Your helicopter will descend 4,000 feet below the Grand Canyon West Rim for a landing at its base. Certain Grand Canyon helicopter tours include champagne, a light picnic, and time to explore the raw beauty of the surrounding area.
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Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour FAQThe round-trip flight duration from Papillon's Boulder City heliport to the Grand Canyon West Rim is approximately 70 minutes. The total tour duration of the Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour is about 3.5 - 4 hours.
Wear a long-sleeved shirt with long pants and bring a jacket or a sweater with you, in case you get cold during the ride. For the winter season, dress in a thick jacket with gloves and a scarf to keep yourself comfortably warm. Avoid wearing sandals or flip flops that might come off during the ride.
Flight – Once you're in the air, helicopter flights feel a lot like an airplane. Even if you experience a bit of turbulence, these aircraft aren't in any greater danger and the turbulence should pass quickly for a smooth flight.
Avoid Loose, Flowy ClothingLoose layers can get caught in the door or window openings. But make sure your clothes aren't too tight either – you want to be able to freely move so you can get in and out of the helicopter easily.
We tipped $20 per person in our group on the helicopter ride. We tipped $20 for two of us ten years ago... I'd tip the limo driver, the pilots are well compensated for their part.
Why Sunset is the Best Time to Take a Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour. Flying over the Grand Canyon is spectacular no matter when you do it; but at sunset, it's really a feast for the eyes. The colors brought out by the setting sun can be seen at no other time of day.
So how often does this happen? ABC News reports that there are an estimated 800,000 people who fly over the Grand Canyon in helicopters and fixed wing airplanes every year. And in the past 15 years, it notes, almost 50 have died in crashes.
Do helicopters land in the Grand Canyon? Absolutely! Our helicopter tours have access to an exclusive landing site on the canyon floor. We offer a number of helicopter tours that descend 4,000 feet to land at the bottom of the Grand Canyon West Rim.
The South Entrance to the park can get this busy during spring break, summer and weekends during the fall. If you arrive between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm, be prepared for a wait between 45 minutes to 2 hours. Try to arrive before 9:30 am or after 4 pm.
Not surprisingly, the weekends are the busiest times at the Grand Canyon, so it's best to go during the week. Mondays and Tuesdays tend to be the least crowded days of the week.
Don't bring any hats, scarves, or wear accessories or long dresses that can get caught in the helicopter or fly away. Make sure you're wearing clothes that you're comfortable in, such as sneakers and closed foot shoes, and bring a light jacket along with you.