Highlights Over Grand Canyon
Extra time in your Vegas vacation? This Grand Canyon airplane tour offers aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the stunning Grand Canyon West. You'll discover remarkable aerial views of the West Rim and the Colorado River from your airplane window before returning to our Boulder City, NV air terminal - a perfect way to spend an afternoon in Las Vegas.
Departure: Las Vegas
Destination: Grand Canyon West
Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Transportation: Airplane
Upgrades Available: None
Experience the thrill of flying into the bright blue sky aboard a Grand Canyon airplane tour in just a few hours' time during your Las Vegas vacation. Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines will take you from our state-of-the-art air terminal in Boulder City, NV and into the desert sky on an unforgettable Grand Canyon sightseeing flight! The adventure of a lifetime begins right as you start to gain altitude. Take in aerial views of the majestic Hoover Dam - even larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza - and the largest reservoir in the United States, Lake Mead.
You'll soon reach the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, where the Colorado River began carving its way through this ancient landscape over 5 million years ago. Our aircraft are specifically designed and constructed with sightseeing in mind, so sit back and enjoy the view as you gaze out at the magnificent striped canyon walls and rock formations including Guano Point and Eagle Point, as well as the Colorado River below before returning to the air terminal.
Features
- Scenic flight to Grand Canyon West Rim
- Aerial views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Colorado River
- Climate-controlled cabin
- Narration in 16 languages
- Photo opportunities
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 over the Grand Canyon West (35 minutes each way)
- Discover aerial views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Colorado River
- Return to the 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 4 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