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How long is a helicopter ride from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon?

How long is a helicopter ride from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon?

The multiperspective adventure begins with a comfortable journey aboard a Detours executive-style van through the Sonoran Desert filled with native saguaro cactus. Your journey includes a breathtaking helicopter flight for a 45-minute aerial tour over the Grand Canyon.

Can you take a helicopter from Phoenix to Grand Canyon?

After departing Phoenix, take a scenic drive including a stop along Route 66. Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon, which follows the Colorado River. Then have plenty of time at legendary Grand Canyon National Park, including a canyon rim driving tour before returning to Phoenix by luxury van.

How much for a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon?

How much does it cost to fly over the Grand Canyon?

Tour Price Duration
1. Golden Eagle Air Tour $299 3.5 – 4 hours
2. Grand Celebration Tour $399 4 – 4.5 hours
3. Grand Voyager Tour $499 7 hours
4. North Canyon Tour $209 25 – 30 minutes

Is a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon worth it?

Its totally worth taking a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon as guests have an option to see it first hand, with a landing site tour. Nowhere else can you see so much of the Grand Canyon than as a passenger of a helicopter. Guests will get there monies worth as all landmarks will be seen from 1,500ft up.

Where to take helicopter tour of Grand Canyon?

Located at Grand Canyon National Park Airport, Papillon South Rim helicopter tours depart from a terminal built with guest service in mind.

Where does H5 helicopters fly out of Arizona?

Based out of Scottsdale, Arizona we make it easy and affordable to transport up to 600 gallons of Jet-A fuel throughout the state and abroad. Safety is always at the forefront of our mobile fueling, flight operations and hangar management.

How to get to the Grand Canyon from Scottsdale?

For some helpful advice read our mini photography guide. The drive from Scottsdale to the Grand Canyon is straightforward: get onto I-17 north and make your way to I-40, travel west on I-40 up to the US-180 exit, then proceed north to the Grand Canyon. As you get closer to the Canyon, signs will guide you where you need to go.

Is there a day trip to the Grand Canyon?

If you’re interested in horseback riding through the Canyon, floating down the Colorado River on a pontoon boat, or soaring above the Canyon in a helicopter, a guided day trip from Las Vegas is your best option. And don’t forget to pack your camera.