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Grand Canyon South Rim Helicopter Tour with Optional Hummer 30 min
TourTruth score 4.2 out of 10
Below average
243 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Grand Canyon National Park
- 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Fly over the Grand Canyon’s gorges and Colorado River, with an optional guided Hummer tour to scenic South Rim viewpoints.
About this tour
Take to the sky for a sweeping view of the Grand Canyon, where immense rock walls frame the winding Colorado River. This Grand Canyon South Rim helicopter tour crosses the rugged forests of the North Rim before returning through the Dragon Corridor, the canyon’s deepest and widest section.
The approximately 25-minute flight offers aerial views of the park’s striking landscapes and ancient exposed rock formations, with in-flight narration available in multiple languages. For a closer look from the ground, choose the optional 2-hour guided Hummer tour. Ride in an open-air vehicle to viewpoints including Duck on a Rock, Yavapai Point, and Moran Point, with time to explore and take photos. The Hummer tour is not included unless selected.
Check in at the Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters terminal at Grand Canyon Airport 30 minutes before departure. Choose the Grand Canyon South Rim helicopter tour for a memorable perspective from above, or add the Hummer option to pair canyon views with scenic stops.
Highlights
- Soar over the Grand Canyon’s vast gorges and the winding Colorado River
- Admire the North Rim’s rugged forests from above
- Fly through the Dragon Corridor, the canyon’s deepest and widest section
- Add a guided open-air Hummer tour to visit scenic viewpoints
What's included
Included
- Approximately 25-minute helicopter flight
- In-flight narration available in multiple languages
- 2-hour guided Hummer tour when the option is selected
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drink
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 2-hour Hummer tour unless the option is selected
- For non-U.S. residents ages 16 and older choosing the Hummer option: park entrance fee unless they have an America the Beautiful Annual Pass
Ratings on each provider
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4.29 / 5 · 243 reviews
Important information
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure to check in at the Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters terminal at Grand Canyon Airport
- Infants under 2 must sit on an adult’s lap and provide proof of age, such as a passport or birth certificate
- Passengers 18 and older must present government-issued photo ID
- Passengers weighing 300 lb or more must purchase an additional seat directly from the operator on the day of the tour
- All physical fitness levels are suitable
- From January 1, 2026, non-U.S. residents on commercial ground tours, including Hummer combos, must buy a $250 pass or pay $100 per adult; children 15 and under are free
Frequently asked questions
How long is the helicopter flight?
The flight lasts approximately 25 minutes.
What can I see during the flight?
See the Grand Canyon’s gorges, the Colorado River, North Rim forests, and the Dragon Corridor.
Is the Hummer tour included?
The 2-hour guided Hummer tour is included only when you select that option.
When should I arrive?
Arrive at the Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters terminal at Grand Canyon Airport 30 minutes before departure.
What identification is required?
Passengers ages 18 and older must present government-issued photo ID. Infants under 2 need proof of age to qualify as lap children.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.29 from 243 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Grand Canyon National Park
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 4.2.
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