BRYCE CANYON HELICOPTER TOURS
Book a Bryce Canyon Helicopter Tour for a breathtaking experience departing from our Bryce Canyon Heliport facility
Book a Bryce Canyon Helicopter Tour for a breathtaking experience departing from our Bryce Canyon Heliport facility
Experience Bryce Canyon by Air with Zion Helicopters
Want to see more of Utah's national parks without spending all day in the car? Our Bryce Canyon helicopter tour gives you the chance to explore Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park from the sky, all in one incredible flight. It's the perfect way to enjoy two of the Southwest's most stunning places, with views you just can't get from the ground.
How Was Bryce Canyon Formed?
Bryce Canyon isn't your typical canyon. It's actually made up of huge natural amphitheaters carved into soft rock layers on the edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Over time, the Paria River and other small streams wore away the rock, creating cliffs, spires, windows, and strange shapes called hoodoos. The colorful formations you'll see come from a rock layer known as the Claron Formation, which includes limestone, sandstone, and other materials. These layers erode at different speeds, which is why the shapes are so unusual.
How Old Is Bryce Canyon?
The rocks in Bryce Canyon are more than 60 million years old. Long ago, this area was covered by a lake that left behind thick layers of mud, sand, and minerals. As the land rose due to tectonic activity, it formed what we now call the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Cracks in the rock formed from the pressure of this movement. Rain, snow, and wind found their way into the cracks, slowly wearing away the rock and shaping the wild landscape you see today. That process is still happening every day.
Who Was the First to Settle in Bryce Canyon?
In the late 1800s, a man named Ebenezer Bryce moved into the area to harvest timber. He settled near the canyon, and over time, people began calling it "Bryce's Canyon." The name stuck. Tourists began visiting in the early 1900s, drawn by the strange rock formations and incredible views. By the 1920s, people began pushing to protect the area, and it eventually became a national park.
Why See It with Zion Helicopters?
Driving or hiking through Bryce is amazing, but seeing it from a helicopter takes it to a whole new level. From the air, you'll be able to see the full size of the park and get a better look at its hidden spots and hard-to-reach corners. Our flight path includes both the well-known views and some quieter areas that most people miss. Since we're based in Southern Utah, this is an easy add-on to your Zion trip. It's one of the most memorable ways to experience Bryce Canyon, and a great way to fit more into your adventure.
