Excursión en hidroavión a Vancouver — Howe Sound & Islands
Descripción
Experimente aún más de la belleza de la Columbia Británica en esta versión extendida de nuestro tour en hidroavión más popular. Si bien el horizonte, las cordilleras y la costa de Vancouver son impresionantes desde tierra y agua, nada se compara con verlos desde arriba. Esta experiencia en hidroavión de 45 minutos ofrece una aventura aérea mejorada para aquellos que desean ver más en menos tiempo. Saliendo del puerto de carbón del centro de Vancouver, vuele sobre la ciudad, Stanley Park y Lions Gate Bridge antes de aventurarse más profundamente en el desierto. Su piloto experto seguirá una ruta estacional que puede incluir vistas de las escarpadas montañas costeras, islas dispersas de Howe Sound y ensenadas boscosas inaccesibles por carretera o barco. En comparación con el tour panorámico estándar en hidroavión de Vancouver, esta versión extendida agrega 15 minutos extra de tiempo de vuelo y ofrece un paisaje más remoto. Ideal para viajeros que buscan una mirada más profunda a la belleza natural de BC.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Su aventura comienza en la terminal del centro de Vancouver de Harbour Air en el Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre en Coal Harbour, a pocos pasos de Canada Place, el Vancouver Convention Centre y Jack Poole Plaza, el hogar emblemático de la llama olímpica de los Juegos de Invierno de 2010. Mientras espera, disfrute de las vistas panorámicas de Stanley Park y las montañas North Shore desde la sala de pasajeros, tome un café en el Cockpit Café o navegue por la tienda de regalos. Llegada 40 minutos antes de la salida.
Una vez a bordo, su hidroavión despega de las aguas de Coal Harbour y sube por encima de la ciudad. Su vuelo lo llevará a través de la extensión esmeralda de Stanley Park, uno de los parques urbanos más grandes de América del Norte, donde el bosque se encuentra con el litoral de una manera que solo se puede apreciar realmente desde el aire.
Aquí es donde su viaje va más allá del tour panorámico estándar. Su ruta continúa hacia el oeste en Howe Sound, uno de los fiordos más dramáticos de la costa del Pacífico canadiense. Debajo de usted, surge Gambier Island, un refugio tranquilo y en gran parte no desarrollado donde el denso bosque se encuentra con el océano, ofreciendo una vista serena y virgen del paisaje natural de Columbia Británica que la mayoría de los visitantes nunca llegan a ver.
Continuando por Howe Sound, volarás sobre Bowen Island, conocida por sus imponentes árboles, calas protegidas y tranquilas costas. Desde lo alto, la naturaleza virgen de esta isla es cautivadora, en el contexto de las montañas nevadas de la costa. Tanto Gambier como Bowen Islands son exclusivas de esta ruta extendida y no se pueden ver en nuestro vuelo panorámico estándar.
A medida que su vuelo se arquea hacia la ciudad, el horizonte de Vancouver se ve dramáticamente, un contraste sorprendente con la naturaleza que acaba de sobrevolar. Desde lo alto, disfrutarás de la mezcla dinámica de energía urbana y belleza natural de la ciudad, con el litoral, el puerto y la montaña como telón de fondo a la vez.
Descendiendo hacia la ciudad, BC Place Stadium destaca como uno de los lugares más emblemáticos del centro de Vancouver, fácilmente reconocido por su techo distintivo y su posición prominente a lo largo del horizonte frente al mar. Como sede oficial de los juegos de fútbol 2026, tiene un significado aún mayor para los visitantes este año.
A lo largo de la costa de False Creek también se puede ver Science World, uno de los monumentos más reconocidos de Vancouver, su icónica cúpula geodésica, una característica que define el horizonte de la ciudad desde todos los ángulos, y particularmente espectacular desde el aire.
Su hidroavión aterriza sin problemas en el Centro de Vuelo del Puerto de Vancouver, lo que lleva a su aventura aérea prolongada a su fin. En 35 minutos de vuelo, habrá experimentado dos lados completamente diferentes de la Columbia Británica: la vibrante energía de una de las ciudades más grandes de Canadá y la naturaleza cruda y virgen que la rodea. Si ya has volado nuestro tour panorámico, esta es tu próxima aventura.
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Información importante
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Los bebés deben sentarse en el regazo de un adulto
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- Todos los pasajeros mayores de 18 años deben presentar una identificación válida con fotografía emitida por el gobierno o dos identificaciones emitidas por el gobierno sin fotografía
- Los pasajeros deben llegar a la terminal al menos 40 minutos antes de la hora de salida programada y realizar el check-in completo 20 minutos antes de la hora de salida programada.
- Los pasajeros que no hayan hecho el check-in antes de la hora límite para hacer el check-in no podrán abordar su vuelo programado y no se les reembolsará la tarifa.
- Si viaja con niños, tenga en cuenta que la tarifa para niños se aplica a los niños de 2 a 11 años en el momento de la salida.
- Descarga la aplicación por adelantado en tu dispositivo iOS o Android, o descárgala al hacer el check-in.
- La narración es opcional. Si elige usar la función de narración, por favor traiga y use sus propios auriculares.
- Un dispositivo de asistencia a la movilidad, como una silla de ruedas o bastón, puede ser utilizado por un pasajero para llegar desde la terminal a la aeronave, sin embargo, los pasajeros deben tener la capacidad de caminar dentro y fuera de la aeronave con asistencia mínima o nula.
Opiniones(145)
We had a wonderful tour over the city and the spectacular landscape surrounding it, even into the mountains and over hidden lakes. An unforgettable experience for the entire family that we can highly recommend! And all the staff and crew are very friendly, too!
victorkE9132QM, thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you and your family enjoyed the spectacular views and unforgettable experience. We appreciate your kind words about our team and crew. Thank you for the recommendation and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Had looked at this tour online but booked direct with the agent at their offices. No real saving just a few £££ in exchange rate. Check-in process was easy and Harbour Air office is large and comfortable to wait for trip. Small shop with various items for sale and cafe with assorted drinks and snacks. Pilot was friendly and out plane only had 5 passengers so everyone had a window seat. No guide as such and pilot doesn’t point out where you are or what you can see as he is busy and aircraft is quite noisy. They suggest you download their map which comes with a narrative but it’s not that clear when to start it or how it works and pilot made no reference to it. That aside flight was great although it was quite cloudy pilot kept us below clouds and view was amazing. We did consider changing day for flight due to rainy cloudy weather but if you try within 24 hours this is difficult and if you get them to agree it will carry a fee. I would reassure you that even with low cloud and rain it’s still worth going and we are glad we went ahead with trip. Take off and landing was super smooth and even with some turbulence from the clouds and wind off the mountains whole flight felt safe and enjoyable. All in a bit of a once in a lifetime experience and given the chance we would defo do again. Could be better if they explained the app more and told you when to start/ how to use to get a guided element to the trip.
fraz03, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that you found the check-in process easy and enjoyed the comfort and amenities at our terminal. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the experience overall - those breathtaking flight views are truly a highlight! We appreciate your feedback about the narration app as we strive to enhance future guest experience. Thank you again for flying Harbour Air and for sharing your “once in a lifetime” experience with us. We hope to welcome you back aboard for another adventure soon!
great pictures, impressions of Vancouver and the surrounding area from the air - highly recommended!
joergj337, thank you so much for the kind words and recommendation. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the spectacular scenery. We hope to welcome you aboard again someday!
It would have been a better experience if the pilot had told us what we were seeing…if some type of audio isn’t doable, at least provide a handout or map of what we’re looking at or the route we were taking. I think you could have provided some interesting highlights.
Stephane L, thank you so much for your review and sharing your thoughts with us! Being based in one of the busiest harbours, our pilots work closely with air traffic to ensure every journey is smooth and safe. Your feedback helps us improve, and we’re excited to let you know that we now offer a new digital fly guide, which includes both audio and written information about your journey. We hope you’ll join us again in the future and give it a try! Safe travels and thank you for flying with us.
Expensive tour to be put between windows, under wing, with supports blocking view! leaning forward blocked wife's view!
margaritaholiday, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that your seating arrangement impacted your wife’s enjoyment. Your feedback is important as we’re committed to making each journey enjoyable for all our guests. We do hope that the large windows helped provide some scenic views during your trip. Please feel free to share more with us at, customercare@harbourair.com and we can look into your experience further for you. We appreciate your input and hope to welcome you back again.
It was a great flight and one to remember also because the weather was so great and we got to see from sea to snow everything, however we got a bit scared during turbulences and it would’ve been a bit better if the pilot had communicated a little bit more with us. Like Infos (height, speed, when half the time is gone, turbulences are fine etc)
janic00e, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We're so pleased you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and had a memorable flight! We value your feedback on communication and will pass it along to the team. While our pilots need to keep contact with air traffic, our goal is always to ensure our guests feel comfortable throughout their journey. Thank you again for flying with us, and we hope to welcome you aboard again someday!
We loved the scenic views, a great thing to do in Vancouver ! Remember to take identification !! We were typically English and let everyone else push in front of us to get on the plane but karma played her hand, the best seats are the last two at the back of the plane so hang back and get on last 😊
O9751SAlees, thank you so much for sharing your experience and tips! We're delighted you enjoyed the scenic views - it's always wonderful to hear that our flights make for a memorable Vancouver adventure. Great advice about bringing identification and we’re so glad you loved your seats! We look forward to welcoming you aboard again someday.
Amazing way to see the area - book the extended tour! Pilot and staff were amazing. Ten out of ten.!
Joseph, thank you for your five-star review. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the experience. We are proud of our teams and always pleased to hear such wonderful feedback. We appreciate the recommendation, and we look forward to seeing you on your next flight!
wonderful experience. One had a great view of Vancouver and the surrounding area.
GrandTour33012573428, thank you for your review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the spectacular scenery and having a chance to view some of our iconic landmarks from above. Looking forward to your next flight with us!
From the comfortable lounge, friendly staff, to clean and well maintained airplanes it was an amazing experience. 10+++. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Vancouver, you get the best view of the city and all the different landscapes Vancouver and surrounding areas have to offer. It was worth every penny!
Curious40017407656, thank you for your five-star review. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the experience. We appreciate the recommendation, and we look forward to seeing you the next time you’re in Vancouver.
