Grand Canyon Landmarks Tour by Airplane with Optional Hummer Tour
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40 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English and 12 more
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See some of the Grand Canyon's most popular landmarks on this incredible 40-minute, fixed-wing airplane adventure. Enjoy aerial views of the Grand Canyon’s East Rim, the Painted Desert of badlands, located in the Four Corners area from Grand Canyon National Park into Petrified Forest National Park and Imperial Point, the Grand Canyon’s highest spire. Also, fly over the North Rim and Kaibab National Forest, which borders both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon.
** Please note: Effective for bookings made from March 21, 2022, the price displayed does not include a USD10 per person fuel fee. This fee is payable direct to the supplier on the day of your tour **
- Fixed-wing airplane flight over Grand Canyon National Park
- Ride aboard a luxury plane with oversized windows affording exceptional views
- See major Grand Canyon landmarks including the Zuni Corridor, Desert View Watchtower and Point Imperial
- Listen to narration about the geology and history of the Grand Canyon and surrounding area
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This 40-minute flight begins at Grand Canyon National Park Airport with a pilot meet and greet. Buckle up in the fixed-wing Vistaliner plane, featuring panoramic windows for the ultimate sightseeing adventure. Take off for the eastern part of the Grand Canyon and see Horseshoe Bend, located just seven miles from the beginning of Grand Canyon National Park. Check out the incredible view down into the Little Colorado River.
Then cross over the canyon at Zuni Point Pass, where the Painted Desert of badlands and Navajo Indian Reservation are on display just to the east along the Colorado River. The tour then changes course to fly over the north rim, showing off the Kaibab Plateau at 9,200 feet above sea level and the Kaibab National Forest, which borders both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon.
Along the way, learn about the history of the Grand Canyon and the geologic forces that helped to create it. Also, find out about the various people that inhabited and explored the canyon, as far back as 4,000 years ago. Bring a camera and delight in the many wonderful views this breathtaking tour provides.
Then cross over the canyon at Zuni Point Pass, where the Painted Desert of badlands and Navajo Indian Reservation are on display just to the east along the Colorado River. The tour then changes course to fly over the north rim, showing off the Kaibab Plateau at 9,200 feet above sea level and the Kaibab National Forest, which borders both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon.
Along the way, learn about the history of the Grand Canyon and the geologic forces that helped to create it. Also, find out about the various people that inhabited and explored the canyon, as far back as 4,000 years ago. Bring a camera and delight in the many wonderful views this breathtaking tour provides.
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- "Definitely not for those who don't travel well, and even if u do just be ready for an unsteady ride( I'm a great traveler and literally needed the bag" See review
- "Everyone gets a window, but it seemed like the left side got better views, and the wing struts blocked some views." See review
- "An enjoyable way to get a spectacular view of the Grand Canyon with a professional friendly crew - Regards to Cap'n Jack" See review
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