Combine an extended Grand Canyon helicopter flight with a 14-mile guided Colorado River rafting adventure through Black Canyon—all in one unforgettable day from Las Vegas.
Approx. 9 hours • 90-minute roundtrip flight • 14-mile guided river rafting adventure
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Start with an extended helicopter flight over Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon, then experience the Colorado River from below on a guided rafting adventure through Black Canyon.
Fly from Las Vegas over Hoover Dam, the Bypass Bridge and Fortification Hill before experiencing approximately 30 miles of Grand Canyon scenery above and below the West Rim. Return with spectacular aerial views of the Las Vegas Strip.
Launch near the base of Hoover Dam for a relaxing 14-mile guided rafting adventure through Black Canyon. Enjoy towering canyon walls, clear Colorado River water, secluded beaches and opportunities to spot desert wildlife before finishing at Willow Beach.
From Las Vegas hotel pickup to an extended Grand Canyon helicopter flight and guided Colorado River rafting adventure, here’s what to expect.
Complimentary transportation picks you up from a select Las Vegas resort and takes you to the helicopter terminal.
Take off for an approximately 90-minute helicopter adventure featuring Hoover Dam, the Bypass Bridge, Fortification Hill, the Colorado River and approximately 30 miles of Grand Canyon scenery above and below the West Rim.
Return to Las Vegas with spectacular aerial views of the Las Vegas Strip before landing at the helicopter terminal.
After your helicopter flight, ground transportation takes you toward the Hoover Dam area for the river portion of your adventure.
Launch near the base of Hoover Dam for a 14-mile guided smooth-water rafting trip through Black Canyon, with opportunities to enjoy secluded beaches, clear Colorado River water and a picnic lunch.
Finish the rafting adventure at Willow Beach on the Arizona side of the river, then board transportation for your return to Las Vegas.
TOTAL EXPERIENCE
HELICOPTER FLIGHT
RIVER RAFTING
Your helicopter flight departs from 5 Star Helicopters’ Las Vegas-area terminal near the Strip.
Complimentary round-trip transportation is included from select Las Vegas resort hotels. Transportation between the helicopter and river rafting portions of the experience is also included.
Be ready at your confirmed hotel pickup time. Guests instructed to arrive directly at the helicopter terminal should arrive at least 30 minutes before their scheduled departure.
A few important details will help you prepare for your helicopter flight and Colorado River rafting adventure.
Passengers 18 and older must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or valid passport at check-in.
Wear comfortable clothing and secure footwear suitable for a full day outdoors. Bring sunscreen and other sun protection, and consider water-friendly footwear for the river portion.
Required rafting safety equipment is provided. A picnic lunch and water are included during the river portion of the experience.
Passenger weights are required when booking and verified at check-in. Guests exceeding 250 lbs (112 kg) are required to purchase an additional helicopter seat.
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Everything you need to know before booking your Grand Canyon helicopter and Colorado River rafting adventure.
Plan for approximately 9 hours for the complete experience, including transportation, the helicopter flight and river rafting adventure.
The helicopter portion is approximately 90 minutes and includes an extended flight above and below the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.
The guided smooth-water rafting adventure covers approximately 14 miles of the Colorado River through Black Canyon.
The river adventure launches near the base of Hoover Dam and the Bypass Bridge before traveling downstream through Black Canyon.
The rafting adventure concludes at Willow Beach on the Arizona side of the Colorado River.
No. This tour features an extended scenic helicopter flight above and below the West Rim but does not include a Grand Canyon landing.
Yes. Complimentary transportation is provided from select Las Vegas resort hotels, along with the necessary transportation between the helicopter and rafting portions of the experience.
Yes. A picnic lunch and water are included during the river rafting portion of the tour.
Passenger weights are required for helicopter weight and balance. Guests exceeding 250 lbs (112 kg) are required to purchase an additional seat.
Experience an extended Grand Canyon helicopter flight and a 14-mile guided rafting adventure through Black Canyon—all in one unforgettable day from Las Vegas.
