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45 minutes
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Your tour beings at the Grand Canyon airport in Tusayan, Arizona. Fly over the ponderosa pines of Kaibab National Forest on a 45-minute helicopter excursion from the Grand Canyon South Rim. Upstream on the Colorado River are views of the Painted Desert and Desert View Watchtower. View Marble Canyon and Point Imperial as you fly through the Canyon and climb above the North Rim to head south through the Dragon Corridor, the Canyon’s widest and deepest section.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 300lbs. will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour
Individual passenger weights, including infants, MUST be advised at time of booking
Pilots are unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
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
Per FAA regulations, all passengers 18 years and older will be required to show photo ID such as a driver's license or passport at the time of check-in.
Helicopter seating is based on legal weight & balance limits and will be assigned after check-in. Maverick Helicopters does not guarantee seating next to or in the same row of the rest of the party.”
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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45-minute helicopter flight
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Kaibab National Forest
You will depart Tusayan, Arizona located in the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on the safest and most comfortable-tourism based helicopter in the world. On your 45-minute helicopter flight, enjoy the luxurious comfort and wraparound windows which offer breathtaking views of the Canyon. Enjoy the fantastic views of the Canyon as you fly over the 1.6 million-acre (6,500 km²) Kaibab National Forest, which borders both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon. The Kaibab National Forest is home to the world’s largest ponderosa pines.
Upon reaching the edge of the canyon, the South Rim gently drops away as the North Rim and east end of the canyon come into view – this is definitely one of the greatest views of the Grand Canyon.
Important Information: You must be at the departure point at least 30-minutes prior to the flight time listed below.
1,934 reviews
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Jonny R,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
Incredible experience. Despite the fact that this is not cheap; you should take it with you when you are here. Super professional organization. Dot, correct, friendly. Pilot gives a very clear, not too long safety briefing. Flight is very pleasant and pilot tells during the flight what you see & where you are.
Dominik B,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
Gorgeous view inside the canyon. Gabriel, the pilot, had many information to the canyon and the history. Great guy.
Alexis P,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
Dunkin was an amazing pilot! Very nice and friendly and gave us a little history about the grand canyon. He made sure we were all enjoying our flight and felt safe and secure. This was definitely one of my favorite experiences!
Matthew G,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
Absolutely amazing, bucket-list experience! Drew, our pilot, was awesome--very knowledgeable and safe. We went with our kids and all had a great time!
Joe M,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
Colin was excellent at piloting us and very knowledgeable about the Canyon. We had very comfortable seating with headsets and music as well. This is a great way to see the Canyon and both rims.
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