Grand Discovery Air Tour with Sunset Hummer
Grand Canyon National Park visitors have a unique opportunity to fly over some of the South Rim's most spectacular rock formations on this Grand Canyon airplane tour. Afterward, board a Hummer for a sunset tour of South Rim viewpoints.
This unique Grand Canyon National Park tour combines an airplane flight over some of the South Rim's most magnificent regions and an open-air Hummer tour to scenic lookout points along the canyon's edge. You'll find ideal photo opportunities on both tours - including a stop at an incredible lookout point just in time for sunset.
- Departing From: Grand Canyon National Park
- Destination: Grand Canyon
- Duration: Approximately 40-45 minutes
- Product Code: GGG-1HRS
This all-encompassing sightseeing experience takes place at the Grand Canyon National Park. First, you'll fly over the most famous regions of the South Rim on a state-of-the-art airplane tour, complete with headset narration available in multiple languages. You'll see aerial views of famous rock formations like Dragon Corridor, Zuni Corridor, and Imperial Point en route to the North Rim, where the lush Kaibab Forest will expand beneath you.
After your Grand Canyon airplane tour, you'll board an open-air Hummer vehicle and stop at some of the best lookout points at the Canyon's edge. You'll have time in each area to explore and take photos. The driver's last stop will take you to the perfect location right before the sun sets, offering some of the most beautiful views of the striped canyon walls of the Canyon below.
Tour Highlights
- Amazing aerial views of Grand Canyon National Park
- Endless photo opportunities
- Headset narration for Airplane portion
- Multiple stops at viewpoints inside Grand Canyon National Park during the Hummer tour, plus a special stop to watch the sunset over Grand Canyon
Included
- Airplane Tour
- Multilingual narration
- Sunset Hummer tour of Grand Canyon National Park
Planning
- Flight Duration: Approximately 40-45 minutes
- Sunset Hummer Tour: Approximately 3 hours
- Tour Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Grand Discovery Air Tour with Sunset Hummer FAQs
- How long is the airplane segment, sunset Hummer tour segment, and the entire Grand Discovery Rim to Sky Grand Canyon National Park Tour?
The total flight time for the Grand Discovery Rim to Sky Grand Canyon National Park Tour is approximately 40-45 minutes. The sunset Hummer tour lasts about 2 hours, and the total duration is approximately 3 hours.
- What will we see during the sunset Hummer Tour portion of this Grand Canyon tour package?
The Hummer Tour takes place on paved, public roads (there is no off-road travel permitted in the Grand Canyon National Park) and stops at up to four viewpoints, which may include Pipe Creek Vista, Yavapai Point & Geology Museum, Duck on a Rock, Grandview Point, Mather Point, Moran Point, and Grand Canyon Village. The driver will select the viewpoints with the least foot traffic for optimal viewing.
This tour also takes place at sunset, where you'll find truly spectacular sightseeing and photography opportunities. The sunset at the Grand Canyon makes the striped orange and red sandstone walls even more vibrant!
- Where does the Grand Discovery Rim to Sky 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 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.
