Airplane, Hummer 
Fly from the Las Vegas area to the Grand Canyon National Park on a sightseeing airplane and experience the South Rim's best lookout points aboard a customized Hummer tour. This is the ultimate Grand Canyon day trip!
Take a day away from the hustle and bustle of the Las Vegas Strip and experience an adventure to the Grand Canyon National Park.
Arrive at our air terminal in nearby Boulder City, NV and enjoy a scenic flight aboard a customized sightseeing airplane from the Las Vegas area to the Grand Canyon South Airport. Along the way, you'll experience breathtaking views of Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam, the Mojave Desert, the Colorado River, and much more. Make sure to bring your camera to capture stunning photos along the way.
Upon arrival at Grand Canyon National Park, you'll enjoy a Hummer ground tour to the most famous lookout points over the course of 2.5 to 3 hours. Feel the desert breeze on your face as you trek through the Grand Canyon National Park toward several scenic lookout points. Your professional driver and guide will determine the best stops to provide stunning canyon views. These lookout points may include Pipe Creek Vista, Duck on a Rock, Grandview Point, Yavapai Point, or Mather Point. This tour allows you to experience the full magnitude of the Grand Canyon: from towering ancient cliffs to sheer cliff drops and canyon rock faces formed over millennia.
A boxed lunch is included in this package.
Travelers will return to Grand Canyon South Airport for an equally-beautiful return flight to Boulder City.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Add a scenic 25-30 minute helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon South Rim to your sightseeing adventure. See aerial views of the deepest and widest canyon gorges, incredible rock formations, the Colorado River, and the lush Kaibab Forest!
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The total flight time for the Grand Canyon Air Tour Deluxe with Hummer tour is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. This is the time for the round-trip fixed-wing flight from Papillon’s Boulder City terminal to Grand Canyon airport. The total duration for the entire tour, if hotel transfers is selected, is approximately 10.5 hours.
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.
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 windows on both sides for the ultimate sightseeing opportunity. Ultimately, aircraft choice depends on passenger count, weather, and aircraft availability.
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.
