GRAND CANYON HELICOPTER TOUR FROM LAS VEGAS

Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour

Fly from the Las Vegas area over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead for spectacular aerial views of Grand Canyon West, the Colorado River, Eagle Point and Guano Point.

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Approx. 3.5–4 hours • 70-minute roundtrip flight • Grand Canyon West aerial views

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See the Grand Canyon From Above

Experience Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Colorado River and Grand Canyon West from the air on an approximately 70-minute scenic helicopter flight.

High aerial view looking down at the Hoover Dam concrete structure and Colorado River with a red helicopter flying in the distance
The Flight

~70-Minute Scenic Flight

Fly from Boulder City toward Grand Canyon West with spectacular aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Fortification Hill and the Colorado River.

The Grand Canyon

West Rim From Above

Soar above Grand Canyon West for sweeping aerial views of Eagle Point, Guano Point, the Colorado River and the canyon’s dramatic rock formations.

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YOUR GRAND CANYON HELICOPTER TOUR ITINERARY

From Las Vegas-area pickup to your Grand Canyon West sightseeing flight and return, here’s what to expect.

01

Las Vegas-Area Pickup

Shuttle transportation is available from convenient Las Vegas-area hotels before your scheduled departure.

02

Check In & Take Off

Check in at the Boulder City terminal, receive your preflight briefing, and board your helicopter for Grand Canyon West.

03

Hoover Dam & Lake Mead

Fly over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Fortification Hill as you travel toward the Grand Canyon.

04

Colorado River

Follow the Colorado River toward Grand Canyon West while taking in dramatic desert and canyon scenery from above.

05

Grand Canyon West

Soar above Grand Canyon West for spectacular aerial views of Eagle Point, Guano Point and the surrounding canyon formations.

06

Scenic Return Flight

Enjoy more sweeping desert views as your helicopter returns to Boulder City, followed by return transportation to Las Vegas.

Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour Details

TOTAL EXPERIENCE

Approx. 3.5–4 Hours

FLIGHT TIME

Approx. 70 Minutes

TOUR TYPE

Scenic Air Tour

Departure & Transportation

Boulder City Departure

This tour departs from a helicopter terminal in Boulder City, approximately 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.

Las Vegas Hotel Pickup

Complimentary shuttle transportation is available from select Las Vegas hotels. Your pickup time and location will be provided with your booking confirmation.

Check-In Timing

Be ready at your confirmed pickup location at the scheduled time. Guests driving directly to the terminal should arrive by the check-in time shown on their booking confirmation.

Before You Fly

A few important details to help you prepare for a smooth and comfortable Grand Canyon helicopter experience.

Valid Photo ID

Passengers 18 and older must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or valid passport at check-in.

What to Bring

Bring your photo ID, comfortable clothing and a camera or phone. Sunglasses are also helpful for daytime aerial sightseeing.

Passenger Weights

Passenger weights are required when booking and will be verified at check-in. Additional restrictions or charges may apply based on individual and combined passenger weights.

Weather & Operations

Flights are subject to weather, airspace restrictions and operational conditions. Routes, flight times and departure times may vary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your Grand Canyon West scenic helicopter tour.

Does this tour land at the Grand Canyon?

No. This is a scenic air tour designed to maximize your views of Grand Canyon West from the helicopter. The helicopter does not land at the Grand Canyon.

Plan for approximately 3.5–4 hours for the overall experience, including transportation, check-in and approximately 70 minutes of helicopter flight time.

Highlights include Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Fortification Hill, the Colorado River, Eagle Point, Guano Point and spectacular aerial views of Grand Canyon West.

The scenic helicopter flight is approximately 70 minutes roundtrip from Boulder City.

This tour departs from a helicopter terminal in Boulder City, Nevada. Complimentary shuttle transportation is available from select Las Vegas hotels.

Complimentary shuttle transportation is available from select Las Vegas hotels. Your confirmed pickup time and location will be provided with your booking confirmation.

Passenger weights are required when booking and verified at check-in. Additional restrictions or charges may apply based on individual and combined passenger weights.

Flights are subject to weather, airspace restrictions and operational conditions. Routes, flight times and departure times may be adjusted when necessary.

Grand Canyon West From Above

See the Grand Canyon From a Whole New Perspective

Soar over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Colorado River for spectacular aerial views of Eagle Point, Guano Point and Grand Canyon West.

FROM
$509
Per person
Online prices shown upfront • No added booking fees