Grand Canyon Discovery Airplane Tour with Hummer Tour Option
Grand Canyon Helicopters •
3555 Airport Rd • Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
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This Grand Canyon airplane tour combines a scenic flight with an optional Hummer ground excursion. See big views of the Zuni Corridor, Imperial Point, the confluence of Colorado & Little Colorado Rivers, and Kaibab National Forest. Add a Hummer option to extend your adventure on the ground with 3–4 scenic stops.
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The scenic airplane flight lasts approximately 40 to 45 minutes. The full air and Hummer tour takes about 3 to 3.5 hours total, including roughly 2 hours on the ground.
The airplane portion departs from the Grand Canyon National Park Airport at 3555 Airport Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023. Guests booked on the Grand Discovery Rim to Sky tour will begin with the same flight, then proceed on their own to the nearby Buck Wild Hummer Tours terminal at 469 State Route 64, Suite A, Tusayan, AZ 86023, to begin the ground portion.
Please arrive at the airport terminal 30 minutes before your scheduled flight time to check in.
Yes, the tour is family-friendly and suitable for children. Kids of all ages are welcome, and children under 2 may travel on a parent’s lap with proper documentation. For the Hummer portion, children age 5 and under must use a car seat or booster. These are provided free of charge with advance notice, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
A boarding lift or ramp is available to assist guests during check‑in and boarding for both airplane and Hummer tour. Please contact the operator at the phone number listed on your e-ticket in advance to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged.
Flight narration is multilingual (over a dozen languages); Hummer guide commentary is English only.
Yes—phones and cameras are allowed for photos; selfie sticks are prohibited in and around the aircraft.
Gratuity is not included and is optional, based on personal discretion.
Flights typically operate on the De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner or the Cessna Caravan. Both are designed for sightseeing, featuring high wings and large windows for unobstructed canyon views. Aircraft selection depends on passenger count, weather conditions, and availability.
In the event of an increased price of aviation fuel, a temporary per person fuel surcharge may be collected at check-in.