At a glance
from $599 per person- Duration6–7 hrs
- Time at the canyon2–3 hrs
- Pickup8:00 AM · Las Vegas Strip hotels
- Group sizeUp to 6 people
- Guide languageEnglish; Spanish and other languages on request
- CancellationFree up to 72 hours before
This Grand Canyon tour from Las Vegas flies you by helicopter to the West Rim, lands below the rim beside the Colorado River and adds a short pontoon boat ride on the river. It takes 6 to 7 hours and starts from $599 per person.
Highlights
- Land at the bottom of the Grand Canyon
- Pontoon boat ride on the Colorado River
- Flight over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam
- Time at the West Rim
Itinerary
- Hotel pickup and heliport check-in
- Flight over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam
- Landing below the rim beside the Colorado River
- Pontoon boat ride on the river
- Flight up to the West Rim, time at the viewpoints
- Flight back to Las Vegas
- Back at your hotel
Times are approximate and confirmed in your booking email.
Itinerary · 5
- Hotel transferTransfer to the heliport.
- Flight to the West RimOver Lake Mead and Hoover Dam.
- Canyon-floor landingTouch down beside the Colorado River, deep below the rim.
- Pontoon boat rideA short, calm boat ride on the Colorado River.
- Rim time and returnTime at the West Rim, then back to Las Vegas.
Route map
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Included
Included
- Hotel transfers
- Helicopter flights
- Landing below the rim
- Pontoon boat ride
- Grand Canyon West admission
Not included
- Skywalk ticket (optional)
- Gratuities
Live weather and flight conditions
Live airport reports (METAR/TAF) near your route and the 7-day forecast at the canyon.
Raw METAR / TAF for pilots
Sources: NOAA Aviation Weather Center and the US National Weather Service. Updated every 10 minutes.
Prices
| Adult | from $599 |
|---|---|
| Child (under 12) | from $599 |
| Deposit to secure | $90 per person |
| Pay on tour day | from $509 per person |
What to bring
- Photo ID
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Closed-toe shoes for the landing area
- Light layers
Who it is for
The bucket-list version for couples, honeymoons and special occasions. Weight and seating rules apply. The landing area and boat dock involve short walks on uneven ground.
Good to know
- Landing below the rim is only possible on Hualapai land at the West Rim, not in the national park.
- Weight and seating rules apply.
Frequently asked questions
Can helicopters land in the Grand Canyon?
Yes, at Grand Canyon West on Hualapai land. Landings are not allowed inside Grand Canyon National Park.
