Airplane 
This flight from our Boulder City, NV air terminal to the Grand Canyon West includes a Premium Access Pass with entry to the Skywalk Bridge, and plenty of time to wander and explore.
This Grand Canyon Airplane tour takes passengers from our Boulder City, NV to the Grand Canyon West, located within the lands of the Hualapai Native American Tribe. This 35-minute flight to the Grand Canyon includes incredible aerial views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Colorado River.
Upon landing, guests will receive a Premium Access Pass to explore and enjoy the park. The West Rim offers a hop-on/hop-off shuttle service for easy travel between various points of interest. Both Eagle Point and Guano Point allow visitors to marvel at the brilliant colors adorning the two-billion-year-old walls of the canyon. Eagle Point is home to the Skywalk Bridge. Your pass includes entry onto this world-famous glass-bottomed bridge – you can walk out over 70 feet past the canyon's edge and feel as though you're standing in the sky! A grab-and-go meal is included to enjoy during your trip.
The tall bluff at Guano Point offers incredible 360-degree views of the canyon walls, perfect for capturing a variety of photos. Return to your airplane for an equally scenic flight back to the Boulder City air terminal.
Complimentary hotel pick-up and shuttle service.
Check in at the Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines terminal 45 minutes prior to flight.
Board an airplane equipped with an air-conditioned cabin and high wings for optimum viewing.
Enjoy the scenic route with views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River.
Arrive at the Grand Canyon West Airport. Deplane the aircraft and board an air-conditioned motorcoach for your self-guided tour of the Grand Canyon West.
The first stop is Eagle Point, where you can enjoy views of the eagle-shaped rock formation within the Grand Canyon.
Experience the thrill of standing mid-air over the Canyon while you walk along the Skywalk Glass Bridge.
Proceed to Guano Point for 360-degree views of the Grand Canyon.
Return to the Grand Canyon West airport for your flight back to the Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines terminal.
Arrive back at the Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines terminal with photos and memories to last a lifetime!
Check in at the hotel transfer desk located in the Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines terminal lobby for complimentary shuttle service back to Las Vegas to enjoy the rest of your vacation.
Total tour duration is approximately 7 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off.
This tour operates aboard our De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner or Cessna Caravan, depending on departure time and group size — 9 to 17 passengers depending on aircraft.
Seats are assigned by weight-and-balance, not by booking order — it is an aviation requirement, not a sales tactic. Five single seats on the left and six pairs on the right — 17 Vista View windows. High-set wings mean the view is out, not at a wing.
Seats are assigned by weight-and-balance, not by booking order — it is an aviation requirement, not a sales tactic. Single seats left and right of a narrow aisle — nine window seats, no middle seat. High-set wings keep the view clear.
Airplane departures on this tour fly either Papillon’s De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner (up to 17 guests) or Cessna Caravan (up to 9 guests). Which aircraft you board depends on departure time and group size — both are high-wing sightseeing airplanes with a window view and noise-cancelling narration headsets.
Book a private aircraft (up to 9 passengers on Cessna Caravan aircraft & up to 16 passengers on Twin Otter Vistaliner Aircraft) and enjoy plush seating, climate control, oversized windows, and headset narration in a variety of languages.
Send a Papillon flight for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and groups. Digital delivery makes it easy to surprise someone.
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a cantilever glass bridge offering standing 70 feet past the edge of the Grand Canyon West and 4,000 feet over the canyon floor. Visitors will find fantastic views that turns one of the world’s seven natural wonders into a thrilling, must-see experience.
Our Boulder City, NV terminal does offer lockers for personal item storage. Note that no large backs are permitted on the helicopters; bags can be brought on airplanes but will be weighed before stowing. It is suggested that passengers bring as few items possible to account for the weight and balance of the aircraft.
Visitors to the Skywalk at the Grand Canyon West Rim will also be able to store their personal belongings in provided lockers.
Yes, cameras and cellphones are permitted on the Skywalk Bridge.
Visiting the Grand Canyon West Rim is definitely worth it! It is the closest access point to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas. At the West Rim, guests can visit famous lookout points like Eagle Point and Guano Point, walk on the Grand Canyon Skywalk, land at the bottom of the Grand Canyon in a helicopter, float down the Colorado River on a river tour, enjoy a meal, shop for authentic Native American crafts, and enjoy breathtaking views of the canyon in all directions!
Yes! With Papillon's world-class helicopter or airplane tours, you'll receive a pass to the West Rim. Plus you'll get to experience once-in-a-lifetime views during your tour. That's a price you just can't beat! The price of each tour of the West Rim Grand Canyon is listed online next to the booking location. With Papillon what you see is what you get. Our lowest prices are available online - taxes and fees included!
Las Vegas Boulevard and surrounding streets including the intersection of Koval Lane and Flamingo Road will be completely closed to traffic during race week. Should guests with Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours choose hotel transportation to the air terminal, pick-up locations are: Excalibur, Resort World, Westgate, and Golden Nugget. Guests transporting themselves to the air terminal are encouraged to allot additional time for travel.
