Make Your Aircraft Private
Reserve your Grand Canyon helicopter tour for just your party! See Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the desert nature, and the majesty of the Grand Canyon West Rim aboard an exclusive private helicopter for up to 6 people.
Departs from Las Vegas · Helicopter 
Helicopter
Papillon Grand Celebration Tour Sunset Flight
Helicopter 
Duration Approximately 4-4.5 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off
Travel mode Helicopter
Departs Las Vegas
Destination Grand Canyon West
Narration 
What you'll see
The flight path, end to end.
Papillon Boulder City terminal
Complimentary hotel shuttle from select Las Vegas hotels, then check in at the Papillon Boulder City air terminal 45 minutes prior to flight.
Scenic flight to the Grand Canyon
Narrated views of the Black Mountains, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grapevine Mesa en route to the canyon.
Canyon floor landing
Descend about 3,200 feet for champagne and a light picnic (~30 minutes) with Colorado River views.
Sunset return to Boulder City
Sunset return flight to the Papillon Boulder City terminal, then shuttle to select Las Vegas hotels.
On this remarkable trip, land at the bottom of the Grand Canyon and fly back to the Las Vegas area at sunset across the valley. Papillon's Grand Celebration Sunset tour is a sightseeing experience unlike any other.
This tour includes a 3,200-foot descent onto a remote plateau of the Grand Canyon's floor, champagne and a light picnic overlooking the Colorado River, and a scenic sunset return flight to the Boulder City Terminal.
This Las Vegas helicopter tour to the bottom of the Grand Canyon West Rim is one of the most popular Grand Canyon helicopter tours available, made even more magical with the hues of pink and orange across the sky with the sunset return flight.
Aboard a Papillon Grand Celebration Sunset Flight, you'll receive transportation from your hotel to our luxury air terminal located in Boulder City outside of Las Vegas, where your helicopter awaits. Fly over the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Colorado River, the Mojave Desert, and more before reaching Grand Canyon West Rim. Upon arrival, you'll land all the way on the very bottom at a magnificent vantage point near the Colorado River. You'll enjoy a light picnic and champagne toast under the shade of an authentic Native American ramada.
Before returning to the Boulder City air terminal for a beautiful sunset flight, you'll have about 30 minutes on the bottom of the Grand Canyon to explore rugged rock formations, unusual desert plants, and the Colorado River.
Your return flight includes beautiful sunset views across the Mojave Desert and Lake Mead, offering truly magical sights of the orange and red desert landscape. Upon arrival at the air terminal, shuttle transportation will return you to Las Vegas.
Your day, step by step
From start to finish.
1
Hotel pick-up and shuttle service.
2
Check in at our Papillon's terminal 45 minutes prior to flight.
3
Lift off on a narrated helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
4
Witness spectacular views of the volcanic Black Mountains, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grapevine Mesa before crossing the Grand Wash Cliffs toward the Grand Canyon.
5
Descend 3,200 feet and land at the bottom of the canyon with views of the Colorado River.
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Soak in the scenery while enjoying champagne, a light picnic for approximately 30 minutes inside one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
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Depart the canyon and enjoy the sunset during your return flight.
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Return to the Papillon terminal with photos and memories to last a lifetime.
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Check in at the hotel transfer desk located in the terminal lobby for shuttle service back to Las Vegas to enjoy the rest of your vacation.
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Total tour duration is approximately 4-4.5 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off.
Total transparency
What's included — and what's not.
Included
- Helicopter
- Landing on Canyon Floor
- Champagne
- Multilingual Narration
- Roundtrip Hotel Transportation
- Flight over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead with breathtaking views of Grand Canyon West
- Breathtaking aerial views of Grand Canyon West lookouts like Guano Point and Eagle Point
- Canyon landing 3,200 feet below the rim
- Sunset Return Flight
- Champagne and refreshments on the canyon floor with exploration time
The aircraft
Every seat is a window seat. Here is the proof.
Sightseeing is the only job this aircraft does. The Airbus EC130 EcoStar was built for it — and on this tour it is the only aircraft you can be assigned.
- Aircraft Airbus EC130 EcoStar
- Passengers Up to 6 guests
- Windscreen 180° wraparound
- Seating Forward-facing, stadium-tiered
- Cabin 23% more space than an A-Star
- Headsets Noise-cancelling · 11 languages
- Cabin climate Air-conditioned
- Tail rotor Shrouded Fenestron — quieter
Which seat do I get?
Seats are assigned by weight-and-balance, not by booking order — it is an aviation requirement, not a sales tactic. Every seat has its own window and an unobstructed forward view.
| EC130 EcoStar — ours | A-Star AS350 | Bell 206 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating direction | Forward-facing, stadium-tiered | Forward-facing, flat | Some seats face rearward |
| Window at every seat | Yes — 180° wraparound | Yes, narrower | Partial |
| Cabin volume | 23% more than an A-Star | Baseline | Smallest of the three |
| Guests carried | Up to 6 | Up to 6 | Up to 4 |
| Air-conditioned cabin | Yes | Varies by operator | Rarely |
| Narration languages | 11 | Varies | Varies |
What this rules out
Some canyon tours are sold without naming the aircraft, and guests find out at the terminal that they are flying a smaller machine with rear-facing seats. On this tour there is one aircraft type and no substitution — if we cannot fly you on an EC130, we do not fly you, and you are rebooked or refunded.
Make it yours
Optional Grand Celebration Tour Sunset Upgrades
Add Las Vegas Strip
Add a Las Vegas Strip flyover to your Golden Eagle Air Tour for the ultimate Las Vegas helicopter tour adventure! You'll see aerial sights of the Strip casinos, the Bellagio Fountains, the High Roller Observation Wheel, the MSG Sphere, and more!
Optional upgrade
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
Gift certificates
View tour gift certificates This tour is available as a gift.
Send a Papillon flight for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and groups. Digital delivery makes it easy to surprise someone.
Before you book
Grand Celebration Tour Sunset FAQs
Yes - As the only full-service luxury helicopter operator in Las Vegas, Papillon Helicopters offers a premium aerial touring experience. Tours departing from the Boulder City Terminal feature organized pickup locations along the Las Vegas Strip, providing convenient and dependable transportation options for guests.
The round-trip flight duration from Papillon’s Grand Celebration Sunset Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour is approximately 70 minutes. Guests also spend about 30 minutes at the Grand Canyon. The tour lasts 4 to 4 1/2 hours, hotel-to-hotel.
The Sunset Grand Celebration Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour narration is offered in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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.
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