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Family Grand Canyon Tours

Papillon's exclusive Grand Canyon "Family Flights" reserve an entire helicopter or airplane to your family and friend group. Witness spectacular aerial views of the Grand Canyon from the comfort of your own private aircraft, designed specifically for safety and sightseeing.

Helicopter Tours

Rainbow livery Grand Canyon Tour helicopter

North Canyon Family Flight

This Grand Canyon helicopter tour shows you aerial views of the deepest and widest parts of the South Rim, as well as the Colorado River, the Kaibab Forest, and plenty of unique rock formations. The perfect family adventure!

starting from
$389.75
per/person
with 4 person group
Red Eurocopter EC130 B4 taking off with forest in background

North Canyon with EcoStar Family Flight

Enhance your Grand Canyon helicopter tour experience with all forward-facing stadium seating and 180-degree views aboard our state-of-the-art EcoStar helicopter. Recommend for families of 4+.

starting from
$477.25
per/person
with 4 person group
a red helicopter lands at the grand canyon air terminal after a tour over the South Rim

Imperial Air Tour on Eco Family Flight

Explore the North and East Rims of the Grand Canyon on a helicopter tour offering 180-degree views and aerial sights of the deepest and widest parts of the park. Recommend for groups of 4+.

starting from
$578.50
per/person
with 4 person group

Airplane Tours

a touring airplane flies over the grand canyon south rim and its lush forestry

Private Grand Discovery Air Tour

This private Grand Canyon South Rim airplane tour flies over the deepest and widest rock gorges in the entire park - perfect for the whole family to enjoy!

starting from
$276.50
per/person
with 6 person group

Hummer Tours

a rear view of a tour group standing at a grand canyon lookout point on a hummer tour
Sunset Upgrade Option

The Signature Private

Experience an exciting Grand Canyon tour aboard a specially-designed Hummer vehicle, privatized just for your group.

starting from
$235.83
per/person
with 6 person group

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Why Choose Our Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours

Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters brings over 300,000 passengers from around the world over the expanse of the Grand Canyon National Park. In fact, we are the world's largest and longest-running air tour operator, offering flights over the South Rim since 1965. We cannot wait to show your family the majesty of the most treasured natural landform in the United States from the window of your private aircraft - elevate your Grand Canyon vacation with Papillon today!

Family Tour FAQs

What is the price of a Grand Canyon Tour on a family flight?

  • The price per person of a family flight depends on the size of your family or group of friends.  Common group sizes range from two (2) to six (6) guests.

How long are your “Family Flight” Grand Canyon tours.

  • Our tours range in duration from 25-30 minutes to 45-60 minutes.

How often do air tours fly?

  • Our air tours operate throughout the day even after the National Park Service closes the park entrance to motor vehicles.

How do you protect my health on board your tours?

How many passengers are allowed in an aircraft?

  • Our helicopters can accommodate groups up to 6 passengers and our airplanes can seat up to 8.

Where is the Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters terminal located?