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45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona

Overview
Your tour beings at the Grand Canyon airport in Tusayan, Arizona. Fly over the ponderosa pines of Kaibab National Forest on a 45-minute helicopter excursion from the Grand Canyon South Rim. Upstream on the Colorado River are views of the Painted Desert and Desert View Watchtower. View Marble Canyon and Point Imperial as you fly through the Canyon and climb above the North Rim to head south through the Dragon Corridor, the Canyon’s widest and deepest section.
City: Grand Canyon National Park
Sun 06 Oct
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Starting at $319.00
Sun 06 Oct
Starting at $319.00
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What's Included
All taxes and fees
45-minute helicopter flight
Additional Info
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 300lbs. will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour
  • Individual passenger weights, including infants, MUST be advised at time of booking
  • Pilots are unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Per FAA regulations, all passengers 18 years and older will be required to show photo ID such as a driver's license or passport at the time of check-in.
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
What To Expect
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Kaibab National Forest
You will depart Tusayan, Arizona located in the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on the safest and most comfortable-tourism based helicopter in the world. On your 45-minute helicopter flight, enjoy the luxurious comfort and wraparound windows which offer breathtaking views of the Canyon. Enjoy the fantastic views of the Canyon as you fly over the 1.6 million-acre (6,500 km²) Kaibab National Forest, which borders both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon. The Kaibab National Forest is home to the world’s largest ponderosa pines.
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Painted Desert
You will continue your journey as you follow the Colorado River upstream viewing at a distance the 146-square mile Painted Desert and the 70-foot (21-meter) Desert View Watchtower, a National Historic Landmark.
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Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower
The Desert View Watchtower features an observation deck from which visitors to the national park can view eastern portions of the Grand Canyon.
4
Marble Canyon
Next, view Marble Canyon, the section of the Colorado River which marks the beginning of the Grand Canyon, and Point Imperial, the highest point on the North Rim at 8,803 feet (2,683 meters). Point Imperial overlooks the Painted Desert and the eastern end of Grand Canyon. You will fly through the Canyon above the North Rim heading south through the Dragon Corridor, the widest and deepest section of the Canyon.
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Colorado River
At the end of your helicopter flight, you will cross over the Colorado River and fly over the South Rim and the Kaibab National Forest to land. Please note: Per FAA regulations, all passengers 18 years and older will be required to show photo ID such as a driver's license or passport at the time of check-in.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (1000)
Linda_W
Dec 2020
The 45 min helicopter tour was really nice! Our pilot, Jeff, was very good. He knew the area very well and he gave us a very good history lesson. Very interesting and fun! I would recommend!
GDWarr
Dec 2020
The flight was incredible with great narration and awesome sights! Well worth it. What detracted from the experience was the lack of information up front, even when I called 1 day prior to the trip to confirm. I was staying at Bright Angel lodge (18 minute drive from the airport), no-one told me that there was no transportation to the airport, no bus, taxi, or Uber. I had to pay a private person $100 each way to get to the airport and back, the only option was not to do the flight after I paid for it.
Response from Host
Mar 2021
We are glad you had an incredible experience with us. Unfortunately, since COVID taxi services are not operational, we will share your comments with our guest services manager regarding improvements to communicating this with our guests. Thank you for flying Maverick Helicopters
321bryanta
Dec 2020
Wasn’t sure where to go for our honeymoon during Covid. Decided on Grand Canyon Village. The Maverick helicopter tours turned out to be a great choice for things to do. The People were so friendly and the helicopter itself was spectacular. They have huge windows wrapping around the top and bottom. You definitely need to see this perspective of the Grand Canyon once in your life. Strongly recommend Maverick tours!
Response from Host
Mar 2021
We are thrilled your choose to take a Grand Canyon flight with us on your honeymoon. We are happy you enjoyed and appreciate the recommendation.

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