What is the flight duration of the Imperial with EcoStar Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour?

The round-trip flight duration from Papillon’s Imperial with EcoStar Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour is approximately 40-50 minutes.

What languages are offered in the headset narration of the Imperial with EcoStar Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour?

The Imperial with EcoStar Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour narration is offered in Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Imperial with EcoStar Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour

On our longest Grand Canyon helicopter tour, you'll fly over the most spectacular sights of both the South Rim and the North Rim to discover aerial sights of the most impressive rock formations, the Kaibab Forest, the Eastern region of the canyon, and the Colorado River. The EcoStar helicopter features panoramic windows for ideal photography opportunities!

Departing From: Grand Canyon National Park
Destination: Grand Canyon
Duration: Approximately 40-50 minutes
Product Code: PGG-2E

Papillon's longest Grand Canyon helicopter tour departs from the Grand Canyon National Park. You'll lift off from the nearby air terminal and soar over the most impressive regions of the Grand Canyon South Rim, including the widest and deepest sections. You'll see ancient rock formations - the oldest exposed geology known to man - and see the roaring Colorado River beneath you. You'll pass the Eastern region of the canyon for unparalleled views of the rock walls. As you reach the Grand Canyon North Rim, you'll fly over the lush greenery of the Kaibab Forest.

Your Grand Canyon tour takes place aboard an EcoStar helicopter, which offers comfortable seating, headset communications, and oversized windows for the best photography opportunities. The aircraft also features quiet technology, which preserves the natural soundscape of the Grand Canyon National Park and causes no disruption to the local wildlife.

If you want to maximize your sightseeing during your Grand Canyon vacation, this extended flight offers the best way to see it all from the sky!

A first class ecostar helicopter flying over Grand Canyon National Park

The deepest and widest part of the national park

The EC130 EcoStar for first class style air tours

Aerial view of the South Rim at Grand Canyon

a helicopter flies over the union of the Colorado river and Little Colorado River

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Optional Imperial with EcoStar Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour Upgrades

* Upgrade options are available for selection during checkout

Make Aircraft Private

Make this Grand Canyon tour a private VIP experience! Upgrade to reserve the entire aircraft for just your party of up to six of your family and friends. The most intimate way to experience the South Rim and make memories for life!

a red helicopter soars over the r9ock gorges of the grand canyon south rim

Add Hummer Tour

Extend your Grand Canyon tour with a ground tour to multiple scenic lookout points along the canyon's edge. You'll ride in an open-air Hummer vehicle and stop at some of the most famous views of the South Rim with time to explore at each.

Hummer parked at the Duck on a Rock viewpoint at the Grand Canyon

Request a Front Seat on your Helicopter Tour

Seating Diagram of Airbus H130 — Airbus H130 "Ecostar"

Fly first class and experience the pilot's point of view with a front seat upgrade for only $60 per person! While every seat aboard our helicopters provide incredible views, the front seats offers a panoramic perspective and unobstructed photo opportunities.

All passengers are free to request a front seat upgrade, although availability is limited. Front seat upgrades are not guaranteed, but are assigned once the passenger check-in process is complete and seating aboard the helicopter is determined. If your request for an upgrade is confirmed, payment will be processed at the check-in counter prior to departure.

Charge to Request: Free
Charge if Confirmed: $60