Grand Discovery Air Tour with Sunset Hummer
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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.
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.
From start to finish.
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 for sunset views.
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!
Hummer tour duration is approximately 2 hours during daytime and 3 hours for sunset tour.
The total tour duration is approximately 3 hours (4 hours if touring at sunset).
What's included — and what's not.
Included
- Airplane Tour
- Multilingual narration
- Sunset Hummer tour of Grand Canyon National Park
- 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
Aircraft in Our Fleet
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.
- 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 · 16 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.
- Aircraft Cessna Caravan
- Passengers Up to 9 guests
- Seating 1–1 · window at every seat
- Windows Large windows both sides
- Wings High-set — unobstructed views
- Pilots One
- Headsets Noise-cancelling · 16 languages
- Cabin climate Climate-controlled
- Boarding 5-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. Single seats left and right of a narrow aisle — nine window seats, no middle seat. High-set wings keep the view clear.
What this means
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.
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Grand Discovery Air Tour with Sunset Hummer FAQs
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 4 hours.
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!
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.
Infants (0–23 months) fly free and must sit on a parent or guardian’s lap during the flight. However, a separate seat charge will apply for any tours including a Hummer ground excursion due to the need for a carseat.
