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.

45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona

See the Grand Canyon's most breathtaking views on a 40–50 minute aerial sightseeing adventure. Soar along the edge of the South Rim as the canyon floor opens below you, revealing the Colorado River, the North and East Rims, and iconic formations including Imperial Point and the Dragon Corridor.

Fly in a state-of-the-art helicopter featuring comfortable seating, wraparound windows, and headsets for clear communication with your pilot—perfect for sightseeing and aerial photography.

Enhance your experience by adding a guided Hummer tour. Travel in an open-air, customized Hummer and stop at multiple scenic viewpoints along the canyon's rim. Upgrade must be selected.

Important Notice (Effective Jan 1, 2026): Grand Canyon National Park will require entrance fees for non-U.S. residents on commercial ground tours, including Hummer combinations. International guests must purchase a $250 pass or pay $100 per adult. Children 15 and under enter free.

Grand Canyon Helicopter 45-Minute Flight with Optional Hummer Tour

If you're visiting the Grand Canyon National Park, a helicopter tour is the only way to truly see the entire South Rim! Arrive at our state-of-the-art air terminal near the park entrance and board a 25-30 minute flight aboard a luxury sightseeing helicopter. You'll discover aerial views of the striped canyon walls, the Colorado River raging between them, the lush Kaibab Forest lining the canyon's surface, and the elusive North Rim. 

You can also upgrade your Grand Canyon helicopter tour to include a ground excursion aboard an open-air Hummer vehicle that stops at multiple stunning lookout points along the canyon's edge.

Important Notice: Effective January 1, 2026, Grand Canyon National Park will implement entrance fees for non-U.S. residents on commercial ground tours, including Hummer combos. International guests must purchase a $250 pass or pay $100 per adult. Children 15 and under are free.

Helicopter Tour of the North Canyon with Optional Hummer Excursion

From a luxury helicopter, soar above the massive gorges of Grand Canyon National Park and the winding Colorado River. Take in breathtaking aerial views of the park's most recognizable landmarks, including some of the oldest exposed rock formations on Earth. After a brief pass over the rugged forests of the North Rim, return to the South Rim through the Dragon Corridor – the canyon's deepest and widest section.

Upgrade your experience with a guided ground tour aboard a customized open-air Hummer. A professional driver will take you to scenic viewpoints such as Duck on a Rock, Yavapai Point, and Moran Point, with time to explore and take photos.

Important Notice: Effective January 1, 2026, Grand Canyon National Park will implement entrance fees for non-U.S. residents on commercial ground tours, including Hummer combos. International guests must purchase a $250 pass or pay $100 per adult. Children 15 and under are free.

25-min Grand Canyon South Rim EcoStar Helicopter Tour with Optional Hummer

** The 25-minute flight has limited availablility so book early to avoid disappointment ** Depart from the Grand Canyon airport in Tusayan, Arizona for an exhilarating 25-minute scenic flight out of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon over the Kaibab National Forest. Aboard the state-of-the-art ECO-Star helicopter, enjoy breathtaking views through wraparound windows as you fly over the mighty Colorado River towards the Canyon's North Rim. See the Tower of Ra and Vishnu Schist as you fly back through the Dragon Corridor, the widest and deepest section of the Grand Canyon. You also have the opportunity to upgrade to a 45-minute flight for just a little extra!

25-minute Grand Canyon Dancer Helicopter Tour from Tusayan, Arizona

Join the ultimate shared helicopter sightseeing tour from the Grand Canyon Helicopters terminal at Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) in Tusayan, just south of Grand Canyon Village.

The state-of-the-art helicopter rises above the forested plateau, then plunges you into the canyon's depths as you head toward the stunning Little Colorado River confluence, peering over 5,000 feet down to where the rivers meet.

Next, glide past Imperial Point near the North Rim at plateau level for intimate views of towering cliffs and the lush forests that thrive in this cooler, wetter climate unlike the arid South Rim.

The return sweeps through the breathtaking Dragon Corridor, the canyon's most dramatic and photogenic stretch, before tracing the South Rim back to Tusayan.

Grand Canyon Tour by Helicopter

This flight is a personalized trip for your group of 4-6 travelers.
This longer flight offers everything on our Dream tour and more scenic views only available through us. 
Get ready to set out on not just a tour, but a real Southwest helicopter tour Experience. This flight will give your group the WOW experience!


Grand Canyon West Rim-Helicopter Tours- Dream Plus Flight

Departing from Grand Canyon Western Ranch—just two hours from Las Vegas—this 25-minute helicopter tour offers one of the most breathtaking and affordable ways to experience the Grand Canyon. Soar over the Mojave Desert, Ancient Joshua Tree Forest, Spirit Mountain, and Grand Wash Cliffs before descending 1,500 feet into the canyon for rare views once seen only by eagles. Enjoy forward-facing seats, panoramic windows, and expert pilot narration as you trace over 15 miles of the Colorado River and return through the stunning Quartermaster Canyon.

Grand Canyon West Rim Below and Beyond Helicopter Tour

Take off from the South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park Airport on a shared helicopter sightseeing tour that showcases the wild North Rim's deepest gorges and most rugged sights. The helicopter crosses the South Rim plateau near the Kaibab Forest, giving you a first wide angle look into the gorge and the vast layered rock formations below. You soon fly above the North Rim's deepest and widest sections, where you can peer nearly five thousand feet down and spot the Colorado River winding its way through the rock.

The route continues toward the northern region, where the landscape shifts to a more forested plateau with lush vegetation and wildlife. After a pass over this remote part of the national park, including landmarks like Tower of Ra and Vishnu Schist, the helicopter turns into the Dragon Corridor, one of the most photogenic stretches of the Grand Canyon with color contrasts. 

This helicopter tour is ideal if you want to see the North Rim's iconic wild viewpoints from the sky.

Helicopter Tours in Grand Canyon National Park