatic biplane. An aerobatic instructor will teach you how to perform loops, rolls, hammer heads and more. Both experiences last about an hour with 30-40 minutes of actual time in the plane. Before your flight you will receive a safety brief along with ground training on how to fly the maneuvers. Once air born the certified flight instructor will guide you every step of the way. A pilot’s license is NOT required for these experiences.