Private Escapes by Air
California's most memorable destinations — closer than you think.
Napa Valley | Lake Tahoe
The Flagship Experience
The Napa Valley Escape.
The fastest way to wine country isn't the highway.
Depart from SJC after a leisurely breakfast. In under 30 minutes, you're wheels down in Napa Valley — no traffic, no parking, no wasted morning.
A luxury SUV meets you on arrival. Your day unfolds across two or three of Napa's finest wineries, each with a private tasting arranged in advance. Lunch is reserved at a table worth the trip on its own.
Return when you're ready. The aircraft is yours for the day.
Departure
SJC, PAO, SQL
Flight time
Under 30 Min
Ground transport
Luxury SUV Included
Wineries
Two or three, private tastings
The Escape
Lake Tahoe
Alpine clarity. Cobalt water. A world apart in under an hour.
Lake Tahoe sits at 6,225 feet — a sapphire set in granite. From the Bay Area, you're wheels-down at the Truckee-Tahoe Airport in under an hour, bypassing the mountain traffic entirely.
Whether it's a lakeside lunch at Gar Woods, a private charter on the water, or a suite at a lodge above the treeline — we arrange the day around you.
Departure
SJC, PAO, or SQL
Destination
Truckee-Tahoe Airport
Flight Time
Approx. 55 minutes
Season
Year-round
The Process
Four Steps to Somewhere Extraordinary.
01
Request
Tell us your preferred date, group size, and destination. We'll respond within 24 hours.
02
Itinerary Consultation
We craft a bespoke itinerary — wineries, restaurants, ground transport — tailored to your group.
03
Confirmation
Review and confirm your escape. All reservations are handled on your behalf.
04
Fly
Depart from your choice of Airports. The rest is bliss.
The Aircraft
Modern. Capable. Yours.
The Cirrus SR22T G6 is among the most advanced single-engine aircraft in the world — equipped with a full glass cockpit, turbocharged performance, and a built-in parachute system for the ultimate peace of mind.
Seats up to three passengers in genuine comfort. Climate controlled, quiet, and designed for the kind of flying that feels like an arrival before you've landed.
Flights operated by Helice Air (FAA Part 135 certificated air carrier). N717AF.
Sample Day
The Napa Valley Escape — a day in full.
8:30 AM
SJC, PAO, SQL
Arrive at the terminal. Brief preflight, then wheels up.
9:15 AM
Napa County Airport
Touchdown in Napa. Your SUV is waiting on the ramp.
10:00 AM
First Winery
Private tasting — no crowds, no tours. Just you and the wine.
12:30 PM
Lunch
A reserved table at one of Napa's most celebrated restaurants.
2:30 PM
Second Winery
An afternoon tasting — cave tour, library pours, or a seated flight.
5:00 PM
Return Flight
Back home before the highway traffic even starts.
"The fastest way to wine country isn't the highway."
Pricing
Individually Curated.
Each escape is quoted based on your group, dates, and itinerary. We don't sell seats — we craft experiences.
Inquire for a personalized quote. No hourly rates. No hidden fees.
Begin Here
Request Your Escape.
Tell us a little about your ideal day. We'll take it from there.
About Helice Escapes
Flown by professionals. Built for the experience.
The Operator
Helice Air
Helice Escapes experiences are operated by Helice Air, a FAA-certificated air carrier operating under 14 CFR Part 135. All flights are conducted in full compliance with federal aviation regulations governing commercial air transportation.
Our aircraft are maintained to the highest standards, with all required airworthiness inspections current. Passengers fly under the same regulatory framework as commercial airlines — with the intimacy of a private charter.
Your Pilot
Experienced. Certified. Local.
Every Helice Escapes flight is piloted by a FAA-certificated commercial pilot with instrument and multi-engine ratings. Our pilots hold current medical certificates and undergo regular proficiency checks in accordance with Part 135 requirements.
Beyond credentials, our pilots know these routes intimately — the terrain, the weather patterns, the best approaches. You're in experienced hands from engine start to shutdown.
Safety & Aircraft
Aircraft
Cirrus SR22T
The world's best-selling high-performance single, equipped with the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS).
Safety System
CAPS Parachute
The SR22T is the only certified aircraft with a whole-airframe parachute — an additional layer of safety unique to Cirrus.
Maintenance
Current & Certified
All required inspections are current. Aircraft maintained by FAA-certificated mechanics under a formal maintenance program.
Legal Disclosure: All flights are operated by Helice Air, a FAA-certificated air carrier under 14 CFR Part 135. Helice Escapes is a trade name for curated experience packages operated by Helice Air. Flights are subject to weather, aircraft availability, and regulatory requirements. Pricing is individually quoted and subject to change. Helice Air holds all required operating certificates, insurance, and airworthiness documentation. Nothing on this website constitutes a binding offer or contract; all bookings are subject to a separate written agreement.