Grand Canyon Deluxe with Helicopter Tour
Airplane, Helicopter, Hummer 
The flight path, end to end.
Experience the Grand Canyon via sightseeing aircraft, helicopter, and guided Hummer tour with our ultimate, full-day Grand Canyon adventure tour.
If you are looking for the ultimate Grand Canyon experience and want to do it all in just one day, then the Grand Canyon Deluxe with Helicopter package is for you! This all-day adventure includes a sightseeing aircraft flight, a helicopter ride, and a Hummer ground tour.
Arrive at our luxury air terminal located in nearby Boulder City, NV. Board a fixed-wing sightseeing aircraft and enjoy views of the famed Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the winding Colorado River en route to the Grand Canyon.
Once you arrive at the Grand Canyon National Park, you will board a helicopter for your 25-30-minute tour over the Grand Canyon's North and South rims. The views by helicopter of this part of the Canyon are the most colorful and dramatic landscapes the entire Park offers! You'll then board a customized military-style Hummer vehicle for ground transport to several of the most famous lookout points. You'll have time at each destination to explore the area and take photos.
Enjoy a box lunch and unlimited photo opportunities during this portion of your journey before boarding your airplane for a return flight to Boulder City.
From start to finish.
Complimentary hotel pick-up and shuttle service.
Check-in at the Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines terminal 45 minutes prior to flight.
Board an airplane equipped with an air-conditioned cabin and high wings for optimal viewing.
Enjoy the scenic route with views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River.
Arrive at the Grand Canyon South Rim terminal. Flight is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Transfer to the heliport for your helicopter experience.
Enjoy your scenic helicopter flight over the North and South Rim of the Grand Canyon (approximately 25-30 minutes).
Board an open-air Hummer for transport to the Grand Canyon National Park for a rim view. A boxed meal will be provided at this stop to enjoy during your exploration of the Grand Canyon.
Experience the richness and beauty of the canyon from Bright Angel or Mather Point with approximately 2 hours for photos, exploring, and souvenir shopping.
Return to the Grand Canyon South Rim airport and check-in for your return flight.
Return to the Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines terminal with photos and memories to last a lifetime!
Check in at the hotel transfer desk located in the terminal lobby for a complimentary shuttle service back to Las Vegas to enjoy the rest of your vacation.
The total tour duration is approximately 9.5-10 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off.
What's included — and what's not.
Included
- Airplane Tour
- Helicopter Tour
- Hummer Tour
- Multilingual narration
- Light Meal
- Amazing aerial views of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grand Canyon National Park
- High Wing Vistaliner Aircraft with panoramic windows, ensuring every seat has unobstructed views - perfect for sightseeing and photography. Cessna Caravans offer comfort, optimal viewing, and a quiet ride
- Helicopter tour of North and South Rim
- Open-air Hummer tour
- Stop at a Grand Canyon South Rim scenic viewpoint
Aircraft in Our Fleet
This tour operates aboard our De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner or Cessna Caravan, depending on departure time and group size — 9 to 17 passengers depending on aircraft.
- Aircraft De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner
- Passengers Up to 17 guests
- Seating 5 singles left · 6 pairs right
- Windows Patented Vista View
- Wings High-set — unobstructed views
- Pilots Two
- Headsets Noise-cancelling · 16 languages
- Cabin climate Climate-controlled
- Boarding 7-step staircase
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. Five single seats on the left and six pairs on the right — 17 Vista View windows. High-set wings mean the view is out, not at a wing.
- Aircraft Cessna Caravan
- Passengers Up to 9 guests
- Seating 1–1 · window at every seat
- Windows Large windows both sides
- Wings High-set — unobstructed views
- Pilots One
- Headsets Noise-cancelling · 16 languages
- Cabin climate Climate-controlled
- Boarding 5-step staircase
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. Single seats left and right of a narrow aisle — nine window seats, no middle seat. High-set wings keep the view clear.
What this means
Airplane departures on this tour fly either Papillon’s De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner (up to 17 guests) or Cessna Caravan (up to 9 guests). Which aircraft you board depends on departure time and group size — both are high-wing sightseeing airplanes with a window view and noise-cancelling narration headsets.
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Grand Canyon Deluxe with Helicopter FAQs
The total roundtrip flight from Papillon’s Boulder City terminal to Grand Canyon airport is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. The tour duration, if hotel transfers is selected, is about 10.5 hours.
Papillon uses the De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner, one of the best aircraft in the world for sightseeing! Our specially-designed Twin Otters feature comfortable cabins that offer passengers the best opportunities for photographing the unbelievable panoramic views below them. The high-set wings also ensure that every seat has an unobstructed view. We also fly the Cessna Caravan, which offers comfort, optimal viewing, and a quiet ride for guests traveling to the Grand Canyon and beyond! The Cessna Caravan has large windows on both sides for the ultimate sightseeing opportunity. Ultimately, aircraft choice depends on passenger count, weather, and aircraft availability.
The Hummer Tour takes place on paved, public roads (off-road travel is not permitted in the Grand Canyon National Park), and stops at viewpoints may include the following based on the crowds and availability.
- Pipe Creek Vista
- Yavapai Point & Geology Museum
- Duck on a Rock
- Grandview Point
- Mather Point
- Moran Point
- Grand Canyon Village
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.
