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

Mon 14 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)

Jessica M

May 2018

We had a fantastic flight today, 45mins was a great amount of time to see a big chunk of the canyon & Colorado river. We even saw some rafters. Booked through trip advisor (very easy, although I received 4 emails confirming & asking for the same details I had given). Check in was easy, our pilot was friendly & informative & made us feel at ease. Would do it again with Maverick 😁

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Thanks for flying with us!

NicoLoco87

May 2018

Our tour was reduced from 60 mins to 30 due to wind but the 30 mins was definitely enough. I was in awe as we flew over the Grand Canyon and this was an experience I'll never forget, it was just beautiful. I would highly recommend others to do this, it's pricey but so worth it (once in a lifetime).

Kristine H

May 2018

This was by far the most breathtaking thing we did at they Grand Canyon. We hiked down 3 miles and did the entire rim, but to see so much of the canyon with such a knowledgeable guide was wonderful. We got our pictures taken in front of the chopper with the pilot before take off, and then climbed aboard the air conditioned craft. We each got a head set so we could listen to their perfectly timed background music while we asked questions or pointed out things below. We flew over the forest then into the canyon, across both the Colorado and Little Colorado Rivers with our pilot telling us why they look different based on geology, then across the canyon to the North Rim with information on rock layers, names of peaks, information on rafting and the rapids, explorers, Native Americans, and more. We looped behind the visitor center of the North Rim (a no fly zone) and got to see wild bison below. Then back across the canyon towards the south rim for more breath taking views and over town to the airport. Our pilot was great and leaned forward out of my shot every time I pointed my camera at his window. He knew everything and was very friendly. I wish I had brought a polarized lens, as there was a bit of reflection in my pictures from the glare on the windows. My only complaint is that because they need to balance their chopper, I was not able to sit with my boyfriend for the 50 min ride, but could talk to him over the radio and did get a selfy with him behind me. My view in the front was much better than his in the back. The craft only fits 8 people, and we had 5 plus the pilot so we all got windows. I would love to do this again. Save up and go for it!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your helicopter experience with Maverick. We strive to make lifetime memories and when we succeed we are delighted!

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

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