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4.6(9,350 reviews)

Grand Canyon South Rim Helicopter Fly Over

From$309
25 min
Grand Canyon National Park, USA

About this activity

Experience stunning aerial views over the Grand Canyon's North Rim, rock formations, and the Kaibab Forest with this exhilarating helicopter tour.

Highlights

  • Soar above the dramatic North Rim cliffs
  • Admire breathtaking views of the Kaibab Forest
  • Snap photos through oversized helicopter windows
  • Listen to the pilot's in-flight narration
  • Depart from Grand Canyon National Park's air terminal

Full description

Get ready for an awe-inspiring flight above the world-famous Grand Canyon! This incredible helicopter tour whisks you over the rugged North Rim, unveiling jaw-dropping vistas of soaring cliffs, ancient rock formations, and the lush expanse of the Kaibab National Forest. Glide in comfort with climate-controlled seating and massive windows perfect for capturing the most dazzling canyon photos. The pilot’s in-flight narration brings to life the canyon’s fascinating geology and history while you communicate via personal headset. Ideal for photographers, adventurers, and first-time visitors alike, this is the ultimate way to see the Grand Canyon’s most remarkable landscapes from above.
Privatize the entire aircraft for your party of up to 6 passengers. Enjoy comfortable seating, climate control, oversized windows for photography, and headset communications between the passengers and the pilot. Add a Hummer ground excursion to your Grand Canyon tour. Travel on an open-air Hummer vehicle to multiple South Rim lookout points, with an option to include sunset views. The perfect way to see the Grand Canyon South from every angle! Learn more about the required passes and fees for international visitors.

Included / Excluded

  • Helicopter flight over Grand Canyon North Rim
  • Panoramic windows for stunning photo opportunities
  • Headset communication with pilot
  • Ground transportation to departure point

Meeting point

Start Location

Papillon Helicopters - Grand Canyon

3568 Airport Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA

Important information

Know before you book

  • Check if the tour is wheelchair accessible
  • Confirm minimum/maximum participant numbers
  • Make sure personal identification is available

Know before you go

  • Bring your camera for excellent photo opportunities
  • Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes
  • Arrive at the terminal 30 minutes prior to flight

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.6(9,350 reviews)
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Lucia Vicente Hernandez
Aug 2026
5.0

(Translated by Google) Everything was great, the experience of flying over the Grand Canyon in a helicopter was amazing, definitely a MUST-DO, we did the 45-minute tour (Original) Fue todo genial, impresionante la experiencia de sobrevolar el gran cañón en helicóptero, sin duda IMPRESCINDIBLE, hicimos el tour de 45 minutos

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Lucia Vicente Hernandez
Aug 2026
5.0

(Translated by Google) Everything was great, the experience of flying over the Grand Canyon in a helicopter was amazing, definitely a MUST-DO, we did the 45-minute tour (Original) Fue todo genial, impresionante la experiencia de sobrevolar el gran cañón en helicóptero, sin duda IMPRESCINDIBLE, hicimos el tour de 45 minutos

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Josh Mars
Aug 2026
5.0

Was the coolest experience. Spend the extra money and take the longer flight. Colton the pilot was awesome and the staff inside out were great very reliable and nice company.

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