Las Vegas Race Ace of Adventures
Experience aerial views of Grand Canyon West during your Las Vegas race vacation. This helicopter tour features sights of Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon, the Las Vegas Strip, & the entire race circuit!
- Departing From: Las Vegas
- Destination: Grand Canyon West
- Duration: Approximately 3 to 3½ hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
- Product Code: HLW1-F1
A Grand Canyon helicopter tour is the perfect activity if you find yourself with a few hours to spare during Las Vegas race events. This day trip from Las Vegas departs from a luxury air terminal located just off the Strip. Your party will board a helicopter specifically designed for sightseeing and photography with wraparound windows and stadium-style seating. As you fly to the Grand Canyon West, you’ll see aerial views of the Hoover Dam, Colorado River, and Lake Mead. After reaching the Grand Canyon, your helicopter will fly between the ancient stone walls and over the Colorado River raging below you. Your return flight features a loop over the Las Vegas Strip, where you can see all the race action from the sky, including the entire track, the team paddocks, and hundreds of thousands of fans!
Tour Highlights
- Scenic Helicopter flight over the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.
- Amazing aerial views of Grand Canyon West and a flight over the Las Vegas Strip.
- State-of-the-art helicopter with luxurious comfort and wide-angle windows.
Included
- Helicopter Tour
- Multilingual narration
Planning
- Flight Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
- Tour Duration (if transfers selected): Approximately 3-3.5 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
- Hotel Transfer (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).
What to Bring
- Bring your I.D. - All passengers booked on a tour must have government issued forms of identification.
- Be sure to book your tour as early in your trip as possible.
- Water: You may bring a bottle of water; however, the bottle is not allowed to be opened in the aircraft.
- Don’t forget your camera! Cameras and phones are allowed and encouraged, but please be aware that the use of “Selfie Sticks” and extending camera poles are strictly prohibited in and around the aircraft.
- Not sure what to wear? Layered clothing is recommended through the months of March to September, and winter clothing should be worn from October to mid-March.
Optional Las Vegas Race Ace of Adventures Upgrades
* Upgrade options are available for selection during checkout
Private Flight
Take your helicopter sightseeing to an entirely different level! Book your very own private helicopter and share the experience of the Las Vegas Strip with up to six of your closest friends or family members.
Las Vegas Race Ace of Adventures FAQs
- Why should you choose Papillon for your Las Vegas 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.
- What aspects of the race will we see during our Las Vegas helicopter tour?
Our Las Vegas helicopter tours that take place during the race will fly over the entire street circuit, the grandstands, the team paddocks, as well as the Strip casinos, attractions, and neon signs. You can also book your Las Vegas helicopter tours to fly over the live race for an even more once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Is transportation included from the Las Vegas Strip to the helicopter air terminal?
Yes, we offer optional roundtrip transportation from select hotels near the Las Vegas Strip to our air terminal off Las Vegas Boulevard.