About Paragon Skydive

Why Skydive the Grand Canyon?

From the moment we saw the Grand Canyon for the first time it has been our aim to enable the public to experience the unique perspective of seeing the canyon from under a canopy. With decades of experience in the skydiving industry our professional and qualified team have come together to make it possible to Skydive the Grand Canyon^®.

Reasons to skydive at the Grand Canyon

• We are the highest drop zone in the world
• We jump from 16,000ft MSL
• The scenic flight up in the aircraft offers a view of the Grand Canyon you can not get in any other way
• The Grand Canyon is one of the 7 Wonders of the World
• We use only the best equipment available anywhere in the world
• We have full time FAA certified riggers on staff to ensure our equipment is maintained far above required standards
• Our team is dedicated to make sure you have the best skydiving experience possible

Who We Are

Operated by a passionate and energetic team, Paragon Skydive has a 100% commitment to safety.

Our team includes an impressive variety with previous World Champion Skydivers as part of our management team. As well as advisors who are acting presidents for other national Parachuting Federations among our advisers. Paragon Skydive is the only skydiving operation in the United States to be approved on an FAA towered airport.

Where We Are

We are located at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in the northwest corner of Arizona, close to Utah and Nevada. Our facility is located at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport  in the town of Tusayan.

The airport serves as the primary hub of air transportation for the South Rim is spectacularly located for taking you tandem skydiving with the Grand Canyon as the backdrop.

The Drive: The drive to and along the Grand Canyon National Park offers beautiful landscapes as well as a of course the views from the road along the rim of the canyon.

The Grand Canyon is easily accessed by vehicle from Las Vegas, Phoenix, Page, Flagstaff and Sedona.

How to get to us

Self Drive:

Driving from Phoenix (3hrs); The drive from Phoenix is an amazing drive which gives you a chance to stop and take a picture by a world famous Saguaro Cactus and maybe stop in at Sedona on your way back. The drive from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon will take you from the hot desert landscape to much more mild high desert conditions found at the South Rim.

Driving from Las Vegas; (4hrs); The drive from Las Vegas will see you leaving the bright lights of the strip and travelling past Lake Mead and along Route 66 before you arrive at the beautiful Grand Canyon. We highly recommend you take a quick stop at the Hoover Dam on your way home.

Tours & Transport: Check out our day and half day tours with transport to/from Las Vegas and Phoenix/Scottsdale. You will be collected from your hotel and brought to our door! We offer a variety of different options, check out our packages to find the option the best suits you.

Private Shuttle: All of our package options are available as private tours. We can organize private shuttle transport and even private air charters for groups from Las Vegas or Phoenix and arrange an amazing day at the canyon for you. Perfect for parties, families, team building or special occasions. Contact us to help plan your perfect skydive excursion.

Transport in the Canyon: There is a free shuttle bus that runs from Grand Canyon village area to the town of Tusayan, click for timetables.