Grand Canyon Papillon Helicopter Tours

Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours by Papillon

Papillon Helicopters is undoubtedly one of the Grand Canyon's oldest and largest sightseeing companies operating since 1965.

Papillon provides about 600,000 passengers daily flights to the Grand Canyon every year.

Papillon offers over forty unique day and overnight trips that feature fantastic views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, and of course the Grand Canyon.

Papillon has a fleet of 48 helicopters that are designed mostly for sightseeing tours. The helicopters have large vista windows and pre-recorded narratives in 12 different languages.

Papillon is the only helicopter tour company that is certified to fly both the South and West Rims of the Grand Canyon.

The variety of Grand Canyon tours offered by Papillon includes landing on the floor of the Grand Canyon at one of three locations that are provided exclusively to Papillon by the Hualapai Tribe.

Papillon also provides guided tours on horseback, river rafting, picnics, hiking and overnight trips, with accomodations provided. Papillon wants to ensure your trip to the Grand Canyon will be up close and personal and one you will remember forever.

Papillon Helicopters lists safety as their first priority. They are fully certified by the Tour Operators Program of Safety (TOPS). The goal of TOPS is to insure safety and reliability throught the air tour industry. Operators that carry a certification by TOPS have agreed to operate their airlines to standards that exceed those set by the FAA.

If you are considering taking the popular helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon, be sure to visit Papillon to review their tours, check their prices, and to book your Grand Canyon Tour!


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