45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona

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Duration:45 minutes (approx.)
Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

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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.

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1. 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.
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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.
3. Painted Desert
You will continue your journey as you follow the Colorado River upstream viewing at a distance the 146-square mile Painted Desert and the 70-foot (21-meter) Desert View Watchtower, a National Historic Landmark.
4. Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower
The Desert View Watchtower features an observation deck from which visitors to the national park can view eastern portions of the Grand Canyon.
5. Marble Canyon
Next, view Marble Canyon, the section of the Colorado River which marks the beginning of the Grand Canyon, and Point Imperial, the highest point on the North Rim at 8,803 feet (2,683 meters). Point Imperial overlooks the Painted Desert and the eastern end of Grand Canyon. You will fly through the Canyon above the North Rim heading south through the Dragon Corridor, the widest and deepest section of the Canyon.
6. Colorado River
At the end of your helicopter flight, you will cross over the Colorado River and fly over the South Rim and the Kaibab National Forest to land. Please note: 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.

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Posted By : Joseph_K
Amazing experience! Our pilot James was excellent. Gave us a memorable tour not to mention his soundtrack was great. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone.
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Posted On : 2024-06-20 08:13:48

Posted By : Maximilian_M
Great company, got the recommendation from a friend and it was a great expierences with a lot of side information during the flight from the captain. Would choose it again
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 20:30:05

Posted By : WolfgangKoitz
Indescribable experience, you see so much more than by car.
Very nice and professional pilots and modern helicopters
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 09:44:05

Posted By : 74hannahf
Fantastic way to really see the Grand Canyon. The trip enables you to see the canyon from within - a full view of the Colorado river and the Forrest. Well worth it
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 20:46:29

Posted By : barryb904
I thought I was booking a Saturday morning flight. Either trip advisor or provider switched it to Sunday morning. I realized it within 15 minutes of making reservations, but was told all sales final. Extremely poor customer relations. We changed travel plans so we could go. Flight was not 45 minutes, it was at best 35 minutes but if you account for hovering at pad, it was probably 30 minutes. I would not do it again.
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 14:45:22

Posted By : remk0b
Absolutely superb experience. Would not dream of going back to Grand Canyon without booking this tour. Staff very knowledgeable and safety conscious. The pilot played perfect music while flying and also was a great tour guide answering all questions. Truly one of a kind experience.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 12:10:01

Posted By : Anne_P
This is a must do if you want to fully experience the canyon’s vastness and wonder . First time in a helicopter so was a little apprehensive. Our guide was incredible and put us at ease. Knowledgeable, funny, and serious when he needed to be. A bit pricey, but worth it.
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 08:22:28

Posted By : Laura_P
Pilot was great, much smoother of a ride than expected. History and views amazing. A magical experience!

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Posted On : 2024-05-31 20:49:51

Posted By : Melanie_E
Absolutely fantastic experience! Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable, it’s an experience we will remember forever! Loved seeing the different views of the canyon.
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 15:35:49

Posted By : Ann_P
This 45 minute trip was amazing. Only way to see the canyon in full. Our pilot was great and was a wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 10:42:46