Airplane, Hummer 
See Grand Canyon National Park from the sky aboard a sightseeing airplane tour and visit the lookout points that make the South Rim famous aboard a Hummer ground tour. For a truly magical experience, book the sunset Hummer option to enjoy the beauty of the Grand Canyon as the sun goes down.
This Grand Canyon tour package offers visitors to the South Rim the ultimate sightseeing combination! The adventure features a sightseeing airplane flight from our air terminal near Grand Canyon Village. You'll take off over famous South Rim sights like Dragon Corridor, Imperial Point, the Colorado River, and the Kaibab Forest of the North Rim. Your airplane has comfortable seating, large windows for photography, and headset narration in multiple languages. This tour typically flies on a De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner and can also operate on a Cessna Caravan, depending on passenger count, weather, and aircraft availability.
Your tour also includes a ground excursion aboard an open-air Hummer vehicle operated by a professional guide. You'll visit multiple scenic lookout points along the canyon's edge, which may include Yavapai Point, Moran Point, and Duck on a Rock. Your guide will select the best locations with minimal traffic, and you'll have time for exploring and photography at each stop. For an unbeatable sightseeing experience, book at sunset!
This Grand Canyon National Park tour is perfect for families or large groups to experience as much of the South Rim as possible for the best price.
**Itinerary may vary depending on seasonality and operations hours.
We welcome children of all ages! Under current Arizona law, a child in a passenger vehicle must be in a car seat or a booster seat if he or she is:
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
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 welcome to use your own car seats or booster seats.
Check-in at our Grand Scenic Canyon Airlines terminal 30 minutes prior to flight.
Board an airplane equipped with high wings and large windows for optimum viewing and air-conditioned comfort.
Enjoy the scenic views of Zuni Corridor, Imperial Point, Confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado Rivers, Kaibab National Forest, and Kaibab Plateau. Roundtrip flight is approximately 40-45 minutes.
Return to the air terminal and proceed to the Buck Wild Hummer Tours terminal for check-in.
Enjoy a guided Hummer tour of Grand Canyon National Park with several stops that may include Duck on a Rock, Yavapai Point, and Moran Point.
Travel along Desert View Drive and take in the beauty of the park from each of the stops.
Return to the hummer terminal with photos and memories to last a lifetime!
The total tour duration is approximately 3.5 hours.
This tour operates aboard a Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner or Cessna Caravan, depending on departure time and group size — 9 to 17 passengers depending on aircraft.
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.
Seats are assigned by weight-and-balance, not by booking order — it is an aviation requirement, not a sales tactic. Single seats left and right of a narrow aisle — nine window seats, no middle seat. High-set wings keep the view clear.
Airplane departures on this tour fly either Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines’ 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 a window view and noise-cancelling narration headsets.
Enjoy additional sights aboard a military-style, open-air sunset Hummer tour that stops at multiple famous lookout points along the canyon's edge. Passengers will have time to explore and take photos while the sun casts its golden light against the canyon landscape.
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The total flight time for the Grand Discovery Rim to Sky Grand Canyon National Park Tour is approximately 40-45 minutes. The Hummer tour lasts about 2 hours, and the total duration is approximately 3.5 hours.
The airplane portion of the Grand Discovery Rim to Sky Tour narration is offered in Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Russian.
The Hummer tour is offered in English only.
Guests visiting Grand Canyon National Park South Rim have easy access to the departure point for this special tour. Papillon’s Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines 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 3555 Airport Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023. Guests will check in at our Grand Scenic Canyon Airlines terminal 30 minutes prior to flight.
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:
