8 Best Helicopter Tours from Las Vegas
1. See the Grand Canyon on a Time Crunch
Even if you just have a few spare hours in your Las Vegas vacation, you still have time to experience the Grand Canyon. This tour departs from our luxury air terminal located in nearby Boulder City, Nevada. You'll board a sightseeing helicopter and soar over the Mojave Desert en route to the Grand Canyon West, with aerial sights of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River along the way. As the Grand Canyon comes into view, your helicopter will slightly descend to offer a better view of the rippling orange and red sandstone walls. Your return flight offers equally beautiful aerial photo opportunties.
See the Grand Canyon from the sky on the Ace of Adventures helicopter tour
2. Land on the Canyon Floor & See the Grand Canyon at Sunset
Travel to the Grand Canyon in luxury aboard the King of Canyons Sunset tour. There you will board the state-of-the-art helicopter to the Grand Canyon West Rim. En route to this Wonder of the World, you'll soar over famous attractions like Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam, and extinct volcanoes scattered across the Mojave Desert.
Upon reaching the Grand Canyon, the tour will descend 4,000 feet to the floor. Enjoy a champagne and light snacks on a private plateau overlooking the mighty Colorado River. As the grand finale, your return flight takes place at sunset! By the time you reach Las Vegas at twilight, the Las Vegas Strip will be lit up by millions of neon lights. With sights like this, it's no wonder this is one of the best helicopter tours Las Vegas has to offer.
Discover the King of Canyons Sunset with Las Vegas Strip
3. Grand Canyon Helicopter Flight with Hummer Tour
See the most of the Grand Canyon National Park with this all-encompassing combination tour from Las Vegas to the South Rim. Fly in style from the nearby Boulder City NV air terminal to the national park about a sightseeing airplane. Upon arrival, you'll experience vast aerial views of the deepest and widest regions of the park aboard a state-of-the-art helicopter tour, including some of the deepest exposed rock on the planet. You'll also see the green Kaibab Forest, the Colorado River, and rippling red stripes across the canyon walls. The second part of this combination tour includes transport via an open-air Hummer touring vehicle. Your professional driver will select destinations along the canyon rim with time to explore and take pictures at each. You can even book this tour at sunset for even more majestic views.
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4. Enjoy a Colorado River Boat Ride & the Skywalk Bridge
Having trouble settling on just one tour of the Grand Canyon? Never fear! This incredible sightseeing excursion combines three of the most popular activities available at the Grand Canyon West Rim.
Your tour will depart from our Las Vegas terminal on a scenic helicopter ride over the Mojave Desert. You'll soar over famous landmarks like the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead before descending 4,000 feet to the bottom of the Grand Canyon West. There, a pontoon boat will take you for a cruise down the Colorado River. Gaze in awe at the thousands of feet of steep, layered rock on either side of you.
Re-board your helicopter for an ascent back up to the West Rim of the canyon, where you'll receive a VIP pass to the world-famous Grand Canyon Skywalk.
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5. Hoover Dam & Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Tour
See the Hoover Dam and the entirety of the Las Vegas Strip aboard a state-of-the-art helicopter tour! Depart from our air terminal near the Las Vegas Strip and fly over the Nevada Desert en route to the Hoover Dam. As the sparkling waters of Lake Mead come into view, you'll find aerial views of the colossal Hoover Dam, the O'Callaghan-Tillman Memorial Bridge, and the Colorado River all from your helicopter window. Your return flight passes over the entire Las Vegas Strip, offering sights of Allegiant Stadium, the Luxor pyramid, T-Mobile Arena, the Eiffel Tower at Paris, the Bellagio Fountains, the High Roller Observation Wheel, the MSG Sphere, and all of the casinos and buildings that make this street famous!
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6. Fly Over the Las Vegas Strip at Night
The Las Vegas Strip is world-famous for neon lights, monumental casinos, and elegant and futuristic constructions. You can see all of Las Vegas Boulevard's most iconic landmarks aboard a helicopter tour. This flight is made even more exciting with a nighttime departure, when the lights and neon sights are at their brightest.
Depart from our air terminal near the Strip and soar in a state-of-the-art helicopter designed specifically for sightseeing. You'll see aerial views of the
Soar over legendary landmarks like the Eiffel Tower at Paris, the Bellagio fountains, the Stratosphere Tower, and Luxor Sky Beam. After your flight, we will transfer you to the Linq Hotel for a thrilling zipline adventure. The FLY LINQ zipline launches you from the top of a 12-story tower over the neon lights of the Strip. With both feet squarely on the ground, enjoy a free flight of beers at the Book's self-pouring beer wall.
Discover our Las Vegas Strip helicopter tour or enhance your Las Vegas tour with roundtrip transportation to and from the air terminal!
7. Celebrate the Holidays in Las Vegas from the Sky
The Strip casinos create some of the most spectacular fireworks shows for holidays like the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve. If you plan to visit Las Vegas during either of these big holidays, you can witness the fireworks show from the best seat in the house - a helicopter tour over Las Vegas Boulevard! You'll depart at night when the casino lights and neon signs are illuminated against the nighttime desert sky and take to the skies just in time for the fireworks display. Your helicopter will actually fly directly above the spectacle, allowing you to see the colorful bursts of light from above!
Book your seat on a Las Vegas Fourth of July helicopter tour or a New Year's Eve helicopter tour today!
8. Helicopter Wedding Package with Grand Canyon Landing
Ditch the traditional wedding chapel and set your special day amidst the most beautiful backdrop in the world - the Grand Canyon! The happiest day of your lives will begin with private transportation to our helicopter terminal in Las Vegas. Take flight on an unforgettable helicopter ride from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon West Rim.
Descend 4,000 feet to the base of the Grand Canyon before landing on a private plateau near the Colorado River. You'll exchange your vows surrounded by the magnificent canyon walls and desert landscape. Celebrate this incredible moment with a champagne toast and unforgettable photos with the incredible backdrop of the Grand Canyon.
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Ace of Adventures
The Ace of Adventures helicopter tour over the West Rim is the perfect tour for visitors with limited time to experience the Grand Canyon, the Las Vegas Strip, and the surrounding desert scenery from the sky.
King of Canyons
Our most in-demand Grand Canyon helicopter tour! Experience a canyon floor landing with a champagne toast and refreshments. You can enhance your tour with a sunset departure, flying over the Las Vegas Strip just as the neon lights come to life.
Golden Eagle Air Tour
The perfect helicopter tour for Las Vegas guests who are pressed for time and wish to see as much of the Grand Canyon as possible. This tour includes aerial views of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead as well as the spectacular Grand Canyon.
Grand Celebration Tour
This helicopter tour provides stunning aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grand Canyon West. Best of all, this tour lands at the bottom of the canyon on a private plateau overlooking the mighty Colorado River.
Grand Celebration with Black Canyon River Raft
This Grand Canyon helicopter tour starts from Las Vegas and soars to the West Rim for a landing at the very bottom and a rafting tour along the Colorado River.
VIP at the Rim Helicopter Tour
Experience the most beautiful lookout points across the West Rim on this VIP Grand Canyon helicopter tour! For the ultimate adventure, add entry to the Skywalk Bridge.
Skywalk Getaway with Heli and Boat
This canyon experience brings together some of the most popular activities available at Grand Canyon West. Guests will enjoy a helicopter tour that descends to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, a Colorado River boat tour, and access to the Skywalk Bridge!
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Why Papillon Offers the Best Las Vegas Helicopter Tours
There's a reason Las Vegas tourists from around the world have chosen Papillon's premium Las Vegas helicopter tours for nearly 60 years. Whether you're flying to the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, the Las Vegas Strip, or beyond, we provide sthe most exciting and innovative tours available.
State-of-the-Art Aircraft Technology
Safety, comfort, and service are our top priorities. We are proud to fly the most advanced tour helicopters available.
- We operate under the Tour Operations Program of Safety, which is more strictly regulated than the FAA.
- Papillon operates the largest fleet of sightseeing aircraft in the world. Each aircraft type is chosen and designed to meet the specific needs of sightseeing. Our fleet represents 50+ years of superior service while transporting guests to the Grand Canyon.
- Our helicopter fleet is designed specifically for sightseeing, featuring forward-facing seating for unobstructed 180-degree views, climate control, and headset communications between the passengers and the pilot.
Fully Certified Pilots
Professionally trained and certified pilots will guide you across the breathtaking Southwestern landscapes, pointing out highlights as you fly. Each passenger is provided with noise-cancelling headsets to facilitate easy communication with the pilot and multilingual narration throughout the flight.
FAQs About the Best Las Vegas Helicopter Tours
What is the best Las Vegas helicopter tour?
There's a reason people have been choosing Papillon's premium helicopter tours for over 50 years. Whether you’re flying to the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, the Las Vegas Strip, or beyond, we provide some of the best flights around.
So what's the 'best' tour? Well, that depends. Our helicopter tour in the highest demand is the King of Canyons. This crown jewel will provide stunning aerial views of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grand Canyon West before landing on a private plateau at the canyon's base for a champagne and light picnic. It's truly a sightseeing experience unlike any other.
Is it better to book helicopter tours in Vegas?
We are happy to take bookings on arrival in Las Vegas. However, helicopter tours are in high demand and often sell out.
We highly suggest booking your Las Vegas helicopter tour in advance. Not only will this guarantee you a seat on the helicopter, but also at the best price.
How much is a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon from Vegas?
It depends. The price of each helicopter tour from Las Vegas is based on a number of factors. The flight destination, the length of your flight, and whether there are any additional experiences or upgrades will all impact the tour cost.
Seem complicated? Don't worry. The cost of each flight is conveniently located next to each individual tour listing. And with Papillon, the rate we quote online is the rate you'll pay. No guesswork required.
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Do you offer private helicopter tours?
Absolutely! Many of our helicopter tours from Las Vegas can be upgraded to private tours.
To find out if the helicopter you want can be made private, check the "Available Upgrades" section of the online listing. Helicopter tours with a privacy upgrade will have an option to select "Make You Aircraft Private."
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