Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour Over Kaibab

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.

Meeting Point

Maverick Helicopters

107 Corsair Dr, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA

What's included:

• All taxes and fees
• 45-minute helicopter flight

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect:

Duration: 45 minutes

Kaibab National Forest

Route 89A and State Route 67, , Jacob Lake, 86046, Arizona

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

Arizona, USA

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

1 Park Rd, , 86028-2217, Arizona

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

Desert View Dr., Grand Canyon, 86023, Arizona

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

Marble Canyon, 86036, Arizona

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

Arizona

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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