Bryce Canyon helicopter tour: 30 minutes over hoodoos and ridges

Thirty minutes aloft over red rock spires, natural bridges, and the Bryce Amphitheater

A 30-minute helicopter tour departing from Bryce Canyon Airport that flies over Rainbow Point, Boat Mesa, Fairyland Point and the park's remote ridges, with live pilot narration in English. The tour requires a minimum of five passengers to operate and passengers must reconfirm at least 24 hours in advance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour over Bryce Canyon

• Depart from Bryce Canyon Airport
• Fly over red rock spires and amphitheaters
• View Fairyland Point from the air
• See Rainbow Point, a high park viewpoint
• Observe the natural red rock arch
• View Bryce Point and Bryce Amphitheater
• Fly over Boat Mesa sandstone formation

The experience

The helicopter departs from Bryce Canyon Airport and climbs into views of the park's signature red rock formations: the hoodoos, natural amphitheaters, and cliff faces that define the landscape. Your pilot provides narration throughout the flight, pointing out landmarks and explaining what you're seeing as you pass over them. The route covers 55 miles and takes in Rainbow Point, one of the highest vantage points in the park, along with Boat Mesa's towering sandstone formation, Fairyland Point near the north side, and the sweeping Bryce Amphitheater backdrop.

From the air, you see terrain rarely visible from the ground: remote ridges, ancient Bristlecone Pines, and the full scale of the canyon's depth and color. The helicopter gives you angles and distances no trail can match, and the flight is built for photographers and anyone wanting to understand the park's geography without hours of hiking. The tour runs 30 minutes total, so the whole experience fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming a full day.

Check-in requires a valid government-issued ID and accurate body weight provided at booking. The tour needs a minimum of five passengers to depart, so confirm your flight at least 24 hours ahead by calling the operator. The phone number will be on your ticket. Infants under 2 can sit on an adult's lap with proof of age. Passengers over 250 lbs must purchase an additional seat at full tour price.

What’s included

• 30-minute helicopter tour over Bryce Canyon National Park.
• live pilot narration in English.
• views of Rainbow Point, Boat Mesa, Fairyland Point, and the Bryce Amphitheater.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 3 Apr 2027

Book up to1h before

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bryce Canyon Helicopters

Is this one for you?The tour runs 30 minutes start to finish with no hiking or physical exertion beyond boarding the helicopter, so it works for travelers who want the park's scale and geography without a full day on foot. Passengers must have moderate physical fitness and be able to climb into the aircraft unassisted (or with help from a companion), and the flight is not recommended for those with poor cardiovascular health.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What landmarks do I see on the Bryce Canyon helicopter tour?

The tour passes Rainbow Point, one of the park's highest points; Boat Mesa, a towering sandstone formation surrounded by hoodoos; Fairyland Point on the north side; and the Bryce Amphitheater, the park's vast natural bowl of red rock spires and cliffs.

How long is the helicopter tour over Bryce Canyon?

The tour lasts 30 minutes total and covers 55 miles, departing and returning to Bryce Canyon Airport.

Do I need to book a hotel pickup for this helicopter tour?

No. The tour departs from Bryce Canyon Airport, so you'll need to arrange your own transportation to the airport or stay nearby.

What do I need to bring to check in for the helicopter tour?

Bring a valid government-issued ID: a state driver's license or passport. You'll also need to have provided your accurate body weight at the time of booking.

Can I bring an infant on the helicopter tour?

Yes. An infant under 2 years old can sit on an adult parent's lap (the parent must be over 18), but you'll need to provide proof of the infant's age at check-in.

How far in advance do I need to confirm my helicopter tour?

You must reconfirm your tour at least 24 hours before departure by calling the operator. The phone number will be on your ticket.