GRAND CANYON VILLAGE AIRPLANE FIELD GUIDE
Above the Rim: A Three‑Hour Aerial Passage from the Grand Canyon to Monument Valley
A 3–3.5 hour narrated, flight‑only tour from Grand Canyon Village that overflies Monument Valley and returns to Grand Canyon Airport; this guide lays out what you’ll see and the booking essentials.
Above the Rim: A Three‑Hour Aerial Passage from the Grand Canyon to Monument Valley.
From Grand Canyon Village the GMPG1 departs on a scenic, narrated airplane flight that traces the Grand Canyon rim, crosses the Navajo Reservation en route to Monument Valley, and returns across the Canyon to land back at the Grand Canyon Airport.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Broad, Narrated Aerial View
The tour is a scenic, narrated flight that lets passengers absorb a continuous aerial perspective of the region rather than a ground‑level itinerary.
An Overflight of Iconic Monuments
The route includes an overflight of the region’s monumental landforms — a defining aerial highlight of the outing.
Flight‑Only: No Ground Landing
This is a flight‑only experience; there is no landing at Monument Valley during the tour.
What the day feels like
What the Flight Feels Like
Over roughly three to three and a half hours you’ll board near Grand Canyon Village and rise above the rim for a narrated sweep of the Canyon, continue across the Navajo Reservation toward Monument Valley for expansive aerial views, then pass toward Page and follow the canyon corridor back to the Grand Canyon Airport for landing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this flight suits — and the booking realities to know.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Grand Canyon to Monument Valley aerial tour (GMPG1)?
The tour runs approximately 3–3.5 hours.
Where does the flight depart from and return to?
The flight departs from and lands at the Grand Canyon Airport near Grand Canyon Village.
Does the tour land in Monument Valley?
No. This is a flight‑only tour with an overflight of Monument Valley and no landing there.
What are the passenger minimums and potential surcharges?
There is a minimum of three passengers per tour; two passengers may book but may be subject to a $275 surcharge if the minimum is not met.
Are infants charged for the tour?
Infants under age two who are carried by an adult are not charged.
How is availability handled after booking?
Tours are booked on a first‑come/first‑served basis and the operator will confirm availability after booking.