EAST HAMPTON AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Helicopter to the Hamptons: An Atlantic Picnic Above the Dunes
A private helicopter flight from Manhattan to East Hampton that pairs aerial coastal views with a curated two-hour oceanside gourmet picnic and a skyline flight back in an approximately 4-hour outing.
Helicopter to the Hamptons: An Atlantic Picnic Above the Dunes.
Escape the city for an elegant, effortless half-day: a private helicopter lifts you from Manhattan to East Hampton, where a fully styled oceanside picnic awaits on the Atlantic shore. The experience pairs aerial perspective of Long Island’s coastline with two hours of catered seaside relaxation and concludes with a scenic skyline flight on the return leg.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private Helicopter Transfers and Coastal Views
The trip begins with a scenic helicopter flight from Manhattan to East Hampton Airport, delivering broad views of Long Island’s coastline both there and on the return skyline leg.
An Elegant Oceanside Picnic
On arrival, a premium sedan escorts you to an exclusive beach location where a thoughtfully styled luxury picnic—blankets, pillows, fresh flowers and curated décor—is arranged against the Atlantic backdrop.
Gourmet Catering and Attended Service
The picnic is fully catered to your preferences, served on real china and glassware with a dedicated attendant on hand, so guests can relax for the two-hour seaside interlude.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The outing moves with the easy rhythm of luxury travel: a short transfer to a Manhattan heliport, a roughly one-hour coastal flight to East Hampton, a private sedan transfer to a secluded beach, two hours of gourmet picnic and relaxation by the ocean, then a return to the airport and a memorable skyline tour en route back to the city. The arc of the day foregrounds comfort, views and uninterrupted seaside time.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and when it may not be the right fit.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Guests may specify preferred foods and beverages in advance; those preferences will be incorporated into the fully catered picnic.
The picnic is arranged with elegant blankets, pillows, fresh flowers and curated décor and is served on real china and glassware with a dedicated attendant present.
The outing includes a gourmet, fully catered picnic tailored to guest selections, with service handled by an attendant during the beach segment.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the overall experience?
The total outing is approximately four hours.
Where does the helicopter depart from?
Your private helicopter departs from your preferred Manhattan heliport.
How long are the flights each way?
Flight time is approximately one hour each way.
When is this experience available?
Availability runs from May through September.
What is included in the beach picnic?
The beach experience includes a styled luxury picnic with gourmet catering, service on real china and glassware, and a dedicated attendant; a premium sedan and driver transfer is provided between the airport and the beach.
How many people can participate?
The experience accommodates up to five passengers.