VIP at the Rim Helicopter Tour & Skywalk
Helicopter 
The flight path, end to end.
This helicopter tour from Las Vegas flies to the Grand Canyon West, offering passengers entry into the park and shuttle service to explore multiple lookout points a s well as entry onto the world-famous Skywalk bridge.
This helicopter tour from Las Vegas flies to the Grand Canyon West, offering passengers entry into the park and shuttle service to explore multiple lookout points as well as entry onto the world-famous Skywalk bridge.
This Las Vegas day tour departs from our state-of-the-art air terminal in Boulder City, NV. Board a luxury helicopter equipped with climate control, wraparound windows, and headset communications and take to the skies for a sightseeing adventure. En route to the Grand Canyon, you'll see aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River.
As you reach the Grand Canyon West, you'll discover up-close views of the ancient stone walls as you descend toward the air terminal. Upon landing, you'll receive shuttle service to your first lookout: Eagle Point. This is also the location of the Skywalk – a horseshoe-shaped bridge that extends 70 feet past the canyon's edge. This tour includes entry onto this incredible glass-bottomed structure. Wander the length of the Skywalk and see the canyon floor beneath your feet and the massive eagle-shaped rock formation from across the canyon gorge.
Finally, visit Guano Point – a stone peninsula offering 360-degree views of the canyon scenery. This region of the West Rim also houses the historical remains of an aerial tramway.
You'll then be transported back to the air terminal to enjoy a scenic flight back to Boulder City.
From start to finish.
Complimentary hotel pick-up and shuttle service to the terminal.
Check-in at Papillon's terminal 45 minutes before the flight.
Liftoff on a narrated helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Witness spectacular views of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grapevine Mesa before crossing the Grand Wash Cliffs toward Grand Canyon West.
Land at Grand Canyon West and board a hop-on/hop-off shuttle to viewpoints that include Eagle Point and Guano Point.
General Admission Skywalk pass included.
Time to explore the authentic arts and crafts made by the Hualapai Tribe.
Board the helicopter again and return to the Papillon terminal with photos and memories to last a lifetime!
Check-in at the hotel transfer desk located in the terminal lobby for complimentary shuttle service back to Las Vegas.
Total tour duration is approximately 7 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off.
What's included — and what's not.
Included
- Helicopter
- Multilingual Narration
- Land on the Rim of the Canyon
- Flight over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead with breathtaking views of Grand Canyon West
- Land on the Rim of the Canyon
- Visit Eagle Point and Guano Point
- Entry onto the Skywalk
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.
This tour is available as a gift.
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VIP at the Rim Helicopter Tour & Skywalk FAQs
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 amenities, including Bose headsets offering Grand Canyon tour narration in several languages.
The VIP at the Rim Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour narration is offered in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
We definitely think the Skywalk is worth adding to your West Rim tour. Picture yourself gazing out over the expanse of the Grand Canyon while suspended 4,000 feet above its floor. Since opening in 2007, this glass cantilever bridge has quickly become one of the most talked about destinations at the Grand Canyon.
If you're visiting the Grand Canyon West Rim, the All Access pass not only includes entry into the park, but also access to the Skywalk, shuttle transportation to lookout points, a visit to the Hualapai Point Native American cultural center, and meal and retail credits. Several of our airplane flights and helicopter tours also include the All Access pass!
Learn more about the Skywalk at Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon Skywalk allows visitors to experience spectacular views of the canyon, with nothing to obstruct the views. The Skywalk is a unique experience, as visitors can walk 70 feet past the edge of the canyon and look down directly into the depths 4,000 feet below.
