See the Grand Canyon from the top and the bottom with this incredible tour that lets you explore from sky and water. Take flight on a helicopter ride over the West Rim and land on the Canyon floor. Opt to explore by foot or take off on a 15-minute boat ride on the iconic Colorado River. All fees, shuttles and transportation are included in this tour, which is guaranteed to be a memorable part of any Grand Canyon experience.

Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour with Optional Boat Ride
See the Canyon from land, air and water
All shuttles, fees and transportation included

What's Included

Helicopter flight to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
Pontoon Boat Ride
All local taxes and fees
Park entrance fees
Shuttle transfers along the Grand Canyon rim

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Grand Canyon West
Grand Canyon West, AZ 86434, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Grand Canyon West

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 136 kg
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Infant children are considered a lap child if they are under the age of two and have proof of age, such as a passport or a copy of their birth certificate
All passengers 18 years of age and older must present government-issued photo ID
For comfort and weight/balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing 300 lbs or greater will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour

Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:Is there a minimum age to fly on the Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour with Boat Ride and Optional Meal?

A:Children under 2 years old are considered lap children and fly free. If you are bringing a lap child, please specify the age and weight in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout. Proof of age must be provided at check-in.

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Q:Can a child fly without an accompanying adult on the Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour with Boat Ride and Optional Meal?

A:Children 16 years and under require an adult to accompany them.

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Q:Can my child sit on my lap during the Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour with Boat Ride and Optional Meal?

A:Yes, children under the age of 2 years old are considered lap children by the FAA.

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Q:Do you accommodate seating requests during the Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour with Boat Ride and Optional Meal?

A:Seating requests can be made directly with the local operator, but cannot guarantee specific seating as all seats are determined by the weight and balance of the helicopter. There may be an additional fee for honored seat requests.

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Q:What type of aircraft do you use for the Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour with Boat Ride and Optional Meal?

A:All flights use state-of-the-art EC-130 Eco-Star or Eurocopter AS350 helicopters.

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Q:How long is the actual flight time during the Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour with Boat Ride and Optional Meal?

A:The flight is approximately 5-7 minutes in each direction.

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Q:What is the helicopter capacity on the Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour with Boat Ride and Optional Meal?

A:The helicopter can accommodate up to 7 passengers.

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Q:Can I arrange a private helicopter for the Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour with Boat Ride and Optional Meal?

A:Yes, you would just need to purchase all of the seats in the helicopter.

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Q:What do I need to bring with me for the Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour with Boat Ride and Optional Meal?

A:Guests over 18 must bring valid photo identification for check-in. Cameras are highly recommended, as well as sunglasses.

Jul. 2021

Q:Do I need a photo ID for the Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour with Boat Ride and Optional Meal?

A:Yes, a Government-issued ID is required at check-in.

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Reviews

3.5

30 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Cool but too pricey for what you get.

Shelvie_L, Dec 2022

Flew in dropped us at the boat. Boat went less than a mile then flew us back out.never got a meal. Didn't feel like much of a "tour" and was in the helicopter between 5 and 10 minutes total. For the money I would pass.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thanks for taking the time to provide the feedback, we appreciate it. We are sorry that you weren't satisfied with your tour.

Spectacular-highly recommend!

Andrea_B, Apr 2022

Spectacular! This tour definitely exceeded my expectations......it was very well done and couldn't have been any better. It was very organized and the guides were local, and extremely knowledgeable. Simply breathtaking and worth every penny! We hiked so much in Sedona that this was a great way to sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

Response from Host, June 2022

We're happy to hear how much you enjoyed the tour. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your visit. Thank you for flying with us!

Worst experience ever!

Maureen_B, July 2021

This was the absolute worst experience. After renting a car and driving for 4 1/2 hours, I got there in time for my 2:20pm helicopter and boat ride. They put me in a bus with the wrong tour, only to get sent back to the terminal to find out they cancelled my trip. They said if I was on time (which I was), that was the last boat ride because of the heat. They offered a 12 min helicopter rude, but at a extremely high price where the time didn’t add up to the price. They gave me a refund and didn’t even offer to give me a band to just stand at the rim to view the canyon. They wanted to charge me $50! I was so upset. I ended up driving back 4 1/2 hours without seeing the Grand Canyon. Terrible customer service and a total waste of time and money.

Response from Host, July 2021

Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us. We want you to feel comfortable sharing good or bad news with us. I'm so sorry that your experience with us fell short of expectations. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Guest Relations department regarding your tour at guestrelations@papillon.com

Must do!

Lennard_B, Feb 2020

Very impressive experience. The helicopter and boat tour are the best way to get the full greatness of the Canyon. Heavily recommended,

Worth doing the boat ride, the check in...

teddy, Oct 2016

Worth doing the boat ride, the check in and flight process ran very smooth.