Founded and operated by helicopter pilots, Nacascolo Air was born from a passion for aviation and a desire to share Costa Rica from a unique perspective.
An Introduction to the World of Helicopter Aviation
Give students the opportunity to explore helicopter aviation firsthand. At our hangar, they’ll meet pilots and mechanics, discover our three helicopters up close, and ask the questions that spark their curiosity.
A 10-minute helicopter city tour brings everything they’ve learned to life. It’s a chance to experience flight for themselves and leave inspired to learn more about aviation. Each student receives an Aviation Explorer certificate and a pair of keepsake wings to remember the day.
The experience can be customized with a different flight route or additional activities.
Highlights:
* Hangar visit and a close look at our three helicopters
* Meet our pilots and mechanics
* Interactive questions and answers
* 10-minute helicopter city tour
* Aviation Explorer certificate and keepsake wings
* Custom routes and experiences available
Minimum duration: 1.5 hours
An Immersion in Costa Rican Culture & Traditions
Experience Costa Rica through its nature, flavors, music, and traditions. Begin with a private visit to Llanos de Cortés Waterfall before it opens to the public. Explore a coffee farm, then enjoy a private Costa Rican culinary experience accompanied by live marimba music. If weather permits, your helicopter flight also offers views of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.
Highlights:
* Private visit to Llanos de Cortés Waterfall before public opening
* Coffee farm visit
* Private Costa Rican culinary experience with live marimba music
* Scenic flight over Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, weather permitting
Duration: Full-day experience, departing in the morning and returning in the early afternoon
Approx. flight time: 1.5–2 hours
From unforgettable marriage proposals, weddings, birthdays, and gender reveal celebrations to aerial photography, film productions, inspections, surveys, and custom helicopter operations, Nacascolo Air creates tailor-made experiences designed around your vision. Whatever the occasion, our team is ready to make it truly extraordinary.
Our team can create a fully customized helicopter experience designed around your interests, schedule, and preferred destinations.
Departing from our Liberia base, soar over the remarkable landscapes of Guanacaste on a scenic flight combining the volcanic terrain of Rincón de la Vieja with the region’s spectacular Pacific coastline.
Fly above the volcano’s lush forests, rugged terrain and geothermal landscape before continuing toward the coast, where secluded beaches, bays and the blue waters of the Pacific unfold below.
Enhance the experience with an optional landing in the Rincón de la Vieja area to enjoy a guided trekking experience, natural hot springs or other activities before returning by helicopter.
Highlights
Approx. flight duration: 1 hour
Helicopter Tour to Ayil Waterfalls, Pacuare Lodge & Optional Whitewater Rafting
Explore the untouched beauty of the Talamanca Mountain Range from above. Discover remote waterfalls, pristine rainforests, deep valleys, and rugged peaks that few visitors ever have the opportunity to witness.
Enhance your experience with an optional landing at Pacuare Lodge, nestled deep within the rainforest along the banks of the Pacuare River, for breakfast, brunch, or lunch before continuing your adventure. For those seeking even more adventure, an optional whitewater rafting experience on the world-famous Pacuare River can also be arranged. Meals and rafting are not included in the helicopter tour rate.
Y en los highlights agregaría:
● Multiple waterfalls
● Talamanca Mountains
● Remote rainforest landscapes
● Pacuare Lodge landing option
● Optional breakfast, brunch, or lunch stop
● Optional Pacuare River whitewater rafting
● Exceptional photography opportunities
● Private and customizable experience
Private Helicopter Tour over the Tárcoles River, Gulf of Nicoya & Isla Chiquita
Experience Costa Rica’s incredible Pacific coastline from a unique perspective. Fly above the famous Tárcoles River, home to one of the world’s largest American crocodile populations, before following the shoreline toward the breathtaking Gulf of Nicoya and the charming Isla Chiquita.
Enhance your journey with an optional landing at Isla Chiquita for a leisurely breakfast, brunch, or lunch overlooking the ocean before your scenic return flight. Meals are not included.
Highlights
● Aerial views of the Tárcoles River crocodiles
● Pacific coastline and Gulf of Nicoya
● Isla Chiquita
● Optional breakfast, brunch, or lunch stop
● Exceptional coastal photography
● Private and customizable experience
Approx. duration: 3 hours total | 1 hour flight
Experience two of Costa Rica’s most remarkable volcanoes on an unforgettable private helicopter journey. Fly above the majestic craters of Irazú and Turrialba, soaring over cloud forests, volcanic landscapes, and the breathtaking peaks of the Central Volcanic Mountain Range for a perspective few travelers ever experience.
Every flight can be customized to your interests, allowing you to spend more time over the scenery that captivates you most.
Highlights
● Irazú Volcano
● Turrialba Volcano
● Active volcanic craters
● Cloud forests & the Central Volcanic Mountain Range
● Exceptional panoramic photography
● Private and customizable experience
Approx. duration: 1 hour
Aerial Experience over Costa Rica’s Most Iconic Volcano
Discover Costa Rica’s most iconic volcano from an unforgettable aerial perspective. Soar above the majestic Arenal Volcano, the emerald waters of Lake Arenal, the dormant Cerro Chato, lush rainforests, and hidden waterfalls on a private helicopter experience designed to showcase one of the country’s most spectacular landscapes.
Enhance your experience with an optional landing at Montaña de Fuego, Tabacón, The Springs Resort, or another nearby destination for breakfast, lunch, or to continue exploring the Arenal region. Landing fees and meals are not included.
Every flight can be tailored to your interests, allowing you to spend more time over the scenery that inspires you most.
Highlights
● Arenal Volcano & Cerro Chato
● Lake Arenal
● Hidden waterfalls and lush rainforest
● Exceptional panoramic photography
● Private and customizable experience
Approx. duration: 1 hour flight
Nacascolo Air provides discreet and secure VVIP helicopter transportation in Costa Rica for celebrities, performing artists, film productions, executives, and high-profile guests. Our helicopter services offer connection between airports, resorts, yachts, private residences, and exclusive events, delivering the highest standards of privacy, safety, and personalized service.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our crews became part of Costa Rica’s emergency response, transporting critically ill patients across the country. Today, that same commitment to safety and reliability continues in every aeromedical mission we perform.
Traveling with your pet? We welcome dogs and other approved pets on our private helicopter flights throughout Costa Rica, making it easy for the entire family to enjoy a safe, comfortable, and stress-free journey together.
Our Agusta AW109 Trekker is the preferred choice for executive and corporate travel, combining twin-engine safety, VIP comfort, rapid cruise speeds, and operational flexibility. Ideal for business meetings, corporate incentives, site inspections, events, and seamless multi-destination itineraries across Costa Rica.
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