North Canyon Tour

Enjoy a memorable helicopter experience over the southern and northern rims of the Grand Canyon. After flying over the Kaibab National Forest, you will enter the Dragon Corridor - the deepest and widest part of the Grand Canyon. Marvel at the canyon's legendary beauty through the specially-designed oversized windows of your helicopter. Have your camera ready to capture the colorful stone walls and sweeping vistas surrounding you. Fly over the mighty Colorado River toward the canyon's rugged North Rim and soar along with rock formations, including the Tower of Ra and Vishnu Schist. Guests can only capture these phenomenal aerial sights via helicopter.

Available in Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish

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Product Highlights

Operational
- Daily Departures excluding December 25th
Features
- Helicopter
Tour Duration
- Approximately 25-30 minute flight
Transportation
- Guests must provide their own transportation to our Grand Canyon Terminal.
Check-In
- Grand Canyon Airport off Hwy 64, Papillon Helicopters Terminal, 3568 Airport Road, Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Upgrade Options
- Add Private Aircraft (Up to 6 Passengers) PGG-1PRVT
- Add Hummer PGG-1HR
- Add Sunset Hummer PGG-1HRS

Tips & Advisories:

Add Private Aircraft (Up to 6 Passengers)

Tour Includes:

Aerial flight from Papillon Terminal at Grand Canyon Airport on a state of the art Bell helicopter
Scenic views of the deepest and widest part of the canyon, including the North Rim of the Grand Canyon

Sample Itinerary:

Clients arrive at Papillon Terminal 30 minutes before departure for check-in
All passengers 18 years of age and older must present a government-issued photo ID
Clients board the helicopter and will enjoy scenic views of the North Canyon, South Rim, and Dragon Corridor
Clients return to the terminal after an approximate 25-30 minute round-trip flight

Terms and Conditions:

Bring your I.D. – Passengers 18 years and older must bring a government-issued form of identification.
Check-in is 30 minutes before the booked tour's start time.
All helicopter passengers will be weighed at the time of check-in. Papillon will charge passengers weighing 300 pounds (136 kg) or more for an additional comfort seat.
Pilot gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Tour may be changed or cancelled without penalty up to 72 hours before departure, subject to availability. Cancellations within 72 hours of departure are non-refundable. No-shows will be charged in full with no refund. Flights are subject to cancellation due to lack of passenger demand, weather, etc.
Baggage Restrictions - Due to limited space, purses, backpacks, and other baggage are not permitted on the aircraft.
All passengers are required to reconfirm their tour at least 24 hours in advance by contacting our reservations department at 928-638-2764. Please have your reservation number available. Our specialists are available daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (Pacific Time). Reservations without confirmed pick-up information will be wait-listed.
FUEL SURCHARGE: A prime time supplement and/or fuel surcharge may apply.