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 23 Sep

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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)

Doniella L

May 2017

This was such an amazing experience!! I thought it was the best way to see the Grand Canyon! I had an awesome pilot and loved being in a helicopterit was my first time!!! It is worth the money trying this experience at least once in your life!

Derick D

May 2017

My wife, her three sisters and their husbands all went on this tour last week4-24-2017 and were extremely happy how everything was handled by VIATOR and Maverick helicopter company.With six older people58 some were nervous and a little scared but were put to ease when talking to the employees at the desk and the pilots who flew the helicopters.I was very pleased to see a whole different part of the Grand Canyon as these tours take you to areas you would not normally see. The pilots talk to you and explain what you are seeing and how it got that way. This is a must do if you ever get to the Grand Canyon, yes I know it is expensive but it gives you a whole new perspective of the landscape. This is something we will never forget

Allan S

Apr 2017

We pre-booked, online, an early morning “Canyon Spirit” flight from the Grand Canyon Airport. We stayed overnight nearby in Tusayan and arrived at the airport at about 07:15 am for our “weigh in” and allocation to our helicopter and pilot. Our pilot Ben gave us a flight safety briefing before allocating us to our seats and, as there were only five people on our flight, we were all lucky to have window seats! We took off at about 07:50 am and flew over the Kaibab National Forest for about seven minutes before the ground dropped away and we flew off the edge above the Grand Canyon. The views were stunning and the Grand Canyon was so vast it now felt that the helicopter was hovering! We flew over to the Eastern Side, along the North Rim then back to the Bright Angel/South Rim before returning to the airport about one hour later. We had an excellent flight with a very interesting, knowledgeable and amusing commentary, from our pilot Ben, throughout our flight. We were very lucky to have excellent conditions with a bright blue sky, no wind, lots of sun and a very steady flight with no turbulence. On arrival back we had time for a photo opportunity posing with Ben in front of our helicopter. It was quite an expensive trip but it was worth it to be flown safely, on this once in a lifetime opportunity, by such a professional and efficient organisation. Highly Recommended!

Response from Host

Apr 2017

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! Kind regards, A Maverick Team Member

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

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