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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
Sat 26 Oct
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Starting at $489.00
Sat 26 Oct
Starting at $489.00
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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
1
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.
2
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.
3
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)
Justin C
Aug 2018
My husband and I took the tour with the helicopter ride. Everything was awesome from beginning to end. Our guide/driver Joe was awesome! So knowledgeable and even told some funny jokes. He made the ride comfortable & enjoyable with tons of interesting facts along the way. The Helicopter ride at Maverick Helicopters will be a hard experience to top! Seeing the Grand Canyon from that perspective will leave even the best writer speechless. Our pilot Barclay was awesome! He was also very knowledgeable. He made us feel safe & comfortable. I would encourage anyone to go on the tour and the helicopter ride. This was an experience I’ll be able to share for years and years down the line. If you have the opportunity to do this, take it!
Response from Host
Aug 2018
Awesome Justin! Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience on your Grand Canyon tour and helicopter flyover of the Grand Canyon, with us. It was our pleasure to show you this incredible place. We’re So glad that Joe could make your tour extra special by sharing his knowledge, and even some of his jokes! Please reach out to us again in the future, when you’re ready, as we will be happy to help you plan your next epic itinerary exploring the American West!
Kari_M
Aug 2018

This was breathtaking and was worth every penny! Highly recommend this tour!

Maria V
Aug 2018
I was in town for business for 1 day and wanted to see the Grand Canyon. We were picked up directly from our hotel, driven through lots of scenic areas (Sedona, Route 66), and had an amazing flight over the canyon. Our tour guide, Dan, was fantastic! He was very friendly, helpful, funny, and provided a lot of information about the history and background on the flora/fauna and history of the areas as we drove. This tour package allowed us to hit all of the highlights in a short amount of time. Great company, great tour, would book them again if I go back.
Response from Host
Aug 2018
Hi Maria… We’re so glad you could join us, on your one day, for an amazing tour to the Grand Canyon! We’ll be sure to share with Dan, your very kind words. We know he appreciates hearing how his Guests were able to thoroughly relax and take in the grandeur of our State. Please do give us a call when you’re ready for your next tour exploring the amazing American West!

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