Why Book a South Rim Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour?
For 60 years, Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopter tours have introduced millions of passengers from around the world to the wonders of the Grand Canyon South Rim. As the Grand Canyon National Park Service's preferred tour provider, we're certified to fly the entire Grand Canyon. Our South Rim helicopter tours soar over the deepest and widest rock gorges in the park. Gaze out over the steepest sides of the canyon, watch the Colorado River rush beneath you, catch glimpses of desert wildlife, and snap professional-looking photos of this treasured American landmark.
Aerial views of the South Rim simply cannot be replicated on the ground - a Grand Canyon heliciopter tour will be your family's most memorable moment during your trip.
Grand Canyon South Rim Helicopter Tours
North Canyon Tour
Fly over the widest and deepest parts of the South Rim on this Grand Canyon helicopter tour - you'll see towering rock formations, the lush Kaibab Forest, and the Colorado River from above!
Imperial with EcoStar
This Grand Canyon helicopter tour flies over the deepest and widest sections of the national park, for aerial views of 1.7 million-year-old stone! You'll also see the Kaibab Forest, the Colorado River, and tons of unique rock formations.
Grand Canyon Deluxe with Helicopter
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!
Private South Rim Helicopter Tours
North Canyon Family Flight
This Grand Canyon helicopter tour shows you aerial views of the deepest and widest parts of the South Rim, as well as the Colorado River, the Kaibab Forest, and plenty of unique rock formations. The perfect family adventure!
with 4 person group
Helicopter Tours with Ground Excursions
North Canyon Tour with Hummer
This Grand Canyon adventure begins with a helicopter tour over the deepest and widest regions of the South Rim, and includes ground transport to multiple scenic lookout points aboard an open-air Hummer vehicle.
North Canyon Tour with Sunset Hummer Excursion
This Grand Canyon South Rim tour includes a helicopter flight over the deepest and widest regions of the park, as well as a ground tour to multiple scenic lookout points aboard an open-air Hummer, with a final stop just in time for the sunset!
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South Rim Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas FAQs
Can you get a helicopter from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim?
Papillon does not offer direct helicopter flights from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim. However, we do offer flights that take off from the South Rim and ground transportation that will take you there.
Each helicopter tour of the South Rim begins with bus or airplane transportation from Sin City to the helicopter terminal in the Grand Canyon National Park. From there, your helicopter will lift off and soar over the breathtaking sights of the Grand Canyon South Rim.
How much is the helicopter ride of the Grand Canyon South Rim?
The cost to include a helicopter flight with a tour from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim depends on one factor: how you want to get there.
We offer three different tour vehicles that will take you from the Las Vegas area to the Grand Canyon South Rim.
- Motorcoach Tour
- Luxury Sprinter Tour
- Airplane Tour
All three tours offer the same length helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon. To find the price of each, simply visit the tour listing page.
Learn more about the price of helicopter tours from Las Vegas.
Helicopter Tours of the Grand Canyon South Rim
Airplane Flights from Las Vegas to South Rim with Helicopter Tour
You can visit the Grand Canyon National Park from Las Vegas and enjoy an entire day of sightseeing and activities. Arrive at our terminal in nearby Boulder City, NV, where your fixed-wing airplane will be waiting. Soar along side the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the mighty Colorado River before arriving at Grand Canyon National Park and landing at the airport near the entrance to the South Rim.
After landing at the South Rim, you will board a state-of-the-art helicopter for a 30-minute flight over the Grand Canyon's North and South Rims. Gaze out over the widest and deepest parts of the Grand Canyon National Park, the Colorado River winding beneath you, and the Kaibab Forest lining the canyon's edge. After your aerial excursion, prepare for more astonishing views by ground, which include transfers to the Grand Canyon National Park's most scenic lookout point. Round out your South Rim adventure with a boxed lunch and free time to explore the Rim Trail or shop for souvenirs.
Due to the distance, direct helicopter flights from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim are not available; however, Papillon offers daily departures via sightseeing airplane that can transport your group in style to the Grand Canyon National Park much more quickly than driving the distance. You can also opt to include pick-up and drop-off from a select number of hotels in Downtown Las Vegas or on the Strip.