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Helicopter landed at the bottom during a Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
Starting at $579.00Per Person

King of Canyons

This is our proudest and most sought-after Grand Canyon helicopter tour in our collection! Experience a canyon floor landing with a champagne toast and refreshments. You can enhance the experience with a sunset departure, flying over the Las Vegas Strip just as the neon lights come to life.

  • Departing From: Las Vegas
  • Destination: Grand Canyon West
  • Duration: Approximately 3½-4 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
  • Product Code: HLW-4

This helicopter tour departs from our Las Vegas VIP terminal located just off the Strip, and travels over Hoover Dam, the Colorado River, and Lake Mead en route to the spectacular Grand Canyon West.

The rugged Grand Canyon West Rim offers breathtaking views. On this helicopter tour, guests will see formations and plateaus naturally sculpted in the landscape making Grand Canyon West one of the most intriguing sights to witness.

Your return flight will soar over legendary landmarks such as the Luxor Hotel pyramid and space beam, Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, the Eiffel Tower at Paris, the Bellagio Fountains, the High Roller Observation Wheel, the MSG Sphere, and more.

Reach the end of the Strip, continue past the STRAT, and fly over the colorful and historic Downtown Las Vegas, where the legend of this gambling town began and still thrives.

Your sightseeing helicopter returns to the Papillon VIP terminal, offering the same view of the Strip in reverse.

This Tour is Available as a Gift Certficate!

Optional King of Canyons Upgrades

* Upgrade options are available for selection during checkout

Make Aircraft Private

Take your helicopter sightseeing to an entirely different level! Book your own private helicopter and share the experience of the Grand Canyon and the Las Vegas Strip with your closest friends or family. Each aircraft holds up to 6 guests.

A group exits from a helicopter at the bottom of Grand Canyon.

Optional Sunset Departure

Our most popular Grand Canyon helicopter tour can now be enjoyed at sunset! Experience a canyon floor landing with a champagne toast, then depart just in time to watch the sunset across the horizon. You'll also fly over the Bowl of Fire, Lake Mead, and the Las Vegas Strip just after the neon lights come to life.

Helicopter illuminated by the setting sun

Request a Front Seat on your Helicopter Tour

Seating Diagram of Airbus H130
Airbus H130 "Ecostar"

Fly first class and experience the pilot's point of view with a front seat upgrade for only $60 per person! While every seat aboard our helicopters provide incredible views, the front seats offers a panoramic perspective and unobstructed photo opportunities.

All passengers are free to request a front seat upgrade, although availability is limited. Front seat upgrades are not guaranteed, but are assigned once the passenger check-in process is complete and seating aboard the helicopter is determined. If your request for an upgrade is confirmed, payment will be processed at the check-in counter prior to departure.

Charge to Request: Free
Charge if Confirmed: $60

King of Canyons FAQs

How long is the King of Canyons with Vegas Strip Helicopter flight and tour?

The roundtrip flight duration for the King of Canyons with Vegas Strip Helicopter tour is approximately 90 minutes. The total tour duration is around 3.5-4 hours with 30-minutes ground time on the canyon floor.

Why should you choose Papillon for your Grand Canyon Helicopter tour?

Papillon was founded in 1965 and is the world's most experienced and largest sightseeing company, flying nearly a quarter million passengers each year on daily tours around Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and beyond. Our mission is to provide the safest and most unforgettable aerial sightseeing experiences and adventures to the most beautiful destinations in the American Southwest. Join us today and make memories that will last a lifetime. At Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, that is what we specialize in.

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