Editor’s note: The contest is now closed and a winner has been selected! The tickets have been awarded to Rachel L, who left this comment: Childhood dream of being an astronaut fulfilled: flying+science!
We loved how Rachel blended science and flying, and for that we salute her! Thanks again to everybody who entered.
Yes, you read right - we’re giving away two free tickets on a San Francisco helicopter tour and two free tickets on a behind-the-scenes platinum tour of the California Academy of Sciences. No tricks, no funny stuff - we’re giving all of this away with no questions asked.
Well, that’s not quite true. We are asking everybody who enters the contest one simple question:
We want to know - in 10 words or less - why we should give YOU these free tickets. To enter our San Francisco giveaway you must tell us (in 10 words or less) why we should we send you on a SF helicopter tour and behind-the-scenes at the California Academy of Sciences. Leave your 10-word reply as a comment and we’ll select a winner by October 30.
SF Helicopter Tour? Yes!
Win 2 free tickets on a SF Buena Vista Helicopter Tour...
Some people don’t get too excited about helicopter tours. Fair enough, but this isn’t your typical helicopter tour. This is a tour of San Francisco, after all, which means you go under the Golden Gate Bridge at about 120mph, swooping down and around Alcatraz Island on a stunning aerial view of the city. It’s pretty amazing stuff (click here to read Scott’s review of his SF helicopter tour).
Oh, and did we mention it’s FREE!!! The winner of our contest wins 2 free tickets on an San Francisco Vista Grande helicopter tour.
California Academy of Sciences? Yes!
...and 2 free tickets on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Academy of Sciences
But wait! There’s more. We’re also giving away 2 free tickets on a behind-the-scenes platinum tour of the California Academy of Sciences. It’s the only place on the planet with an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum and four-story rain forest all under one roof! The Platinum Tour is the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience at the Academy, and you’ll get special access to staff-only areas, interaction with Academy researchers and a private viewing of some of the Academy’s secured collections including the aquarium.
A perfect weekend in San Francisco, in 10 words or less!
OK, just to repeat, all you need to do is tell us, in 10 words or less, why we should give you 2 free tickets on a SF Buena Vista Helicopter Tour and 2 free tickets on a Platinum Tour of the California Academy of Sciences. The tickets are valid for 6 months from the time we issue them. There are no blackout dates, though availability is subject to normal restrictions by our local suppliers
Not to get all legal on you, but here’s some additional fine print: It’s your responsibility to get yourself to San Francisco. We’re simply providing 2 free tickets on a SF helicopter tour and 2 free tickets on a Platinum Tour of the California Academy of Sciences. Any hotel, train, plane, or other expenses are solely your responsibility.
Good luck in the contest. Happy travels and enjoy San Francisco!
-Viator Travel Team
October 4th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Help me leave my heart (and stomach!) in San Francisco.
October 5th, 2009 at 8:01 am
I spent my previous Academy visit STANDING IN UNENDING LINES.
October 5th, 2009 at 8:32 am
SF with kids (Sciences), SF for mom and dad (helicopter!)
October 5th, 2009 at 8:59 am
I’d film it and share the experience online with all.
October 5th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Childhood dream of being an astronaut fulfilled: flying+science!
October 5th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Because I took the Royal Castles tour yesterday, you ROCK!!!
October 5th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Would take little brother, 14, has never visited San Francisco.
October 5th, 2009 at 11:57 am
I would like to win so that my friend can’t.
October 5th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
This would stop girlfriend’s complaints of not going out anywhere.
October 5th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
My little boy would be speechless and never forget.
October 5th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
To husband, helicopter ride would be better than sex. Seriously.
October 5th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Love flying. Love aquariums. Love San Francisco. Love this contest!
October 5th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Husband loves helicopters
+
wife loves fish, photography
=
exciting time together!
October 6th, 2009 at 3:28 am
thanks for the tips , will bear them in mind for when i head over there next year
October 6th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
i would donate the tickets to Larkin Street Youth Services.
October 6th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Romantic helicopter ride with boyfriend of 5 years- possible proposal?
October 6th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
I’m a travel fiend telling everyone about experiences with Viator.
October 7th, 2009 at 8:58 am
My Big 22 is coming up on the 13th I need this trip in my life;)
October 7th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Never been in a helicopter that actually left the ground!
October 7th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Bay Area native who hasn’t experienced a local helicopter tour.
October 7th, 2009 at 11:47 am
We are old and haven’t seen any of these things
October 8th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Used Viator in Europe,to do it in SF. Great!
October 8th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Viator rocked all my trips with them,wedding anniversary gift
October 9th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Dreaming…
In flight over the ground and water below. Buildings receding.
Feels so natural.
Past life?
October 9th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
I just lost 100 lb.s. I want to soar!
October 10th, 2009 at 5:12 am
from bay to bay it’s golden
October 10th, 2009 at 5:54 am
Reach for the stars because the sky is the limit.
October 10th, 2009 at 6:45 am
Adventurous even at 75, no helicopter ride yet.
October 10th, 2009 at 7:33 am
Going there on Honeymoon in May would love love this
October 10th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Great trip for our 17 year anniversary.
October 10th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Fly to the sky,
Explore the depths of science.
October 10th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Love adventure!! Never been on a helicopter, love the chance.
October 10th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Even a native wouldn’t cease to be amazed with the surrounding beauty.
October 10th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
All the way from Australia to experience true SF style
October 10th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Loyal Viator customer seeking prize for me and possible fiancee.
October 10th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
What a thriller for an over the “hill”er!
October 10th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Worked whole life, no real vacation, now on disability.
October 10th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
I’ve been around the world with Viator, but not S.F.
October 11th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Its my wifes 40th birthday and i love her loads
October 11th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
To make us wed in the air on Golden Gate
October 11th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
College student would love to get out for a day.
October 11th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Broke freshman college student who desperately needs this to survive.
October 13th, 2009 at 6:46 am
Big brother just moved there - we miss him terribly already.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:28 am
This would be really cool. Best anniversary surprise ever. VIATOR!!!
October 13th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
SOON TO BE FIFTY. NEED A LIFTY.
October 13th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
A teacher with SKY HIGH motivation needs her SCIENCE education.
October 14th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Isn’t Viator the BEST, great site and tours, Excellent Service!
October 22nd, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Why Me?
From down under to up over, the nature of America
October 23rd, 2009 at 2:25 am
Mum & dads first time to the states, how cool!
October 23rd, 2009 at 6:34 am
I desire it but I have never ever been lucky
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:40 pm
We’ll jumping on BART and be there in a flash.
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:09 pm
last wish on death bed,helicopter ride never pssible otherwise.
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:13 pm
we can’t afford we would die with this cherished dream
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Man’s winning nature,sky,planets..allow ride else as a ghost
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:22 pm
No better way to have this package than with Vaitor.
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:25 pm
we consider Viator the best, Vaitor may not choose us.
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Donot tempt us we deserve but can’t express,keep dreaming.
October 27th, 2009 at 4:31 am
We want to revel in the pride of San Franciso!
October 29th, 2009 at 9:26 am
The contest is now closed! Thanks everybody for participating.