A sightseeing helicopter tour flies over the Colorado River at the Grand Canyon National Park

Canyon Classic

This thrilling helicopter tour departs from the Grand Canyon Airport and offers passengers aerial views of the stunning North Rim landscape and rock formations lined by the Kaibab Forest.

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park contains some of the most incredible scenery that most visitors to the park don’t get to experience. You can discover the most impressive views of the North Rim aboard a sightseeing helicopter tour that departs from the nearby Grand Canyon Airport. Gaze out of your panoramic window and see the rugged canyon walls, the Colorado River, and the Kaibab Forest from above. You’ll even fly over rock formations including Tower of Ra, Vishnu Schist, and Dragon Corridor as well as 1.8-billion-year-old exposed rock. Enjoy a comfortable flight with climate control and headset communications for an optimal sightseeing experience.

Optional Canyon Classic Helicopter Tour Upgrades

* Upgrade options are available for selection during checkout

Add Hummer Tour

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.

Visitors at the South Rim depart a Hummer vehicle at a lookout point

Make Hummer Tour Private

Looking for an even more luxurious ground tour experience? Tour the South Rim like a true VIP by reserving your private Hummer for up to 13 guests. The most intimate way for your group to sightsee at the Grand Canyon National Park.

A family visiting the Grand Canyon National Park stands at a viewpoint during a Hummer tour

Canyon Classic Helicopter Tour FAQs

Where does the Canyon Classic Helicopter Tour flight depart from?

The Canyon Classic Helicopter Tour departs from Papillon’s South Rim helicopter terminal. This terminal is located at Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN), Tusayan, AZ. The address is:

Grand Canyon Airport South Rim Terminal
3568 Airport Rd
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023

How long does the Canyon Classic Helicopter Tour last?

The aerial tour duration of the Canyon Classic Helicopter Tour is approximately 25 to 30 minutes.

What languages are the Canyon Classic Helicopter tour narrations offered in?

The Canyon Classic Helicopter tour narrations are offered in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Starting at $289.00 Per Person
Starting at $289.00 Per Person
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