Private 20 Minute River Ride Tour
Overview
This helicopter tour departs from the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport. Located on the Island of Grosse Ile, it is a private, secure, and small airport. The tour starts by arriving at our exclusive building and heliport, with free parking for our customers. After watching a short safety video, we climb aboard the heated/airconditioned helicopter and take off up the river to the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit. The pilot points out significant landmarks and provides insights about the history of the local area.
From the seamless booking process to the friendly, professional pilots, every aspect is tailored for your utmost enjoyment. It's a perfect blend of history, innovation, and natural beauty, all rolled into a single, unforgettable package.
What's Included
- Headsets are included to talk to eachother and the pilot.
- Air Conditioned Helicopter
- Professional Pilot/ Tour Guide
- Tips
- Photo pakages are available for purchase before or after the flight.
Meeting Location
9161 Groh Road
Grosse Ile Township, MI 48138, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Grosse Ile (pass by)
Ambassador Bridge (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private 20 Minute River Ride Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-473945P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Headsets are included to talk to eachother and the pilot.
- Air Conditioned Helicopter.
- Professional Pilot/ Tour Guide.
- Tips.
- Photo pakages are available for purchase before or after the flight.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private 20 Minute River Ride Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private 20 Minute River Ride Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Headsets are included to talk to eachother and the pilot.
- Air Conditioned Helicopter
- Professional Pilot/ Tour Guide
- Tips
- Photo pakages are available for purchase before or after the flight.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
