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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
Sat 12 Oct
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Starting at $319.00
Sat 12 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)
entboy2013
Mar 2019
We too the tour in the late afternoon. The team at Papillion was punctual and the helicopter was clean . The pilot was great and the route he took us on was amazing. Try and get the front seat as it allows an amazing view of the canyon. Very smooth ride. Only downside was receptionist at Papillion who checked us in had a poor attitude and could use some customer training.
Lawrence P
Mar 2019
Great experience. Went with my wife and two daughters. It is a great way to see the canyon and surrounding area. Maverick staff very professional.
Response from Host
Apr 2019
Thanks for leaving a review!
545shar
Mar 2019
Having booked for the Friday we had an expected telephone call to say the flight had been cancelled as a great big snowstorm had hit as far as Vegas . We re arranged for Sunday. We turned up on time. Very friendly staff who said that they thought conditions were not good enough for the full flight as we would be disappointed but could do a shorter one if we wanted or go in a few hours. The staff especially Daryn who went out of his way to help us, arranged another flight for us as there were limited spaces and helicopters. The flight and pilot were fantastic with great views, commentary and comfort . Wouldn't highly recommend these people. They could have taken our money taken us on a flight and we wouldn't have seen much due to the low visibility in the canyon . Instead they were honest from the outset and we had the best outcome .
Response from Host
Apr 2019
Thanks for flying with us!

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