The Robben Island helicopter tour from Cape Town is for all those enthusiasts who like to discover the rich history of Robben Island from a truly unique perspective.
Fly over the sparkling waters of Table Bay and make your way toward Robben Island, the symbol of South Africa’s liberation.
Explore the island’s rich cultural heritage and visit the historic sites, including the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years on this tour.
If you would rather choose helicopter rides Cape Town with sport helicopters, your perfect fit would be the Huey helicopter tours.
What to expect from the Robben Island Scenic helicopter flight?
Helicopter ride Cape Town specials offer you the best Robben Island Helicopter Tour.
One of the cheapest helicopter rides Cape Town that offers the most in terms of experience.
With your pilot/guide providing live commentary, you take off from Cape Town and soar along the Atlantic coast.
Get a chance to admire Robben island’s most incredible views like the jail, the village, etc. Also, witness the island’s natural beauty, pristine beaches, and lush greenery.
The pilot/guide’s commentary not only gives you a sense of the island’s history and culture but also educates you about the vital place the island holds in the world’s history.
In addition to Robben Island, you also get impressive aerial views of the famous landmarks of Cape Town, such as Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill, and the Atlantic ocean.
Hence, this Robben island tour is a perfect way to experience the beauty of Cape Town and Robben Island in one go.
Meeting Point / Departure:
Cape Town helicopter rides v&a waterfront is situated at the V&A Waterfront Helipad just behind the Table Bay Hotel
Breakwater Edge, 220 E Pier Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
End Point:
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Route the helicopter follows:
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Tour Duration:
30 minutes
Tour Operator:
Sport Helicopters Cape Town
Tour timings:
10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm
Robben island helicopter tour includes:
- Aerial views of Cape Town in a 20-minute flight.
- Live commentary by pilot/guide onboard.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are available.
Additional information:
- You will get your confirmation as soon as you book your tickets.
- You will be seated on the chopper according to weight and balance approval before your flight.
- Infants from 3 months to 1 year are permitted on board the helicopter for free provided they do not occupy a seat and are seated on their guardian’s lap.
- There’s a seat cost and adult pricing applies to all travelers 2 years old and above. Know more about kids on helicopter tours.
- This helicopter tour of Cape Town is not suitable for pregnant travelers.
- Locker service is provided for excess luggage.
- Helicopters seat upto 6 people and one helicopter may be shared with members of other parties.
- Personal cameras and mobile phones are allowed on board.
- This helicopter tour of Cape Town is wheelchair and stroller accessible
- Service animals are allowed.
- You must check the maximum weight per person on this heli tour. The maximum weight limit is 130 kg (287 lbs).
- This tour will have a maximum of 12 travelers.
- The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund. Know more about cancellation reasons.
- A minimum number of 6 passengers are required. If there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
Robben island helicopter tour prices:
| Participants | Price | Duration of helicopter ride |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (2 years and above) | $180 | 20 mins |
Robben Island panoramic helicopter tour
The panoramic Robben Island helicopter tour is a truly special and unforgettable experience that allows you to see this “seal island” like never before.
In this exclusive combo of NAC Helicopter Cape Town tour with Robben island exploration, you will get an unparalleled perspective on South Africa’s history and culture.
What to expect from the VIP helicopter experience of the Robben Island helicopter tour?
Experience a one-of-a-kind celebratory Robben island helicopter tour, perfect for families and couples marking special occasions such as honeymoons, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.
You’ll be picked up from your hotel in a luxurious private vehicle accompanied by a top-rated tour guide.
You will reach V&A Waterfront from where you’ll depart.
This 18-minute helicopter tour will get you a bird’s eye view of the renowned Cape Town 3 Bays as you fly along the Blouberg coastline, which is famous as a blue mountain beach.
After the helicopter ride, you’ll continue on your tour to Robben Island, popularly called “seal island,” where you’ll get a complete prison tour of Nelson Mandela.
You’ll board a four-hour return ferry to Cape Town central after receiving your ferry (boat) return tickets from your tour guide.
Once back, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at the helicopter ride cape town waterfront before being dropped off at your accommodation.
Meeting Point / Departure:
There is a wide selection of pickup points for this Cape Town helicopter tour. So, check them out to know if your hotel is on the list.
If you are staying within the boundaries of Cape Town, but your hotel is not listed here, then you can inform the tour operators in advance, and arrangements will be made.
End Point:
You will be dropped off from where you were picked up.
Route the helicopter follows:
Source: https://sporthelicopters.co.za/product/robben-island/
Tour Duration:
18 minutes
Tour Operator:
Ingwe Africa Safaris & Tours
Tour timings:
8 am, 9 am, 10 am
(This is the best time of day to take a helicopter tour in Cape Town offering a view of the mesmerizing skyline.)
VIP Robben island helicopter tour includes:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Waterfront helicopter tours cape town.
- Sky tour of Cape Town in an 18-minute nac helicopter cape town flight.
- Bottled water.
- Robben Island Prison Museum Ticket(s).
- Live commentary from the tour guide.
Additional information:
- You will get your confirmation as soon as you book your tickets.
- Infants from 3 months to 1 year are permitted on board the helicopter for free provided they do not occupy a seat and are seated on their guardian’s lap. An infant seat is available, but you must know more about kids on helicopter tours.
- This is a private tour/activity in which only your group will participate.
- Personal cameras and mobile phones are allowed on board.
- This helicopter tour of Cape Town is wheelchair and stroller accessible
- You must check the maximum weight per person to go on this heli tour. The maximum weight limit is 125 kg (275 lbs).
- The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, or lack of a minimum number of passengers, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund. Learn more about the cancellation policy.
VIP Robben island helicopter tour prices:
| Participants | Price | Duration of helicopter ride |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (13 years and above) | $875 | 18 mins |
Note: The Robben island helicopter tour of Cape Town is no less than a luxury. It is one of the top 10 Helicopter Tours in Cape Town.
This tour is a dream come true, but in its lure, don’t forget to check out the luxury helicopter tours or the romantic helicopter tour of Cape Town if you are planning a date.
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