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Grand Kingdom Helicopter Tour

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Tour Features

• 10% Discount Special
• 45-50 Minute Flight
• Departs Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan, AZ
• Fly over the North, South, and East Rims
• Our Best and Longest Helicopter Tour
• Government ID required for age 18 and over
• The FAA requires passenger names and weights

Experience the Canyon Kingdom helicopter tour on the luxurious Eco Star Helicopter. This 45-50 minute flight departs from the Grand Canyon Airport located in Tusayan, AZ.  Self drive to the Grand Canyon Airport (just two miles south of the South Rim park entrance).  A RESERVATION PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL TO THE AREA IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

After takeoff you will fly east on the South Rim and then north along the Eastern Rim where you have unsurpassed views of the Colorado River and the Little Colorado River Confluence. You then fly up and over the North Rim viewing the terrain below looking south over the canyon. Your trip concludes with a stunning flight over the Dragon Corridor, the deepest part of the Grand Canyon.

In addition, our company has an impeccable safety and maintenance record.

• Prices are exclusive of 9.85% tax and charged at checkout
• Due to the increased price of aviation fuel, a temporary fuel surcharge of $15.00 per seat is in effect and is collected at the time of check-in.
• $399 $369 per person
• Infants Free (Under 2, less than 20 lbs.)

Passengers weighing 300 lbs or more are subject to an additional passenger charge.

Availability

This booking is available year-round. However, if your requested date for the tour is 48 hours or less you must call us direct at +1 928-649-3090 or toll free 800-548-1420 (within the United States and Canada) to make a reservation. You can also email us at [email protected]

Price Excludes

• Pilot Gratuity
• Any Private Expenses

Cancellation Policy and Terms

• By confirming this tour with payment you agree to the cancellation terms and conditions

There is a 72 hour cancellation policy on this booking. You can cancel prior to 3 days in advance of the booking and receive a refund minus a 5% processing fee. Please contact us via email at [email protected] to cancel/modify your reservation. You can also contact us directly at +1 928-649-3090 and speak with our reservations department. If you cancel within 3 days of activity you will forfeit the full amount paid.

This tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate. Prices and schedules are subject to change without notice.  No-shows at time of departure will be charged in full and will not receive a refund. The maximum weight limit per person is 300lbs while the total passenger weight on the aircraft may not exceed 1,250lbs (seven passengers). Guest over the weight limit will be required to purchase 2 seats. Children over 20lbs will be required to purchase a seat.

Travel and Tour Insurance

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Due to the unforeseen nature of adventure travel, we highly recommend purchasing a separate trip insurance policy. A policy will refund your costs if you need to cancel the trip for medical emergencies, family illness/death, work related cancellation or trip interruption. The policy also has great features such as medical evacuation and other medical related benefits NOT covered by most individual health plans. We can assist in obtaining travel insurance.

If you are interested in receiving a quote, please call us directly at +1 928-649-3090 or toll free 1-800-548-1420 (within the United States and Canada). You can also email us at [email protected] .

Grand Kingdom Helicopter and Hummer Combo Tour

Quick Details

• Hour Glass Duration: Approx 3 Hours
• Tags Ages: All Ages
• Helicopter Flight Duration: 45 Minutes
• Checkered Flag Hummer Duration: 2 Hours

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Helicopter & Hummer Combo Tour of the Grand Canyon

This 45 Minute Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour will provide bird’s eye views of the North , South , and East Rims of the Grand Canyon.

SEE IT FROM THE AIR: This Grand Kingdom Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour provides incredible views of the Grand Canyon , while you enjoy the ride in a state-of-the-art, spacious helicopter, complete with forward-facing stadium seating and nearly 180-degree views. You will be flying over the widest and deepest parts of the Grand Canyon, with unobstructed views of the North Rim, South Rim, and East Rim of the canyon, including the Little Colorado River, and the Dragon Corridor. These awe-inspiring views of the immense buttes, majestic temples, and spectacular side canyons will provide you with unforgettable memories.

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Tour Highlights

Hummer Tour

• 2 Hour Hummer Tour
• The Hummer Tour will stop at 3-4 Viewpoints on the East Side of the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
• Each stop provides ample time for exploring, photo opportunities, and learning about the location.
• Learn about the American Southwest and ancient inhabitants
• Discover facts about nature and how the Grand Canyon came to be
• Look for elk and other wild animals along the way – you’ll usually see them if you watch closely!
• Take amazing photos of this world-renowned natural wonder.
• Enjoy yourself – let someone else do the driving while you get the inside scoop on the best places to view the canyon and learn interesting facts along the way!

Helicopter Tour

• 45 Minute Helicopter Tour over the Grand Canyon
• Multi-lingual narration on Helicopter Tour
• Aerial Views of North Rim, South Rim, East Rim, the confluence of the Little Colorado River
• Go deeper into the canyon viewing immense buttes, majestic temples and spectacular side canyons.

What to Bring & Wear

• Your Government issued Photo ID
• Your cameras and/or phones for amazing photos
• Selfie Sticks allowed on Hummers but are not allowed in or around the Helicopter
• Layered clothing is recommended – April to September
• Winter Clothing is recommended October to March
• Footwear recommended – Sneakers or hiking boots are highly recommended. Footwear that is flat and sturdy.

You are booking a Combination Tour that includes a  2 Hour Grand Canyon Hummer Tour  and a  45 minute Helicopter Tour  over the Grand Canyon.

This Tour takes place at the  South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park  in Northern Arizona.

For more information about the Grand Canyon Area, please visit our  Grand Canyon Information Page

Both the Helicopter and Buck Wild Terminals are located in the town of  Tusayan , the small town less than 2 miles from the South Entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim.

View  Driving Distances  from many Southwest US Cities to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park

Go Buck Wild with this scenic Hummer adventure that includes several stops along some of the most popular lookout areas Grand Canyon National Park has to offer.

Every tour is led by a professional guide who will provide you with the history of the American Southwest, the forces of nature that shaped the canyon, and the ancient people who inhabited the land. Discover the dramatic rock formations and gorges that took millions of years to create.

The Grand Canyon stretches up to 12 miles across to the next rim with a depth of a full vertical mile. Some of the most famous and widely recognized images of the Grand Canyon are taken within this very park.

Get your camera ready to capture amazing scenic images of this mystical canyon. This Grand Canyon package is perfect for families and adventure-seekers alike!

Experience the best views of the Grand Canyon on this 45 minute Helicopter Tour. The aerial adventure departs from the Papillon Terminal at Grand Canyon National Park in Tusayan. Board the state of the art helicopter that was designed specifically for sightseeing, and take off on your adventure!

The bottom will appear to drop out from under you as you soar across the canyon rim. Take in the dramatic confluence of the Little Colorado River as you gaze deep into the core of the canyon over 5,000′ below.

When we are flying at the same altitude as the North Rim of the Canyon, this up close and personal perspective may make you feel as though you could reach out and touch the canyon walls!

The North Rim supports plant and animal life not present on the drier South Rim, and the views are vastly different.

One of the Grand Canyon’s most picturesque sections is Dragon Corridor, and you will fly along this on your way back to the airport.

This Helicopter Tour provides the most scenic views from the most impressive heights.

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Select tours may be changed or canceled without penalty up to 24 hours prior to departure, subject to availability. Cancellations made within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable. No-shows will be charged in full with no refund. 

Hummer tours: 

• Hummer tours operate rain or shine, provided the roads are open. In the event of severe weather, Buck Wild Hummer Tours reserves the right to alter, modify, or cancel any tour due to unsafe conditions. Any tour canceled by Buck Wild Hummer Tours will receive a 100% refund. 

Helicopter tours:

• Helicopter tours may be canceled due to weather conditions. If that’s the case, you will be notified and refunded for the helicopter portion of the tour.
• If your Hummer tour is still operating, you will still be expected to attend unless you cancel 24 hours prior to your scheduled Hummer Tour. 
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When booking your combo tour, please make sure to choose times that work for your schedule. You will choose the Hummer Tour Time first, and then you will see and choose available Helicopter Tour Times that work with your Hummer Tour Time. 

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The helicopter flight lasts 40-50 Minutes.  The Hummer tour lasts two hours. 

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On the helicopter tour: 

• The North, South and East Rims of the Grand Canyon
• Confluence of the Colorado River
• Tower of Ra
• Vishnu Schist
• Dragon Corridor

On the Hummer tour:

Explore three to four of the best viewpoints along the South Rim. Possible viewpoints include:

• Yavapai Point & Geology Museum
• Pipe Creek Vista
• Duck on a Rock
• Grandview Point
• Moran Point
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Hummer Tour:

• Check-in for your Hummer tour is 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time, unless notified otherwise, at the Buck Wild Office located at 469 South State Highway 64 Suite A, Tusayan, AZ 86023.
• Tusayan is the small town located just before you get to the Fee Station at Grand Canyon National Park South Rim. Buck Wild Hummer Tours’ office is located just north of the Texaco Gas Station, in the Shopping Plaza that also houses the Visitor’s Center. Click here for directions to the Buck Wild Terminal

Helicopter Tour:

• Check-in for your helicopter tour is 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time at the Papillon Helicopter Terminal located at 3568 Airport Rd, Tusayan, AZ 86023.  Papillon Helicopter Terminal is located at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport, just south of the town of Tusayan. Click here for directions to the Papillon Helicopter Terminal.  The Buck Wild Terminal and the Papillon Helicopter Terminal are just a 5-minute drive apart! 

Helicopter Tour Grand Canyon South Rim, Grand Kingdom - 50 Minutes

Helicopter ride around the South & North Rims. Best Price Guarantee.

See the absolute best views the Grand Canyon has to offer on this 40 - 50 minute aerial sightseeing bonanza.

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Helicopter Tour Grand Canyon Arizona

For the discerning Grand Canyon visitor who wants the very best Grand Canyon helicopter tour, look no further - you’ve found it right here! See the absolute best views the Grand Canyon has to offer on this 40 - 50 minute aerial sightseeing bonanza.

Join us at the Grand Canyon Helicopters terminal at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) in Tusayan/Grand Canyon Village South. Settle into comfortable bucket-type seats in our Eco-Star EC130 Helicopters, built especially for sightseeing!

• Fly over the deepest parts of the Grand Canyon, including the North and South Rims
• Take in amazing aerial views of the infamous Dragons Corridor
• Depart from the Grand Canyon South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park
• Individual headphones with digital music and narration in several languages

As you glide across the canyon rim, you'll gasp in wonder as the bottom seemingly drops out from under your feet.

Turning eastward, you’ll gaze deep into the very core of the canyon over 5,000’ down to the dramatic confluence of the Little Colorado River, revered by the local Hopi Indians. Changing direction, you then drift past Imperial Point, a rugged spire standing alone near the North Rim of the Canyon. Flying at the same altitude as Grand Canyon North Rim, you may feel as though you can reach out and touch the canyon walls.

This is the up close and personal perspective only a helicopter can provide! The North Rim itself is only open for part of the year due to heavier snowfalls. Its vastly different climate gives it a different look and allows it to support plant and animal life not present at the drier South Rim. You’ll then head back to Grand Canyon South Rim via the Dragon Corridor, another of the Grand Canyon’s most picturesque sections. If you want the best, this is the best of Grand Canyon helicopter tours – the Grand Kingdom! Book your Grand Canyon South Rim Helicopter Tour today!

Worth every penny. This was a wonderful experience. Please do not be afraid. Very safe.

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Grace did a great job. Flight was safe and beautiful!

John, our pilot was awesome! Very personable, knowledgeable, and fun!! The added music was unexpected but added so much to our experience!!

Our helicopter flight was phenomenal! We will definitely do it again. Adrenaline has so many exciting adventure options to choose from and friendly customer service. We are very pleased with our experience.

Experience Details

Fitness and experience.

• No particular experience is necessary
• The maximum weight per seat is 300 lbs.

What to Bring/Wear

• Water 
• Comfortable clothing appropriate for time of year

What is Supplied

• Narrated helicopter tour of the North Canyon, East Rim and back through South Rim.
• Views of the Kaibab National Forest and the deepest and widest part of the Grand Canyon

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• Tours depart between 9:00 AM and 5:15 PM
• Spacious cabin with oversized windows
• Eco-Star aircraft
• Note that this tour departs from the Grand Canyon National Park Airport in AZ which is 4 hours from Las Vegas

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• 40–50-minute helicopter flight from Grand Canyon South Rim Heliport
• Fly in a state-of-the-art Eco-Star helicopter with panoramic viewing windows
• Scenic views of the deepest and widest part of the Canyon
• Views of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon

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Experience the majestic views of the grand canyon by helicopter.

Hop onboard a state-of-the-art helicopter built especially for sightseeing and discover the most fantastic views the Grand Canyon has to offer on this 40–50-minute aerial sightseeing adventure.

Our guide to Grand Kingdom Helicopter Tour

Meet at the Grand Canyon Helicopters terminal at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) in Tusayan/Grand Canyon Village South. Settle into a comfortable state-of-the-art helicopter, and off you go on an adventure of a lifetime.

Soar across the canyon rim and watch as the bottom of the canyon seemingly drops out from under your feet. You won’t believe your eyes as they gaze deep into the very core of the canyon over 5,000 feet down to the dramatic confluence of the Little Colorado River.

Flypast Imperial Point - a rugged spire standing alone near the North Rim of the Canyon. Flying at the same altitude as the North Rim, you may feel you can reach out and touch the canyon walls. It's an up-close and personal perspective only a helicopter can provide! The North Rim is a vastly different climate and supports plant and animal life not present at the drier South Rim.

As you head back to the Grand Canyon South Rim, the stunning views continue as you fly via the Dragon Corridor, another of the Grand Canyon's most picturesque sections.

If you want the most scenic views from the most impressive heights, this Grand Kingdom helicopter tour is an experience not to be missed!

Operates: Daily, year-round except 25th December

Tour Duration: Approximately 40-50 minutes

Departure Location: Grand Canyon Airport off Hwy 64, Grand Canyon National Park Airport, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions for grand kingdom helicopter tour.

• Advanced reservations are required. Please select your preferred date at the time of booking.
• This tour departs from Grand Canyon Terminal.
• Transportation is NOT included. Please make your own way to the Grand Canyon Terminal located at Grand Canyon Airport off Hwy 64, Grand Canyon National Park Airport, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023.
• Photo ID is required at check-in. All passengers 18 years of age and older must present a government-issued photo ID
• PLEASE NOTE: Helicopters are very sensitive to weight and weight distribution. As such anyone weighing over 299lbs (135.91kg / 21.36 stone)  will be charged for an additional tour seat locally and a $300 supplement will be payable upon check-in. All passengers must be weighed at check-in. All passengers must be weighed at check-in. All weights submitted must be accurate - you may be refused to board if weights are incorrect.
• Pilot gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
• Roundtrip aerial flight time is approximately 40 - 50 minutes.
• You may bring a bottle of water, however, the bottle is not allowed to be opened in the aircraft.
• Guests must reach the Grand Canyon National Park Terminal 30 minutes before their flight time.
• Baggage Restrictions - Due to limited space, purses, backpacks, and other baggage are not permitted on the aircraft.
• All prices are based on passengers 2 years of age or older. Infants (0-1 year of age) fly free and must be on a parent/guardian's lap.
• Should your chosen flight not be available, we’ll do our best to place you and your party on the nearest possible flight. If the amended time and date are not suitable, you will be entitled to a full refund.
• CANCELLATION POLICY: Free cancellations for bookings canceled with the operator up to 72 hours before your chosen activity date. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 72 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions for Grand Kingdom Helicopter Tour

General information, what is the grand kingdom helicopter tour.

The Grand Kingdom Helicopter Tour is a thrilling aerial adventure that provides a bird's-eye view of the breathtaking landmarks and landscapes in the area.

Restrictions

Is there a maximum weight limit for a passenger.

Helicopters are very sensitive to weight and weight distribution. As such anyone weighing over 300lbs will be required to purchase a comfort seat, the equivalent price of another seat, payable upon check-in. All passengers must be weighed at check-in.

Are there any restrictions on personal items or baggage I can bring on the helicopter?

Due to limited cabin space, there may be restrictions on the size and weight of personal items. Please check with us for specific details.

Clothing & Accessories

What should i wear and bring for the tour.

We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Don't forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a valid photo ID for check-in.

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Grand Kingdom Tour

Grand Kingdom Tour is the best Grand Canyon Helicopters tour from Grand Canyon Village.

The departure is from Grand Canyon National Park Airport, located a few miles south of Grand Canyon Village, in the small town of Tusayan.

During this exceptional tour, you will have the opportunity to spend 50 minutes in the air , exploring the Grand Canyon from every angle, aboard the very best in touring helicopters : a luxury Airbus H130 .

Your journey will begin with an overview of the magnificent Kaibab National Forest , before masterfully discovering the magnificence of the Grand Canyon that will open under your feet.

The flight loops to the north shore of the canyon, then returns to the south shore, passing through the most impressive area of the Grand Canyon, including Dragon Corridor, Tower of Ra and Vishnu Schist. Not to mention the Colorado River, which winds 1600 meters below...

Thanks to the panoramic windows of your EcoStar 130, you will not miss a single crumb of the show and all your photos will be successful !

If your budget allows it, jump on this tour, you won't regret it !

Updated on 06 February 2022

Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour Reviews

50-minute south rim helicopter.

• Tour duration: 50 Minutes.
• Front-seat upgrade available.
• Uses EcoStar 130 helicopter.
• See up to 75% of the National Park.
• Guest must provide own transportation to airport.
• Price includes all taxes, fees, surcharges.
• Price & availability

The Grand Kingdom departs daily, including all major U.S. holidays, from Grand Canyon National Park Airport in Tusayan, the small Arizona town located just 10 minutes from the front gates of the Park.

The Flight Path (What You'll See)

Unlike basic helicopter tours, which go from South Rim to North Rim and back in 30 minutes, the Kingdom goes to the Park's eastern border. This segment of the route is packed with sights, including Desert Watchtower, the Colorado River Confluence, Marble Canyon, Painted Desert and the Navajo Indian Reservation.

And it doesn't stop there. Now the helicopter will bear left and head to the North Rim. This part of the canyon is the most pristine, and, for all of winter, it's closed to the public due to excessive snowfall. It also comes in 1,000 feet higher than the South Rim and is therefore more densely forested and lush.

The helicopter will continue along the North Rim until it reaches the start of the Dragoon Corridor. This particular area of the canyon is the deepest and widest section in the entire National Park. Below, you'll see Phantom Ranch and a variety of surreal buttes, spires and sandstone cliffs that make the Park so special.

Keep your eyes peeled as you descend back to the airport. Depending on where you're sitting, you'll see Bright Angel Trail, Hermit's Rest, Grand Canyon Village and more. You'll know you're close to the airfield as the Kaibab Forest, home to the largest stand of Ponderosa pine in the U.S., rises from the plateau.

Total tour time: 45 minutes

The Helicopter

The Grand Kingdom is conducted aboard an EcoStar 130 chopper. This is a big deal even if you're not an aviation nut like me. Why? Because the EcoStar's cabin is 25% larger than conventional helicopters like the AStar. This extra space means each aircraft is outfitted with stadium-raised seats and a 180-degree wraparound windshield. When you combine these two elements, everyone's got the best seat in the house!

But that's not all. The EcoStar is equipped with an incredible A/C unit. This is important because the South Rim is an area of temperature extremes(meaning it gets hot in the summer and cold in the winter). I don't know about you but when I'm taking the ride of a lifetime, I want to be comfortable. These aircraft are also stocked with noise-reduction technology and have been aerodynamically designed to deliver the smoothest flight possible.

Grand Canyon National Park

The South Rim is often referred to as the "official" Grand Canyon. Located in Northern Arizona, the Park is comprised of more than one million acres. The Colorado River, which snakes its way through the canyon for 277 miles, splits it into South Rim and North Rim. Dimensionally speaking, the canyon is a mile deep and up to 18 miles wide. Classified as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the canyon is home to some of the oldest exposed rock on the planet.

What to Bring & Wear

The goal is to dress comfortably. During summer, it's quite fine to wear shorts, a t-shirt and running shoes (heck, even sandals are OK). I'd also recommend a pair of sunglasses. Winter is cold so bundle up, but not to the point where you are sweating prior to entering the aircraft.

Travelers ask me all the time if there will be opportunities to take pictures. Absolutely yes. Don't worry about the chopper's glass windshield. It has zero effect on how well your pictures turn out. If you are using a camcorder, I recommend turning on your stabilizing feature. Last but not least, please remember to fully charge your digital cameras, smart phones and/or video recorder. I can't tell you how many times I've seen someone's device turn off in the middle of the Dragoon Corridor due to "low battery."

Helicopter flights over the South Rim are limited. As such, I always recommend booking in advance. How many days ahead of time? At least three. Ideally, a week is best. Please don't take this lightly. I've met many a traveler who is convinced that booking at the destination is cheaper. It's just not so.

I'm a big fan of discount fares. If the tour company is doling them out, you can bet I'll be the first one to bite. Especially if you can save up to 30%! How do you get these deals? By buying direct from the tour operator's website. I know, it sounds illogical. But I kid you not. The savings can be quite sizeable, too, especially if you are booking a group of two or more.

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Fuel Surcharge

As fuel continues to increase, we are now implementing a fuel surcharge on all bookings. The fuel surcharge, ranging by product from $5 to $30 per person or $25 to $250 per aircraft, will be collected at check-in directly from you for all Grand Canyon tours. 1)All Grand Cayon Tours: $5.00 - $30.00 per person; 2)Private Tours: $75.00 - $250.00 per aircraft; 3)Wedding Packages: $25.00 - $150.00 per aircraft.

Tour Themes: Adventure, Nature, UNESCO

Explore the world with an active and adrenaline pumping tour; Get in touch with Mother Earth; Visit locations designated as World Heritage Sites by the United Nations

Tour Type: Fully Guided Tour

Tour director/guided escort is available from the beginning to the end of the vacation

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Quality: Value

Travel with professional guides, enjoy more time at attractions and/or stay at comfortable accommodations.

Sit back and relax for an exciting flight over sights such as Point Imperial, Eastern Gorge, the Painted Desert and the Colorado River. Your adventure takes you over the North Canyon and into the Eastern Canyon - known for its quiet beauty. Along this tour, discover the majestic Dragon Corridor at the North Rim of the Canyon. Enjoy sights such as Zuni Point, the meeting point of the Colorado River and Little Colorado River, the Kaibab Plateau, and Temple Butte. Departs from Grand Canyon Helicopters Heliport at the South Rim. - Passengers should arrive at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport on their own 45 minutes prior to departure for check-in. - Passengers board the helicopter for an air tour lasting approximately 45-50 minutes. Pick-up times: Morning to before noon (5:00 am - 11:00 am) Noon to late afternoon (12:00 pm - 5:00 pm)

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With Clarkson, Hammond, and May bidding adieu to the show, The Grand Tour is getting ready for a reboot, complete with fresh faces and a revamped format

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• Studio Lambert has reportedly won a contract to create an updated version of The Grand Tour.
• Little is known about the retooled show, but it’s expected to feature new presenters as well as a revised format.

With Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May leaving The Grand Tour , many thought the show was dead. However, a new report suggests that might not be the case.

According to Broadcast , Studio Lambert has been awarded a contract to “develop a fresh version” of the show. Details are limited, but the publication said the studio beat out rival pitches from Shine TV and Orchard Studios.

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The show reportedly hasn’t been formally greenlighted at this point, but Studio Lambert is said to be working on an updated format. The reboot is also expected to have new presenters, although there’s no word on how many or who might get the role.

The latter is obviously the biggest question as the bond between Clarkson, Hammond, and May was almost as interesting as whatever they were doing on screen. It’ll certainly be hard to replicate that as Top Gear found out following their departure.

The Sun quoted an unnamed industry insider as saying, “The Grand Tour is one of Prime Video’s most watched shows and Jeremy, James and Richard have a devoted following, but the guys have made no bones about the fact they’re all advancing in years and they have lots of other projects to pursue.” They added the trio wanted to go out on a high note.

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Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

• Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
• You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
• There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
• Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
• If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
• You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
• You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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The Grand Tour has reportedly been given a huge lifeline, with plans to develop a fresh version without Jeremy Clarkson .

The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? host, 63, and his co-stars Richard Hammond and James May have filmed their final special of the Amazon Prime series, after it was revealed in November that it was coming to an end.

The trio, who first hit our screens together in 2003 on  Top Gear , announced their exit from the series in November last year, however, it could be coming back with a fresh presenting team.

According to reports, Studio Lambert – the production company who brought us The Traitors and Squid Game: The Challenge – has landed the contract to develop a fresh version of the motoring show.

An ‘update to the format’ is being prepped with new presenting talent, although has not been formally greenlit, Broadcast claims.

Clarkson, Hammond and May first launched the series in 2016, with their penultimate episode The Sand Job having aired earlier this year following a trip to Mauritania, and a final in Zimbabwe yet to reach our screens.

As the news of The Grand Tour coming to a grinding halt was announced in November, it was said to be ‘the end of an era’.

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A source revealed at the time: ‘It’s a surprising decision and everyone realises it very much marks the end of an era for the three presenters.

‘The Grand Tour is one of Prime Video’s most watched shows and Jeremy, James and Richard have a devoted following.’

The insider continued to  The Sun : ‘But the guys have made no bones about the fact they’re all advancing in years and they have lots of other projects to pursue.

‘They just felt like the time was right and wanted to go out on a high when the show remained popular.’

But, it may not be the end of Clarkson, Hammond, 54, and May, 61, on our screens together.

When asked if they’d reunite on another project, May said: ‘I wouldn’t rule it out, but you do have to bear in mind that we’re all getting on a bit.

‘We’ve got two (episodes) in the bag, there’s one coming out very soon, and another coming out a bit after that, but what happens between now and then we’ll have to wait and see.’

Clarkson also spoke about The Grand Tour ending and branded himself ‘unfit, fat and old’ when speaking about why he was done with the ‘immensely physical’ show.

‘I’ve driven cars higher than anyone else and further north than anyone else,’ he told The Times.

‘We’ve done everything you can do with a car.

‘When we had meetings about what to do next, people just threw their arms in the air.’

The future of The Grand Tour was thrown into doubt following Clarkson’s vile comments in a newspaper column about Meghan Markle  in January 2023, in which the broadcaster said he dreamed of the Duchess being paraded through the streets and publicly shamed.

It became Ipso’s most complained-about article after its publication, receiving more than 25,100 complaints, with Clarkson later issuing a lengthy apology to the Suits actress and her husband Prince Harry, and claims emerged that  Amazon reportedly ‘parted ways’ with him .

Meanwhile, Clarkson’s adventures at his Diddly Squat farm will continue to air on Amazon Prime for season four, while the third instalment of Clarkson’s Farm premieres next month.

Metro.co.uk has approached Studio Lambert for comment.

The Grand Tour is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.

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