🌅 Sunset flights are offered by request only · one flight per evening, weather and light permitting

The Most-Photographed Half-Hour in the Northeast

Sunset helicopter flights over Lake George, the islands, and the High Peaks — arranged by request. One flight per evening, weather and light permitting.

By booking or purchasing, you acknowledge the inherent risks of helicopter flight and agree to our Liability Waiver & Assumption of Risk.

The 30 minutes that matter

Lake George at golden hour

Photographers, couples, anniversaries, proposals, milestone birthdays. The sunset slot books out first every week — sometimes 7 to 14 days ahead. Reserve early; weather cancellations rebook free.

One flight per evening

We fly a single sunset slot per night — the one that lands you over the lake exactly as the sun crests the western ridges. No assembly-line tours.

Up to 3 passengers

Private buyout. Whoever's flying with you isn't sharing the helicopter with strangers. Window seat for everyone.

Photographer-friendly

Doors-off available with prior notice for serious photographers. Standard cabin offers a clean window angle from every seat.

Special-occasion package

Champagne staged at the hangar before takeoff, post-flight photo, optional certificate. Tell us what you're celebrating at booking.

Sunset tour pricing

Per-flight buyout. Pricing is total — split among up to 3 passengers however you like.

Standard sunset
$42530-minute private buyout
  • Lake George + foothills
  • Up to 3 passengers
  • Pre-flight champagne staging available
  • Departure timed for golden hour
Request 30-min sunset
Most popular
Sunset Grand
$75060-minute private buyout
  • Full Lake George + High Peaks
  • Whiteface · Marcy ridgeline · Lake Placid corridor
  • Up to 3 passengers
  • Premium photography time over the lake
Request 60-min sunset

When the sun sets at Lake George

Departure is timed so you cross over Bolton Landing exactly as the sun touches the western ridges. Indicative times below — actual departure is 45 minutes before published sunset.

MonthSunset (approx)Departure
May8:10 PM7:25 PM
June8:35 PM7:50 PM
July8:30 PM7:45 PM
August7:55 PM7:10 PM
September7:10 PM6:25 PM
October6:15 PM5:30 PM

Sunset times are local; we confirm the actual departure time when we arrange your flight.

Request your sunset flight

Sunset flights are arranged by request only — one flight per evening, weather and light permitting. Email info@flyheliadk.com or call (518) 634-6375 and we will find you a date.

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