25-min Grand Canyon South Rim EcoStar Helicopter Tour with Optional Hummer
Overview
Available languages
30 minutes
Mobile ticket
From a luxury helicopter, soar above the massive gorges of Grand Canyon National Park and the winding Colorado River. Take in breathtaking aerial views of the park’s most recognizable landmarks, including some of the oldest exposed rock formations on Earth. After a brief pass over the rugged forests of the North Rim, return to the South Rim through the Dragon Corridor – the canyon’s deepest and widest section.
Upgrade your experience with a guided ground tour aboard a customized open-air Hummer. A professional driver will take you to scenic viewpoints such as Duck on a Rock, Yavapai Point, and Moran Point, with time to explore and take photos.
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.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
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
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.
What To Expect
Grand Canyon National Park
Fly over the widest and deepest part of the entire Grand Canyon.
Kaibab National Forest
See the vast forest landscape that borders the North and South Rims of the Grand Canyon.
What‘s Included
25-minute (approx.) flight in a state-of-the-art helicopter
In-flight narration available in multiple languages
2-hour guided Hummer tour (if option selected)
Gratuities
Food and drink
Hotel pickup and drop-off
2-hour Hummer tour (unless option 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
Options
25-min Heli & Hummer Tour
25-min Helicopter Tour
2-hour Hummer Tour
25-min Heli & Sunset Hummer
25-min Helicopter Tour
2-hour Sunset Hummer Tour
25-minute Helicopter Air Tour
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
Reviews
232 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Definitely worth the cost
Dan R,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazingly awesome! Beautiful views and worth the money. It took the words out of my mouth…all we could say was WOW
2 THUMBS DOWN: I bought a family tour and got treated rudely and had my family split up to tour with strangers. BOO!
763christim,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Disappointing. The view was amazing. They tour company was awful. Rude. I paid for 5 passenger tour on a 6 passenger helicopter only to have my family split up onto 2 different helicopters. Meanwhile, I witnessed 6 and 7 passengers getting off the same helicopters we couldn't. 3 adults and 2 small children. Weight was nowhere near the limit. Rude staff o formed us that we were being split up in the middle of the waiting room in front of everyone. We weren't given any option except which 2 was going to tour with strangers. Then they messed that up. Why ask ug you aren't going to do it? Paid for family event and was so upset I couldn't enjoy it. $2000 and didn't get what I paid for. It was the Rude staff that made it memorable. I won't forget.RUDE!
The views are...
Arina T,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The views are breathtaking. Overall experience is good. It was a little delayed and ruined the next activity for me, so just keep in mind your flight time might not be your actual flight time.
Beyond expectations
Michael P,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Even though I have hiked several times into the Grand Canyon there is absolutely nothing like the view you get from this helicopter ride. Do it!
Fantastic views, even if...
Bonnie T,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic views, even if it was a little cloudy and the pilot was very informative. Keeping us informed about the weather and local history
Grand Canyon by Air
betinagarcia042,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic ride and incredible views. Totally worth it. The best way to see the Grand Canyon is definetrly from the Sky.
Unforgettable!
shelleydX7028WP,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My experience with Papillon Helicopters was absolutely fantastic—I could not have hoped for anything better! From start to finish, the staff made everything smooth and enjoyable. The check-in process was easy, the team was professional and friendly, and safety was clearly a top priority. The helicopter ride itself was unforgettable. The views of the Grand Canyon from above were breathtaking—seeing the canyon walls, the river, and the vast expanse from that perspective was truly once-in-a-lifetime. I was pleasantly surprised when Corey, our pilot, started playing the main Star Wars theme just as we were ascending. That made it even better! Canyon. If you want an experience that combines adventure, beauty, and top-notch service, this is it!
You will never regret this experience!
Ray C,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our pilot was amazing. It was my 1st helicopter ride and as I was a little nervous he really put me at ease. We had walked the south rim of the canyon and it was so beautiful. However this was the highlight of our Grand Canton trip! My husband and I will never forget seeing The Grand Canyon from above. It was spectacular!!
Unforgettable
ainhoal237,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an unforgettable experience! Our pilot (Kalon) guided us and calmed our initial nerves. Otherwise, we just enjoyed the amazing scenery. It was great!
Very disappointing - Excursion only in English despite the possibility of having an audio guide in French!!
JPP982,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We have nothing to complain about the view that the Grand Canyon excursion offers but rather the conditions in which our excursion took place. However, at the beginning, everything seemed to us to have a good time with a warm, professional Welcoming (weighing, security etc...) and with a person speaking French. We were with another couple in the helicopter who therefore actually moved forward! The whole flight focused only on these 2 customers who asked a lot of questions in English and monopolized the pilot, until the choice of music ... It's as if we weren't there!!!! I was able to read in some comments that there were audio guides in French ... what we did not have!!!! Yet we paid 779 euros for 2 for this excursion. We hoped to see the pictures, no luck, once again we were despised, without a look by the saleswomen, while we were there!!!! There are other companies, if you are a couple try to ensure that your care is at the same level as the other participants and especially the presence of either a French pilot or an audio guide in French! We are VERY DISAPPOINTED with this experience
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