Flight of the Condor
This airplane tour takes visitors to the Grand Canyon West above the incredible scenery in a luxury sightseeing airplane, with daily departures from the Grand Canyon West air terminal just outside of the park. Upon arrival at the terminal, passengers will board a state-of-the-art airplane designed with climate control, plush seating, oversized windows, and noise-cancelling headsets that offer music and narration available in multiple languages. You'll discover aerial views of the West Rim's most stunning landmarks including Eagle Point, the world-famous Skywalk glass-bottomed bridge, Guano Point, the Colorado River, and the expansive desert landscape beneath you.
Departure: Grand Canyon West
Destination: Grand Canyon West
Duration: Approximately 20 Minutes
Transportation: Airplane | Shuttle
Upgrades Available: None
When booking this excursion, passengers can choose to include an All Access pass into the West Rim to continue their exploration on the surface. Shuttle service can transport passengers to Hualapai Point, where your party can enjoy a shooting gallery, experience the zipline, and meet Hualapai ambassadors who will answer questions about their tribe's history. You can also visit Eagle Point, where entry onto the Skywalk is included. Another stop includes Guano Point, a stone peninsula that juts out into the middle of the canyon and offers 360-degree views of the scenery. The All Access pass also includes a $10 meal credit and $10 retail credit redeemable for purchases over $20.
ADVISORY: Zipline passengers must be between 90-275 pounds, at least 4 feet tall, not pregnant, and have no previous neck or back injuries.
Features
- Aerial views of Grand Canyon West and the Colorado River
- Climate-controlled cabin
Tour Overview
- Passengers check in at our grand Canyon West air terminal
- Board a sightseeing airplane featuring climate control, large windows for sightseeing, and headset narration in 16 languages
- Enjoy a flight over the Grand Canyon West (35 minutes each way)
- Return to the West Rim air terminal
- Passengers have the opportunity to purchase an All Access pass to enter the park
- All Access pass includes entry onto Skywalk, shuttle transport to Guano Point, plus a $10 meal credit and $10 retail credit redeemable for purchases over $20
Planning
- Check-In: Grand Canyon West Airport, Grand Canyon West, Peach Springs, AZ 86434
- Passengers check in at the air terminal 30 minutes before flight time.
- Flight over the Grand Canyon: Approximately 20 minute flight that includes aerial view of Grand Canyon West, Colorado River, and Skywalk Bridge