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Phoenix Grand Canyon National Park Tour & Helicopter Flight 13 hr

TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10

GoodTop 24% in Phoenix

15 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Phoenix
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Grand Canyon National Park by road and on foot, then soar above its rims and landmarks on a 45-minute helicopter flight.

About this tour

Trade Phoenix’s desert skyline for the vast landscapes of Grand Canyon National Park on a full-day journey by road and air. A professional guide leads the drive through the Sonoran Desert and Coconino National Forest, with the route passing near Flagstaff before reaching the South Rim.

Spend time on the ground exploring rim viewpoints, then take to the sky for a 45-minute helicopter flight over the canyon. From above, take in sweeping views of Marble Canyon, the Little Colorado River, the Dragon Corridor, the North Rim, and the canyon’s deepest and widest reaches. The aerial route reveals perspectives that few park visitors experience, while the guided van journey makes the long day’s travel part of the adventure. Bottled water and the helicopter flight are included.

This Phoenix Grand Canyon National Park Tour & Helicopter Flight pairs a close-up look at the rim with an unforgettable view from above. Check your pickup details and confirm with the supplier at least 72 hours ahead, then get ready to see the canyon from two remarkable vantage points.

Highlights

  • Ride a helicopter for 45 minutes above the Grand Canyon
  • Admire Marble Canyon, the North Rim, and the Dragon Corridor from the air
  • Explore South Rim viewpoints during time on the ground
  • Travel through the Sonoran Desert and Coconino National Forest
  • See the canyon’s deepest and widest reaches with a professional guide

What's included

Included

  • Grand Canyon National Park entry for US citizens and residents
  • 45-minute helicopter flight
  • Bottled water throughout the tour
  • Fuel surcharge

Not included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch; available to purchase
  • Dinner
  • Gratuities
  • $100 National Park entry surcharge for non-US citizens and residents ages 16 and older, unless covered by an America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass

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Important information

  • Children under 3 are not permitted on public tours
  • Individual passenger weights are required for the helicopter flight
  • Passengers weighing 300 lb or more must pay for an extra helicopter seat
  • If weather cancels the helicopter flight, only that portion is refunded; the ground tour still operates
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  • Hotel pickup is not guaranteed; you may need to meet at another hotel
  • Check your email, including spam and junk folders, for details from DETOURS American West
  • Call DETOURS at least 72 hours before the tour to confirm
  • Bring a passport or ID card
  • From January 1, 2026, the supplier must confirm citizenship; non-US citizens pay an additional $100 per person in advance

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The full-day tour lasts 13 hours.

How long is the helicopter flight?

The helicopter flight lasts 45 minutes.

What happens if weather cancels the flight?

The helicopter portion is refunded, while the ground tour still operates.

Is hotel pickup guaranteed?

No. Even if your hotel is listed, you may be asked to meet at another hotel.

Is there an additional National Park fee for non-us visitors?

From January 1, 2026, non-US visitors ages 16 and older must pay an additional $100 per person unless they have an America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.97 from 15 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide 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 Phoenix
  • 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 7.8. Top 24% in Phoenix means it ranks in the top 24% of tours in Phoenix by this score.

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