Adventure Brief
Take flight over Plainville, Connecticut, and see the stunning Heublein Tower and Castle Craig from above. Discover an unforgettable aerial adventure with HeliBlock’s private tour.
1–1.5 hours
easy
From $260.00
Family Friendly
Take flight over Plainville, Connecticut, and see the stunning Heublein Tower and Castle Craig from above. Discover an unforgettable aerial adventure with HeliBlock’s private tour.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required; suitable for most ages and physical conditions.
Wildlife
History
Heublein Tower was originally built as a summer home and is a notable landmark atop Talcott Mountain with a rich local heritage.
Conservation
The area supports conservation efforts to protect local forests and wildlife habitats around Talcott Mountain State Park.
HeliBlock
Take flight over Plainville, Connecticut, and see the stunning Heublein Tower and Castle Craig from above. Discover an unforgettable aerial adventure with HeliBlock’s private tour.
HeliBlock is a helicopter tour operator based in Westerly, Rhode Island, featured on The Adventure Collective. The company offers a range of aerial experiences that showcase coastal New England, inland river valleys, and regional landmarks.
HeliBlock’s tour lineup includes the Block Island Crossing, Block Island Experience, North Light Tour, Offshore Wind Experience, Watch Hill Experience, Connecticut River Tour, Hartford Skyline, Heublein Tower Tour, Romantic Lighthouse Tour, and Demo Flight. Each tour provides distinctive vantage points over Misquamicut and Watch Hill shorelines, Block Island Sound, Mohegan bluffs, Southeast Lighthouse, and North America’s only offshore wind farm. The Demo Flight is guided by a Certified Flight Instructor and is flown in a Robinson R-44 with dual controls for hands-on orientation.
Flights depart from Westerly and cover destinations across Rhode Island, Connecticut, and nearby New York waters. Tours mix low-level scenic segments with higher-altitude observation points. Highlights include Taylor Swift’s Watch Hill estate, Montauk, Fishers Island, Newport, Hartford landmarks such as the State Capitol and Wadsworth Atheneum, and the Deepwater Wind facility.
The Romantic Lighthouse Tour visits eight historic lighthouses, Mystic Seaport, and Fishers Island and includes a complimentary box of chocolates and a bottle of champagne. The North Light Tour combines low-level flying with views from about 2,000 feet. The Offshore Wind Experience rises to over 500 feet above the water to showcase the offshore wind farm.
As a featured business on The Adventure Collective, HeliBlock presents clear trip summaries and booking information to help prospective passengers choose the right aerial experience.
Base Location
Westerly, RI
Convenient coastal departure point
Tours Offered
11 Experiences
From demo flights to scenic crossings
Demo Flight
R-44 Demo
Hands-on instruction with CFI
Offshore View
Only US Offshore Wind
See North America’s only wind farm
Reserve a seat on Block Island crossings, demo flights, or the Offshore Wind Experience — check availability and booking details before you go.
Book in Advance
Tours fill up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays, so reserve your spot early.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes to accommodate changing temperatures during the flight.
Bring a Camera
You'll want to capture the stunning aerial views, so bring a camera or smartphone with a secure strap.
Check Weather Conditions
Flights are weather-dependent, so monitor local forecasts and be prepared for possible rescheduling.
Camera or Smartphone
Capture stunning aerial views of Heublein Tower and surrounding landmarks.
Light Jacket
Stay warm during cooler autumn flights when temperatures can drop at altitude.
fall
Sunglasses
Protect your eyes from bright sun while flying and enhance visibility.
summer
Comfortable Shoes
Wear supportive footwear for easy boarding and moving around the airfield.