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Departs from Page/Antelope Canyon · Helicopter

Horseshoe Bend Flightseeing Tour

Approximately 30 minutes Helicopter
Duration Approximately 30 minutes
Travel mode Helicopter
Departs Page/Antelope Canyon
Destination Page/Antelope Canyon
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What you'll see

The flight path, end to end.

Aboard this scenic flight from Page Arizona, visitors will experience fantastic aerial views of Glen Canyon Dam, Glen Canyon Recreation Area, the glimmering waters of Lake Powell and its rippling shoreline, and the world-famous Horseshoe Bend, carved over milennia by the Colorado River.

Discover the most incredible aerial views of the American Southwest and Page, Arizona aboard this Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines flight that soars above the ancient and colorful desert landscapes.

This tour offers incredible aerial views of Lake Powell, its twisting shoreline resembling a labyrinth of numerous water-filled canyons. You'll also see the world-famous Horseshoe Bend, the most iconic bend in the 1,450-mile Colorado River, a near-circular twist that has carved the canyon over 1,000 feet deep.

Your flight departs from Page, Arizona on an aircraft designed with plush seating, climate control, headset narration available in a variety of languages, and oversized windows for incredible photo opportunities.

Your day, step by step

From start to finish.

1

No Transfers - please arrive at the Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines terminal located at Page Municipal Airport - Main Terminal - Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines Counter located at 238 Tenth Avenue, Suite 8, Page, AZ 86040. There is plenty of complimentary parking at the Page Municipal Airport.

2

Check in at the terminal 30 minutes prior to flight.

3

Lift off on an air tour over Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell, and Horseshoe Bend.

4

Return to the Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines terminal with photos and memories to last a lifetime!

5

Total tour duration is approximately 30 minutes

On this tour

What's included

  • Airplane Tour
  • Fantastic views of Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell, and Horseshoe Bend
Aircraft in our fleet

Aircraft in Our Fleet

This tour operates aboard our De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner or Cessna Caravan, depending on departure time and group size — 9 to 17 passengers depending on aircraft.

Cabin interior of the De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner, showing the seating arrangement
A Vistaliner Twin Otter preparing for departure at the Boulder City air terminal
Pilot waving from inside a Twin Otter before takeoff
Twin Otter Vistaliner flying over the Grand Canyon West Rim
  • Aircraft De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner
  • Passengers Up to 17 guests
  • Seating 5 singles left · 6 pairs right
  • Windows Patented Vista View
  • Wings High-set — unobstructed views
  • Pilots Two
  • Headsets Noise-cancelling · 9 languages
  • Cabin climate Climate-controlled
  • Boarding 7-step staircase

Which seat do I get?

Seats are assigned by weight-and-balance, not by booking order — it is an aviation requirement, not a sales tactic. Five single seats on the left and six pairs on the right — 17 Vista View windows. High-set wings mean the view is out, not at a wing.

NOSE / DIRECTION OF FLIGHT VISTA VIEW WINDOWS · BOTH SIDES PILOT PILOT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DOOR
Guest seat · Vista View window Pilots Boarding door

What this means

Airplane departures on this tour fly either Papillon’s De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner (up to 17 guests) or Cessna Caravan (up to 9 guests). Which aircraft you board depends on departure time and group size — both are high-wing sightseeing airplanes with noise-cancelling narration headsets.

Make it yours

Optional Horseshoe Bend Flightseeing Tour Upgrades

Gift certificates

This tour is available as a gift.

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Before you book

Horseshoe Bend Flightseeing Tour FAQs

The total flight time for the Horseshoe Bend Flightseeing Tour is approximately 30 minutes.

This tour departs from the Page, Arizona Municipal Airport. PGA (Page, Arizona) airport is located at 238 N 10th Ave, Page, AZ 86040. Check-in is 30 minutes before the booked tour's start time.

On this airplane tour, you will see famous Page Arizona landmarks including Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, and the colorful desert scenery of the American Southwest.

Since 1965Six decades flying the canyon
NPS preferred providerNational Park Service authorized
FAA Part 135 certifiedMaintained by our own engineers
250,000+ flyers a yearThe world's largest aerial tour company
From $194 pp Departs Page/Antelope Canyon
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