Grand Canyon All American Helicopter Tour;
Take off from Las Vegas Airport on an exhilarating helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon. You'll enjoy a 45-minute helicopter flight each way, land deep in the canyon for a champagne picnic, and fly low over the famous Las Vegas neon Strip on your return. This is a half-day tour, leaving you with time in the day free to explore Las Vegas and Nevada at your leisure.
Likely to Sell-out! The Grand Canyon All American Helicopter Tour regularly sells out weeks in advance, so book ahead to avoid disappointment!
You'll discover the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon as your air-conditioned helicopter flies to the West Rim, passing over Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam en route. Hoover Dam is a spectacular sight from the air, curved between the rock canyon walls. During the flight, you can listen to a recorded commentary about the Grand Canyon and its surrounds via audio headphones.
You'll land for an unforgettable champagne picnic, 3,200 feet (960 meters) below the rim. While you share a bottle of champagne under an authentic Native American Ramada shelter, your pilot/guide will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the canyon or your helicopter flight.
Your Grand Canyon helicopter scenic flight ends with a low-level pass over the west side of the famous Las Vegas Strip. On landing, your limousine is waiting to whisk you back to your hotel.
Please note, there is a maximum capacity of 6 people per helicopter plus your pilot.
Ultimate Grand Canyon 4-in-1 Helicopter Tour;
Take the ultimate Grand Canyon tour! You'll fly to the Grand Canyon by helicopter, cruise the Colorado River, then spend time at the West Rim. You also have the option of taking the brand-new Grand Canyon Skywalk for dizzying 360-degree views.
Your Grand Canyon adventure begins with a limousine transfer to Las Vegas Airport to catch your 45-minute helicopter flight over the Nevada and Arizona desert to the Grand Canyon West Rim. The helicopter flight includes a commentary and major landmarks are highlighted along the way, including the Colorado River and Hoover Dam.
Arriving at Grand Canyon National Park, you'll descend 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) below the rim to land by the Colorado River and take a 15-minute narrated boat ride. You'll then ascend to the Grand Canyon West Welcome Center and board a shuttle bus to explore the top of the canyon.
You will then have around four hours of free time at the West Rim. Highlights include:
The spectacular Grand Canyon Skywalk (if option selected) – take a walk over the edge of the canyon on a transparent glass bridge
Eagle Point Indian Village, exploring Native American history and culture
Hualapai Indian Buffet lunch, served at Guano Point overlooking the Colorado River
At the end of the day you’ll fly by helicopter back to Las Vegas, including a pass over the famous Vegas Strip. On landing your limousine will be waiting to return you to your hotel.
Please note, there is a maximum capacity of 6 people per helicopter plus your pilot.
Grand Canyon West Rim Air Adventure Day Trip from Las Vegas;
Fly to the Grand Canyon West Rim by fixed-wing airplane, ride a helicopter beneath the rim, cruise down the Colorado River, then enjoy a barbecue lunch at the West Rim. You'll experience the Grand Canyon by airplane, helicopter, boat and shuttle bus on this full-day air adventure from Las Vegas!
Window seats on the plane are guaranteed on the 40-minute flight to the Grand Canyon's West Rim. After your flight, you'll board a jet-powered helicopter to descend 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) below the rim to the canyon floor for a relaxing 15-minute cruise on the mighty Colorado River.
After your boat ride you'll board the helicopter once more to ascend back to the top of the rim. Here you'll have time to visit the West Rim Welcome Center at your leisure, using the hop-on, hop-off shuttle bus which operates in the area. During the short trips between each stop, your driver/guide will tell you about the traditional land owners and the history of the park.
Visit Guano Point for fantastic views of the Colorado River, and enjoy a casual barbecue lunch. Explore the Indian Village at Eagle Point to gain further insights into Native American culture. Or take an optional stroll on the spectacular Grand Canyon Skywalk (not included, approximately US$30), the newest attraction on the West Rim.
Then sit back after your day of sightseeing on your return flight to Las Vegas, knowing you have experienced the Grand Canyon West Rim from all angles!
Grand Canyon West Rim Self-Drive Hummer Day Trip from Las Vegas;
See the Grand Canyon West Rim at your own pace and hire a Hummer for the day! You will be supplied with an interactive map, road games, and a full tank of gas. Once on the road, you can follow the map and learn about important sites along the way to the Grand Canyon.
You will be picked up by complimentary shuttle and taken to the rental desk for assignment of your automatic Hummer for the day. When you hit the road, you'll pass Boulder City and Lake Mead, and see the incredible Hoover Dam. Watch out for bighorn sheep, wild horses and cows – and if you look close, you may see a snake crossing the road at the Joshua Tree Forest.
You'll then turn off the road toward the Grand Canyon and enter Hualapai Land, where the second half of your adventure begins. You are free to explore Guano Point and Eagle Point at your leisure - no timetables, no schedules - its all up to you!
Optional Activities:
Grand Canyon Skywalk - Take a stroll on the Grand Canyon Skywalk, the newest attraction on the West Rim, for amazingly unobstructed views over the canyon
Helicopter/Boat - Take a helicopter ride to the bottom of the canyon, then enjoy a 15-minute pontoon boat ride on the Colorado River!
Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas;
Choose the helicopter tour that flies furthest and deepest into the Grand Canyon. You'll feel awe and exhilaration as you fly like a bird on the most extensive helicopter tour there is, taking you below the rim into the mysterious depths of the Grand Canyon.
As you descend below the rim on your 90-minute flight, you'll be amazed by the majesty, brilliant palette of colors and rugged beauty of the Grand Canyon. You'll pass through millions of years of geological time, as the colorful canyon walls provide a remarkable record of the Paleozoic era, dating back from 250 to 550 million years and beyond.
After leaving the Grand Canyon, other natural wonders unfold. You'll enjoy panoramic views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Iceberg Canyon, the Valley of Fire and the Bowl of Fire. Your flight concludes with an unforgettable pass over the dazzling Las Vegas Strip.
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