Grand Discovery Air Tour, Las Vegas

Tours Depart from Grand Canyon National Park Airport

Tour Details:

See the Grand Canyon from above on an airplane tour from the South Rim! The Grand Discovery Air Tour offers aerial views of the most stunning regions of the Grand Canyon National Park, including the Zuni Corridor, Imperial Point, the Kaibab Plateau, and the Colorado River far beneath you. This tour is the perfect addition to your Grand Canyon vacation!

Seeing the Grand Canyon from the edge is an exciting experience - but seeing it from the sky is incomparable! Set off aboard a Grand Canyon airplane tour for aerial views of the South Rim, including sights of the Colorado River below, the Kaibab Forest, and rock formations like Zuni Corridor, Imperial Point, and the Kaibab Plateau.

This quick air tour is the perfect addition to your Grand Canyon National Park vacation, allowing plenty of time to sightsee from the ground. Your touring airplane is equipped with climate control, comfortable seating, headset narration in multiple languages, and large windows for capturing sights of the South Rim.

Duration: 40-45 minutes

Departure Point: Guests must reach the Grand Canyon National Park Airport 45 minutes before their flight time

Items To Bring: 

• Bring your I.D. - All passengers booked on a tour must have government issued forms of identification.
  
• Be sure to book your tour as early in your trip as possible.   Our Grand Canyon flying tours fill up fast so booking early is recommended!
• You may bring a bottle of water, however, the bottle is not allowed to be opened in the aircraft.
• Don’t forget your camera! Cameras and phones are allowed and encouraged, but please be aware that the use of “Selfie Sticks” and extending camera poles are strictly prohibited in and around the aircraft.
• Not sure what to wear? Layered clothing is recommended through the months of March to September, and winter clothing should be worn from October to mid-March.
• Wear sensible shoes. The ground at the location you are visiting is rough, rocky, and uneven. It is important to wear sturdy, toe-covering shoes that can handle rough terrain. Sneakers or hiking boots are highly recommended

Highlights:

• Enjoy breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon South Rim including Zuni Corridor, Imperial Point, the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado Rivers, Kaibab National Forest, and Kaibab Plateau.
• High Wing Vistaliner Aircraft with panoramic windows, ensuring every seat has unobstructed views - perfect for sightseeing and photography. Cessna Caravans offer comfort, optimal viewing, and a quiet ride.

Included:

• Airplane Tour
• Multilingual narration

Accessibility:

• Lift or boarding ramp available to assist in boarding/disembarking
  
• If further assistance is required in boarding and disembarking, passengers must provide companion or attendant to do so. Staff are permitted to assist only in case of emergency.
• Passenger must be able to use plane seat.
• Collapsible wheelchairs are recommended due to space limitations.
• If using a motorized wheelchair, please notify staff if it operates with a wet or dry battery at time of booking.
• Passengers will be notified at time of check-in if space limitations will prohibit their accessibility equipment from being brought onboard.
• This is an air-only tour. Should your equipment need to be left at the terminal, it will be stored safely and waiting for you upon landing.
• Guests must reach the Grand Canyon National Park Airport 45 minutes before their flight time.

FAQ´S

Where does the Grand Discovery Air Tour depart from?

Guests visiting Grand Canyon National Park South Rim have easy access to the departure point for this special tour. Papillon’s Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines South Rim terminal is located at the closest airport to the Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon Airport - GCN, AZ). This airport is located right at the entrance to the National Park. The address is 3555 Airport Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023.

What is the flight duration for the Grand Discovery Air Tour?

The total flight time for the Grand Discovery Air Tour is approximately 40-45 minutes.

What aircraft is used on the Grand Discovery Air Tour flights?

Papillon uses the De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner, one of the best aircraft in the world for sightseeing! Our specially-designed Twin Otters feature comfortable cabins that offer perfect opportunities for photographing the panoramic views below them. The high-set wings also ensure that every seat has an unobstructed view.

We also fly the Cessna Caravan, which offers comfort, optimal viewing, and a quiet ride for guests traveling to the Grand Canyon and beyond! The Cessna Caravan is fitted with windows on both sides for the ultimate sightseeing opportunity.

Ultimately, aircraft choice is determined by passenger count, weather, and aircraft availability.