Las Vegas: Grand Canyon Tour & Helicopter Landing Experience

Grand Canyon West Day Trip with Helicopter Flight from Las Vegas

This guided day tour from Las Vegas visits Grand Canyon West on the Hualapai Reservation, suited for travelers seeking an active sightseeing experience with ground and aerial views.

Description

Depart your Las Vegas hotel around 7 AM and travel by minibus, van, or SUV through the High Desert of Arizona. Your guide will share insights on Las Vegas history, desert flora and fauna, and Native American heritage. You’ll stop at the Hoover Dam for a photo and a brief history lesson.

Arrive at Grand Canyon West around 10:30 AM to explore Eagle Point, known for the 'Eagle in the Rock,' and visit Guano Point, Native American dwellings, and gift shops. Enjoy a lunch at the canyon rim. You can also opt to walk on the Skywalk for panoramic views (additional fee applies).

Experience a helicopter flight in a Eurocopter EC130, descending 10-12 minutes to the canyon floor for 20 minutes of exploration and photos, followed by a 10-12 minute flight back to the rim. Return to Las Vegas by approximately 5 - 5:30 PM.

Highlights

• Visit Hoover Dam, Joshua Tree Forest, and the Grand Canyon rim
• Helicopter flight from canyon rim to bottom with photo stops
• Lunch on the canyon rim
• Optional walk on the Skywalk for expansive views (extra fee)
• Explore Eagle Point and Guano Point

Includes

• Transportation from Las Vegas via minibus, van, or SUV
• Helicopter flight from the rim to the canyon bottom
• Interpretive guides
• Informational pamphlet on flora, fauna, and Native American history
• Breakfast snacks
• Lunch/brunch
• Plenty of bottled water and additional snacks
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off on the Las Vegas Strip and downtown

Excludes

• Entrance fees to the Skywalk
• Gratuities

Important Information

• Transportation uses luxury 7-passenger SUVs or custom 7 or 14-passenger VIP vans
• The helicopter flight departs from Grand Canyon West, not from Las Vegas, and includes a landing inside the canyon totaling about 50 minutes on the helicopter experience
• Non-US resident fee does not apply

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 2 days before the tour for a full refund.

Book early and bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. Morning departures offer cooler temperatures for exploring the canyon rim.