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

Sat 12 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)

ChicagoTraveler1616

Nov 2018

2 of us booked the 45 minute Grand Canyon tour that departs from the local airport. Easy to book, easy to check in. Each helicopter has 2 rows with 4 seats each. I had the unfortunate luck to draw one of the middle seats in the back row, but the views were still fantastic. Pilot was great with the tour and answered any questions we had. Yes, it's pricy, but I thought it was totally worth it!

Response from Host

Dec 2018

Thanks for flying with us!

CJBADB

Oct 2018

The Grand Canyon scenery was absolutely spectacular from the ground so we were expecting even better views from the helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon. However, unfortunately we were allocated middle back row seats and the views out of the windows were severely restricted. Those fortunate enough to have been allocated front row seats had unrestricted views. Seat allocation is determined by helicopter weight and balance requirements so you don’t get a choice where you are seated but you pay the same price. In summary we did not consider back row middle seats were value for money and wished we had not bothered with the Helicopter Flight and spent more time enjoying the spectacular scenery on the ground.

Response from Host

Nov 2018

We at Maverick Helicopters make safety our top priority and while I understand and empathize with your frustration in regards to the seating situation, we have to be very careful to properly balance the helicopter and all seating arrangements reflect that. We do feel we are providing a quality product no matter where you are seated in the aircraft. We appreciate your feedback and wish we could have left you with a greater experience.

Carol A

Oct 2018

Maverick is a pro at the helicopter tour so it feels pretty regimented. The weather had been rainy so they were not allowed to fly this route over the canyon. They offered the shorter 20 minute flight and a $30 per person refund or our money back. We decided to go. Be aware this flight uses a small helicopter that they cram the pilot and SIX passengers into. It is just a straight shot across the deepest part of the canyon. They have no control over the weather but I have learned not to book these kinds of things until you are on the ground and can see the conditions. The refund was tiny for the disappointment.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

We are sorry that you experienced a downgraded flight in the canyon. Safety is our top priority and we do not cancel any portion of our tours lightly as we know that people plan their Grand Canyon visits well in advance. We appreciate you leaving a review and are sorry that due to weather we couldn't provide the full flight you expected.

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

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