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Tusayan Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour 25 min

TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10

GoodTop 32% in Grand Canyon National Park

91 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Grand Canyon National Park
  • 25 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Fly from Tusayan over the Kaibab National Forest, Colorado River, and Dragon Corridor on a 25-minute Grand Canyon helicopter tour.

About this tour

Take to the skies from Tusayan for a 25-minute Grand Canyon helicopter tour with sweeping views of the South Rim and beyond. Board an ECO-Star helicopter and look out through wraparound windows as the landscape opens beneath you.

Fly over the Kaibab National Forest toward the Colorado River and the North Rim, then return through the Dragon Corridor, the canyon’s widest and deepest section. Along the way, watch for the Tower of Ra and Vishnu Schist. This Tusayan Grand Canyon helicopter tour offers a striking aerial perspective on the canyon’s immense scale and rugged formations. The flight departs from the Grand Canyon airport in Tusayan, Arizona, and includes all taxes and fees. An upgrade to a 45-minute flight may be available for an additional cost.

Arrive 30 minutes before departure with the required original photo ID if you are over 18. Book your Grand Canyon helicopter tour from Tusayan and see the canyon from a whole new vantage point.

Highlights

  • Soar from Tusayan over the Kaibab National Forest
  • Take in views of the Colorado River and North Rim
  • Fly through the Dragon Corridor, the canyon’s widest and deepest section
  • Spot the Tower of Ra and Vishnu Schist from above
  • Enjoy panoramic views through the ECO-Star helicopter’s wraparound windows

What's included

Included

  • 25-minute helicopter flight
  • All taxes and fees

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Passengers weighing over 275 lb (124 kg or 19.6 stone) must purchase an additional seat, payable to the operator on the day
  • Provide individual passenger weights, including infants, when booking
  • Passengers over 18 must bring an original government-issued photo ID, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or valid passport; photocopies and digital IDs are not accepted
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  • Passengers without required original ID will be denied check-in without a refund
  • Check in 30 minutes before departure; late arrival may result in cancellation without reimbursement
  • Pilots cannot assist passengers with boarding or disembarking
  • Seating is assigned after check-in according to legal weight and balance limits; seating together is not guaranteed
  • Minimum passenger numbers apply; if the flight is canceled for insufficient numbers, an alternative or full refund will be offered
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the helicopter flight?

The scenic helicopter flight lasts 25 minutes.

Where does the tour depart from?

The flight departs from the Grand Canyon airport in Tusayan, Arizona.

When should I check in?

Check in 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. Late arrival may result in cancellation without reimbursement.

What identification do passengers need?

Travelers over 18 must bring original government-issued photo ID, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or valid passport. Digital IDs and photocopies are not accepted.

Is an additional seat required for some passengers?

Passengers weighing over 275 lb (124 kg or 19.6 stone) must purchase an additional seat, payable directly to the operator on the day.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.80 on Viator and 4.89 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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 7.6. Top 32% in Grand Canyon National Park means it ranks in the top 32% of tours in Grand Canyon National Park by this score.

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