The next day, return to the helicopter for the one-hour flight to the Grand Canyon.
We’ll start with a red rock tour just west of Sedona before climbing over the Mogollon Rim and crossing the high desert to Grand Canyon Airport. Keep a sharp lookout below for antelope and elk.
You’ll start your visit to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim with a 45-minute helicopter tour over the Canyon with one of the park’s licensed tour operators. At the end of the tour, take a 15-minute ride into Grand Canyon National Park.
Enjoy a walk along the Rim, browse through the gift shops and museum displays, have lunch, take a bus along West Rim Drive for a variety of canyon views. You can even take a short hike into the canyon itself.
In the afternoon, you’ll check into your room at one of the park’s South Rim accommodations, walking distance to the Rim and its incredible views.
Included Activities & Accommodations:
- 1-hour scenic helicopter flight from Sedona to Grand Canyon Airport, including a red rock tour of Sedona.
- 45-minute helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon with Maverick Helicopters.
- Room at Bright Angel Lodge, Thunderbird Lodge, Kachina Lodge, or Maswik Lodge on Grand Canyon South Rim. (On some dates, room has full or partial view into canyon.)
Suggestions for Activities on Your Own:
- Hike along Grand Canyon South Rim or partway down Bright Angel Trail. (It is not possible to hike all the way into the canyon and back in the time available to you.)
- Take the free shuttle along the canyon’s West Rim Road, with stops at various lookout points.
- Take the free shuttle to the Visitor Information Center for interpretive displays, ranger activities, and bookstore.
- Enjoy lunch and dinner in one of the five restaurants in Grand Canyon Village (on the rim).
- Spend time shopping in gift and book stores in Grand Canyon Village or the Visitor’s Center.
- Participate in interpretive Ranger-led programs, including evening programs.
