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GCW Helicopter Landing
This Grand Canyon helicopter tour offers stunning views of the West Rim as you descend into the canyon and land at the bank of the Colorado River. Before returning to the Grand Canyon West Airport, you will have time to take photos and explore. General entry into Grand Canyon West is not included but can be added along with other options to enhance the experience.
- Departing From: Grand Canyon West
- Destination: Grand Canyon West
- Duration: Approximately 30 minutes from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
- Product Code: pww-3
The West Rim offers unique exploring options, and this exciting Grand Canyon helicopter tour takes full advantage of these opportunities. The West Rim is the only area of the Grand Canyon that allows helicopter landings on the very bottom, a tour that Papillon has since made famous. Surrounded by unparalleled beauty, you will descend into the canyon onto a private plateau next to the Colorado River.
The scenery from your landing spot is stunning; don't forget to bring your camera to capture the perfect backdrop of your exciting Grand Canyon adventure. After exploring the canyon floor, you will return to the surface by helicopter. If you have purchased park entry, you will continue the journey at the rim with a hop-on-hop-off shuttle. Lookout points include Eagle Point, home to the Grand Canyon Skywalk - a 70-foot horseshoe-shaped glass-bottom bridge extending from the canyon. Eagle Point is named after the gigantic eagle-shaped rock formation that can be seen at this location. You can also visit Guano Point, a natural rock peninsula with 360-degree views of the canyon.
Tour Highlights
- Helicopter descent to canyon floor
Included
- Helicopter Ride
- Hop-on hop-off shuttle to view points (if entrance admission is purchased)
Planning
- Flight Duration: 5-7 minutes each way
- This tour departs from Grand Canyon West, which is a short 2-hour drive from Las Vegas.
- All passengers must check in at the West Rim Terminal 30 minutes before the flight.
Optional GCW Helicopter Landing Upgrades
* Upgrade options are available for selection during checkout
Add Skywalk
Add entrance to the Grand Canyon Skywalk and experience a unique vantage point standing on the glass bridge over the canyon.
Add Meal
Include the entrance admission and a meal wristband for a quick lunch stop at one of the eateries at Grand Canyon West. Meal voucher excludes the Grand Canyon West restaurants.
Add Meal & Skywalk
Purchase the entrance admission, a Grand Canyon Skywalk ticket and meal wristband, which offers a grab-and-go meal at various eating establishments at Grand Canyon West. The meal voucher excludes the Grand Canyon West restaurants.
GCW Helicopter Landing FAQs
- Why should you choose Papillon for your Grand Canyon Helicopter tour?
Papillon was founded in 1965 and is the world's most experienced and longest-running sightseeing company, flying nearly a quarter million passengers each year on daily tours around Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and beyond. Our mission is to provide the safest and most unforgettable aerial sightseeing experiences and adventures to the most beautiful destinations in the American Southwest. Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters is honored to share the beauty of the American Southwest with you.
- What is the Grand Canyon Skywalk?
The Grand Canyon Skywalk, also known as the Grand Canyon glass bridge, offers fantastic views 4,000 feet into the canyon from a 10-foot wide, horseshoe-shaped glass structure that turns one of the world’s seven natural wonders into a thrilling, must-see experience.
- Where is the Grand Canyon West Rim located, and what are the highlights when visiting this part of the Grand Canyon?
Grand Canyon West Rim is a 2-hour drive or 35-45 minute flight from Las Vegas. The Grand Canyon West Rim is owned and operated by the Hualapai Indian Tribe. This region is the home of breathtaking lookout points such as Eagle Point and Guano Point, the Grand Canyon Skywalk, and an authentic Native American Village. The West Rim is the only part of the park where you can land on the bottom of the Grand Canyon aboard a Papillon helicopter or enjoy a pontoon raft tour on the Colorado River.
