About this tour
When Noah from our team booked this heli-tour with Twin Sails Brewery, we knew we were after something different—and the Coast Mountains delivered. You get 30 minutes airborne over dense forest, jagged peaks, and proper alpine lakes, then touch down in a remote mountain pocket for a quiet breather and craft beer tasting. It's a full hour from SKY Hangar, and it scratches both the adrenaline and slow-sip itches at once. The vibe is small-group and fairly exclusive; you'll need at least one other passenger for the flight to go ahead.
Highlights
- Helicopter climb over British Columbia's Coast Mountains—thick forest to snowcapped ridges.
- Remote mountain landing with genuine quiet and space to breathe.
- Twin Sails Brewery tasting curated specifically for the setting.
- Views unroll beneath you in real time, not through a car window.
- Non-alcoholic options available if you're not drinking that day.
- All fitness levels welcome—no hiking or climbing required.
- Short enough to fit into a bigger trip without eating the whole day.
What to expect
You'll meet at SKY Hangar and get briefed on safety before boarding. The helicopter climbs steadily over dense temperate rainforest, and within minutes the landscape opens—you'll see dark water nestled between peaks, smaller lakes catching light, and the sheer scale of the range. It's not a white-knuckle ride; the pace lets you actually absorb what's below. At 30 minutes you touch down on a mountain pad or clearing, and here's where it shifts. Suddenly you're in genuine backcountry quiet. The brewery rep sets up, and you taste through a selection of their brews while sitting in actual wilderness. It's surreal—cold beer, mountain air, no crowds, just your small group and the peaks around you.
The whole thing wraps in an hour, which feels both generous and slightly rushed once you're up there. Noah found the landing spot genuinely isolated, not a tourist spot dolled up; the brewery angle gives it purpose beyond just 'scenic flight.' Weather-dependent, of course—the Coast Mountains shift fast—so conditions can mean a reroute, though that's baked into backcountry flying.
What travellers say
- Helicopter access to genuinely remote terrain, no roads or hiking.
- Mountain landing feels earned and quiet, not manufactured.
- Craft beer tasting contextualised by actual scenery and solitude.
- Non-alcoholic options mean all ages and preferences included.
- Compact enough to slot into a BC road trip without dominating.
- Small-group feel keeps it intimate and personal.
- Single-passenger bookings risk last-minute cancellation if unpaired.
- One-hour window feels tight once airborne; limited ground time.
- Weather in Coast Mountains unpredictable; delays and reroutes common.
- GST and gratuities not included—final cost climbs above headline price.
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This is genuinely different from standard sightseeing. The helicopter gets you over terrain you'd never access by road, and the landing itself is the hook—you're actually in the mountains, not viewing them from a distance. Craft beer fans will appreciate Twin Sails' range, and the tasting works because you're sitting still in a quiet place. Best for small groups, couples, or anyone chasing a bit of adventure without the grunt of a hike. Alcohol-free alternatives exist.
Single passengers need a co-booking or you risk cancellation—SKY won't fly for one seat. The hour is tight once you factor in flying and landing; you're not lingering long. Weather in the BC interior can kill or delay departures. At 19+ only for alcohol (though non-drinkers are catered for). GST isn't included in the price, so budget for that. Infant lap-sitting is allowed but cramped quarters. Minimum two seats means solo travellers either pay for an extra seat or risk being bumped.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.