Grand Canyon Helicopter 45-Minute Flight with Optional Hummer Tour
- 45 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 72h before
- 9 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
See the Grand Canyon’s most breathtaking views on a 40–50 minute aerial sightseeing adventure. Soar along the edge of the South Rim as the canyon floor opens below you, revealing the Colorado River, the North and East Rims, and iconic formations including Imperial Point and the Dragon Corridor. Fly in a state-of-the-art helicopter featuring comfortable seating, wraparound windows, and headsets for clear communication with your pilot—perfect for sightseeing and aerial photography. Enhance your experience by adding a guided Hummer tour. Travel in an open-air, customized Hummer and stop at multiple scenic viewpoints along the canyon’s rim. Upgrade must be selected. Important Notice (Effective Jan 1, 2026): Grand Canyon National Park will require entrance fees for non-U.S. residents on commercial ground tours, including Hummer combinations. International guests must purchase a $250 pass or pay $100 per adult. Children 15 and under enter free.
Inclusions
What's included
- 40-50 minute (approx.) flight in a state-of-the-art helicopter
- In-flight narration available in multiple languages
- Each aircraft can hold up to six passengers, and multiple aircraft are available for larger groups.
- 2-hour guided Hummer tour (if option selected)
What's not
- 2-hour Hummer tour (unless option selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- This applies to Non US Residents (ages 16+) opting for the Hummer option. Unless International guests have an America the Beautiful Annual Pass, an entrance fee for international guests will be
Itinerary
Fly over the widest and deepest part of the entire Grand Canyon.
See the vast forest landscape that borders the North and South Rims of the Grand Canyon.
Soar over the Grand Canyon Northern Rim.
Get a birds eye view of the Colorado River.
Circle around with views of Grand Canyon South Rim.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Papillon Helicopters
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Effective Jan 1, 2026, Grand Canyon National Park will add entrance fees for non-U.S. residents on commercial ground tours, including Hummer combos. International guests must buy a $250 pass or pay $100 per adult. Kids 15 and under are free.
How it compares in Grand Canyon National Park
- Its from-price is 79% above the median of the 56 experiences we list in Grand Canyon National Park.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 56.
About Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona protects the Colorado River's vast gorge, over a mile deep, its layered red rock stretching to the horizon.
The Colorado River has cut the Grand Canyon over millions of years, exposing layers of rock that span nearly two billion years. The canyon is about 446 kilometres long, up to 29 kilometres wide and more than 1.8 kilometres deep. The South Rim, at about 2,100 metres, has viewpoints such as Mather Point, Yavapai Point and the Desert View Watchtower, a stone tower designed by Mary Colter in 1932.
Top-ranked sights in Grand Canyon National Park: Eagle Point, Guano Point, Cameron Trading Post.
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