Grand Canyon Skywalk Flight & Helicopter Descent from Phoenix

Tour Highlights

• Helicopter Descent Included: Board a helicopter at Grand Canyon West for an approximately 20-minute journey - descending 3,500 feet below the rim to land just 300 feet above the mighty Colorado River.
• Two Ways to See the Canyon: A narrated airplane flight from Phoenix plus a helicopter ride to the canyon floor - the most complete West Rim experience we offer.
• Walk the Glass Skywalk: Step out over the edge on a glass bridge with 4,000 feet of open air beneath you.
• Hualapai Heritage: Explore the Indian Village at Eagle Point and catch occasional traditional performances.
• Lunch Above the Colorado River: Dine on the Guano Point plateau, ringed by canyon views on three sides.

Tour Itinerary

The morning starts at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, where you board a narrated airplane flight bound for the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. (Flights may make additional stops.)

First up on arrival: the world-famous Skywalk. Nothing prepares you for those first steps onto the glass - 65 feet past the rim, straight down to the canyon floor. Just outside, Eagle Point hosts the Hualapai Indian Village, with traditional dwellings and occasional cultural performances.

Then comes the centerpiece. You board the helicopter at Grand Canyon West and lift into the canyon itself - time-forged rock formations and stunning coloration rising around you as you descend 3,500 feet below the rim. At the exclusive landing site, a mere 300 feet above the Colorado River, you'll spend about 20 minutes soaking in views few people ever see. Bring the camera.

Back at the rim, the day wraps up at Guano Point - lunch at the Skywalk Restaurant on a plateau surrounded on three sides by the canyon, followed by a walkabout along the trail to the high point for one last panorama before the return flight to Phoenix.

Pricing

2 guests: $1,186 per person
3+ guests: $1,048 per person
Solo travelers: please call for pricing.
Infants under 2 years old: free.

Requirements

• Ages: 2 and older. Due to the amount of walking, infants are discouraged from this tour.
• Mobility: Not suitable for anyone with mobility challenges (uneven ground, stairs, no guard rails).
• Weight: Passengers weighing 300 lbs or more are required to purchase an additional seat on the helicopter.
• Tribal Rules: Per Hualapai tribal rules, outside food and alcoholic drinks are not allowed.
• Inclusive Tour: If you choose not to participate in any of the activities, the cost will remain the same.

What's Included

• Airplane Flight: Round-trip narrated flight from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon West Rim.
• Helicopter Descent: Approximately 20-minute helicopter journey below the rim with a canyon-floor landing.
• Skywalk: Entrance to the world-famous glass Skywalk.
• Lunch: Lunch at the Skywalk Restaurant at Guano Point.
• Culture: Access to the Hualapai cultural areas at Eagle Point.

What to Bring

• Footwear: Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes.
• Sun Protection: Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen.
• Camera: Essential for the canyon-floor landing and the Skywalk.

Season & Departure Times

This tour operates year-round with a morning departure from the Phoenix area. This is a full-day experience of approximately 6–7 hours.

Important Notes

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: This tour is booked on a first-come, first-served basis - we will confirm availability with you after booking.

Weather: Should weather or other circumstances render the helicopter portion unavailable on the day of your tour, only the helicopter option amount is refunded.

Prefer the airplane-only version? See our Grand Canyon Skywalk & Hualapai Culture Flight from Phoenix - the same West Rim day without the helicopter descent.

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel up to 6 days before your tour for a full refund. Please read your confirmation email for details.