FAQ | Envi Adventures

Please arrive 10 – 15 minutes before your scheduled flight so you and everyone else in your party can sign a required liability waiver. If nobody is in the office at the time of your arrival, please make yourself comfortable as the pilot is likely out on another tour and will return soon.

All of our flights depart from the Troutdale Airport in Troutdale, Oregon. Our location is at:

1350 NW Perimeter Way, Troutdale, OR 97060
We are capable of carrying a maximum of five passengers plus one pilot* comfortably and safely per flight. This is dependent on aircraft availability.

*Weight restrictions apply: The total weight that the aircraft can carry varies on the aircraft type, amount of fuel required, and the combined passenger weights. Our flight team will be happy to calculate this for you, so it is very important that you provide your accurate weight.
Weather is a tricky one sometimes, and while in other parts of Portland the weather is good (or bad), the weather in Troutdale may be the complete opposite. Flying is our business, so the decision to cancel or postpone a flight doesn’t come easy.

The pilot will make the final call as to whether or not the flight will operate and will be the best judge of conditions. The pilot will only cancel the flight if the weather is deemed to jeopardize the safety of the flight. If your flight is cancelled due to weather, we will reschedule you for a time of your choosing.
You can read more about our Cancellation Policy by clicking here.
We accept payment for flights via the online booking system on our website and accept all major credit cards. We also take credit/debit card payment at our location, or over the phone. Sorry, we do not accept cash, checks, or even I.O.U.’s.
Simply put, we’re not. On some of our flights, we offer per person pricing if you’re going solo. If you want a private flight for up to three people, you can purchase that option for a fixed rate. Flying an airplane isn’t cheap, but we have taken great lengths to ensure that flights are affordable and the experience is completely memorable.
A child may only sit on the lap of an adult at no additional cost if they are under 2 years old. We also HIGHLY recommend that you bring ear protection for younger children as our headsets may not fit them very well.
Yes, prior to the flight, everybody will be required to sign a liability waiver. For participants under the age of 18, a parent or guardian is required to sign on their behalf. If you do not wish to sign the waiver, your flight will be cancelled (see cancellation policy).
When you’re looking for things to do in Portland, we know there are a few other choices out there. But if you’re looking for something really different to do in Portland, that’s where we come in. Not only are we the only scenic flight business focused on showcasing the Columbia River Gorge, but we’re also the most affordable flight tour company. We work really hard to make it easy to create memories with your closest friends or loved ones.
We have complimentary drinks available for before your flight and we do allow drinks on board our aircraft. Please check with us before your flight if you want to bring other food or drink options with you onboard.
Pretty, pretty, pretty good.

Not only are they commercially rated pilots with an amazing safety record, but they also have local experience and great stories. They will fly you around smoothly, answer your questions knowledgeably, and help make your entire experience the absolute best.
It does get noisy, but we provide two-way communication headsets for each passenger to communicate with the pilot and to ask any questions along the way.
Unfortunately, we don’t have large enough aircraft at this time to accommodate that demand. But we can always do separate flights so everyone can enjoy a flight! With two aircraft, we can accommodate groups of 8 with flights being conducted simultaneously.
We do! We operate year-round (weather permitting) with daily options in the summer and a slightly reduced schedule from November 1 to March 1.
Sure do. If you enter code #FLYENVI at checkout, you will get 5% off your flight! Also, check out places like Travelzoo, Groupon, TripAdvisor, and Airbnb, where you may find better deals! You can also find lower prices at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM on Monday through Thursday on select tours.
We recommend you consider the weather and dress accordingly. If it’s hot outside, it will be warm on the airplane, but will cool off once flying. The airplane has heat, so if it’s cold in the winter, just ask the pilot to adjust the temperature as needed.
Nope. While helicopters are incredible machines, they are also incredibly expensive, and we want to make the experience accessible to everyone by keeping prices low.
There is no age limit to enjoy our tours, however, any participant under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult and/or have a parent or guardian sign a waiver on their behalf.
Unfortunately, our reservation system only accepts one code per transaction. Gift card voucher codes can not be combined with other gift card codes, discount codes, or other promotional codes.
- Unfortunately, our reservation system only accepts one code per transaction. Gift card voucher codes can not be combined with other gift card codes, discount codes, or other promotional codes.
- Unfortunately, our reservation system only accepts one code per transaction. Gift card voucher codes can not be combined with other gift card codes, discount codes, or other promotional codes.
Our prices start as little as $29 per person depending on the tour, day, and time you select. Hint: For cheaper prices on select flights, book a flight Monday through Thursday at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM. After that, and on weekends, prices are slightly higher. Please note that prices are listed as “Prices From” indicating that prices start at that price. Prices are subject to change.

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