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(156)
Beautiful flight and landing on a gorgeous secluded mountain lake. Great lunch with great friends and a really cool Pilot.
JayJ2204, thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the flight and time spent with friends. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again!
Wonderful experience. You can bring a small bag on the plane and a water bottle. Bring earbuds if you want to listen to any commentary on the app. The sights were incredible - from the harbor, to the mountains - we went far enough to even see snow in August. Incredibly, we flew right through The Lions. Landing and takeoff were fantastic and the ride was very smooth.
Michelle_L, thank you for your five-star review. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the experience. You truly said it perfectly, the flight does provide some spectacular scenery! We hope to welcome you aboard again for another smooth flight soon!
What a fantastic way to see Vancouver and the surrounding Islands. We were fortunate enough to have a clear sunny day so visibility was amazing. The pilot doubles around the Island and Vancouver city, so both sides of the plane get the same experience. Taking off and landing on the water was a thrill and an experience we never have had before. Highly recommended tour.
Greg_Brisbane31, thank you so much for the kind words and recommendation. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the unique thrill of taking off from the water! Thanks for choosing Harbour Air - we'd love to fly with you again!
From check in to landing, I had a great experience on Harbour Air’s extended flight seeing tour. While the route was changed due to poor visibility in the higher mountains , the pilot made sure to give a great experience!
mdchickfromny, thank you for sharing your feedback! We're so happy to hear you had a great time on our extended sightseeing tour and that our pilot and team helped provide such a memorable experience. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back aboard our flights again someday!
We had a cloudy day, and our pilot did a great job taking us as high as he could to get us some amazing views!! The flight was such a cool way to experience Vancouver and see the city!!
Elizabeth_M, thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the flight and the incredible views of Vancouver. Even with the cloudy weather, we're glad our pilot helped create a memorable experience. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you aboard again in the future!
Could easily have been 5/5… the flight itself was fantastic … 2 small improvement areas we felt would make the difference… Larger / clearer signage to tell guests where to queue - as the team were a little rude when telling everyone who queued at the desk (as you would in any other airport) to move to another area off to the side with only a small typed up A4 sign to indicate it… the very fact the check in agent was getting frustrated tells you it’s not clear…. a really easy fix. The second ideal would be any sort of commentary or guide notes as what we were seeing on the flight… even a small map with notes would improve the experience. Overall still worth the money and a good experience that we would recommend.
RossA400, thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic flight and are thankful for your recommendation. We really appreciate your suggestions regarding the queuing area and signage. Your comments are valuable, and we understand how clearer directions could make the check-in process smoother for everyone. We also appreciate your suggestion about in-flight commentary. As we operate in one of the world's busiest harbours, our pilots must remain in continuous communication with Air Traffic Control and are therefore unable to provide commentary during the flight. We hope you have the opportunity to try our digital travel guide on your next flight with us, which includes information about many of the landmarks and sights along the route to help enhance your experience. Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback. We hope to welcome you on board again soon!
It was very pretty but not a narrated tour so just pretty county side. Very pretty. They store your luggage if off ship. Nice snack place. Very busy terminal.
nancy_f, thank you for sharing your review. We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and appreciated the amenities at our terminal. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the lack of commentary. As we operate in one of the world's busiest harbours, our pilots must keep open communication with Air Traffic Control and are unable to provide commentary throughout the flight. We appreciate your feedback and hope you'll have the opportunity to try our digital travel guide in the future, to help enhance your experience. Thank you for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
We really enjoyed our day on the seaplane in Vancouver...Harbour Air did a great job with how well it was run from booking to checking in to getting on the flight and we got a great tour around Vancouver...the sights from above are so worth the price! It is tight quarters on the plane but everyone has a great viewpoint on the plane. It was really cool to take off and land in the water! We loved it!
265barris, thank you for your feedback! We're so pleased that you enjoyed your seaplane tour and the stunning views of Vancouver. It's great to hear everything went smoothly from booking to boarding, and that the water takeoff and landing made the experience even more memorable. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Super flight, Harbour Air was very flexible because of the weather. At the scheduled time, the weather was very bad and the flight might have had to be canceled. They then offered a new time without any complications.
Michael_G, thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your flight and we appreciate your flexibility with the weather. Safety always comes first, and we're so pleased that our team was able to find an alternative departure time and help you enjoy the experience. Thank you for flying with us!
We took the extended scenic flight. The weather was a bit dull but the pilot still got us some great views. Something that we have wanted to do for years and we were not disappointed.
Seaside35701876228, thank you for sharing your feedback! We're so glad your long-awaited scenic tour was wonderful and that your pilot was able to showcase some great views. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you aboard again for another memorable flight!
