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Grand Canyon Landmarks Tour by Airplane with Optional Hummer Tour

Grand Canyon Landmarks Tour by Airplane with Optional Hummer Tour

Overview

See some of the most striking scenery the Grand Canyon has to offer on this morning or afternoon fixed-wing airplane flight. Soar over the eastern part of the canyon, admiring Zuni Point, the Desert View Watchtower, Point Imperial, the Painted Desert and the Kaibab National Forest. Take advantage of once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities as in-flight narration provides facts, figures and historical anecdotes about the sights you see. This scenery-packed tour provides an excellent overview of the Grand Canyon in a short amount of time.

** Please note: Effective for bookings made from March 21, 2022, the price displayed does not include a USD15 per person fuel fee. This fee is payable direct to the supplier on the day of your tour **

City: Grand Canyon National Park

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $169.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $169.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

40-minute scenic air tour by fixed-wing airplane

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Individual passenger weights, including infants, MUST be advised at time of booking
For comfort and weight/balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing 300 lbs (136 kg) or more will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour
Infant children are considered a lap child if they are under the age of two and have proof of age, such as a passport or a copy of their birth certificate
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Grand Canyon National Park

Capture amazing views of the Grand Canyon from above

Zuni Point

Witness the depth of the Grand Canyon while flying over this part of its region

Point Imperial Drive

Known to be the highest overlook within the national park from the ground, capture the stunning beauty from above

Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower

See major Grand Canyon landmarks including Desert View Watchtower

Colorado River

Follow the mighty Colorado River through the Grand Canyon

Mather Point

If the Hummer option is selected, you'll meet your tour at the terminal after your flight. Enjoy an 2-hour open air hummer tour that will take you to various lookouts along the South Rim.

Yavapai Point

Yavapai Point is one of the most scenic points along the South Rim. Your guide will choose lookout points that will allow you the best views, avoiding crowded lookout points so you can enjoy a more tranquil and personal experience.

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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 (162)

MURIEL_J

Jun 2019

first time in this area...the best way to see thé grand canyon....and its immensity.... great moment for us both!

Larry_S

Jun 2019

Well worth the price, only experience left to beat this would be a trip to the international space station. Pilot was our tour guide, he was great. Took our grandkids, two of the. Were scared having never been on a plane before, and they loved it.

atrevida

May 2019

We booked a private Ecostar Imperial helicopter tour for 6 people (the 40-50 minute flight from Grand Canyon airport in Tusayan) and we are all in agreement that this was by far the highlight of our entire trip! We checked in 30 minutes before our flight and were all weighed to distribute our weight in the helicopter evenly. We all had a good view from the big windows in the Ecostar, even the two who were in the back/middle (2 people sit next to the pilot up front, and 4 in the back), although this was probably easier because we were a family group without issues leaning over each other or asking each people closer to a window to take a photo. The weather was perfect, with little cloud cover - we chose a morning flight because we heard the light is nice and there are fewer updrafts from the hot canyon floor, making for a smoother ride, and both points were true. The pilot was excellent (Tim) and told us about various sites as we passed them and answered our questions. It was magical flying over the Kaibab forest and hitting the rim of the canyon. This was my 4th trip to the Grand Canyon but my first helicopter trip, and it was definitely an experience entirely different from walking along both rims and hiking to the base of the canyon, with panoramic views above inaccessible viewpoints. We loved seeing the full range of the Colorado River, the confluence of the Little and main Colorado River, with the color change of the water, Imperial Point at the North Rim, the view of the canyon of the North Rim without the 4.5 hour drive from the South Rim, and the Dragon Corridor. It was certainly a pricey experience, but all of us felt that it was worth every penny and we would do it again if we ever returned to the Grand Canyon!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Flying over the Kaibab Forest and into the Grand Canyon is a truly magical experience! Thank you for choosing us to take your there. We would to fly with you again if your travels bring you back to the Desert Southwest. Sincerely, Papillon Management