Cape Town Helicopter Tour and Boulders Beach Penguins Tour
About this tour
See Cape Town from a perspective few ever experience on this unforgettable day adventure. Your journey begins at the V&A Waterfront, where you’ll take off on a thrilling helicopter flight, soaring over the city’s most iconic landmarks. From above, admire the majestic Table Mountain, the golden beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, and the deep blue waters surrounding Robben Island. Every moment offers breathtaking views and perfect photo opportunities. After landing, you’ll follow the scenic Cape Peninsula to Simon’s Town, a charming naval village. Here, you’ll visit the world-famous Boulders Beach, home to a protected colony of endangered African penguins. Watch these playful birds waddle along the sand, dive into the waves, and nest among the granite boulders. With time to explore the boardwalks and relax on the beach, this is a rare chance to get up close to penguins in their natural habitat an experience you’ll never forget.
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Highlights
- ✓Pick-up and Drop-off
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Visit to boulder's beach
- ✓Helicopter ride
- ✓Professional guide/driver
Itinerary
Stop 1
Seeing Cape Town like few ever do. Your journey begins at the V&A Waterfront, where you’ll lift off on a helicopter flight that sweeps over the city’s most famous landmarks. From the sky, you’ll admire the majestic Table Mountain, the sparkling beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, and the deep blue waters surrounding Robben Island. The bird’s-eye view is unforgettable, offering the perfect chance to capture stunning photos.
Stop 2
You’ll visit the world-famous Boulders Beach, home to a protected colony of endangered African penguins. Watch these delightful birds waddle across the sand, dive into the waves, and nest among the granite boulders. You’ll have time to explore the boardwalks, relax on the beach, and enjoy the rare experience of being so close to penguins in their natural habitat
Included
- ✓ Pick-up and Drop-off
- ✓ Bottled water
- ✓ Visit to boulder's beach
- ✓ Helicopter ride
- ✓ Professional guide/driver
Not included
- ✕ Gratuities(Optional)
- ✕ Meals
- ✕ Alcoholic beverages
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$399.47 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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Helicopter tours in Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town's Table Mountain, the harbour, and the coastline look completely different from above, especially when the mountain's famous "tablecloth" cloud is rolling over the top.
When's the best time to fly?
Summer (November to March) is the driest, clearest season for flying. Cape Town is well known for its wind (locally called the "Cape Doctor"), which picks up in the afternoons, so a morning flight is generally the calmer option.
What should I bring?
A windbreaker, since Cape Town's wind is famous for a reason.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in Cape Town have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
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| Cape Town Helicopter Tour and Boulders Beach Penguins TourThis tour | Duration varies | 4.9 (10) | N/A | From $399.47 | |
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From
$399.47 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Cape Town, South Africa
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