Overview
Experience the scenic beauty of Arizona on this Small-group or Private day trip from the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Visit one of the world’s wonders, the Grand Canyon, and experience Route 66, the iconic American highway steeped in rich tradition, on a full-day trip.
During this excursion, you will board a state-of-the-art ECO-Star helicopter for your 45 minute flight. Your aerial adventure begins with a view of the North Rim as you fly towards the eastern end of the canyon following the Colorado River. Experience amazing bird's-eye views as you head south through the Dragon Corridor, which is the widest and deepest part of the Grand Canyon.
You will also have time to explore the rim of the canyon by foot, capturing incredible photographs of the Grand Canyon.
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Professional guide
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Phoenix area hotels
45-minute helicopter tour
Gratuities
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW:
1. Check your email (and spam folder) for any important messages from DETOURS American West, the local tour operator. DETOURS cannot be held accountable if you do not check your emails.
2. You must contact DETOURS American West, the local tour operator, regarding your pick up location AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO YOUR DATE at 1-480-633-9013. Your pick up time will be between 6-7am, however, DETOURS will EMAIL you the afternoon before your tour with an exact pick up time.
3. Hotel pick up is not guaranteed, even if you are staying at a hotel within the pick up zone. There IS a chance you will have to meet at another location for pick up. You are responsible for getting yourself to the pick up location.
4. Arizona state law requires children under 8 years to have either a child seat or booster. Child seats are not provided, please bring your own.
5. You must cancel/reschedule outside 24 hours prior to the tour date in order to receive a refund/reschedule. No exceptions made for canceled flights or illness.
6. Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
7. FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: Any tours booked after 7:00PM Arizona time the night before the tour date may not be confirmed. You will likely have to meet at another hotel for pick up. Our office will contact you prior to 6:00am on the tour date.
8. The maximum weight limit per person is 300 pounds. Guests over the weight limit (300+ lbs) will be required to purchase 2 seats. This is payable direct to the tour operator on the day of the tour. Individual body weights required in order to confirm booking.
What to expect
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Route 66
After departing the Phoenix metro area, our tour travels through the expansive Sonoran Desert filled with the native saguaro cactus. The scenery begins to change as we increase in elevation and views of the cactus fade into pine trees. As we continue further into Northern Arizona, we will travel the outskirts of the Route 66 town of Flagstaff and from the highway, see the San Francisco Peaks among the seemingly endless Ponderosa Pine Forest, the largest contiguous forest of ponderosa pines in the world.
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Grand Canyon National Park
3 hours
Just before entering the Grand Canyon National Park, you will be checked in for your 45 minute helicopter flight, spanning over 90 miles of the Grand Canyon. After your flight, your guide will bring you back into the National Park to discover more by foot. You will have opportunities to walk the rim, shop, capture an unlimited number of photographs, or relax with the best seat in the house. Your total time at Grand Canyon including the helicopter and walking is approximately 3 hours, with approximately 1-1.5 hours on the rim walking. Sometimes your helicopter flight happens after your time on foot at the rim.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Phoenix).
Additional Information
- FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: Any tours booked after 7:00PM Arizona time the night before the tour date might not be confirmed. You will likely have to meet at another hotel for pick up. Our office will contact you prior to 6:00am on the tour date.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Group/Private Grand Canyon Helicopter & Ground Tour From Phoenix
Can I cancel Group/Private Grand Canyon Helicopter & Ground Tour From Phoenix for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 13 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Phoenix area hotels
- 45-minute helicopter tour
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits Route 66, Grand Canyon National Park.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Detours of Arizona
