Add Skywalk
Be sure to enhance your West Rim excursion by upgrading to include admission into the Grand Canyon Skywalk and experience walking out over the edge of the Canyon atop this world-famous glass-bottomed bridge!
Departs from Las Vegas · Helicopter 
Helicopter
VIP at the Rim Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
Helicopter 
Duration Approximately 7 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
Travel mode Helicopter
Departs Las Vegas
Destination Grand Canyon West
Narration 
What you'll see
The flight path, end to end.
On this VIP Grand Canyon Helicopter tour, see Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River on the way to Grand Canyon West Rim, home of the famous Grand Canyon Skywalk. Guests will land at the West Rim Grand Canyon and board an air-conditioned shuttle to see beautiful viewpoints and attractions along the rim of Grand Canyon West.
This fantastic VIP Grand Canyon tour from Las Vegas includes a thrilling helicopter ride with incredible aerial sights: including Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River. You'll receive roundtrip hotel transportation to and from our luxury air terminal near Las Vegas and soar across the Mojave Desert en route to the Grand Canyon West.
As you cross into the Grand Canyon, enjoy close-up views of the majestic scenery before landing at Grand Canyon West airport. From there, guests will board an air-conditioned shuttle to explore points along the rim of Grand Canyon West. On the shuttle route, you can visit Eagle Point, Hualapai Point Native American Center, and enjoy the scenic beauty at Guano Point.
Eagle Point contains Hualapai's famous Grand Canyon Skywalk. This well-known landmark is a horseshoe-shaped, glass-bottomed structure that floats over the Grand Canyon below. With your option to upgrade your tour to include Skywalk tickets, you'll feel as if you are walking on air thousands of feet above the Colorado River below when you experience this one-of-a-kind attraction! This upgrade also includes a meal to enjoy during your adventure.
Guano Point is a stone peninsula that offers a 360-degree view and houses the historical remains of an aerial tramway, enhancing the surreal vantage point.
Both points have some of the most dramatic views in the entire Grand Canyon.
Before your return flight to the Las Vegas area, you will have time to explore and take pictures as you marvel at the beautiful rock formations in Grand Canyon West.
Your day, step by step
From start to finish.
1
Complimentary pick-up from a variety of hotels on the Strip and Downtown to the terminal.
2
Check-in at Papillon's terminal 45 minutes before the flight.
3
Liftoff on a narrated helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
4
Witness spectacular views of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grapevine Mesa before crossing the Grand Wash Cliffs toward Grand Canyon West.
5
Land at Grand Canyon West and board a hop-on/hop-off shuttle to viewpoints that include Eagle Point and Guano Point.
6
Time to explore the authentic arts and crafts made by the Hualapai Tribe.
7
Board the helicopter again and return to the Papillon terminal with photos and memories to last a lifetime!
8
Check-in at the hotel transfer desk located in the terminal lobby for shuttle service back to a variety of hotels on the Strip and Downtown.
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Total tour duration is approximately 7 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off.
On this tour
What's included
- Helicopter
- Land on the Rim of the Canyon
- Hop-on/Hop-off Shuttle to Eagle Point and Guano Point
- Multilingual Narration
- Roundtrip Hotel Transportation
- Flight over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead with breathtaking views of Grand Canyon West.
- Aerial views of Grand Canyon West lookouts like Guano Point and Eagle Point.
- Land on the Rim of the Canyon.
- Plenty of time for photos and exploration.
- Optional Skywalk Admission.
The aircraft
The helicopter for this tour is the Airbus EC130 EcoStar.
Sightseeing is the only job this aircraft does. The Airbus EC130 EcoStar was built for it — and on this tour it is the only aircraft you can be assigned.
- Aircraft Airbus EC130 EcoStar
- Passengers Up to 6 guests
- Windscreen 180° wraparound
- Seating Forward-facing, stadium-tiered
- Cabin 23% more space than an A-Star
- Headsets Noise-cancelling · 11 languages
- Cabin climate Air-conditioned
- Tail rotor Shrouded Fenestron — quieter
Which seat do I get?
Seats are assigned by weight-and-balance, not by booking order — it is an aviation requirement, not a sales tactic. Stadium-tiered seats face forward toward the wraparound windscreen.
| EC130 EcoStar — ours | A-Star AS350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seating direction | Forward-facing, stadium-tiered | Forward-facing, flat |
| Windscreen | 180° wraparound | Narrower forward view |
| Cabin volume | 23% more than an A-Star | Baseline |
| Guests carried | Up to 6 | Up to 6 |
| Air-conditioned cabin | Yes | Varies by operator |
| Narration languages | 11 | Varies |
What this means
Some canyon tours are sold without naming the aircraft, and guests find out at the terminal that they are flying a smaller machine with a different cabin layout. On this tour there is one aircraft type and no substitution — if we cannot fly you on an EC130, we do not fly you, and you are rebooked or refunded.
Make it yours
VIP at the Rim Helicopter Tour Optional Upgrades
Add Private Aircraft
Privatize the entire aircraft for your party of up to 6 passengers. Enjoy comfortable seating, climate control, oversized windows for photography, and headset communications between the passengers and the pilot.
Add Private Aircraft & Skywalk
Combine a private helicopter completely reserved for your group of up to 6 passengers plus General Admission for your group at the world-famous Skywalk Bridge for a true VIP experience at the Grand Canyon West Rim.
Optional upgrade
Request a Front Seat on your Helicopter Tour
Fly first class and experience the pilot's point of view with a front seat upgrade for only $60 per person! While every seat aboard our helicopters provide incredible views, the front seats offers a panoramic perspective and unobstructed photo opportunities.
All passengers are free to request a front seat upgrade, although availability is limited. Front seat upgrades are not guaranteed, but are assigned once the passenger check-in process is complete and seating aboard the helicopter is determined. If your request for an upgrade is confirmed, payment will be processed at the check-in counter prior to departure.
Charge to Request: Free
Charge if Confirmed: $60
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Before you book
VIP at the Rim Helicopter Tour FAQs
Yes - As the only full-service luxury helicopter operator in Las Vegas, Papillon Helicopters offers a premium aerial touring experience. Tours departing from the Boulder City Terminal feature organized pickup locations along the Las Vegas Strip, providing convenient and dependable transportation options for guests.
Papillon operates the Airbus ECO-Star EC-130, the safest and most comfortable tourism helicopter. 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.
The round-trip flight duration from Papillon’s VIP at the Rim Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour is approximately 70 minutes. The total tour duration is about 7 hours, hotel-to-hotel.
The VIP at the Rim Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour narration is offered in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Yes, cameras and cellphones are permitted on the Skywalk Bridge.
Small items like purses, diaper bags, medical bags, and fanny packs are permitted inside the Grand Canyon West. Large bags and backpacks may be stored at the Boulder City or Las Vegas air terminal if space permits; otherwise, large bags must be checked upon landing at the Grand Canyon West air terminal. Diaper bags and medical bags may require inspection by security before they can enter the park. Visitors should also be aware that there are metal detectors at the park entrance.
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