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A rainbow helicopter flies over the Grand Canyon and Colorado River.
Starting at $269.00Per Person

North Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour

This Grand Canyon helicopter tour over the North Canyon sets off from the South Rim. Soar over the Grand Canyon National Park's most astonishing rock formations and sights, including some of the canyon's oldest and deepest regions.

While endless scenic viewpoints are scattered along the path lining the Grand Canyon South Rim, there is simply no better way to experience the expanse of this magnificent landmark than from the sky!

Here you'll find some of the most unique rock formations located within the canyon: Tower of Ra, Vishnu Schist, and Dragon Corridor. You can take professional-looking photos of the widest and deepest regions of the striped canyon walls and see the lush greenery of the Kaibab Forest from above. This region of the canyon displays some of the oldest exposed geology known to man - all visible from the oversized window of your helicopter.

This Tour is Available as a Gift Certficate!

Optional North Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour Upgrades

* Upgrade options are available for selection during checkout

Make Aircraft Private

Get the real VIP Grand Canyon experience - reserve the entire helicopter for just your party! We offer the option to privatize your Grand Canyon helicopter tour for up to six passengers, the most intimate and special way to enjoy your adventure.

Bell Helicopter is flying over the Grand Canyon National Park

Add Hummer Tour

Add a customized Hummer ground excursion to your Grand Canyon tour. You'll travel on an open-air Hummer vehicle to multiple South Rim lookout points, with an option to include stunning sunset views. The perfect way to see the Grand Canyon South from every angle!

hummer with passengers on edge of grand canyon south rim on a sunny day

EcoStar Helicopter

Interested in ecotourism? Upgrade to our "green" helicopter! The ECO-Star helicopter is designed with quiet technology to preserve the Grand Canyon nature and wildlife and offers 180-degree sightseeing windows.

red helicopter tour in flight over grand canyon

North Grand Canyon Helicopter FAQs

How long does a North Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour last?

The aerial tour duration of the North Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour is approximately 25 to 30 minutes.

Where does the North Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour flight depart from?

The North Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour departs from Papillon’s South Rim helicopter terminal. This terminal is located at Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN), Tusayan, AZ. The address is:

Grand Canyon Airport South Rim Terminal
3568 Airport Rd
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023

What languages are the North Grand Canyon Helicopter tour narrations offered in?

The North Grand Canyon Helicopter tour narrations are offered in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

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