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The Strip casinos seen from the sky on a Las Vegas helicopter tour at night

Luxury Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours

The city of Las Vegas gives every visitor the opportunity to escape reality and live like a celebrity for a few days. From fabulous resorts to high-end dining, designer stores, and world-class entertainment, Las Vegas offers some of the most luxurious indulgences you can find on a vacation.

If you want the real star treatment, you can even venture away from the Las Vegas Strip and experience a Grand Canyon helicopter tour! A luxury helicopter ride with Papillon offers incredible aerial views of the Grand Canyon West and takes just a few hours from start to finish. Learn more about this once-in-a-lifetime adventure available in Las Vegas.

Guano Point scenic overlook at the Grand Canyon West

Visit the Grand Canyon West from Las Vegas

The West Rim is the region of the Grand Canyon that is nearest to Las Vegas. In fact, a helicopter can reach the West Rim in just over an hour. Once at the Grand Canyon West, you can explore the stunning rock formations and capture more sights of the splendid sandstone walls of the canyon. The West Rim offers a unique experience in that it is the home of the Skywalk Bridge and the only region of the canyon where a helicopter can land on the very bottom.

Grand Canyon helicopter tour luxury interior

Luxury Helicopter Tour Details

Our state-of-the-art helicopters are designed with sightseeing in mind, with onboard upgrades developed and patented by Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters. The oversized windows offer panoramic views of the desert scenery and the Colorado River below you and are perfect for taking professional looking photos of the Grand Canyon. The plush seats and air conditioning add further comfort during your journey. You'll also have access to headsets for communication between passengers and your pilot. In you want to travel to the Grand Canyon like a celebrity, a West Rim luxury helicopter tour is the most exciting way to start your adventure.

A helicopter landing at the bottom of the Grand Canyon West

Land on the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon West is the only area of the park where helicopters are able to land at the very bottom. The Grand Celebration helicopter tour sets off from the Las Vegas area and travels over the Mojave Desert, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River. Upon arrival to the West Rim, your helicopter will descend 3,200 feet between the canyon walls and land on the floor near the Colorado River. You'll have plenty of time to explore, take pictures, and enjoy a champagne toast amidst the most beautiful scenery in the United States. You also have the option to privatize your tour for just your party and add a flight over the Las Vegas Strip.

Visitors stand on the Skywalk Bridge at the Grand Canyon West

Other Activities at the Grand Canyon West

The most famous attraction at the Grand Canyon West is the Skywalk Bridge - a glass-bottomed platform that extends 70 feet over the edge of the canyon rim. The Skywalk Getaway with Heli and Boat tour offers a truly all-encompassing experience at the West Rim. Not only will you receive entry onto the Skywalk, you'll also land at the very bottom of the Grand Canyon and enjoy a smooth water pontoon boat ride between the canyon walls.

Interior view of a Grand Canyon helicopter tour

Book Your Luxury Grand Canyon Tour Today

Looking to take your Las Vegas vacation to the next level? You can visit the Grand Canyon West on a day trip from Vegas via helicopter. Our helicopter tours depart daily from our air terminals near the Las Vegas Strip and in the nearby Boulder City. Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters is the world's oldest and longest-running air tour company, and we are honored to share the beauty of the desert Southwest with passengers from around the globe.