Helicopter ride to Santo Domingo

[angusperformance]

I read somewhere that it is possible to book a helicopter flight to Santo Domingo from El Portillo. Any idea how to make a resarvation and the cost for 2 people.

Is it easier to fly into Herrera and transfer into Zona Colonial?

Thanks,
Justin

[oriole100]

I wouldn't take the helicopter. They do very little maintenance. One just crashed 2 months ago killing everyone. But maybe they've changed.

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by angusperformance

I read somewhere that it is possible to book a helicopter flight to Santo Domingo from El Portillo. Any idea how to make a resarvation and the cost for 2 people.

Is it easier to fly into Herrera and transfer into Zona Colonial?

Thanks,
Justin

I would think it would be way expensive, as compared to a small plane.
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[Chirimoya]

Herrera is no more. It would have to be to La Isabela or one of the private heliports in the city, like the one at Hotel Santo Domingo.

[WebDev]

Originally Posted by Rocky

I would think it would be way expensive, as compared to a small plane.

About twice and no room for any luggage.

WebDev

[HOWMAR]

Helidosa

[zak023]

Sure must be nice to have MONEY.... I'd have to take a plane........

[jaguarbob]

Originally Posted by zak023

Sure must be nice to have MONEY.... I'd have to take a plane........

take the guagua...200 pesos
bob

[angusperformance]

I thought it wasn't too expensive. A Lonely Planet guide I was reading said it was $65 a person from El Portillo to SD. Having never been in a helicopter and it costs 3-4 times that in the states I thought it would be a great way to see the area.

The place mentioned is
Helico Tropical Services
809/240-6607

Any idea if this company is still around? I will try to call tomorrow but my spanish isn't quite good enough to schedule a helicopter flight.

thanks for the advice.

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by angusperformance

I thought it wasn't too expensive. A Lonely Planet guide I was reading said it was $65 a person from El Portillo to SD.

Based on how many passengers?