Hanoi-Sapa helicopter tour costs VND200 million

It takes three hours for a return helicopter tour from Hanoi to Sapa with five to six passengers.

Nguyen Thi Hai Ninh, KLF deputy general director said the company will provide diverse air taxi services to meet customers’ demands.

Apart from air travel, the company also provides other services including first-aid transport, wedding, cargo transport and parachuting.

Helicopter EC 130T2, a new generation of Airbus Helicopters, is equipped with air conditioner and seats for 1-2 pilots and 5-6 passengers.

The price of one hour-flight is listed at US$2,600. The company also conducts Hanoi - Ha Long and Hanoi - Moc Chau return tours at the price of some US$3,500 and US$4,000 respectively. The highest cost for a Hanoi - Sapa return tour (3.5 hour flight) is US$9,240 (around VND200 million).

A VNH representative said air taxi services target foreigners and high-income local tourists.