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A Private Helicopter Jump from Manhattan into the Olympic Heart of the Adirondacks
A single-day, private helicopter journey from Manhattan to Lake Placid combining aerial scenery, hands-on Olympic sports, and a lodge stay — this guide explains what to expect on the Private Olympic Experience at Lake Placid.
A Private Helicopter Jump from Manhattan into the Olympic Heart of the Adirondacks.
From rooftop heliports in Manhattan to the ice and mountains of the Adirondacks, the Private Olympic Experience at Lake Placid folds a high-altitude transit and a day of competitive winter-sport activities into a roughly 10-hour itinerary. Guests fly privately to the historic Olympic town, run a Torch Relay and Opening Ceremony, choose from signature events such as bobsledding, curling, skating and skiing, collect times and medals, then unwind at the Lake Placid Lodge before a scenic helicopter return to New York.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A scenic private helicopter crossing to the Adirondacks
The adventure begins with a private helicopter transfer from a preferred Manhattan heliport and a roughly two-hour scenic flight into the Adirondacks, delivering direct access to Lake Placid without an overnight drive.
Design your own Olympic Games
On arrival you lead a Torch Relay and Opening Ceremony, then pick among iconic events — bobsledding, curling, skating on the Oval, skiing at Whiteface, or taking the ice at Herb Brooks Arena — with guests timed, scored and awarded medals.
Relais & Châteaux comfort on Mirror Lake
After a day of sport you rest at the Lake Placid Lodge, a Relais & Châteaux property overlooking the lake, and enjoy a seasonal, locally inspired lunch before the helicopter returns you to Manhattan with a skyline tour.
What the day feels like
How the day flows
Expect an active, tightly staged day: a private helicopter lifts from Manhattan to the Adirondacks (about two hours each way), a ceremonial Torch Relay and Opening marks the start, then you cycle through chosen Olympic-style events where times and scores are recorded. The afternoon settles into a lodge lunch and lakeside downtime before a return flight that finishes with a New York City skyline pass.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is built for — and who should call ahead.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience is available year round with seasonal variations; total duration is approximately 10 hours with roughly two-hour flights each way.
Your private helicopter will depart from your preferred Manhattan heliport; the operator will contact you to confirm details.
Lunch is seasonal and locally inspired at the Lake Placid Lodge, which serves as the day’s relaxation point before your return flight.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where does the helicopter depart from?
The private helicopter departs from your preferred Manhattan heliport; the operator will contact you to confirm the departure point.
How long is the total experience?
The total duration is approximately 10 hours.
How long is the flight time each way?
Flight time is approximately two hours each way.
When is the experience available?
The experience is available year round with seasonal variations.
What Olympic activities can I choose from?
Options include bobsledding, curling, skating on the Olympic Oval, skiing at Whiteface, and using the historic Herb Brooks Arena.
Where do guests stay and eat during the day?
Guests relax at the Lake Placid Lodge, a Relais & Châteaux property overlooking the lake, and enjoy a seasonal, locally inspired lunch.