Grand Canyon Ultimate Tourby helicopter

See Little Colorado confluence, Imperial Point, North Rim forests and Dragon Corridor by helicopter

Grand Canyon, USA

Tour duration 45' Flight duration 45' Offered in Spanish

Overview

Join the ultimate shared helicopter sightseeing tour from the Grand Canyon Helicopters terminal at Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) in Tusayan, just south of Grand Canyon Village.

The state-of-the-art helicopter rises above the forested plateau, then plunges you into the canyon's depths as you head toward the stunning Little Colorado River confluence, peering over 5,000 feet down to where the rivers meet.

Next, glide past Imperial Point near the North Rim at plateau level for intimate views of towering cliffs and the lush forests that thrive in this cooler, wetter climate unlike the arid South Rim.

The return sweeps through the breathtaking Dragon Corridor, the canyon's most dramatic and photogenic stretch, before tracing the South Rim back to Tusayan.

What's Included

Scenic views of the deepest and wildest part of Grand Canyon

Heliport Landing and Facility Fees

Fuel surcharge

Hotel pickup and drop-off (available upon request)

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Grand Canyon National Park Airport

3568 Airport Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, United States

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End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

South Rim Kaibab National Forest from above

Canyon Rim Crossing

Depart from the Grand Canyon Helicopters terminal at Grand Canyon National Park Airport in Tusayan and climb above the Kaibab National Forest before crossing the South Rim, where the ground seems to drop away and the canyon opens more than a mile deep below.

Little Colorado River Confluence

Fly toward the dramatic confluence of the Little Colorado River with the main Colorado River, looking more than 5,000 feet down into the inner gorge at vivid rock colors, sharp canyon walls and the contrasting river channels.

Flying helicopter getting close views of the cliffs in Grand Canyon

Imperial Point and North Rim Altitude

Drift past Imperial Point, a striking sandstone spire standing alone near the North Rim, while flying at roughly the same elevation as the plateau for unusually close views of the cliffs and mesas.

North Rim Forests and Cliffs views from helicopter

North Rim Forests and Wildlife Habitat

Continue along the North Rim, where higher elevation, cooler temperatures and thicker forests create a very different landscape and habitat compared to the arid South Rim, supporting plant and animal communities unique to this side of the canyon.

Dragon Corridor Panoramas

Turn back toward the South Rim via the Dragon Corridor, one of the widest and deepest sections of the canyon, where sweeping rock walls and layered colors offer some of the most spectacular photo opportunities before you follow the rim back toward Tusayan and the terminal.

Things to know

Check In Time

Arrive 45 minutes before takeoff for checks and briefing. Then relax and snap pre-flight photos.

Documentation

Be sure to have your boarding pass and a valid ID with you when you arrive for your flight.

Seating Allocation

On shared tours, seats are assigned for weight and balance during check-in.

Photography Tip

For the best photos, wear dark clothing to minimize window reflections.

What flying with hoper feels like

The shared South and North Rim tour through hoper gave us the best of both worlds! Both the dramatic South Rim cliffs and the lush North Rim forests was the best experiece. We got plenty of photo time in the Dragon Corridor.

Maria G., Spain

The pilot was fantastic! He pointed out Imperial Point up close and explained why the North Rim forests look so different, made the whole flight feel educational and exciting.

Pierre B., France

Loved how hoper's shared tour covered both rims without feeling crowded, especially those Dragon Corridor views where the pilot made sure we had the perfect angle for photos.

Anna K., Netherlands

hoper made the whole experience easy from Tusayan takeoff to landing, and flying at North Rim height past those cliffs was way more stunning than we expected.

Rachel T., New Zealand

The whole experience from booking to landing was excellent! The whole family really enjoyed it.

Miguel S., Argentina

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