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

Tue 24 Dec

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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)

Linda C

Nov 2022

I finally splurged on a tour, because this was a bucket list item for me. One was not given the option of selecting a seat. The seats were assigned based on your weight. I am only 125 lbs. I was seated behind the pilot and my husband next to me. Those in the front and the right side got awesome views and great pictures. Being on the left, the sun was beating on us and there was a constant glare out of the window. All the great views and interesting things the pilot was telling us about were on the right side. My husband had the seat next to me and he tried to film out the top windows, the side windows, and the front windows but he never got a great view either. I asked if the left side was going to get to see anything but the pilot did not answer. We were hoping they would turn around and the left side would see what the right had, but no it is a loop. Don't waste this much money at Maverick cause when I brought it up they didn't even care. Usually when we go on tours. like Antelope Canyon. we are asked about our tour and asked to review it. This was not the case with Maverick. As long as they get their money, they don't care if you enjoy it. Very, very disappointed.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Hello Linda. All of our helicopters feature wraparound glass and theater-style forward facing rear seats for optimum viewing. That were specifically designed for the tourism industry. Regarding the flight route, the airspace over Grand Canyon National Park is some of the strictest and most heavily regulated airspace in the country and there is a very small corridor in which we and all other carriers are allowed to fly. We are sorry that you were disappointed with the experience, but appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review.

grant8370

Nov 2022

The perfect day with Maverick Helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon. This was the highlight of our Sedona vacation. Beautiful views and knowledgeable pilot! Highly recommended!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for the 5-star review and recommendation, and for choosing Maverick Helicopters.

Douglas_J

Nov 2022

Best part was the initial entrance into the canyon. Got goosebumps. Forrest was an awesome guide and pilot.

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

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