Scenic Ground & Helicopter Grand Canyon Tour from Scottsdale & Phoenix

Outline
Experience the Grand Canyon from every angle on this full‑day adventure combining a guided ground tour with a breathtaking 45‑minute helicopter flight over the canyon’s deepest and widest sections.

Duration: Full‑day guided experience

Departs: Select Phoenix, Scottsdale & Tempe hotels/resorts

Activity: Guided ground tour of Grand Canyon National Park + 45‑minute helicopter flight

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HIGHLIGHTS
Luxury ground transportation
Scenic South Rim Viewpoints
45‑minute Helicopter Flight
Expert Guides
Arizona’s Diverse Landscapes

ITINERARY
Begin your day with an early morning pickup from select Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe hotels. Travel north through the Sonoran Desert and into Arizona’s high country, passing through changing landscapes and enjoying insights from your guide along the way.

At the Grand Canyon South Rim, explore several scenic viewpoints inside Grand Canyon National Park with time to walk the rim, take photos, visit shops, or purchase lunch. The highlight of your day is a 45‑minute helicopter flight that soars over the Kaibab National Forest, the Colorado River, the confluence of the Little Colorado River, and the expansive Dragon Corridor—the canyon’s deepest and widest section.

REQUIREMENTS

• Skill Level: Easy to moderate; involves short walks on paved or maintained paths.
• Age Requirements: Minimum age 3.
• Fitness Requirements: Guests should be comfortable with casual walking at elevation.
• Helicopter Requirements: Body weight is required at booking; all passengers are weighed prior to flight. Guests over 300 lbs must purchase an additional seat (paid directly to the helicopter operator).

INCLUDES

• Luxury ground transportation in a custom touring vehicle
• 45‑minute helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon
• National Park entrance fees
• Professional Guide
• Unlimited bottled water

SEASON & DEPARTURES
Available year‑round, weather dependent. Tours typically depart between 6:00–7:00 AM and return between 7:00–8:00 PM. Exact pickup time and location are confirmed the day prior to departure.

COST
From $559 per person (includes taxes, permits, and entry fees).
*Private tours available - contact [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL GUEST NOTICE (Effective Jan 1, 2026):
A new National Park Service policy requires a $100 Non‑Resident fee per non‑U.S. citizen/non‑resident (age 16+). Details can be found here:
https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/commercial-tours-and-nonresident-fees.htm. This fee will be charged directly after your confirmed reservation. Please write to [email protected] to notify us if you are an international guest.

NOTES
Reservations are required. Casual walking is expected. Meals are not included—guests may bring food or purchase meals during the tour. Weather at the Grand Canyon is typically cooler than Phoenix/Scottsdale; dress in layers and wear comfortable, closed‑toe shoes. This tour is weather dependent; if the helicopter flight is canceled due to weather, the helicopter portion is refunded (ground tour is not). Arizona law requires appropriate car seats or booster seats for children; please bring one if needed.

CANCELLATION POLICY
You may cancel up to 72 hours before your tour for a full refund.

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