Grand Canyon South Rim by Helicopter - Photo 1
8
Tour

Grand Canyon South Rim by Helicopter

Discover the South Rim, the most scenic area of the Grand Canyon, with a helicopter ride offering exceptional views of this natural wonder. Description. When booking, you can select between two helicopter routes. 25-minute tour. The tour begins...

  • 25 - 45 minutes
  • 9/10 | 96 reviews

Discover the South Rim, the most scenic area of the Grand Canyon, with a helicopter ride offering exceptional views of this natural wonder.

Description

When booking, you can select between two helicopter routes:

25-minute tour

The tour begins over the Kaibab National Forest, entering the Grand Canyon and Dragon Corridor. You will fly over the Colorado River, admiring panoramic views of the Tower of Ra and Vishnu Schist, highlighting the canyon's oldest rock faces.

45-minute tour

The journey starts adjacent to the Kaibab National Forest, then progresses toward the Grand Canyon, following the Colorado River. This tour includes views of the Painted Desert and Desert View Watchtower before reaching the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado rivers. Finally, the helicopter flies over the Dragon Corridor before returning after a 45-minute flight.

Helicopters

All tours utilize ECO-Star helicopters, designed for tourism with optimal comfort and visibility, referred to as 'the limousines of the sky.'

Important Information

Maximum weight for this tour is 136 kg (300 lbs, 21 stone).Flight time may vary; you will be notified of the precise time closer to your tour date.A fuel supplement of 15 USD per person is not included and will be charged at check-in.

Included

  • South rim helicopter ride
  • English speaking guide

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Location

Activity location

230 Airport Cir, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023-0020, United States

We use our own and third-party cookies to understand how you use our website, to compile statistics and to be able to improve it, as well as to adapt the content to your tastes and show you personalised advertising based on your browsing habits (e.g. pages visited). For more information click here