Grand Canyon Deluxe with Helicopter
If you're visiting Las Vegas, then you're just a little over an hour away from the Grand Canyon National Park. This flight from nearby Boulder City to the national park offers passengers spectacular aerial sightseeing en route, like the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River. Upon landing at the South Rim, you'll receive more up-close views aboard a thrilling helicopter tour. After your helicopter adventure, you'll also have ample opportunity to sightsee on foot at multiple beautiful lookout points along the canyon's edge.
Departure: Las Vegas
Destination: Grand Canyon National Park
Duration: Approximately 9.5 Hours
Transportation: Airplane | Helicopter
Upgrades Available: None
This deluxe Grand Canyon ground and air tour is a dream for photographers and sightseers alike! Your tour sets off from our Boulder City air terminal on a fixed-wing airplane specifically designed for sightseeing. Enjoy aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River from your oversized windows. Your flight will follow the path of the Colorado River as it winds its way through the canyon it has been carving for millennia. Your destination is Grand Canyon National Park, where the ancient chasm is roughly 11 miles across and nearly a mile deep.
The first stop in your adventure is the heliport for your helicopter tour over the northern and southern parts of the Grand Canyon. Take in the panoramic view of the striped canyon walls and the Colorado River raging far below. After touching back down at the airport, you'll board a customized military-style Hummer vehicle for transport to some of the most famous lookout points. Enjoy a light box lunch while you explore the area and take memorable photos before your return flight to Las Vegas.
Features
- Scenic Flight to Grand Canyon South Rim
- Climate-controlled Cabin
- Aerial Views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Colorado River
- Narration in 16 Languages
- Helicopter Tour at the Grand Canyon
- Transfer to Scenic Overlook aboard at customized Hummer
- Meal
- Exploration Time
Tour Overview
- Passengers check in at our Boulder City NV air terminal
- Board a sightseeing airplane featuring climate control, large windows for sightseeing, and headset narration in 16 languages
- Enjoy a flight to the Grand Canyon National Park (1 hour 10 minutes each way)
- Discover aerial views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Colorado River en route
- Land at the Grand Canyon National Park air terminal
- Passengers board the helicopter and depart on 25-30 minute flight over the widest and deepest part of the entire Grand Canyon. The views of the canyon from this perspective is breathtaking and unforgettable.
- Enjoy a guided ground excursion in a modified military style Hummer vehicle to several South Rim lookout points (approximately 2.5-3 hours)
- A box lunch and beverage is provided and can be enjoyed while visiting the viewpoints
- Transport to the Grand Canyon National Park air terminal
- Return flight to the Boulder City air terminal
Planning
- Flight to the Grand Canyon: An approximate 1 hour 10 minute flight that includes aerial view of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Grand Canyon
- Hotel Transfers (if selected): Pick-up from limited hotels on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown area is approximately 60-90 minutes before flight departure (times are based on hotel location, time of day, and traffic conditions).
- Total Tour Duration: Approximately 9.5 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off (if hotel transfers selected)
- Self-Drive Option: Passengers also have the option to transport themselves to the air terminal. If self-drive option selected, passengers must arrive 45 minutes prior to their departure time. Drive time between the Las Vegas Strip and the air terminal is usually between 40-50 minutes.
- Check-In: Boulder City Terminal, 1265 Airport Road Boulder City, NV 89005