- Common departure points for the Grand Canyon helicopter tours include Las Vegas, South Las Vegas, Phoenix and the Grand Canyon National Park Airport, which lies only seven miles from the South Rim.
- Most Grand Canyon helicopter tours last anywhere from 45 minutes to one hour. Even tours that depart from Las Vegas and take approximately three hours to complete spend only about 45 minutes over the canyon.
- Depending on the company and departure point, helicopter tour prices vary. Tours beginning in Las Vegas start at around $300, while those originating in the park begin at around $175.
- South Rim helicopter tours will include views of the Kaibab National Forest, the Colorado River and the Desert View Watchtower.
- Helicopter and plane crashes over the Grand Canyon have killed 240 people.
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