Atleo River Air Service.

This is the best option getting to Hot Springs Cove especially if you’re prone to seasickness. Communication prior to and day of the trip was easy. Dan the pilot was knowledgeable and very accommodating of my young kids’ questions and comments. For the unparalleled scenery, the shorter and more comfortable travel time, the extra minutes spent on whale sightings, and the novelty of a seaplane ride, I think the price was fair. I would highly recommend you take a scenic tour with Atleo out of Tofino if you can!

What an experience!!! Thank you so, so much for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. From the booking and communication with Misty and Mila (wonderful, lovely human beings!!) to our actual flight with Wayne, our amazing helicopter pilot – everything was absolutely perfect. Even the little details stood out: the clear directions on how to get to the airport, where to park, and the note saying “your pilot will meet you there with a smile” – and that was exactly how it was. Wayne was incredibly friendly and made us feel completely safe. He even managed to take away the fear my daughter had, as she wasn't quite sure about flying in a helicopter. The flight itself was unforgettable: flying over Long Beach, spotting about five whales close to shore, landing on a beautiful remote island, seeing a bald eagle fly only about two metres over my son's head, finding beautiful shells, spotting otters in the distance, and simply feeling so happy and present in the moment. On our flight back, Wayne even showed us two black bears relaxing in the woods. I still can't believe how beautiful this morning was. The staff, the adventure, everything was absolutely amazing. It is completely worth it if you are in Tofino — this is the kind of experience you will never, ever forget. Thank you for creating lifelong memories and making our family of four feel so incredibly special. Thank you, Atleo Team! We are so grateful we found you and for taking us up in the air. Hello from Vancouver! Stay safe and happy!

My wife-to-be and I took a helicopter ride for our wedding on top of Mount Ursus, booked through Tofino Elope. We couldn't have had a more enjoyable experience! Our pilot Warren was amazing! His flying skills were awesome, he was very calm and thorough with the safety instructions, and took the time to fly us over beaches to see pods of whales. Extremely friendly and made us feel comfortable flying. Highly recommended!

It's worth every cent. The feeling was amazing. Nice pilot. We flew to the most popular places and even managed to see animals.

100 ⭐️!! Dan was amazing! Friendly, skilled, knowledgeable and all around just awesome! We took the same trip, same company, when our daughter was about 3, so thrilled to come back and do it again 9 years later! Mila made booking a breeze, thank you both for amazing memories! 💜👏💜