Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour 45-Minute Flight with Hummer

Forty to fifty minutes in the air reveals the canyon floor, both rims, and the Colorado River all at once.

A 40–50 minute helicopter flight over Grand Canyon National Park takes you along the South Rim edge, over the North Rim, and across the Colorado River, with views of Imperial Point and the Dragon Corridor from a state-of-the-art aircraft with wraparound windows and headsets. You can add a 2-hour guided Hummer tour along the canyon rim as an optional upgrade. International visitors ages 16 and older will need to purchase a $250 park pass or pay $100 per adult if they choose the Hummer option. Children 15 and under enter free.

Step-by-step itinerary

Grand Canyon Helicopter Flight Experience

• Fly over widest, deepest canyon part
• See forest landscape at canyon rims
• Soar over Grand Canyon North Rim
• View Colorado River from above
• Circle around Grand Canyon South Rim

The experience

The flight lasts 40 to 50 minutes and covers the widest and deepest section of the entire canyon. You'll soar along the South Rim edge as the canyon floor opens below, then circle the North Rim and pass over the Colorado River. The Kaibab National Forest spreads across the landscape between the two rims. Each helicopter holds up to six passengers, and the aircraft features wraparound windows so no seat blocks the view. Headsets connect you to the pilot's narration, available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and several other languages.

If you want to step out and explore the rim itself, you can add a 2-hour guided Hummer tour as an upgrade at checkout. The open-air, customized Hummer stops at multiple scenic viewpoints along the canyon's edge. This combination option is available as either a daytime or sunset departure. Note that if you're a non-U.S. resident ages 16 and older and choose the Hummer add-on, you'll need to purchase a $250 park pass or pay $100 per adult for park entry. Children 15 and under are free.

Arrive 30 minutes before your departure time to check in. You'll need a government-issued photo ID. Bring $15 per person for the fuel surcharge. Passengers weighing 300 pounds or more will need to purchase an additional seat, payable directly to the operator on the day of the tour. Infants under two can sit on an adult's lap with proof of age.

What’s included

• A 40–50 minute helicopter flight in a state-of-the-art aircraft with wraparound windows and comfortable seating.
• in-flight narration in your choice of language.
• a 2-hour guided Hummer tour with multiple scenic viewpoints (if you select that option at checkout).

Options for this experience

3 options

45-minute helicopter air tour8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00Helicopter tour lasting 45 minutes

45-minute helicopter and Hummer tour10:00 and 11:0045-minute helicopter tour with a 2-hour Hummer tour

Sunset Hummer tour with a 45-minute helicopter flight12:00 and 13:00Grand Canyon helicopter tour with a 2-hour sunset Hummer tour

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 45m, runs every day, 8 start times, from US$ 359 per person, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 72 h before.

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00

GroupUp to 15

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Japanese and KoreanOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.1 with pickup ›

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Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 72 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Papillon Helicopters

Is this one for you?Book the helicopter flight alone if you want the aerial views without leaving the aircraft, or add the Hummer tour if you want to land and stand at the rim viewpoints. The combination option is available as a daytime or sunset departure, so you can choose the light you prefer.

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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 72 h before the start.

What will I see during the 40-50 minute helicopter flight?

The flight covers the widest and deepest part of the Grand Canyon, passing over the Colorado River, the North Rim, the South Rim, and iconic formations including Imperial Point and the Dragon Corridor. You'll also see the Kaibab National Forest that borders both rims.

Can I add a ground tour to the helicopter flight?

Yes, you can upgrade to include a 2-hour guided Hummer tour along the canyon rim with multiple scenic stops. Choose this option at checkout. It's available as either a daytime or sunset departure.

What languages is the pilot narration available in?

The in-flight narration is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and five additional languages, so you can listen in your preferred language through the aircraft headsets.

Do I need to pay an entrance fee to Grand Canyon National Park?

If you're a U.S. resident, the helicopter flight alone does not require a park entrance fee. If you're a non-U.S. resident and add the Hummer tour option, you'll need to purchase a $250 annual park pass or pay $100 per adult for entry. Children 15 and under enter free.

How many people can fit in the helicopter?

Each helicopter holds up to six passengers. Multiple aircraft are available for larger groups, so you can arrange flights for your whole party.

What do I need to bring and when should I arrive?

Bring $15 per person for the fuel surcharge and a government-issued photo ID. Arrive 30 minutes before your departure time to check in for your flight.