Heli Flight Over Montserrat Volcano

Heli Flight Over Montserrat Volcano

You will be met at the tender landing site by your tour guide and driven to the helicopter pad at Fort James in St John’s. After your orientation and safety briefing, here you will board your awaiting private helicopter for a fully narrated and truly memorable and unique Montserrat Volcano tour.
On this 45-minute, pilot-narrated flight, you will fly to Montserrat to tour its "Exclusion Zone," an area covering 80 sq. kms made off-limits to both ground transportation and habitation. This makes the helicopter the only way to get an up-close look at the Soufriere Hills Volcano.
The volcano rises to 3,000 feet above sea level and frequently emits a combination of ash, smoke, and steam. Survey the massive Tar River Gorge and Delta found 1,000 feet below, which has formed as a result of pyroclastic flows.
You will witness what is left of small villages devastated by past eruptions before touring the charred remains of Plymouth, the country’s former capital, now uninhabited and in some places buried under 40 feet of ash.
On the seaside, observe the former location of the W.H. Bramble Airport - abandoned after the 1997 eruptions. Portions of this airport, including the runway were still visible until the partial dome collapse on 11 February 2010, which buried what was left.
This SeaDream Yachting Land Adventure (YLA) is operated using Airbus EC130 helicopters, and the spacious cabins can comfortably accommodate the pilot and up to 6 passengers. Their raised, forward-facing, theatre-style seating and absence of partitions that block the view ensure spectacular visibility from every seat.

Notes: Route may vary due to weather and volcanic activity. The maximum weight to participate is 230 lbs. per person , and maximum height is 6’ 4”. Kindly provide your weight in the "Booking Number (Optional)" field when completing the Pre-Booking Guest Information Form.

Actual flying time is approximately 45 to 50 minutes. It is essential you bring your passport as you may need to clear both Antigua and Montserrat immigration and we recommend you bring a camera and adequate sun protection.

A minimum participation is required to operate all SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures (YLAs), and some have limited capacity. All YLAs are subject to change with final departure times published onboard.

Port: Falmouth Bay

Duration: 2 hours hours

Current Price: 599 USD

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