Las Vegas: Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour

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Las Vegas: Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour
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Top rated
4.777922 out of 5 stars
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4.777922 out of 5 stars
770 reviews

Fly 3,200 feet below the rim of the Grand Canyon and enjoy a glass of champagne and light refreshments along the Colorado River before returning to Las Vegas on this exciting helicopter tour.

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Duration 105 minutes - 4.5 hours
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Audio guide included
Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Betty R –

I was so afraid I would be terrified but the pilot was very calming. The trip was amazing. I would recommend it to anyone.

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Gerhard – United States

Our guide was really good she was insightful and very professional

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    1265 Airport Rd

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    Grand Canyon West Rim

    Helicopter flight (35 minutes)

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    Grand Canyon West Rim

    Photo stop, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

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    Boulder City

    Helicopter flight (35 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    1265 Airport Rd

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Take a scenic helicopter flight to Grand Canyon West from Las Vegas
  • Land on the Canyon floor next to Colorado River
  • Eat a champagne picnic meal on Canyon Floor
  • Upgrade to enjoy a sunset departure

Full description

This exciting helicopter tour from Las Vegas lands 3,200 feet below the rim of the Grand Canyon!

Guest can choose to include hotel transportation from the Las Vegas Strip to the nearby air terminal. You'll receive a safety briefing before you board a state-of-the-art EcoStar helicopter for your journey to the Grand Canyon. Fly over Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam then enjoy spectacular views of the volcanic Black Mountains, Grapevine Mesa, the Mojave Desert and then across the Grand Wash Cliffs as you enter Grand Canyon West. Land 3,500 feet below the rim of the Grand Canyon and enjoy a delicious glass of champagne, light snacks, and photo opportunities on the banks of the Colorado River.

Your return flight to Las Vegas features equally stunning aerial views.

Passengers also have the option to transport themselves to the air terminal. If self-drive option selected, passengers must arrive 45 minutes prior to their departure time. The drive from the Las Vegas Strip to Boulder City typically takes 40 to 50 minutes.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off at select hotels by shuttle bus (if option selected)
  • Helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon
  • Landing on the Canyon floor for 30 minutes
  • Champagne and light picnic refreshments
  • Tips for the pilot

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Boulder City Municipal Airport -Papillon Helicopters and Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines -Passengers must drive themselves to the air terminal and arrive 45 minutes before departure. The drive from the Las Vegas Strip to Boulder City takes approximately 40 to 50 minutes.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Drones
  • Selfie sticks
  • Tripods
  • Backpacks
  • Oversize luggage

Know before you go

  • Helicopter flight time (roundtrip) is approximately 75 minutes
  • The time spent at the Grand Canyon is approximately 30 minutes
  •  Helicopters hold up to 6 guests. If your group is larger than 6, you will be split into separate aircrafts
  • Infant children are considered a lap child if they are under the age of 2 and have proof of age, such as a passport or a copy of their birth certificate
  • All passengers 18 years of age and older must present a government-issued photo ID
  • For comfort and weight/balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing 300 pounds or more will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour
  • Required check-in time is 45 minutes prior to the departure time
  • Hotel transfers (if selected) are available from most Las Vegas Strip and Downtown hotels. To schedule hotel transfers call the local supplier.
  • If no transfers options is selected, customers must arrive 45 minutes prior to the flight.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 770 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Betty R – May 13, 2025 – Verified booking
I was so afraid I would be terrified but the pilot was very calming. The trip was amazing. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Gerhard – United StatesMay 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was really good she was insightful and very professional
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Tim – United KingdomMay 10, 2025 – Verified booking
This was an awesome activity flying over the Grand Canyon in a lovely helicopter The pilot was great and informative and the views were absolutely spectacular We were well cared for at every point of the booking and experience Highly recommend

Product ID: 9617

Activity provider:Papillon Helicopters

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