3-Day Luxury Rwanda Helicopter Tour
This 3-Day Luxury Rwanda Helicopter Tour takes you to Volcanoes National Park, the only park in Rwanda where you can see endangered mountain gorillas. The Virunga Mountains here are shared by Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, giving the region a distinct volcanic landscape.
Beyond gorilla trekking, the tour includes a visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, showcasing the traditions of Rwanda’s ethnic groups. Gorilla Hurly Burly arranges helicopter transfers, permits, and accommodation for the full trip.
3-Day Luxury Rwanda Helicopter Tour Highlights
- Helicopter travel to Volcanoes National Park
- Mountain gorilla trekking in their natural forest home
- One hour spent watching a gorilla family
- Aerial views of the Virunga Mountains during travel
- Cultural visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
- Music, dance, and stories from Rwanda’s ethnic groups
- Comfortable lodge stay near the park
- Return helicopter transfer to Kigali for departure
Brief 3-Day Luxury Rwanda Helicopter Tour Itinerary
- Day 1: Helicopter transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Day 3: Helicopter transfer to Kigali and departure
Detailed 3-Day Luxury Rwanda Helicopter Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Helicopter Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, your experienced Gorilla Hurly Burly guide briefs you on the trip ahead. The transfer to Volcanoes National Park takes about 4 hours by road, with views of the Virunga Mountains along the way and flexibility for stopovers at points of interest. You arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, and rest after dinner.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, you transfer to park headquarters for a short briefing before the trek. Trekking routes typically lead to the lower slopes of Mount Huye, Bisoke, or Karisimbi, depending on where your assigned gorilla group is located that day.
Once you find the gorillas, you spend one hour observing their daily activities. On a good day, you might also spot forest elephants, buffaloes, or other primates along the trail. After the trek, you return to your lodge for lunch and rest.
In the afternoon, you visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village to learn about Rwanda’s three main ethnic groups: the Twa, Hutu, and Tutsi. You take part in traditional music and dance, sample local food, and talk with community members about their way of life.
Day 3: Helicopter Transfer to Kigali and Departure
After breakfast, you check out of the lodge and transfer back to Kigali or directly to the airport for your flight home.
Book this 3-Day Luxury Rwanda Helicopter Tour with Gorilla Hurly Burly today. Contact our team to check availability and secure your gorilla trekking permit.
