Luxury Helicopter Tour of the Grand Canyon's West Rim
Board a helicopter for a premium Grand Canyon sightseeing trip.
Tour overview
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour, board a helicopter for a premium Grand Canyon sightseeing trip. Listen to your pilot’s educational commentary as you fly above the stunning magnificence of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River. Along the route, you’ll see sights like Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, and the Las Vegas Strip.
- See million-year-old rock formations as you fly above the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River.
- Fly in a forward-facing A-Star helicopter with 180-degree views.
- View breathtaking Grand Canyon vistas.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Las Vegas hotels are included.
Why do Travelers Choose This Tour?
- Personal treatment is ensured when traveling with a family-owned firm. Transfers to and from hotels in a luxury vehicle are a wonderful reward.
Tour itinerary
Your Grand Canyon helicopter trip begins with a luxury bus picking you up from your Las Vegas hotel.
After being driven to the airport in Boulder City, you will be greeted by your pilot and given a safety briefing for your trip in a cutting-edge A-Star helicopter. Then head to the sky for your Grand Canyon flight. Along the trip, you’ll get incredible views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Fortification Hill, and the black volcanic rocks of the Black Canyon.
When you arrive at the Grand Canyon, your pilot will take you into the canyon to see the multicolored rock walls and the Colorado River up close, then follow the Colorado River’s journey through rock formations that were created millions of years ago. Keep your camera available for photo opportunities of cathedral buttresses, sculpted rock pillars, and vast canyon stretches.
View more natural treasures such as the rough Mojave Desert desert on the return trip.
Visiting the Grand Canyon is a must-do when in the American Southwest. Choose from departure times throughout the day, which makes this once-in-a-lifetime experience an easy excursion from Las Vegas.
Hoover Dam (Pass By)
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas with this helicopter tour to one of the world’s seven natural wonders, the Grand Canyon! A Mercedes Benz van will take you up from your Las Vegas hotel and transport you to the helicopter departure location in Boulder City, where builders of the Hoover Dam (formerly the Boulder Dam) resided during the dam’s construction in the 1930s. Set out on a 90-minute ride to the Grand Canyon after boarding your cutting-edge A-Star chopper. Enjoy breathtaking overhead views of the Hoover Dam and the new bypass bridge, Lake Mead, and Black Canyon while traveling.
Fortification Hill (Pass By)
Fly by Fortification Hill, an extinct, colorful volcano, as your pilot provides insightful commentary.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Pass By)
Fly over Lake Mead, which was formed following the completion of the Hoover Dam in 1931.
Colorado River (Pass By)
When you arrive in the Grand Canyon, plunge into its depths and fly like an eagle above the Colorado River, through geological rock formations that have been there for millions of years. Don’t forget to bring your camera! Cathedral buttresses and rock pillars with magnificent, vibrant hues may be seen around every turn!
Las Vegas Strip (Pass By)
Your helicopter tour continues with a ride above the Las Vegas Strip, including views of Downtown Las Vegas, Caesars Palace, Bellagio, City Center, Mandalay Bay Resort, and Raiders Stadium.
Includes:
- A 90-minute (approx.) flight in a cutting-edge A-Star helicopter.
- The luxury van will pick you up and drop you off at the hotel.
- Soft drinks and light snacks are available.
- All taxes and fees are included.
- Surcharge for fuel.
Excludes:
- Gratuities
Testimonials
Tour highlights
- You must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity to get a complete refund.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time of the experience, you will not be reimbursed.
- Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the experience will not be allowed.
- The cut-off times are determined by the experience's local time.
- This experience is weather dependent. If it is canceled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.
- This experience needs a minimum number of participants. If the minimum is not fulfilled, you will be offered a new date/experience or a full refund.
Important details
Point of convergence:
You can either walk to the meeting spot or seek a ride.
5596 Haven St, Las Vegas, NV 89119, United States.
Our departure terminal is within a few minutes walk from the Las Vegas Strip.
Pickup details:
We pick up from all Las Vegas Hotels.
Before you go, be aware of the following:
- The total weight of each passenger is 250 pounds.
- Subject to availability, confirmation will be sent within 48 hours after booking.
- Passengers weighing more than 250 lbs (112 kg/ 17.85 st) will be needed to purchase an additional seat due to the aircraft's comfort and weight/balance.
- On the day of the tour, this is charged directly to the tour operator.
- The minimum age is two years.
- According to FAA regulations, children aged 2 and up must have a seat.
- Flights begin in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Wheelchair access is not available.
- Accessible for strollers.
- Close to public transit.
- Infants must sit on their parent's lap.
- It is not suggested for tourists who have back difficulties.
- There are no heart issues or any major medical disorders.
- The majority of passengers are able to participate.
- There will be a maximum of 100 people on this tour/activity.