Grand Canyon West: Flight of the Condor
Overview
Available languages
20 minutes
Mobile ticket
Visitors at the West Rim can now enjoy the excitement of a Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines flight over the canyon’s extraordinary landmarks. This air tour departs from the Grand Canyon West air terminal.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is not handicap accessible but can accommodate people who use wheelchairs if they are able to get in and out of the aircraft on their own. We are unable to store wheelchairs at our check-in facility.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
20 Minute Airplane Air tour over Grand Canyon West
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Grand Canyon West Park Entry (Optional Upgrade)
What To Expect
At the West Rim, you can the excitement of a Grand Canyon flight over the canyon’s extraordinary landmarks. This air tour departs from the Grand Canyon West air terminal. Passengers will enjoy breathtaking views above the famous Skywalk Bridge, Guano Point, and other points of interest within Grand Canyon West. English narration during the flight will provide interesting facts and the history of this ancient landmark. You will return to the air terminal where you can purchase an entry ticket to explore the rest of Grand Canyon West. If purchased, it includes access to the park's shuttle to multiple points on the rim of the canyon.
Options
Air Tour Only
Air Tour Only : Airplane Air Tour (Grand Canyon West)
Flight with Park Entry
Available in English only. General Admission Park Entry included.
Flight w/ Park Entry & Skywalk
Available in English only. General Admission Park Entry included & General Admission to Skywalk Bridge included.
Flight with Park Entry & Meal
Available in English only. General Admission Park Entry included & Meal Voucher Included.
Flight, Entry, Meal & Skywalk
Available in English only. General Admission Park Entry included, Meal Voucher Included, and General Admission to Skywalk.
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Glass platform: the paradise of poorly mooded photographers.
Gix1961,
Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Discussing the beauty of the Grand Canyon is completely unnecessary. However, I leave a warning: going to the glass platform is a total "pega-turista" experience. As it is not possible to bring cameras or cell phones, the tourist is obliged to hire the photographers who provide service on site. 6 photos for $50.00. Bad photos, which do not show what you think is most beautiful and extremely bad mood photographers. There's no way to do it differently. The way is to know it and enjoy the experience without the pressure of the photographers.
Beautiful helicopter ride over the Canyon!
979coryw,
Mar 11, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience! My wife and I took our 14 month-old on the North Rim tour (about 30 minutes) and it was worth every penny! The little one had a blast, I had a great time and so did she! We joined another couple and the views were breathtaking to say the least, but wow! The whole flight, loading, unloading, safety experience was top notch. Thanks Papillion!
Tantalizing 30 min, unmatched photo opportunities!
AdiD470,
Feb 18, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First off- place is extremely easy to find. Its about 20 minutes drive from Grand Canyon Village or about 5 min from anywhere in Tusayan. Parking is ample. Check-in: Smooth as expected and staff is very friendly and share with you what all you can do while you wait for your flight Boarding: Ground crew helpfully and politely guides you to your seat (you cannot just sit wherever you want for weight distribution reasons) Flight: Worth every penny! I don't have to tell you that the views were spectacular since that's what you paid for. Added bonus - funny and chatty pilot, music in the helicopter for the few min until we're over the canyon, voiceover guidance once above the canyon.
Amazing
maddydoggy,
Jan 1, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a highlights aircraft tour with Papillion. They picked us up from our hotel in Vegas & drove us out to Boulder City airport. Once we checked in, we waited a short while for our pilot to come & get us. She was excellent. You get assigned a seat based on weight. Everybody has a window seat so there are no bad seats. The flight was excellent, you get to see Lake Mead & the Hoover Dam before flying over the west rim of the Grand Canyon. The pilot slows down over the Canyon so you can get to take in all the sights. It doesn't matter which side of the plane you sit on as if you get to see the other side on the way back. Papillion have great customer service, their drivers were on time to pick us up & all their staff are friendly & polite. I would highly recommend their tours.
Bus driver Sonny saved our vacation!
Brooke S,
Dec 17, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I went on an amazing scenic flight over the Grand Canyon! We later boarded a bus where my partner left her phone on the seat. We urgently called the agency and notified them, they acted swiftly, Sonny the bus driver actually rescued the phone from the hands of a thief!! that tried to get away with our phone. All in all Sonny saved our vacation and deserves the highest of praise!! Thank you Sonny!
That is what I call customer service
TreeHugga,
Oct 12, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We arrived to find we were the only 2 for the fixed wing flight and they need a minimum of 6. Feeling a bit sad at this point as Grand Canyon a bucket lister for me and unlikely to pass this way again. Next minute they upgraded us to a helicopter tour, the full canyon circuit not the short 30 minute one, and on a competitor’s flight. They paid the significant difference in price. We were amazed and delighted. The tour itself over the canyon was of course a wonder to behold. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of GCScenic Airlines. Thank you!
One of the highlights of our holiday!
Woots2015,
Oct 4, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Four of us booked a flight over Grand Canyon West, setting down by the Colorado for a short river trip and back in the helicopter to the airport. This is a wonderful and breath-taking way to view the magnificence of the Gorge and Colorado. The staff of Papillon were helpful and accommodating as I have a leg handicap and for this reason, the helicopter landed lower down to the river to avoid the longer walk down. The river trip was also memorable with a friendly and informative guide who helped to make the experience fun. Definitely one of my favourite trips to that area which I thoroughly recommend.
A Must do
bruno353,
Oct 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for breathtaking views and memories ! It has been the second time we've done the air tour of the Grand Canyon ,15 years apart..Always magnificent. Superb. A must do.
Just huge
maitrefou,
Jul 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Too good, helico on top. Nice staff. No delay, respect for flight time. Cheap souvenir photos. All happiness.
An unforgettable experience!
161stinas,
Jun 29, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Professionally performed in all ways, from registration website, to confirmation via phone, security brief, ground staff, and not least our calm and friendly pilot Jason. Although I have height fear and was initially sceptical, there was no problem at all. Such a trip can definitely be recommended!! We had absolutely top, and it was a fantastic way and experience Grand Canyon for the first time. Thanks for the trip!
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Operated by Grand Canyon Airlines