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45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona
(2004) Reviews
Grand Canyon Village
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 275 lbs (124 kg or 19.6 stone) will be required to purchase an additional seat; this is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour
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Individual passenger weights, including infants, MUST be advised at time of booking
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Pilots are unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
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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
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Per FAA Regulations, original government issued photo ID such as a REAL-ID compliant driver's license or a valid passport is required for all travelers over the age of 18. Photocopies or digital IDs are not accepted. Any guest arriving without original, government-issued identification will be denied check-in, and no refunds will be issued for any guest in the reservation.
Cancellation policy
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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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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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.
Highlights
45 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
45 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All taxes and fees
45-minute helicopter flight
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Maverick Helicopters
All passengers must be checked in 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time; failure to comply may cause flight cancellation with no reimbursement.
Return
Itinerary
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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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Grand Canyon National Park
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona
(2004) Reviews
Grand Canyon Village
About
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.
Highlights
45 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
45 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All taxes and fees
45-minute helicopter flight
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Maverick Helicopters
All passengers must be checked in 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time; failure to comply may cause flight cancellation with no reimbursement.
