2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

487990 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation (except on land and water). The services provided are usually local and involve same-day return to place of departure.

Illustrative Examples:

Aerial cable cars, scenic and sightseeing operation
Helicopter rides, scenic and sightseeing operation
Aerial tramways, scenic and sightseeing operation
Hot air balloon rides, scenic and sightseeing operation
Glider excursions


Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Providing recreational activities, such as hang gliding--are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries; and
• Providing scheduled or nonscheduled air transportation of passengers or specialty flying services--are classified in Subsector 481, Air Transportation.

2007 NAICS		2012 NAICS		2017 NAICS		Corresponding Index Entries
487990		487990		487990		Aerial cable car, scenic and sightseeing, operation
487990		487990		487990		Aerial tramway, scenic and sightseeing, operation
487990		487990		487990		Glider excursions
487990		487990		487990		Helicopter ride, scenic and sightseeing, operation
487990		487990		487990		Hot air balloon ride, scenic and sightseeing, operation
487990		487990		487990		Scenic and sightseeing excursions, aerial
487990		487990		487990		Tramway, aerial, scenic and sightseeing operation