45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona
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.
Options
Canyon Spirit
Important Information: You must be at the departure point at least 30-minutes prior to the flight time listed below.
What's included in 45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kaibab National ForestPass-by Only
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.
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.
Painted DesertPass-by Only
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.
Inclusions
- All taxes and fees
- 45-minute helicopter flight
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 300lbs. will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour
- Individual passenger weights, including infants, MUST be advised at time of booking
- Pilots are unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
- 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
- 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.
- Helicopter seating is based on legal weight & balance limits and will be assigned after check-in. Maverick Helicopters does not guarantee seating next to or in the same row of the rest of the party.”
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- All passengers must be checked in 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time; failure to comply may cause flight cancellation with no reimbursement.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• VALID IDENTIFICATION: A valid Government ID is required to board the helicopter flight. Acceptable forms of identification include a Government issued Driver's License or Passport. Your ID MUST match the lead name on this voucher. IMPORTANT: It is a Federal crime to board an FAA Approved U.S. Air Carrier with a fraudulent identification. • ARRIVAL TIME AT TERMINAL: You MUST arrive at least 40 minutes prior to your scheduled flight time. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your booking without refund. • COMFORT & SAFETY: Due to comfort and weight / balance of the helicopter, passengers weighing over 300 lbs (136 kg) will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour. • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • ACCESSIBILITY: This tour is wheelchair accessible provided that there is someone in your party able to assist you with boarding and disembarking. Wheelchairs will remain at the terminal during flight
