Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon Helicopter 45-Minute Flight with Optional Hummer Tour

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Grand Canyon Helicopter 45 Minute Flights with Optional Hummer Tour
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From $399.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 45 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

There’s nothing on this planet like the Grand Canyon and nothing can compare to seeing this natural wonder from the sky. Hop aboard a helicopter for an incredible aerial sightseeing adventure. You’ll fly over the rim and gaze down into the canyon, which reaches depths of 1-mile. From the Dragon Corridor and Imperial Point to the North and East rims, you’ll see this iconic landmark from a comfortable helicopter seat.
  • See the mighty Colorado River from the sky
  • In-flight narration offers interesting facts and stories about the Canyon
  • View the Kaibab National Forest which borders the North and South Rims
  • Add an optional guided Hummer tour to see the Grand Canyon from the road

What's Included

  • 2-hour guided Hummer tour (if option selected)
  • In-flight narration available in multiple languages
  • 40-50 minute (approx.) flight in a state-of-the-art helicopter
  • Each aircraft can hold up to six passengers, and multiple aircraft are available for larger groups.
  • 2-hour Hummer tour (unless option selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
    3568 Airport Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA

    Come to the Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters terminal at Grand Canyon Airport. Be sure to arrive 30 minutes prior to the activity start time that you chose to check in for your tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Grand Canyon National Park

Admission Ticket Free

Kaibab National Forest

Admission Ticket Free

Grand Canyon North Rim (Pass By)

Colorado River (Pass By)

Grand Canyon South Rim (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • All passengers 18 years of age and older must present government-issued photo ID
  • For comfort and weight/balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing 300 lbs or greater 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
  • You must arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time to check in for your tour.
  • Please bring $15 per person for fuel surcharge.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Susan_K
Excellent flight! The experience was great. Of course, the Grand Canyon is beautiful, but seeing it from the air is a whole other level: dramatic, interesting, seeing transformations from rim to rim was really cool. The helo felt safe. Pilot Zach answered questions and the onboard narration audio was interesting, but could have been a little louder. Definitely recommend this trip.

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Definitely a bucket list experience!
Kirk_S, Apr 2024
An aerial view from a helicopter is by far the most thrilling and breathtaking way to see the true majesty of The Grand Canyon. This was a bucket list item for my wife and I, and Papillion Helicopters made this tour most enjoyable. Our pilot, Kalon, was very professional, entertaining, and just made this tour exceptional. This 45 minute helicopter tour, in our opinion, is well worth the cost. I wholeheartedly recommend taking this tour if you really want to see the Grand Canyon in all its glory.
Great flight.
Susan_K, Apr 2024
Excellent flight! The experience was great. Of course, the Grand Canyon is beautiful, but seeing it from the air is a whole other level: dramatic, interesting, seeing transformations from rim to rim was really cool. The helo felt safe. Pilot Zach answered questions and the onboard narration audio was interesting, but could have been a little louder. Definitely recommend this trip.
Well run company
Teri_L, Apr 2024
THE VIEW. !!!! Friendly staff Safety top notch Enjoyed the ride. Well worth the money nice and clean
Worth the money
Monica_B, Apr 2024
The helicopter ride was AMAZING!! The pilot was terrific. The process from boarding to take off to landing was fab.
Great pilot and a spectacular, memorable experience.
Tom_R, Apr 2024
We had a great pilot named Cameron, and he even spoke some French to a family from France who joined us. The trip was spectacular and much longer than one I took over 25 years ago. Beautiful day and great experience.
Amazing - bucket list must do
Eric_S, Apr 2024
Amazing experience!! I highly recommend. Our helicopter pilot was fantastic, it's been a week but I believe her name was Alex. She brought us out of over the canyon with some amazing views. It was awe-inspiring. I've never experienced anything like this. Truly fascinating!
Awesome
Sherrie_D, Apr 2024
Awesome experience and an unforgettable experience. Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and the views were spectacular.
Great experience to see...
Cheryl_B, Apr 2024
Great experience to see this vast monument with a limited amount of time. Our pilot/guide was spectacular. The additional hummer tour and our fabulous guide were worth the extra cost and time. I highly recommend it.
Just do it
Mary_K, Apr 2024
Loved the ride!!! Because of storm / ride had to be short for safety reasons .Staff was great/ I’d do all over again
By far the highlight of...
Melissa_C, Mar 2024
By far the highlight of our trip to Grand Canyon - what a memory to share with my 85 year old mom! Highly recommended!
A must do while in Arizona!
Kristine_W, Mar 2024
Hands down the best way to see the Grand Canyon. Safety conscious and an excellent pilot. Take your camera because you’ll want to capture the canyon from above.
Loved the music with the...
phyllis_w, Mar 2024
Loved the music with the flight. Narrator was good. Comfortable flight. Amazing views. Our family had a great time.
First timers
Kevin_F, Mar 2024
First time in helicopter. Experience was awesome. Pilot was great, personable and funny. Views were incredible. Took so many photos that my neck was sore from constantly turning. Highly recommend!
Best trip ever!
Jessica_H, Feb 2024
Absolutely incredible experience! Well worth it. We were also the only 2 booked on the flight at that time so it felt extra special for us.
EPIC EPIC EPIC
Cindy_L, Feb 2024
The pilot made an epic experience a magnitude of epic!! I've been to the grand canyon 3 other times by foot. Seeing this from a helicopter was the grandest Grand Canyon experience
Fantastic !!!
Robert_O, Feb 2024
The Grand Canyon helicopter ride was one of the best experiences we have ever had. The flight over the GC was simply amazing, it is hard to articulate just what a once in a life experience this was ! The pilot was professional but also put us at ease with a casual sense of humour ( we all laughed histerically when he informed us this was his first time on a helicopter too !! 🤣 ) Also the staff are all fabulous and helped us to change our flight day and time when our car hire from Phoenix fell through at the last minute A fantastic experience and will be ensuring I tell everyone I care about to make sure they do this !
Great Experience
Steve_W, Jan 2024
Whole experience was outstanding. Pilot was good, music with flight was good, seating was good. Would recommend highly to anyone.
Great Experience, BUT.......
Matthew_M, Jan 2024
The flight/tour, pilot were amazing!!! I got to sit up front as a solo traveler, so that made it even better. My only complaint is that the weather forced our 45-50 minute flight to a much shorter tour on the menu. I understand that, but the company told me they would refund the additional $$ spent for the longer tour, but they have yet to do so.
AWESOME just AWESOME
Conrad_S, Jan 2024
My wife and I booked an experience for our 20th wedding anniversary. You immediately walk in to meet staff that were very welcoming and professional. The building was pristine and full of educational memorabilia to read and look at while you’re waiting for your experience to begin. The instructors were clear and concise and walked you through every step of the way. From the moment you took off the music and commentary were provided with perfect timing and created an ambiance to make the flight an absolutely exceptional experience.
Awesome!
Graeme_T, Nov 2023
Absolutely fantastic, we actually changed the trip as it had been booked wrong ( our fault not theirs) they couldn’t have been more helpful in getting it sorted , Britney was brilliant and sorted it out , we ended up going on small plane over the Hoover Dam & Grand Canyon, then a helicopter ride over the Las Vegas strip . Brilliant experience, would definitely recommend
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