45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona in Grand Canyon National Park booking from $319.00

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

Wed 09 Oct

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

db0729

Aug 2019

My family of 4 did this tour last week and were beyond impressed. We opted for Maverick because of their fleet of newer helicopters with ample windows spanning down to the floor in the front. Navigation to the airport and check in was so easy, with a relaxing space and gift shop to wait prior to the flight. We chose the 45 minute flight because I don't know when my next opportunity will arise to take a helicopter tour, and I didn't regret this small upgrade in price. We saw so much yet 45 minutes passed by quite quickly. We travelled with our 7 and 10 year old children and were placed in a private tour with no others, which was wonderful and we all had a fantastic view, I was in front with the two kids and my husband was behind the pilot next to the window. Our pilot Mark was phenomenal; very skilled in flying, knowledgeable on the geography of the Grand Canyon, and entertaining. At no point were we nervous, even my 7 year old son, it was a very calm and amazing experience. I was actually more nervous just walking on the trails into the canyon later that day rather than flying high over the canyon itself. We never would have seen the Colorado River and some of the formations without taking this tour. The only thing I would have prepped my kids with prior is that we were assigned seats once we got outside to the helicopter (they were happy and luckily we had no issues) and that once we're flying, we had to talk via the headsets. I could tell my son started getting a little frustrated because he couldn't follow all of the pilot's information pointed out, but I was able to tell him to just relax and enjoy, there is no quiz afterwards, and he was much better after that just soaking in the sights. You can't see the Grand Canyon like this any other way, it's such a unique experience and was well worth it. It is an experience my family will remember forever.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

We are so happy to hear that we created a "WOW" moment for you. Thanks for flying with us!

AlexandreF475

Aug 2019

Great friendly staff! Flights was right on time, Helicopter with very large windows, enough for everyone to see outside easily. The pilot really explained a lot about the Grand Canyon and we all felt very unique. Smooth ride too

Response from Host

Sep 2019

We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing time on your tour with us. Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute this review.

Curiosity15341

Aug 2019

New and good condition aircraft, smooth flight and expert pilot commentary. I don't hesitate to recommend...

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you very much for sharing your Maverick tour experience with others here on Tripadvisor. We are glad that you enjoyed our tour and are honored that you would recommend us to others.

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

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