What other famous landmarks does Papillon tour from Las Vegas?

The Grand Canyon National Park is just one of the many famous landmarks available on Papillon helicopter, airplane, and adventure tours. A few of the other location highlights include: Hoover Dam National Historic Landmark Lake Mead National Recreation Area Grand Canyon West Rim Grand Canyon South Rim Grand Canyon North Colorado River Antelope Canyon Las Vegas Strip Black Canyon Discover all of Papillon's tours from Las Vegas

Papillon offers tours from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon, and Antelope Canyon

Tours from Las Vegas to National Parks

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On the hunt for the best things to do in Las Vegas ? Papillon's helicopter, bus, airplane, and adventure tours are the perfect way to experience the numerous Southwestern destinations surrounding Sin City. Discover the world-renowned Grand Canyon National Park, take a day trip to the Grand Canyon West Rim, or board a helicopter for a flight over Sin City. Learn more about all of Papillon's world-class Las Vegas sightseeing tours today.

Tours from Las Vegas to National Parks and other landmarks are humbling and rewarding experiences. There are a number of ways to get there - helicopter, plane, bus - but it’s important to know a little bit about these historic destinations before you arrive. Learn about the importance of national parks and how you can experience these incredible destinations yourself!

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National Park Day Tours from Las Vegas

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Most booked ~3.8 hr total Flyover

Departs Las Vegas Helicopter

Golden Eagle Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour

The perfect helicopter tour for Las Vegas guests who wish to see as much of the Grand Canyon as possible including aerial views of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead as well as the spectacular Grand Canyon.

Transport Helicopter
Duration Approximately 3.5-4 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
Destination Grand Canyon West

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$479 /pp

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Departs Las Vegas ~7 hr total Flyover + ground

Departs Las Vegas Helicopter

VIP at the Rim Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour

Experience the most beautiful lookout points across the West Rim on this VIP Grand Canyon helicopter tour from Las Vegas! For the ultimate adventure, add entry to the Skywalk Bridge.

Transport Helicopter
Duration Approximately 7 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
Destination Grand Canyon West

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$594 /pp

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Departs Las Vegas ~4.3 hr total Canyon-floor landing

Departs Las Vegas Helicopter

Grand Celebration Tour

This helicopter tour offers stunning aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, & Grand Canyon West. Land at the bottom of the canyon on a private plateau near the Colorado River and enjoy a champagne toast.

Transport Helicopter
Duration Approximately 4-4.5 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off
Destination Grand Canyon West

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$574 /pp

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Departs Las Vegas ~7 hr total Flyover + ground

Departs Las Vegas Airplane + helicopter

Grand Voyager Rim to River Plane, Helicopter, & Boat Tour

Experience one of the most comprehensive Grand Canyon tours available! You'll fly from Vegas to Grand Canyon West and enjoy an airplane tour, helicopter tour, boating adventure, and several canyon viewpoints!

Transport Airplane, Helicopter, Boat
Duration Approximately 7 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
Destination Grand Canyon West

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$639 /pp

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Departs Las Vegas ~7 hr total Flyover + ground

Departs Las Vegas Airplane day-tour

Grand Canyon Experience with Skywalk

Take a stroll 4,000 feet in the air on the Skywalk and see the bottom of the Grand Canyon West through the glass floor beneath your feet! You'll also visit a local Native American village for fun activities and authentic crafts.

Transport Airplane
Duration Approximately 7 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
Destination Grand Canyon West

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$399 /pp

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Departs Las Vegas ~7 hr total Flyover + ground

Departs Las Vegas Airplane day-tour

Grand Canyon Experience with Optional Skywalk

Fly from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West aboard a sightseeing airplane and explore the breathtaking viewpoints at Eagle Point and Guano Point. A fantastic Vegas day trip!

Transport Airplane
Duration Approximately 7 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
Destination Grand Canyon West

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$359 /pp

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Departs Las Vegas ~4 hr total Flyover

Departs Las Vegas Airplane day-tour

Highlights Over Grand Canyon Air Tour

Hop aboard one of our luxurious airplanes - specifically designed for sightseeing - and take in inspiring aerial views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, The Colorado River, and Grand Canyon West.

Transport Airplane
Duration Approximately 4 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
Destination Grand Canyon West

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$264 /pp

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Helicopter and hummer at grand canyon national park

Departs Las Vegas ~9.5 hr total Flyover + ground

Departs Las Vegas Airplane day-tour

Grand Canyon Air Tour Deluxe with Hummer Grand Canyon Tour

Fly from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon National Park on an airplane tour for a full-day sightseeing excursion. This adventure tour includes unforgettable aerial views as well as stops to several famous lookout points aboard an open-air Hummer.

Transport Airplane, Hummer
Duration Approximately 9.5 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
Destination Grand Canyon National Park

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$619 /pp

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Departs Las Vegas ~9.5 hr total Flyover + ground

Departs Las Vegas Airplane + helicopter

Grand Canyon Deluxe with Helicopter Tour

This day trip from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon National Park starts with an airplane flight with aerial views of Hoover Dam. At the South Rim, you'll enjoy a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon expanse!

Transport Airplane, Helicopter, Hummer
Duration Approximately 9.5 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
Destination Grand Canyon National Park

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$899 /pp

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Departs Las Vegas ~8 hr total Flyover + ground

Departs Las Vegas Airplane day-tour

Grand Canyon Cowboy Experience from Las Vegas

This tour is the ultimate off-the-beaten-path Grand Canyon getaway! With Papillon's Grand Canyon Cowboy Experience, you'll visit Bar 10 Ranch near the rugged north rim of the Grand Canyon via a sightseeing airplane, then explore the Grand Canyon aboard an ATV or Polaris Ranger tour. Enjoy touring the ranch house, meeting and feeding a horse, a lasso demonstration, and time to explore authentic covered wagons before a homemade barbeque lunch prepared by the ranch staff.

Transport Airplane
Duration Approximately 7½-8 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
Destination Grand Canyon North

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$489 /pp

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Overnight National Park Tours from Las Vegas

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Departs Las Vegas ~72 hr total Flyover + ground

Departs Las Vegas Airplane day-tour

3-Day National Park Flight & Ground Tour

Fly from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon National Park for a guided tour, then visit Antelope Canyon with sights of Monument Valley en route, then hike or bike through Bryce Canyon and stop at Zion National Park on this 3-day adventure!

Transport Airplane
Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destination Grand Canyon National Park

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Departs Las Vegas ~72 hr total Flyover + ground

Departs Las Vegas Airplane day-tour

3-Day Utah Mighty Five Flight & Ground Tour

Visit some of the U.S.' most famous national parks, including members of the "Mighty Five" on this 3-day Las Vegas tour that travels to the Grand Canyon National Park, Canyonlands, Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park!

Transport Airplane
Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destination Grand Canyon National Park

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Departs Las Vegas ~72 hr total Flyover + ground

Departs Las Vegas Airplane day-tour

3-Day Zion, Grand Canyon, and More Flight & Ground Tour

This 3-day all-inclusive adventure from Las Vegas travels to Bryce Canyon with aerial views of Zion National Park, then reaches Antelope Canyon, plus a ground tour at the Grand Canyon National Park, and a Jeep tour in Sedona, AZ!

Transport Airplane
Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destination Bryce Canyon, Utah

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Tours from Las Vegas to National Parks

National Park Tours from Las Vegas FAQs

The Grand Canyon National Park is one of the many National Parks near Las Vegas. Explore its stunning landscapes on one of Papillon's world-class tours of the Grand Canyon.

Other national parks close to Las Vegas include Death Valley National Park, Zion National Park, the Joshua Tree National Park, and Bryce Canyon National Park.

The Grand Canyon National Park is located about 250 miles from the heart of Las Vegas. To get there, take Highway 93 South to I-40 East. Then take exit 165 onto the Highway 64, also known as the historic Route 66, until you reach the entrance of the Grand Canyon National Park.

Learn more about getting from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon National Park is just one of the many famous landmarks available on Papillon helicopter, airplane, and adventure tours. A few of the other location highlights include:

Hoover Dam National Historic Landmark
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Grand Canyon West Rim
Grand Canyon South Rim
Grand Canyon North
Colorado River
Antelope Canyon
Las Vegas Strip
Black Canyon

Discover all of Papillon's tours from Las Vegas

On the hunt for the best things to do in Las Vegas? Papillon's helicopter, bus, airplane, and adventure tours are the perfect way to experience the numerous Southwestern destinations surrounding Sin City. Discover the world-renowned Grand Canyon National Park, take a day trip to the Grand Canyon West Rim, or board a helicopter for a flight over Sin City.

Learn more about all of Papillon's world-class Las Vegas sightseeing tours today.

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Landmarks and National Parks Near Las Vegas

In the late 1800s, the United States government began designating important areas of land as national parks, the first being Yellowstone National Park in 1872. These protected landscapes were selected based on their striking beauty or significance to the country's rich history. Other designations, such as national forests, national recreation areas, and national historical landmarks subsequently started being added to the growing list.

People travel from all over the world to visit Las Vegas, but many are unaware of their proximity to several breathtaking national parks. Our thrilling tours from Las Vegas can take you to once-in-a-lifetime destinations like the Grand Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, and other famously revered places like Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. We even offer multi-day, overnight national park trips that visit several famous locations!

Grand Canyon National Park

In 1919, the dramatic landscapes of the Grand Canyon were honored and protected as a United States National Park. Visited by over 5 million people per year, the Grand Canyon is one of the premier natural destinations in the world. Many may not know that the entire Grand Canyon is not contained within the national park; in fact, the “Grand Canyon National Park” is a specific region also known as the South Rim.

Papillon offers daily flights from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim. Here you’ll find a variety of sightseeing opportunities and activities, including dozens of trails for hiking, bicycling, historic buildings and museums to explore, overnight hotels scattered across the canyon’s edge, and plentiful shopping and dining.

Your flight to the Grand Canyon National Park can also include a South Rim helicopter tour offering even more aerial views of the Colorado River, the incredible rock formations within the canyon walls, and the dense greenery of the Kaibab National Forest.

Another flight package includes a ground excursion aboard a military-style Hummer vehicle to a variety of some of the most famous lookout points across the South Rim. Enjoy comfortable seating in this open-air vehicle and time to explore and take photos at each destination.

As the preferred provider for the Grand Canyon National Park Service, our helicopter tours are certified to fly the entire Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon West

Although it isn't a part of the National Park, the West Rim of the Grand Canyon offers an equally unique sightseeing experience. Owned by the Hualapai Native American tribe, the Grand Canyon West is home to the world-famous Skywalk Bridge – a 70-ft horseshoe-shaped bridge featuring a glass bottom, allowing visitors to experience standing in the air in the middle of the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon West Rim tours from Las Vegas can include entry onto the Skywalk, ground transportation to a variety of stunning lookout points, and West Rim helicopter tours that even land on the canyon floor! This is the only region of the Grand Canyon where helicopters can land on the very bottom, and Papillon has exclusive access to a unique landing spot near the bank of the Colorado River.

Bryce Canyon National Park

Located in southwest Utah, Bryce Canyon National Park contains some of the most otherworldly rock formations and nature in the world. You can drive from Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon and experience the colossal stone amphitheaters, gatherings of massive rock spires called “hoodoos”, and even add a hike or bike ride to your adventure.

Zion National Park

Also a short distance from Las Vegas in southwest Utah, Zion National Park is a popular destination for nature lovers and explorers. You can visit Zion National Park on a two-hour drive from Las Vegas and enjoy limitless sightseeing opportunities of rock formations like Checkerboard Mesa, Angels Landing, and the Narrows. If you plan to visit Bryce Canyon, a stop at Zion National Park along the way is a worthy detour.

Hoover Dam National Historic Landmark

The Hoover Dam is a 726-foot-tall concrete structure that holds back the Colorado River and provides power to three separate states and is considered one of the engineering marvels of the modern world.

Before being registered as a National Historic Landmark in 1985, this massive concrete structure was also designated as a National Civil Engineering Landmark in 1984 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.

If you fly from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon or Antelope Canyon, you’ll discover aerial views of this incredible piece of architecture. When it comes to sightseeing near Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam is a spot you can't miss.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Created by runoff from Hoover Dam, Lake Mead is the largest man-made body of water in the United States, and one of the largest in the world. A favorite outdoor destination for Vegas locals, Lake Mead is famous for its offbeat landscape and wealth of recreational activities. Fishing, boating, hiking, cycling, swimming, and camping are just a few of the alluring opportunities available at this outdoor playground.

As a result of its popularity, Lake Mead was honored as America's First National Recreation Area in the mid-1960s. Today, it remains one of only 12 designated National Recreation Areas in the country.

You can see the colossal lake in all its glory aboard a helicopter or airplane tour en route to the Grand Canyon!

Antelope Canyon

Nestled within the depths of the Navajo Nation near Page, Arizona, Antelope Canyon is one of the most sought-after destinations to visit in the United States. Because it is the property of the Navajo Tribe, it cannot be designated as a national park; regardless, its sandstone caverns and winding stone corridors have attracted visitors from around the world seeking to explore its depths.

Because of its sacred importance to the Navajo people, Antelope Canyon can only be explored through an official tour led by a Navajo guide. You can visit Antelope Canyon from Las Vegas or on a day trip from the Grand Canyon National Park and enjoy a guided tour through this famous slot canyon’s depths, with plenty of opportunity or photography. Your Navajo guide can answer questions and share the history of this ancient landmark. You’ll even get to stop at Horseshoe Bend for more pictures before your return flight to either Las Vegas or the Grand Canyon.

Types of Tours from Las Vegas to National Parks

Helicopter Tours of National Parks & Landmarks

Because of its proximity to Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon West can be reached in just over an hour via helicopter. En route, you’ll find aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the O’Callaghan-Tillman Memorial Bridge, and the Colorado River.

Flights to the Grand Canyon National Park can only be achieved via airplane; however, your flight can include a South Rim helicopter tour upon arrival. If you’re planning to visit the South Rim independently, you can also enjoy a Grand Canyon helicopter tour departing from Grand Canyon airport.

Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters also offers helicopter tours in Page, Arizona. You can fly over Horseshoe Bend for incredible aerial photography opportunities, see the dazzling waters of Lake Powell and its rippling shoreline, or even land on the very top of Tower Butte. In fact, Papillon is the only air tour operator with permission to land on top of this incredible natural rock formation.

Airplane Tours of National Parks & Landmarks

Enjoy the most remarkable aerial sights that the Grand Canyon National Park has to offer from the sky aboard a sightseeing airplane! From the air, you'll gaze across the vast expanse of the Grand Canyon National Park straight down to the canyon floor. Capture scenic views of the Kaibab National Forest and the Colorado River aboard your national park airplane tour.

These first-rate airplanes are specifically designed for sightseeing and are the perfect option for medium to large-sized groups. Each aircraft comes equipped with climate control and headset narration for each passenger available in a variety of languages.

Discover the spectacular bird's-eye views aboard a Papillon airplane national landmark and national park tour.

Overnight National Parks Tours from Las Vegas

Papillon has also partnered with Bindlestiff Tours to offer multi-day, overnight national park trips to a variety of nearby locations. Visit iconic natural destinations like:

Grand Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park

Zion National Park

Monument Valley

Arches National Park

Capitol Reef National Park

Antelope Canyon

Horseshoe Bend

Sedona, Arizona

These 3-day excursions include overnight accommodations, meals each day, park entry, and guides to lead your tour through each location.

Visit a National Park from Las Vegas with Papillon

With more than 50 years flying the Grand Canyon and beyond, Papillon is the largest and most experienced helicopter tour operator in the world. As the preferred provider for the Grand Canyon National Park Service, we're certified to fly the entire Grand Canyon. Even better, our helicopters can touch down at exclusive landing sites at the bottom of the West Rim. We're also certified to fly closer to the Hoover Dam for breathtaking aerial views.

Since 1965Flying the Grand Canyon for six decades

NPS preferred providerNational Park Service authorized

FAA Part 135 certifiedMaintained by our own engineers

250,000+ flyers a yearThe world's largest aerial tour company