Best of · GRAND CANYON HELICOPTER TOURS
A Vegas departure spends most of its day on the ground, a South Rim departure is airborne almost immediately, and only some flights are cleared to land three thousand feet down. These 15 separate the air time from the total, with prices per seat.
Fly over the South Rim, Kaibab National Forest, Colorado River, and Dragon Corridor with Papillon Helicopters. Add a daytime or sunset Hummer tour with guides such as Keith, Taylor, or Jerry for lookout stops and canyon stories.
“awesome trip. got more than 30mins. Great music to accompany the trip! defo recommend”
Fly an EC130 helicopter from Las Vegas over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Strip, then land 3,500 feet below the Grand Canyon rim. You get about 30 minutes by the Colorado River, with Champagne, snacks, and time to speak with your pilot.
“This was such an incredible experience. The ride exceeded our expectations. Our pilot was very knowledgeable and fun. The Grand Canyon was absolutely breath taking.”
Fly 45 minutes from the South Rim over Kaibab National Forest, the Colorado River, Painted Desert, Marble Canyon, Point Imperial, and the Dragon Corridor. Maverick uses Airbus EC130 helicopters with wraparound windows, headsets, and pilots such as Forrest, Drew, and Dylan. Bring original photo ID.
“Absolutely amazing, bucket-list experience! Drew, our pilot, was awesome--very knowledgeable and safe. We went with our kids and all had a great time!”
From Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan, you’ll fly over Kaibab National Forest, follow the Colorado River, and pass the Painted Desert, Marble Canyon, Point Imperial, and Dragon Corridor. The small-group flight uses an ECO-Star helicopter with wraparound windows and live English commentary.
“The pilot was knowledgeable. The office staff was great to work with.”
Fly from Boulder City over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam to Grand Canyon West. Land about 3,200 to 3,500 feet below the rim for champagne, snacks, and photos by the Colorado River. Expect a 270-minute outing, a 30-minute canyon stop, and pilots such as Jimmy, Brian, and Ethan.
“Would highly recommend this trip. Jimmy (our pilot) was very knowledgeable and very welcoming.”
You’ll fly from Las Vegas in an Airbus AStar AS350 B2 with a pilot such as Sam, Eddie, or Mad Dog Mike, passing Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, and the Colorado River before returning over the Strip. Hotel pickup, a 90-minute flight, and front-row views are possible, but seating depends on weight and balance.
“Great experience, wonderful views and a bucket list item crossed off! Knowledgable guide makes it worthwhile and fun.”
Fly with Maverick Helicopters from Las Vegas over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Fortification Hill, and the Strip. After about 45 minutes, land in the Hualapai Indian Reservation beside the Colorado River for champagne and snacks. Choose a morning or sunset departure, with pilots such as Chance, Clint, or Travis providing commentary.
“efficient service, lots of comms and clear pick up instructions. Courteous check in at the building good safety briefing and pictures. Love flying in Helicopters and Jordan the pilot offered everyone a chance to sit in front. Only slightly annoying part was the return driver hasselling us to leave when we wanted more time to look at the merchandise.”
Fly with Papillon from Las Vegas or Boulder City over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam to Grand Canyon West. You land 3,200 feet below the rim for a Champagne picnic and photos. Pilots such as Raphael, Mitch, Ethan, and Kris are known for lively commentary. Add the Las Vegas Strip flight if desired.
“Great family experience, my young adult kids loved it. Once in a lifetime experience, highly recommend.”
Travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Hoover Dam before a helicopter descent to the Colorado River. You get about four hours at the rim, lunch, and shuttle access to Eagle Point and Guano Point. Guides such as Derek and Prince are praised for lively commentary.
“Trip was rushed and driver made (us) stick to a strict time line while he wasted time talking to associates along the route eating away at our time. And we where told we could leave things on bus during tour, but when we returned our bags of chips (unopened) where gone.”
Fly from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West in an Airbus AStar helicopter, with hotel pickup, pilot narration, and about 90 minutes in the air. You will see Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, Fortification Hill, the canyon walls, and the Las Vegas Strip. Pilots may include Sam, Ryan, Arthur, or Dalton.
“Outstanding. We expected a lot for the money and it was worth every penny. Flying over the canyon was mind boggling. We flew past the skywalk and it looked insignificant. You only see a tiny portion of the Canyon after a very long drive. Our pilot gave us good information on route and we felt very safe at all times.”
Fly from select Las Vegas hotels to Grand Canyon West in a small group of up to seven. Your pilot provides live narration as you pass Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, then VIP ground transport takes you to the glass Skywalk. Allow about 45 minutes on the ground.
“The flight to the sky walk was great the pilot was very chatty and had a laugh with him all the way there and all the way back the ske walk was fantastic photos were took and the staff were very nice all in all a fantastic day”
Board a seven-seat Eco-Star helicopter at Maverick’s Las Vegas terminal for a 45-minute flight over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam to Grand Canyon West. Land 3,500 feet below the rim for Champagne and snacks, then return over Las Vegas at sunset. Bring an original photo ID.
“Well organized excursion, the flight to the grand canyon was amazing, tne pilot and the whole trip was fantastic!”
Travel from Phoenix or Scottsdale through the Sonoran Desert and Route 66 to Grand Canyon National Park. You get a 45-minute helicopter flight, about 1 to 1.5 hours at South Rim viewpoints, and a guide such as Aldo, Diane, or Mark to handle the long day.
“I booked a ‘Detour’ touring service through Viator. I had a very positive experience with Detours, Diane was the tour guide, she is not only an amazing tour guide but such a lovely person. She gives you details on the AZ landscape, information about Grand Canyon and AZ history. It was an amazing experience Thank you, Diane for making my tour easy and fun!”
Leave Las Vegas by Airbus helicopter, fly over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Fortification Hill, then descend below the Grand Canyon’s West Rim. At Historic Grand Canyon Western Ranch, enjoy a cowboy lunch and two hours to explore, with horseback riding and wagon rides available at extra cost.
“Amazing experience! I live in the UK, so I was able to contact the Tour company directly via Whatsapp and arrange a pick up time in and place in Las Vegas. I opted for the Ranch Landing which included lunch and was also sent the menu. On the day, they collected me in their seated taxi van directly from the hotel. i was on my own, but everyone was friendly and I made a friend who was also travelling solo. On arrival at the airport, they weighed us and went through the safety procedure. There were 6 people to the helicopter and everyone was distributed by weight. There are individual…”
Take a small-group ECO-Star helicopter flight over Grand Canyon West, then land 3,500 feet below the rim, just 300 feet above the Colorado River. You get 20 minutes on the canyon floor, live narration in English, and a 10-minute flight back.
“First time in a helicopter and it was super fun and amazing to get over the edge of the Grand Canyon. Next time, I hope to charter a helicopter for the whole day to discover the other parts of the Canyon as well. Highly recommended, though.”
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