Sixty years flying the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas, the South Rim, and the West Rim. Two hundred and fifty thousand guests a year, taking in the full expanse from above.
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From the edge of the Grand Canyon to the slot light of Antelope. Pick the view; we'll pair it with a departure point.
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From Las Vegas Descend below the rim for a champagne picnic on Hualapai land — a view no overlook can match.
See landing toursThis is an actual Grand Celebration flight — N152GC, recorded on ADS-B from Boulder City (KBVU) across Hoover Dam and Lake Mead to Grand Canyon West. Same corridor you fly, champagne picnic on the canyon floor included.
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A curated cross-section of our most loved itineraries. Every card shows its departure point — select based on where you're staying.
Departs GC National Park Flyover 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!
Departs Las Vegas Flyover The Ace of Adventures helicopter tour over the West Rim is the perfect tour for visitors with limited time to experience the Grand Canyon, the Las Vegas Strip, and the surrounding desert scenery from the sky.
Departs Las Vegas Flyover This luxury Las Vegas helicopter tour features an entire aircraft reserved for your party of up to 6. Enjoy stunning aerial views of the Strip casinos, the neon signs, and glittering lights from above.
Departs GC National Park Air & Ground 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.
Departs GC West Flyover + ground Experience aerial views of the West Rim aboard a Grand Canyon helicopter tour, then land on the very bottom and explore between the canyon walls on a Colorado River boat ride!
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Four launch points across the Southwest. Select a location to preview flights and terminal info.
Our largest terminal. Strip tours, Hoover Dam, and longer rides out to Grand Canyon West — all from a single helipad two miles off the boulevard.
Papillon operates alongside two sister aviation companies — together, the largest aerial tour family in the world.
Drag to look aroundNot every tour helicopter is built for looking out of. Ours are: wraparound glass, tiered seating, and no rear-facing rows — so nobody in your party spends the flight looking at the person opposite.
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Real reviews from Tripadvisor, Google, and Trustpilot — unfiltered, unedited, sometimes typos and all.
“My experience with Papillon was nothing short of incredible! Also our pilot Olivia was a smooth operator! I highly recommend this to anyone who wants an aerial view of the canyons.”
“Amazing from start to finish. Sean the pilot did an amzing job with both the tour and the flying.”
“Absolutely awesome pilot!! Thank you Fredrick!!”
Planning a day at the canyon, flying in from overseas, or choosing a rim — start with the same guides we publish on papillon.com.
South Rim, West Rim, or both — how to choose a Papillon itinerary when you only have daylight hours.
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Visas, transfers from Vegas, and which tours work best on a short US stopover.
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Sunrise light, midday clarity, and sunset color — what changes hour by hour.
ReadThe things travelers ask us most, before they fly. Can't find yours? Call +1 888 635 9374 — our reservations team are former crew.
Most tours include multilingual narration, climate-controlled cabins, and every-seat window views. Select Las Vegas tours include hotel transfers. Canyon floor landings and Skywalk admissions are tour-specific.
Papillon flies daily year-round, weather permitting. Departure times vary by base and season — check live availability when you book.
Prices vary by route, aircraft, and inclusions. Short Strip flights start lower; canyon floor landings and multi-leg combos are higher. Each tour page shows current from-pricing.
Las Vegas bases typically run from early morning into the evening. National Park and West Rim schedules track daylight and park/tribal operating hours.
It depends on where you are staying and what you want to see. Floor landings are iconic from Las Vegas; full-length park flights depart Tusayan; West Rim shines for Skywalk combos.
Yes — select West Rim tours land on the canyon floor on Hualapai land. National Park air-tour rules do not allow floor landings inside the park.
Many Las Vegas helicopter tours include roundtrip transfers from select Strip and downtown hotels. Confirm on the tour page before booking.
Government ID (18+), a camera or phone, and a closed bottle of water. Avoid loose hats; follow your crew’s briefing for stowing items.
Accessibility varies by aircraft and base. Contact reservations with your needs — we will recommend the best aircraft and assist with boarding where possible.
Popular sunset and floor-landing tours sell out, especially weekends and holidays. Booking several days ahead is recommended; same-day seats sometimes open.
