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Grand Canyon Landmarks Tour by Airplane with Optional Hummer Tour

4.6 (383 reviews) 40 min Free cancellation
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Grand Canyon Landmarks Tour by Airplane with Optional Hummer Tour

About this activity

Witness the most striking scenery of Grand Canyon National Park on this South Rim airplane tour, available in the morning or afternoon. Fly over the eastern canyon for sweeping aerial views of iconic landmarks such as Zuni Point, Imperial Point, the Painted Desert, and the lush Kaibab National Forest.

Your sightseeing airplane features oversized windows ideal for photography and in-flight narration with fascinating facts and historical insights. This scenic flight offers an excellent overview of the Grand Canyon in a short amount of time.

Enhance your adventure by upgrading to a ground excursion aboard a customized open-air Hummer, visiting several of the canyon’s most famous viewpoints along the rim.

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At a glance

Duration
40 min
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 17 people
People per booking
1–9
Audio guide
German, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Greek, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Thai, Japanese, Dutch
Operated by
Grand Canyon Airlines

Ages: Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: 2-Hour Hummer Ground Tour (if Hummer Upgrade Selected)
  • Included: 40-minute scenic air tour by fixed-wing airplane

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not included: Entrance fees: This applies to Non US Residents (ages 16+) opting for the Hummer option. Unless International guests have an America the Beautiful Annual Pass, an entrance fee for international guests will be

Itinerary

  1. Grand Canyon National Park

    40 min

    Capture amazing views of the Grand Canyon from above

  2. Zuni Point

    Passing by

    Witness the depth of the Grand Canyon while flying over this part of its region

  3. Point Imperial Drive

    Passing by

    Known to be the highest overlook within the national park from the ground, capture the stunning beauty from above

  4. Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower

    Passing by

    See major Grand Canyon landmarks including Desert View Watchtower

  5. The Colorado River

    Passing by

    Follow the mighty Colorado River through the Grand Canyon

  6. Stop 6

    Passing by

    Take in the vast and lush pine forest that borders the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon

  7. Stop 7

    Passing by

    If the Hummer option is selected, you'll meet at the Buck Wild Hummer Tours terminal after your flight, less than a 5-minute drive from the airport terminal. Check-in for the Hummer tour is required 30 minutes before your scheduled Hummer tour time. You'll enjoy a 2-hour open-air hummer tour that will take you to 3-4 viewpoints along the South Rim, which may include Pipe Creek Vista, Duck on a Rock, Grandview, Moran, Yavapai Point, and Mather Point.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Grand Canyon Airport South Rim

    Highway 64

    Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023

End point

  • Grand Canyon Airport South Rim

    Highway 64

    Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023

Using your ticket

  • Passengers must check-in for their flight 30 minutes prior to departure.
  • All passengers are required to reconfirm their tour at least 24 hours in advance by contacting our reservations department at 702-835-8484. Specialists are available daily from 8:00am to 8:00pm (Pacific Time).
  • 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
  • All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
  • Baggage Restrictions - Due to limited space, purses, backpacks, and other baggage are not permitted on the aircraft.

•Effective January 1, 2026, the National Park Service will introduce new Grand Canyon National Park entrance fees for non-U.S. residents participating in commercial ground tours, impacting all of our combination tours that include a Hummer Tour. International guests may either purchase a $250 Non-Resident America the Beautiful Pass (valid for the pass holder plus up to three additional adults) or pay a $100 per-adult non-resident entrance fee, both of which are required by and remitted directly to the National Park Service. Children ages 15 and under continue to receive free entry when accompanied by an adult. Air-only tours departing from Grand Canyon Airport or Las Vegas are not subject to the park entrance fee.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Individual passenger weights, including infants, MUST be advised at time of booking

  • For comfort and weight/balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing 300 lbs (136 kg) or more will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour

  • 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

Options

  • Air Tour + Sunset Hummer

  • 40-45 Minute Air Tour

    40-45 Minute fixed wing air tour over the deepest and widest part of the Grand Canyon.

  • Air Tour + Hummer

Traveller ratings

4.6 out of 5 · 383 reviews
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Grand Canyon Landmarks Tour by Airplane with Optional Hummer Tour

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