Colorado Vertical Helicopter Tours

Friendly staff and an excellent pilot who is very knowledgeable about the area. He know the history and geology of what he is taking you to see and everything in between. Well worth the money. it was a first time helicopter ride for my wife and she really enjoyed it! The pilot told us everything that was going to happen before it happened and insured that my wife was very comfortable with the noise and vibrations inherent in a helo ride.

The experience was amazing!! The views were breathtaking!!!I felt really confident with his flying skillsWill Sanders the pilot/owner did an awesome job of giving us a helicopter tour this was my first time and I'm definitely coming back for more thank you Will SandersI definitely recommend this for everyone it's worth a try worth every penny and very affordable for those that can't spend 100 bucks you can do it for 50 bucks.The best part was being able to sit in the front and feel like the pilot.

So me and my girlfriend bought the 40 minute tour around cripple creek and royal gorge and other areas. The tour itself was gorgeous, we took off at 9am and the air was super smooth, almost no turbulence at all, and the sky was clear. The sights were truly breathtaking, there is no better way to see this area than by helicopter.The pilot (Eli, in our case) had a constant stream of neat information about the surroundings we were flying over as well as told us what he was doing as he was flying. He made flying a helicopter look effortless and was able to easily answer all of our questions about the helicopter/flight/tour/etc.Also the price. Hot damn! You'll never find the value these tour packages bring at any other helicopter tour place. There are numerous packages starting at 50 dollars for a 5-minute flight that go up a bit higher for the longest flights. The money-to-flight-time ratio is exceptional here. Combine that with the great pilots, neat copter, and beautiful vistas and you've got yourself a *Can't Miss* experience.

Over the Christmas Holiday, my family and I were interested in a Christmas light helicopter tour, and decided to give Colorado Vertical a try. We were extremely happy with the friendly service we received from Will, and it was great that they were able to take a family of four! Every other helicopter tour we have done in the past only allowed up to 3 passengers, so someone always ended up left out. The tour was absolutely amazing! My Dad, being a huge helicopter nut he is, decided he wanted to take another tour, but this time he wanted to do it in the day time. Will accommodated that request, and helped us pick a day and time that worked for us. This daytime tour ended up being the greatest experience we ever had. On this second tour, Eli was our pilot, and out of the approximately 20 tours we have done over the years, this one topped all of them by leaps and bounds! Mind you we have taken tours in Las Vegas, Bahamas, California, France, Croatia, England and many other places, and this one topped them all! Eli arranged for extra time before the flight to allow us to take a bunch of photos in and around the helicopter. He even walked around the helicopter with my Dad and answered a ton of questions my Dad had about the aircraft. He showed him every part of the helicopter and explained what it does and how it works. He was so friendly to us, and I have never in my life seen my Dad happier. During the flight, Eli talked my dad through everything he was doing and explained so much information about the helicopter and flight in general. I found it amazing that Eli custom-tailored this flight to fit our unique needs as it was quite evident that my father was far more fascinated with the aircraft and how it works than he was in the sightseeing. During this entire experience, we sincerely felt like we received the absolute best customer service possible. This was not "just another tour" for Eli, he went above and beyond to make us happy. I'm sure Colorado Vertical flies thousands of people each year, but they still make each flight unique and memorable. Most other tours we did are just a bland sightseeing tour where the pilot points out a few attractions and doesn't really answer many questions. In fact, as far as I can remember in previous flights, my Dad always remained silent during the whole flight and only asked a few questions at the end. With Colorado Vertical, my Dad was very involved with the whole process and got a lot out of it. We did not feel like "just another customer", Will and Eli made us feel like family! In conclusion, Colorado Vertical really went above and beyond to make both flights very special for us, and I know it will be something my Dad talks about for many years to come. We will absolutely be flying with them again in the future!

Our helicopter ride with Colorado Vertical Adventures was a graduation surprise for my fiance and it was a great experience. The ride was very thrilling with a great view of the Royal Gorge & the bridge, Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains in the distance. The drive from areas like Colorado Springs is easy. Staff was good and helpful. It was a highlight of our trip to Colorado and an experience that we will always remember. Highly recommended.

For my birthday, my husband took me on my 1st helicopter ride - awesome bucket list check! We saw Pikes Peak, the Cripple Creek mines, Shelf & Phantom Canyon roads, and the Royal Gorge, incl the bridge. The guys at Colorado Vertical were great. Our pilot Eli was so calm (important), and very knowledgeable and passionate about the area history & geology. He knew his aircraft very well, and even took the time to explain a lot about its operation and safety features. It is powered by a Rolls Royce jet turbine! He really made it a fun and interesting guided tour, and it didn't cost that much, considering the incredible experience, the "Wow" factor!

Four of us had a wonderful flight with Eli, our pilot. He was knowledgeable about the entire area, and made the trip even more enjoyable as he pointed out details about various displays - including those which had changed or grown since last year. It was a first helicopter ride for 3 of us, and it was well worth the price we paid. We're hoping to make the Royal Gorge tour next year.

Incredible!! Pilot was amazing, helicopter was obviously in excellent condition! Take the Gorge tour, in the very least!

We really enjoyed our quick flight today. Not a bad drive to this little place and then a good tour. I wish it were longer but definitely when considering all of the expenses they have, I think the price is fair!

What a great tour! Pilot Eli knows the history of the area and shared it during the entire flight. Extremely interesting and adds to the appreciation of what you are viewing. Extremely smooth ride and explains well to the kids what is happening. The staff inside is super helpful and pleasant. It was an amazing way to view the Gorge and I'm so thrilled we did it. Could not be happier with this tour!