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Private North Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour

Discover magnificent Grand Canyon National Park aerial views aboard a private helicopter tour! This Grand Canyon helicopter tour accommodates up to 6 passengers on each aircraft and includes sights of the park's most famous rock formations.

  • Departing From: Grand Canyon National Park
  • Destination: Grand Canyon National Park
  • Duration: Approximately 25-30 minutes
  • Product Code: pa-pgg-1-prvt

Take your Grand Canyon family vacation to new heights with this private helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon National Park! This flight starts from Papillon's Grand Canyon Airport Terminal at the South Rim, near Grand Canyon Village. The entire helicopter will be reserved for your group - up to six passengers. For larger groups, multiple aircraft can be booked.

Your sightseeing tour will fly across the expanse of the South Rim, including the lush greenery of the Kaibab Forest. You'll discover aerial views of the deepest and widest parts of the Grand Canyon South Rim and the Colorado River below. By the time you reach the North Rim, you'll have seen some of the oldest rock formations and geology known to man.

If you're planning a group visit to the Grand Canyon National Park, there's no better way to capture all the most magical sights than from the sky - from your private helicopter tour.

Note: Infants (0–23 months) fly free and must sit on a parent or guardian’s lap during the flight. However, due to the need for a carseat, a separate seat charge will apply for the Hummer portion of the tour when checking in with Buck Wild Hummer Tours.

Optional Private North Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour Upgrades

Add Sunset Hummer Tour

Enjoy additional sights aboard a military-style, open-air Hummer vehicle that stops at multiple famous lookout points along the canyon's edge. Passengers will have time to explore and take photos while the sun sets against the canyon landscape.

A Grand Canyon South Rim landscape seen during the setting sun

Extended Flight Time

Extend your Grand Canyon helicopter tour flight time to 45-50 minutes and enjoy even further sightseeing and photography opportunities in one of the most elite helicopter models available.

Grand Canyon helicopter tour flying over the stunning rock formations below

Private North Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour FAQs

How long is the flight duration for the Private North Canyon Helicopter Tour?

This helicopter tour is approximately 25 to 30 minutes of flight time over the Grand Canyon National Park.

Where does the Private North Canyon Helicopter Tour depart from?

Guests visiting Grand Canyon National Park South Rim have easy access to the departure point for this special tour. Papillon’s Grand Canyon Airport South Rim terminal is located at the closest airport to the Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon Airport-GCN, AZ). This airport is located right at the entrance to the National Park. The address is 3568 Airport Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023.

What languages are the Private North Canyon Helicopter Tour narrations offered in?

The Private North Canyon Helicopter Tour narration is available in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Is there a charge for infants and toddlers?

No - Infants (0–23 months) fly free and must sit on a parent or guardian’s lap during the flight. Under Arizona law, any tours including a Hummer ground excursion require children to use a carseat. Buck Wild Hummer Tours provides car seats and booster seats for no extra charge, be sure to choose them during your reservation process. You are also welcome to use your own car seats or booster seats. Seat requirements include:

    • Younger than 8 years old, or
    • Shorter than 4 feet, 9 inches tall (57 inches)
    • Infant/Toddler Car Seats required for ages under 5
    • Booster Seat required for ages 5-7
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