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)

Jamie S

Oct 2018

We travelled from Scotland to the USA to ride down the famous Route 66. One of my most anticipated stops was to see the Grand Canyon. But it was also one of my most dreaded... perhaps the hype was all just hype... what if it was an anti-climax? What if it was a complete let down... Let me tell you it was much much more than I expected. From the ride north from Williams to the heliport, the treatment we received by Maverick Helicopters, the pilots attitude, the general experience and the Canyon itself... Wow. It wasn't a once in a lifetime, because I will go back again. And I will use Maverick Helicopters again. Our pilot (apologies as his name escapes me... possibly Pete??), set us at ease with his relaxed but professional demeanor, his interactions with his passengers and the revelation that he used to fly Black Hawk Helicopters... so we're in good hands then. Aaaand relax. I regularly use helicopters for my work offshore, but I know my wife was incredibly nervous, and the revelation of his flying experience really helped her to enjoy the flight. It also helped to lift off to the Top Gun soundtrack, followed by a quality "mix tape" of classic rock gently pumped into our headsets as we soared over the landscape. The pilots knowledge of the area and delivery of the facts was as enjoyable as the ride itself. Outdone only by the views we experienced... I have never in all my days seen a landscape so beautiful. Thank you Maverick Helicopters. Jamie and Lee-Ann

Response from Host

Oct 2018

You are very welcome! Thank you for the wonderful words about our company. We strive to make sure that each customer is handled like a VIP.

Caro M

Oct 2018

We took the 45-minute canyon flight in the morning. It was a great experience all around. Our pilot, BJ, was easy-going and extremely capable and the flight was super smooth, no jerks or drops, it was like sitting on the couch at home, enjoying the fantastic panorama that unfolded once we cleared the canyon rim. We were a true 45+ minutes in the air. This flight was a birthday gift for an 85th birthday, and the recipient could not have been happier.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Thanks for flying with us and we hope they had an amazing birthday!

Charles_T

Oct 2018

My wife and I took the helicopter tour on 9/28/18. It was truly an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience. The views were spectacular. Our pilot Chris added just the right amount of narrative to his flying expertise. Having never been on a helicopter prior to this I was a little worried about what I was getting in to, but wow what an experience.

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

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