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

Fri 25 Oct

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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)

TaraM_44

Jul 2018

The helicopter flight part of this tour with Maverick was excellent. Our pilot Patrick was friendly, informative and an excellent pilot. I also really enjoyed the visit into Grand Canyon park to view the canyon from the rim as it gives you a completely different perspective from flying overhead - just a shame we only had about an hour out of the van here (30mins at each rim location) as it's not enough time to wander off away from the tourist masses or even wander down the rim track a ways. Our tour guide Mark however i found to be annoying, he was very opinionated and thinks very highly of himself, i found some if his opinions offensive and ill informed and it was totally unprofessional when he started arguing with another passenger. It takes about 4hrs each way to drive to the canyon so if you decide to do this tour take some ear buds with you to tune out the driver in case your unlucky enough to get Mark.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Thank you for joining us for a Colors and Canyons Tour to see the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon from both ground and air. We're so glad you enjoyed your flight and your visit to Grand Canyon national park, to view the canyon from the rim. Regarding your feedback for your Guide, we sincerely apologize for the experience you had on your tour and would like to assure you that it has been addressed appropriately so it will not happen again. We do hope that you'll come see us again for another adventure exploring our beautiful slice of our country.

RichmoMelbourne

Jun 2018

Hard to describe how incredible the Grand Canyon is, and seeing it by helicopter was jaw dropping. The tour was great also, our driver was very helpful and informative. The day ran like clockwork. I’d have no hesitation in recommending this day tour.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Awesome Rich... we're so glad you had a fantastic day exploring the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, and thank you for taking a moment to share your experience. Yes, we agree that taking in the helicopter tour certainly adds a whole new perspective. Thank you again for your recommendation and please reach out to us again when we can help you plan your next epic adventure exploring the American West!

Jeff B

Jun 2018

Out tour guide, Ronny Lee, arrived at our resort on time. He was friendly and knowledgeable. The four hour trip went quickly both on the way to and from the Canyon. Ronny was able to share information about the area between Phoenix and the Canton. We had rest breaks every 90 minutes or so which included a stop for souvenirs and lunch. The 45 minute helicopter tour was magnificent. Along with the ground tour, we were able to see the Canyon from different perspectives. Our tour bus was a perfect size, just around 10 people. It was a long day, but made the trip relaxing with Ronny doing the driving and parking. I would recommend using Detours. It was a perfect way to see the sights!

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Awesome Jeff! Thank you for taking in a Colors and Canyons Tour with both the ground and helicopter tours. We're honored to have had the opportunity to help create those memories of a lifetime, and show you the amazing Grand Canyon, from different perspectives. We appreciate you taking a moment to share your experience and thank you for your kind words. Please let us know when we may be of service again in making your next epic adventure become a reality.

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