Small Group Grand Canyon Helicopter and Ground Trip From Phoenix in Scottsdale booking from $489.00

Small Group Grand Canyon Helicopter and Ground Trip From Phoenix

Overview

Experience the scenic beauty of Arizona on this small-group day trip from the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Visit one of the world’s wonders, the Grand Canyon, and experience Route 66, the iconic American highway steeped in rich tradition, on a full-day trip. Once you arrive at the South Rim of the canyon it's time to board a luxurious state-of-the-art ECO-Star helicopter for your 45 minute flight. Your aerial adventure begins with a view of the North Rim as you fly towards the eastern end of the canyon following the Colorado River. Experience amazing bird's-eye views as you head south through the Dragon Corridor, which is the widest and deepest part of the Grand Canyon. Following your helicopter flight, you will reunite with your Detours guide and explore along the rim of the canyon, capturing incredible photographs of the Canyon.

City: Scottsdale

Mon 30 Dec

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What's Included

Professional guide

Bottled water

Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Phoenix area hotels

45-minute helicopter tour

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
The maximum weight limit per person is 300 pounds. Guests over the weight limit (300+ lbs) will be required to purchase 2 seats. This is payable direct to the tour operator on the day of the tour.
Arizona state law requires children under 8 years to have either a child seat or booster. Child seats are available upon request.
Minimum age is 3 years
Foldable wheelchairs are acceptable to fit in the vehicle
Hotel pick up is not guaranteed, even if your hotel is on the list. We must limit the number of pick ups so there is a chance you may need to meet at a nearby location. The supplier will contact you.
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

What To Expect

Route 66

After departing the Phoenix metro area, our tour travels through the expansive Sonoran Desert filled with the native saguaro cactus. The scenery begins to change as we increase in elevation and views of the cactus fade into pine trees. As we continue further into Northern Arizona, we will travel the outskirts of the Route 66 town of Flagstaff and from the highway, see the San Francisco Peaks among the seemingly endless Ponderosa Pine Forest, the largest contiguous forest of ponderosa pines in the world.

Williams Depot

Williams will be our first stop along the tour for a chance to experience Route 66, the iconic American highway steeped in rich tradition. While in Williams, guests will have the opportunity to “get their kicks on Route 66” with walks along the original route, explore the local shops and capture souvenir photos highlighting a bygone era in classic American history. Also known as the Will Rodgers Highway, Route 66 is the most recognizable road in the United States and stretched 2,448 miles from Chicago to California upon completion.

Grand Canyon National Park

Just before entering the Grand Canyon National Park, you will be checked in for your 45 minute helicopter flight, spanning over 90 miles of the Grand Canyon. After your flight, your guide will bring you back into the National Park to discover more by foot. You will have opportunities to walk the rim, shop, capture an unlimited number of photographs, or relax with the best seat in the house. Your total time at Grand Canyon including the helicopter and walking is approximately 3 hours, with approximately 1-1.5 hours on the rim walking.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (351)

Sadikur

Aug 2021

Such an amazing experience. Our tour guide, Mark, created a great itinerary and he was informative of the area as well. The ride there didn’t feel long whatsoever and was spaced out with enough breaks/time to explore. Would definitely book again!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thanks for sharing this awesome review! Mark is the best and we're lucky to have him on our team! We are thrilled you loved your day and we hope to have you back next time you visit! Thank you for touring with DETOURS, Rachel

Sydney L

Aug 2021

Our Detours bus tour guide was Grand Canyon Sam, a stellar guide - knowledgable, gregarious and passionate about the Grand Canyon. He pointed out wildlife, points of interest and even weather patterns en route to the South Rim, then structured an excellent 1-hr trail Rim hike to get to the village for pickup. Also great suggestions for meals and activities around the area afterward. Awesome Experience!!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

We love to read reviews like yours! Sam is awesome and we're glad you loved your day with him! Thanks for sharing your experience on Tripadvisor and we hope to have you back! Thank you for touring with DETOURS, Rachel

Frankieworldtraveler

Aug 2021

First time my son and I visited the Grand Canyon. So glad we did the helicopter ride with Maverick tours. We took the shuttle with Detours Arizona and were not disappointed. Our Driver Diane was fun had a great personality and very knowledgeable. She made the 8 hour round trip comfortable and bare able. Thank you Diane for a fantastic 1st trip to the Canyon.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you for taking the time to share you experience with DETOURS out on the road! We absolutely love the work that Maverick does up there. Getting to see the Grand Canyon in its vast beauty from a birds eye view it truly life changing. There isn't anything quite like it! Guest safety and comfortability is our top priorities while out on the road. We're glad that you could join us. Until next time, Nathan DETOURS

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