Best National Parks Tours — Our Top 15

1.ATV Tour of Lake Mead National Park with Optional Grand Canyon Helicopter Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $350Our pick

Leave Las Vegas for a three-hour guided ATV ride near Lake Mead, with one ATV per rider, safety gear, lunch, and water included. Guides such as Brett help first-timers find their pace and share local stories. Add a 90-minute Grand Canyon helicopter flight with a champagne landing if your budget and schedule allow.

“Had a wonderful time but the description on Viator is incorrect for the tour. It does not stop at Hoover dam for photos”

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2.55 Mile – Helicopter Tour Around Zion National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $299

Fly 55 miles around Zion National Park from a private heliport near Springdale. Your pilot points out Kolob Canyon, Smith Mesa, Red Butte, and Canaan Mountain Wilderness. The flight stays outside the park boundary, with room for up to six people and several daily departure times.

“The pilot was great, the view and route was incredible! We’ve been on a few tours and no questions this one is the best! Definitely would recommend this company.”

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3.Denali National Park: Helicopter Flight with Glacier Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 2h 15m · from $609

Take a 50-minute helicopter flight from TEMSCO Helicopters over Denali’s tundra, peaks, and glaciers. With a pilot-guide, land on Yanert Glacier for 20 minutes of walking and photos. The group is limited to six, and over-boots are provided, but bring warm clothes, gloves, and a hat.

“Such an awesome experience!!!! Loved every minute of it! Thanks for a great time.”

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4.Zion National Park: 10- or 20-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 10 - 20 minutes · from $125Best value

Choose a 10- or 20-minute helicopter flight with Zion Helicopters LLC over Zion’s southwestern reaches. Your English-speaking pilot, including guides such as Kevin, narrates views of the Virgin River valley, West Temple, and Crater Hill Volcano. Flights carry up to six people, with safety rules and weight limits to note.

“Zeer leuk en heel veilig vooral. Als ik kon boekte ik een langere vlucht. Heel professioneel en super…”

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5.35 Mile – Zion National Park Panoramic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $199

Fly about 35 miles along Zion National Park’s perimeter from a private heliport near Springdale. Your pilot points out Kolob Canyons, Red Butte, and the geology of Zion while you look into the park from above. Flights carry up to six people and return to the same heliport.

“Pilot was great. He swooped in on all areas of interest. Great photos. I have been on helicopter rides in Grand Canyon, the Big Island, Maui and Destin. This pilot was the best.”

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6.Secret Wilderness (45+ Mile) – Sedona Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 30 to 32 minutes (approx.) · from $438

Fly about 45 miles over Sedona with Apex Air Tours in a small helicopter holding up to six people. Your pilot points out Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Secret Canyon, ancient cliff dwellings, Oak Creek Canyon, and more. The 30 to 32-minute flight includes headsets, air conditioning, and all forward-facing seats.

“Steve and Conor were fabulous. Conor worked with us to reschedule after weather canceled our original flight. Steve our pilot was excellent. The birds eye view of the red rocks are breath taking especially after the snowfall. Great flight overall! I would recommend this and I would do it again. Steve and Conor were great to work with.”

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7.100 Mile Zion National Park Panoramic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $499

Fly a 100-mile, 50-minute loop around Zion National Park with Zion Helicopters. Your pilot points out Kolob Canyons, Red Butte, and other hard-to-see views from the park’s perimeter. Upgrade for a butte landing, short hike, picnic, or champagne.

“I was an amazing ride, really glad I went for the extra time and did the 50 min. The pilot was great with lots of info and the best part is that he gave both sides a great view. Would say the best way to see Zion.”

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8.Zion National Park and Canaan Cliffs: Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · 30 min · from $299

Take a 30-minute helicopter flight from a private heliport near Springdale. See West Zion, Kolob Canyons, Red Butte, Smith Mesa, and Canaan Mountain Wilderness from above while your English-speaking pilot explains the geology and park history. The aircraft carries up to six people.

“Kyle is an amazing tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and entertaining as well. The staff was also very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. We had accidentally booked wrong and they helped us correct our mistake in such a great way that put us at ease. P.S. Make sure to take some type of anti-nausea or motion sickness medicine if you get a little queasy, there’s some pretty strong winds so it’ll help you out tremendously.”

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9.Phoenix: Grand Canyon National Park Tour & Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 13 hours · from $599

Travel from Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Tempe to the South Rim in a small group of up to 13. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drive, then you combine rim viewpoints with a 45-minute flight over Marble Canyon, the Little Colorado River, the North Rim, and the Dragon Corridor.

“Robert was an excellent tour guide! He taught us many interesting things along the drive. Jeff was our helicopter pilot and also was excellent. This part of the tour was absolutely amazing and we are so glad we decided to do this. Breathtaking to see the canyon this way!”

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10.Bryce Canyon National Park: 15 Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9 reviews · 15 min · from $165

You’ll fly from Bryce Canyon Airport in a helicopter carrying up to six people, with an English-speaking pilot pointing out Boat Mesa, Sinking Ship, Fairyland, and the park’s geology. The flight lasts about 15 minutes, making it a quick, scenic option when your schedule is tight.

“We enjoyed a flight with Alex. We felt safe and the views were amazing! He shared interesting facts with us about the area.”

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11.Denali National Park: Helicopter and Hike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $528

Fly from TEMSCO’s private riverside heliport over Denali’s remote tundra, then hike above the tree line with an English-speaking naturalist guide. The gentle trek lasts up to 3.5 hours, with wildlife and plant life along the way. Hotel pickup is optional, and groups are limited to 10.

“Great trip recommend to anyone, very knowledgeable and personal guide..”

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12.Ultimate Small Plane Aerial Tour to See Badlands National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.)

Fly with Ana of Fly Badlands from Wall Municipal Airport over Badlands National Park. In about 65 minutes, you may see Yellow Mounds, White River Valley, Sage Creek Wilderness, prairie dog country, and more. Noise-dampening headsets, a Polaroid, and a free T-shirt are included.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Not just the views and the scenery either. We had some weather issues and the staff communicated with me and worked to make sure I got to experience the adventure. Ana did a fantastic job as pilot and tour guide. I would recommend this flight to everyone I will be bringing my family back to experience this amazing and unique experience.”

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13.Heli-Picnic Alpine Lake Kahurangi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Take a private helicopter flight from Nelson with up to six people, flying over Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks. Pilot Tom and Theo are among the crew named in past trips. You will land beside a remote alpine lake, walk to a waterfall, and return after about three hours.

“The views were amazing. Pilot Tom was very competent, flexible, and charming. We felt completely safe with him at the controls. We highly recommend their company.”

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14.Secret Wilderness Sedona Helicopter Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $601

Fly above Sedona for about 35 minutes in a six-seat, air-conditioned helicopter with noise-reducing headsets. The route features Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Devil’s Bridge, Soldier Pass, Boynton Canyon, the Chapel of the Holy Cross, and more. Pilots have included Josh and Steve.

“We had a fantastic time! We booked a Secret Wilderness Sunset flight. Connor did a great job of checking us in and getting us to and from/ in and out of the helicopter safely. Our pilot, Josh, gave us a very smooth flight and did a great job narrating everything we saw. He was very knowledgeable. We would highly recommend this tour!”

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15.Zion National Park, Canaan Cliffs: Extended Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 55 min · from $499

You’ll fly from a private heliport over Zion’s major formations, Kolob Canyons, Red Butte, and Canaan Mountain Wilderness. An English-speaking pilot explains the geology and history. The small helicopter holds up to six, with an optional 30-minute butte landing.

“Phenomenal experience. I chose Zion Helicopters for my husband’s 65th birthday and we had the most incredible time. Our pilot Jordan played a killer playlist over our headsets, and told us all about the history and geology as we flew. The weather was perfect, the afternoon light was gorgeous, and the butte landing was the thrill of a lifetime. Jordan took lots of photos for us too. One hundred stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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