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)

B2924EC

Jul 2022

My Canyon Spirit helicopter tour was part of a 2200 mile motor trip including Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley and Page. The decision to view the Grand Canyon by air instead of hiking did not disappoint. The weather for my 9 15 am flight was clear and calm and fellow passengers included a father/son from Germany and a senior couple from Wisconsin – all of whom were very excited for the flight. The most amusing part of the trip was when our handsome pilot, John Paul, told us his favourite parts of the Grand Canyon after piloting the Canyon trips for a mere 5 days. As the audio briefly cut out all we heard was he had flown helicopters for 5 days ! Too funny! (he formerly worked at the Las Vegas location) The journey was smooth and gentle – like a flying couch – which is critical to those of us who suffer from motion sickness. The temperature inside the helicopter was perfect – having been baked on stifling flights over Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada and Canmore, Alberta, Canada, I was pleased the pilot confirmed our comfort level several times. The views are spectacular: full of colour and texture. Some passengers are interested in photography, others are content to soak up the views. The richness of any experience is determined by what you bring to it – asking a few questions of the pilot who flies tourists over the Canyon every day brought a whole different perspective to the Grand Canyon experience. For those of us not paying in US dollars its pricey but as a once in a lifetime flight it was worth it. (And for ‘balance’ reasons I got to sit next to the pilot – it was tough but someone had to do it)

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you so much for sharing your recent Canyon Spirit experience with us! We are glad you enjoyed your excursion and time with your pilot. Kind Regards, A Maverick Team Member

David_P

Jul 2022

Phenomenal experience to enjoy with my family. Cool way to explore the Grand Canyon and flying in a helicopter. Highly recommend it - it is worth the money to have a life long memory.

lkejm

Jul 2022

Absolutely worth every penny! The pilot was extremely knowledgeable and pointed out points of interest as well as history of the canyon. Views were spectacular, highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

We greatly appreciate your recommendation and for sharing your five-star experience with us. Thank you for choosing Maverick Helicopters for your Grand Canyon adventure! 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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