Highlights of this experience
- A one-hour private flight, just for your group.
- All of Santiago beneath you, with the Andes straight ahead.
- Snowy Andean peaks and valleys seen up close.
- Four possible routes: city, vineyards, Cajón del Maipo or Viña del Mar.
- Safety briefing and communication with the pilot throughout the flight.
- Transfers to and from your accommodation included.
Santiago is one of the few capitals in the world with mountains over 5,000 metres in view. From the air that scale hits you all at once: the city becomes a valley, the rivers run down from the snow and the whole range appears. It's a short, intense experience that's easy to add to any trip.
What the flight looks like
Filmed on one of our outings: take-off from Santiago, the city with the Andes behind and, minutes later, the snowy peaks just metres away.
At a glance
Choose your route
San Cristóbal Hill, Costanera Center, the city's neighbourhoods and parks, with the Andes always ahead.
Fly over the vineyards at the foot of the Andes and discover where Santiago's wines come from.
The Maipo River, its canyons and the valleys climbing towards the snowy Andean peaks.
Cross the Coastal Range and reach the Pacific, overlooking the Viña del Mar coast. Landing there is possible on request and quoted separately.
How the day goes
- Pick-up at your accommodation
We pick you up in Santiago and take you to Tobalaba Aerodrome.
- Safety briefing
You meet the pilot, and we go over the chosen route and instructions before boarding.
- Take-off and one-hour flight
A private flight along the route you chose, in contact with the pilot the whole way.
- Landing at Tobalaba
Time for final photos beside the helicopter.
- Return to your accommodation
End of the experience. It pairs easily with an afternoon in the city or a dinner.
Times and route are for reference only: every tour is tailored to your interests, so they may vary.
The routes on the map
From Tobalaba Aerodrome
Diagram, not to scale. The exact route depends on the weather and the day's clearances.Trip details
What's included
- Private 1-hour helicopter flight.
- Pilot and safety briefing before take-off.
- Headsets to talk with the pilot.
- Transfers to and from your accommodation in Santiago.
- Full coordination by Chile Memories.
Not included
- Food and drinks.
- Tastings or ground visits, unless we add them to your plan.
- Landing in Viña del Mar: optional, on request and at extra cost.
- Tips.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and a warm layer: it's colder at altitude.
- Sunglasses.
- Phone or camera with a strap, held securely.
- ID document.
Before you go
- Maximum 4 passengers per flight.
- The flight depends on the weather; if it can't go ahead, we suggest another date.
- We may ask for each passenger's approximate weight to balance the helicopter.
- Choose your route when booking; we fine-tune it with the pilot to suit the day's conditions.
Meeting point and times
At your accommodation in Santiago, at a time we arrange together.
Tobalaba Aerodrome, in eastern Santiago.
Back at your accommodation.
Our commitment to you
Just your groupThe helicopter flies with your companions only.
Safety firstIf the weather isn't right, we don't fly: we reschedule with you.
Door to doorWe pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation.
Real supportDirect contact before and during the day.
Want to change something?
Add a winery tasting, combine the flight with a day in Valparaíso or plan a surprise for a special occasion. We design it with you.