King of Canyons Private
This is our proudest and most sought-after Grand Canyon helicopter tour in our collection! Experience a canyon floor landing with a champagne toast and refreshments. You can enhance the experience with a sunset departure, flying over the Las Vegas Strip just as the neon lights come to life.
- Departing From: Las Vegas
- Destination: Grand Canyon West
- Duration: Approximately 3½-4 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
- Product Code: HLW-4-PRVT
This helicopter tour departs from our Las Vegas VIP terminal located just off the Strip, and travels over Hoover Dam, the Colorado River, and Lake Mead en route to the spectacular Grand Canyon West.
The rugged Grand Canyon West Rim offers breathtaking views. On this helicopter tour, guests will see formations and plateaus naturally sculpted in the landscape making Grand Canyon West one of the most intriguing sights to witness. Your helicopter will even land all the way on the bottom of the canyon, where you'll have time to explore, take photos, and even toast champagne!
Your return flight will soar over legendary landmarks such as the Luxor Hotel pyramid and space beam, Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, the Eiffel Tower at Paris, the Bellagio Fountains, the High Roller Observation Wheel, the MSG Sphere, and more.
Reach the end of the Strip, continue past the STRAT, and fly over the colorful and historic Downtown Las Vegas, where the legend of this gambling town began and still thrives.
Your sightseeing helicopter returns to the Papillon VIP terminal, offering the same view of the Strip in reverse.
Tour Highlights
- Flight over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead with breathtaking views of Grand Canyon West.
- Canyon landing 3,200 feet below the rim.
- Champagne and refreshments on the canyon floor with exploration time.
- Aerial views of the Las Vegas Strip during return flight.
Included
- Helicopter
- Landing on Canyon Floor
- Champagne
- Multilingual narration
Planning
- Flight Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
- Tour Duration (if transfers selected): Approximately 3.5-4 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
- Transportation:
- Hotel Transfer (if selected): Pick-up from limited hotels on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown area is approximately 60-90 minutes before flight departure (times are based on hotel location, time of day, and traffic conditions).
- Passengers also have the option to transport themselves to the air terminal. If self-drive option selected, passengers must arrive 45 minutes prior to their departure time.
What to Bring
- Bring your I.D. - All passengers 18 years or older booked on a Grand Canyon helicopter tour must have government-issued forms of identification.
- Be sure to book your tour as early in your trip as possible.
- Bring a bottle of water. Staying hydrated during your private Grand Canyon helicopter landing tour is essential.
- Remember to bring your camera. Cameras and phones are allowed and encouraged on our helicopter tours. However, please be aware that the use of "Selfie Sticks" and extending camera poles are strictly prohibited in and around the aircraft.
- Are you unsure what to wear on a West Rim helicopter tour? Layered clothing is recommended from the months of March to September. Winter clothing should be worn from October to mid-March.
- Wear sensible shoes. The ground at the location you are visiting is rough, rocky, and uneven. It is important to wear sturdy, toe-covering shoes that can handle rough terrain. Sneakers or hiking boots are highly recommended.
Optional King of Canyons Private Upgrade
* Upgrade options are available for selection during checkout
Sunset Departure
A VIP sunset departure adds an explosion of color and excitement to this trip. Experience stunning sunset panoramas from the most exciting vantage points imaginable; in your own private helicopter!
King of Canyons Private FAQs
- How long is the King of Canyons Private helicopter flight and tour?
The roundtrip flight duration for the King of Canyons Private helicopter tour is approximately 90 minutes. The total tour duration takes about 3.5-4 hours with 30 minutes ground time on the canyon floor.
- What type of helicopter do passengers fly on for the King of Canyons Private helicopter tour?
Papillon operates the Airbus ECO-Star EC-130, which is the safest and most comfortable tourism helicopter on the King of Canyons Private helicopter tour. 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.
- What languages are the King of Canyons Private tour narrations offered in?
Our King of Canyons Private helicopter tour narration is offered in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
