Over the Edge Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour & Boat
Aboard this West Rim Grand Canyon helicopter tour, you'll land at the bottom of the canyon and then float between the massive stone walls on a smooth water pontoon boat ride on the Colorado River. For even more adventure, add the All Access pass and explore the whole park, including the Skywalk bridge.
- Departing From: Grand Canyon West
- Destination: Grand Canyon West
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour
- Product Code: PWW-5
Papillon's Over the Edge Helicopter & Boat is one of our most amazing Grand Canyon experiences! This tour includes a helicopter landing on the floor of Grand Canyon West, which is the only area of the canyon where this can be done. Experience Papillon's remote landing spot on a beautiful bluff overlooking the Colorado River. You can explore the desert scenery while taking the time to photograph the nature surrounding your landing site.
Next, you'll take a short and scenic walk to the bank of the Colorado River for a smooth water pontoon boat ride down the Colorado River. This peaceful river trip offers a magnificent vantage point of the towering and colorful thousand-foot walls rising on either side of you!
After your refreshing journey down this famous river, you'll board another helicopter flight to the West Rim's surface. Once back at the West Rim entrance, passengers will have the option to purchase the All Access pass, which includes entry onto the Grand Canyon Skywalk, shuttle service to two popular lookout points, a visit to Hualapai Point where you can experience a thrilling zipline ride and unlimited gameplay in the arcade, as well as a meal credit and retail credit.
ADVISORY: Zipline passengers must be between 90-275 pounds, at least 4 feet tall, not pregnant, and have no previous neck or back injuries. Riders 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 16 years of age or older.
Tour Highlights
- Helicopter descent to canyon floor
- Pontoon boat cruise on the Colorado River
Included
- Helicopter Ride
- Pontoon boat ride
- Option to purchase All Access pass
Planning
- Flight Duration: 5-7 minutes each way
- 15-20 minute Pontoon Boat Ride
- 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.
- Standard Fare does not include park entry. Park entry can be purchased separately at Grand Canyon West or by selecting the All Access pass when booking.
Optional Over the Edge Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour & Boat with West Rim Entry Upgrades
* Upgrade options are available for selection during checkout
Add All Access Pass
Enjoy Grand Canyon West Rim park entry, access to the world-famous Skywalk Bridge, the zipline and unlimited gameplay in the arcade at Hualapai Point, shuttle transport to Eagle Point & Guano Point for sightseeing opportunities, and a $10 meal credit and $10 retail credit for purchases over $20 redeemable at either destination to enjoy during your tour.
Over the Edge Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour & Boat with West Rim Entry FAQs
- What is the Grand Canyon Skywalk, and what kind of Skywalk access is part of this tour package?
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a glass bridge that extends 70 feet into the middle of the canyon gorge. You can look through the glass bottom and see the canyon floor 4,000 feet below you. Guests can add Skywalk admission to this package by adding the All Access pass to their flight.
- What is the flight duration (each way) of the Over the Edge Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour & Boat with West Rim Entry tour?
The flight duration for the Over the Edge Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour is about 5-7 minutes each way as your helicopter descends from the top of the West Rim more than 4,000 feet to the Grand Canyon floor.
- 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.