Stand atop the 5,287-foot sandstone masterpiece.Papillon is the only helicopter operator permitted by the Navajo Nation to land here.
Starting at
$299.00 Per Person
"The Ultimate Perspective"
Prepare for an epic journey. From the moment you lift off, you'll be treated to incredible 360-degree panoramic views of the American Southwest's most iconic landmarks:
Approximately 45-50 minutes total experience.
A 30-minute roundtrip flight departing from Page Municipal Airport.
Approximately 20 minutes of exploration time atop the summit of Tower Butte.
Stay cool and comfortable regardless of the desert heat.
Crystal clear communication and interpretive narration.
Forward-facing seats ensure everyone has a perfect view.
Designed specifically for sightseeing with nearly 180-degree views.
Pro Tip: Check-in is required 30 minutes before your scheduled flight time at Page Municipal Airport.
Your journey is more than just a flight; it's an immersion into the rich tapestry of the Navajo Nation. Guests receive interpretive information about Navajo culture, understanding the deep spiritual significance this land holds for its original stewards.
The historical weight of the region is palpable. We trace the steps of John Wesley Powell's 1869 expedition and reflect on the 1776 crossing of the Colorado River by Padre Dominguez and Escalante.
Tower Butte is an incredible natural landform, a testament to millions of years of erosion. It is composed primarily of Romana and Entrada Sandstones, topped with a resilient Morrison Formation caprock that has protected it from the elements for eons.
A 5,287-foot sandstone summit located south of Lake Powell on Navajo Nation land, resembling a massive stone skyscraper emerging from the desert. Its sheer walls make it inaccessible by any means other than helicopter.
No, this is an air tour only over Horseshoe Bend; guests do not land at Horseshoe Bend. The landing portion of the tour takes place exclusively atop Tower Butte.
After your high-altitude adventure on Tower Butte, complete your Page experience by diving deep into the heart of the desert at Lower Antelope Canyon. While the helicopter tour offers a breathtaking 360-degree perspective from 5,000 feet above, the walking tour of Lower Antelope Canyon invites you into a subterranean world of swirling Navajo sandstone and vibrant "kaleidoscope" colors. Led by local Indigenous guides, this 1.1-mile journey takes you through narrow passageways and down five flights of stairs into the canyon's largest caverns, where wind and water have sculpted every curve over millennia. It is the perfect earthly companion to your "top of the world" landing—offering an intimate, up-close look at the incredible geology that defines the American Southwest.
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