Yes, this tour is family-oriented and appropriate for most ages. In general, this tour is not strenuous. Some tours will involve 3 flights of stairs on and off the helicopter; however, that is as strenuous as this tour gets. However, it varies from person to person and each child’s attention span will differ.
For older customers, please make sure you are in good health before flying. If you have any health problems we should be aware of, please leave a note in the comments section of your online reservation so we can make sure your tour guide is aware of your situation.
Parents know their children better than anyone and whether they will be able to enjoy the tour or if they will become easily distracted. Please keep that in mind when deciding whether this tour is appropriate for your child.
Yes, please reconfirm your pickup time and your flight details 24 hours prior to departure. If you need assistance, please speak to your hotel front desk or concierge, as they can help you contact your local tour office for reconfirmation of your tour. This will also ensure that you are given any up-to-date information about your tour departure, weather information, or changes to the pickup time.
Please review your e-ticket for all contact information for reconfirmation of your tour.
Please dress casually and comfortably. We highly recommend wearing comfortable shoes, which are appropriate for walking. Although the tours are not strenuous, not all walkways are paved. Please avoid wearing shoes that have slick bottoms, such as dress shoes. Tennis shoes, hiking boots, or sports type footwear is best.
Please keep in mind that the South Rim is approximately 20 degrees cooler than Las Vegas; whereas, the West Rim is slightly warmer than Las Vegas.
Summer months:
We recommend wearing a hat and/or sunglasses, as it tends to be hot and bright in the desert sun.
Winter months:
We recommend bringing a jacket or rain poncho. Many customers also bring gloves or a scarf when during the colder months.
Temperatures vary by season and have been changing rapidly in recent years.
However, below are the general temperatures for both the Grand Canyon National park (South Rim) and the Grand Canyon West Rim based on season:
Grand Canyon National Park- South Rim
The temperature varies in the Summer between 68-100 degrees Fahrenheit (20-38 degrees Celsius) and in the Winter it is between 50-59 degrees Fahrenheit (10-15 degrees Celsius).
Grand Canyon West Rim:
The temperature varies in the Summer between 95-107.6 degrees Fahrenheit (35-42 degrees Celsius) and in the Winter it is between 55-59 degrees Fahrenheit (13-15 degrees Celsius).
***The difference in the range of temperature varies depending on how close you are to the rim. As you get closer to the inner gorge of the Grand Canyon, the temperature will begin to drop.
If you want weather information about a specific date, please check the following weather website for detailed information:
All passengers must have a government issued valid photo identification card, such as a state driver’s license, or a passport for check-in service at the airport.
We highly recommend all passengers bring or purchase a bottle of water to bring with them while on tour. Most people that are not used to the desert region will need additional water, as the weather is drier than most are used to.
At this time, we do not currently offer any overnight tours. However, we do offer many tours with sunset views that offer an evening/night view of the area:
Yes, all of our pilots and staff are well-versed in the history and geography of the area. Our tour guides will provide information pertaining to your area of interest throughout your tour.
Please dress casually and comfortably. We highly recommend wearing comfortable shoes, which are appropriate for walking. Although the tours are not strenuous, not all walkways are paved. Please avoid wearing shoes that have slick bottoms, such as dress shoes. Tennis shoes, hiking boots, or sports type footwear is best.
Please keep in mind that the South Rim is approximately 20 degrees cooler than Las Vegas; whereas, the West Rim is slightly warmer than Las Vegas.
Summer months:
We recommend wearing a hat and/or sunglasses, as it tends to be hot and bright in the desert sun.
Winter months:
We recommend bringing a jacket or rain poncho. Many customers also bring gloves or a scarf when during the colder months.
The Grand Canyon offers may activities to guests that range from hiking trails and horseback riding to the IMAX movie theater Grand Canyon experience. The Grand Canyon even offers rafting and boat rides.
Flights are occasionally cancelled due to inclement weather, such as, high winds, low clouds, rain, or snow. However, we try to remain up-to-date about weather changes in the area and notify customers as far in advance as possible if their tour is cancelled.
Also, customers who have their tours cancelled due to weather issues will be offered a reschedule for their tour, either later the same day or a different day.
If we are unable to accommodate you because the bad weather persists, we will offer a full refund for your reservation cost.