Grand Canyon Landmarks Tour by Airplane with Optional Hummer Tour
Highlights
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Fly over the East Rim and into the desert beyond
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Pilot narration covers geologic and cultural history
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Convenient departure point from Grand Canyon National Park Airport
Summary
This 40-minute flight begins at Grand Canyon National Park Airport with a pilot meet and greet. Buckle up in the fixed-wing Vistaliner plane, featuring panoramic windows for the ultimate sightseeing adventure. Take off for the eastern part of the Grand Canyon and see Horseshoe Bend, located just seven miles from the beginning of Grand Canyon National Park. Check out the incredible view down into the Little Colorado River.
Then cross over the canyon at Zuni Point Pass, where the Painted Desert of badlands and Navajo Indian Reservation are on display just to the east along the Colorado River. The tour then changes course to fly over the north rim, showing off the Kaibab Plateau at 9,200 feet above sea level and the Kaibab National Forest, which borders both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon.
Along the way, learn about the history of the Grand Canyon and the geologic forces that helped to create it. Also, find out about the various people that inhabited and explored the canyon, as far back as 4,000 years ago. Bring a camera and delight in the many wonderful views this breathtaking tour provides.
Tour info
Duration
40 minutes
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Why take this tour?
The vast scale of the Grand Canyon means it’s hard to take it all in from ground level. Get big views of the Grand Canyon and the surrounding desert on a scenic flight from Grand Canyon National Park Airport, so you can experience the full grandeur of the site. Swoop over the East Rim, then fly to the Painted Desert, Petrified Forest National Park, and Imperial Point.
What’s included?
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40-minute scenic air tour by fixed-wing airplane -
Entry/Admission - Mather Point -
Entry/Admission - Yavapai Point -
Gratuities
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 40m
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Mobile tickets accepted
Covid Policy
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
Grand Canyon Airlines is the world's oldest, most experienced air tour company in continuous operation since 1927. Proudly owned since 1967 by Elling Halvorson, who has been credited with truly developing and shaping the Grand Canyon air tours industry.
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