Golden Eagle Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
Do you have only a few free hours in your Las Vegas vacation and want to experience the Grand Canyon like a VIP? If so, Papillon's Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour over the Grand Canyon West Rim is perfect for you! You'll depart from our private heliport in Boulder City, near Las Vegas, and soar aboard a sightseeing helicopter to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.
- Departing From: Las Vegas
- Destination: Grand Canyon West
- Duration: Approximately 3½-4 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
- Product Code: pbw-1
Do you have only a few free hours in your Las Vegas vacation and want to experience the Grand Canyon like a VIP? If so, Papillon's Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour over the Grand Canyon West Rim is perfect for you!
Arrive at our private heliport in Boulder City, near Las Vegas, and soar aboard a sightseeing helicopter to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. Enjoy climate control and headset communication with the pilot and the other passengers.
En route to the Grand Canyon, you’ll soar over the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Colorado River, Mojave Desert, and more before reaching the spectacular Grand Canyon West. At the Grand Canyon, you'll see famous landmarks like the Grand Canyon Skywalk and beautiful stone landscapes. You'll have fantastic aerial photography opportunities from your helicopter's oversized windows!
Due to road closures to accommodate the Formula1 event November 20-22, air terminal transfer service may be impacted.
Tour Highlights
- Scenic Helicopter flight over the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.
- Amazing aerial views of Grand Canyon West.
- State-of-the-art helicopter with luxurious comfort and wide-angle windows.
Included
- Helicopter Tour
- Multilingual narration
Planning
- Tour Duration: Approximately 3½ - 4 hours hotel-to-hotel
- Flight Duration: Approximately 70 minutes
- Transportation:
- Pick-ups will be restricted from November 20-22 to these four locations:
- Excalibur
- Resort World
- Westgate
- Golden Nugget
- Delays will be expected due to road closures during race week. Guest have the option to purchase tour without transfers to make their own arrangements to the terminal.
- 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).
- Passengers also have the option to transport themselves to the air terminal. If self-drive option selected, passengers must arrive 45 minutes prior to their departure time.
- Pick-ups will be restricted from November 20-22 to these four locations:
What to Bring
- Bring your I.D. - All passengers 18 years or older booked on a Grand Canyon helicopter tour must have government-issued forms of identification.
- Be sure to book your tour as early in your trip as possible.
- Bring a bottle of water. Staying hydrated during your helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon is essential.
- Remember to bring your camera. Cameras and phones are allowed and encouraged on our helicopter tours. However, please be aware that the use of "Selfie Sticks" and extending camera poles are strictly prohibited in and around the aircraft.
Optional Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour Upgrades
* Upgrade options are available for selection during checkout
Make Aircraft Private
Privatize the entire aircraft for your party of up to 6 passengers. Enjoy comfortable seating, climate control, oversized windows for photography, and headset communications between the passengers and the pilot.
Add Las Vegas Strip
Add an additional flyover above the Las Vegas Strip and see all of the casinos, neon signs, and attractions like Luxor light beam, the High Roller Observation Wheel and the MSG Sphere from the sky.
Make Aircraft Private with Las Vegas Strip
Enjoy an aircraft reserved entirely for your group of up to 6 passengers and include a flight over the Las Vegas Strip on your return journey. See the casinos, the neon lights, Downtown Vegas, and all the exciting attractions from above.
Request a Front Seat on your Helicopter Tour
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
Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour FAQ
- What are the time duration and total flight time of the Golden Eagle Helicopter tour?
The round-trip flight duration from Papillon’s Boulder City heliport to the Grand Canyon West Rim is approximately 70 minutes. The total tour duration of the Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour is about 3.5 - 4 hours.
- What type of helicopter is flown during the Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour?
Papillon operates the Airbus ECO-Star EC-130, the safest and most comfortable tourism helicopter. The Eco-Star offers outstanding visibility, luxurious seating, and superior passenger comfort and includes a Bose headset offering Grand Canyon tour narration in several languages.
- What languages are the Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour narrations offered in?
The Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour narration is offered in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- Will local traffic be impacted by the Las Vegas Formula1 race?
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.
