Helicopter Tour of the North Canyon with Optional Hummer Excursion

4.6 (203 reviews) Grand Canyon National Park, USA
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Duration25m - 4h 30m
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 36 travelers

Overview

If you're visiting the Grand Canyon National Park, a helicopter tour is the only way to truly see the entire South Rim! Arrive at our state-of-the-art air terminal near the park entrance and board a 25-30 minute flight aboard a luxury sightseeing helicopter. You'll discover aerial views of the striped canyon walls, the Colorado River raging between them, the lush Kaibab Forest lining the canyon's surface, and the elusive North Rim.

You can also upgrade your Grand Canyon helicopter tour to include a ground excursion aboard an open-air Hummer vehicle that stops at multiple stunning lookout points along the canyon's edge.

Important Notice: Effective January 1, 2026, Grand Canyon National Park will implement entrance fees for non-U.S. residents on commercial ground tours, including Hummer combos. International guests must purchase a $250 pass or pay $100 per adult. Children 15 and under are free.

Options

Heli Tour with Sunset Hummer

25 minute helicopter air tour over Grand Canyon with 2-hour Sunset Hummer tour with multiple stops at viewpoints.

Helicopter Tour with Hummer

25 minute helicopter air tour over Grand Canyon National Park with 2-hour Hummer tour with multiple stops at viewpoints.

25-Minute Helicopter Tour Only

Helicopter Tour Only: 25 minute helicopter air tour over Grand Canyon National Park

What's included

  • Air tour from Grand Canyon South Rim Heliport on a state-of-the-art Bell Helicopter
  • Professional and Knowledgeable Driver-Guide (if Hummer option selected)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Hummer Tour (Unless Option is selected)
  • 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

What to expect

  1. Grand Canyon National Park
    Pass by
    Enjoy a memorable helicopter experience over the Southern and Northern Rims of the Grand Canyon.

    You will have a "birds eye view" to this Natural Wonder of the World! After flying over the Kaibab National Forest, you will enter the Dragon Corridor, the deepest and widest part of the Grand Canyon. Marvel at the Canyon's legendary beauty while relaxing in comfort. Have your camera ready as the colorful vistas will leave you awe-struck. These sights, only accessible from a helicopter, will sure to be a topic of discussion for years to come!
  2. Grandview Point
    2h
    If you select the 'Hummer' option, after you have landed you will travel to the Grand Canyon National Park with stops that may include Moran Point, Grandview Point, and other points of interest along the rim on an approximate 2 hour hummer tour. Your expert guide will point out all the highlights on your journey to the most picturesque parts of the Grand Canyon National Park.

Meeting and pickup

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.

End 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.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • All passengers 18 years of age and older must present government-issued photo ID
  • If hummer option of the tour is selected, children 5 years of age and younger will be supplied with a car seat or booster seat
  • For comfort and weight/balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 300 lbs will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour
  • You must arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time to check in for your tour.
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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