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Departs from Las Vegas · Helicopter 
Helicopter
Golden Eagle Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
Helicopter 
Duration Approximately 3.5-4 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.
Boulder City
Check in at the Boulder City terminal before departure.
Grand Canyon West
Arrive at your destination for scenic views.
Do you have only a few free hours in your Las Vegas vacation and want to experience the Grand Canyon like a VIP? If so, Papillon's Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour over the Grand Canyon West Rim is perfect for you! You'll depart from our private heliport in Boulder City, near Las Vegas, and soar aboard a sightseeing helicopter to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Do you have only a few free hours in your Las Vegas vacation and want to experience the Grand Canyon like a VIP? If so, Papillon's Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour over the Grand Canyon West Rim is perfect for you!
Convenient hotel transportation will bring passengers to our private heliport in Boulder City, near Las Vegas, and soar aboard a sightseeing helicopter to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. Enjoy climate control and headset communication with the pilot and the other passengers.
En route to the Grand Canyon, you'll soar over the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Colorado River, Mojave Desert, and more before reaching the spectacular Grand Canyon West. At the Grand Canyon, you'll see famous landmarks like the Grand Canyon Skywalk and beautiful stone landscapes. You'll have fantastic aerial photography opportunities from your helicopter's oversized windows!
Upon arrival back at the Boulder City air terminal, shuttle transport will return you to Las Vegas.
Your day, step by step
From start to finish.
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Complimentary hotel pick-up and shuttle service.
2
Check in at Papillon's terminal 45 minutes prior to flight.
3
Lift off on a narrated helicopter air tour of the Grand Canyon for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Witness spectacular views of the volcanic Black Mountains, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grapevine Mesa before crossing the Grand Wash Cliffs and soaring above one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World: the Grand Canyon.
5
Return to Papillon terminal with photos and memories to last a lifetime!
6
Check in at the hotel transfer desk located in the terminal lobby for complimentary shuttle service back to Las Vegas to enjoy the rest of your vacation.
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Total tour duration is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off.
Total transparency
What's included — and what's not.
Included
- Helicopter Tour
- Multilingual Narration
- Roundtrip Hotel Transportation
- Scenic Helicopter flight over the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.
- Amazing aerial views of Grand Canyon West.
- State-of-the-art helicopter with luxurious comfort and wide-angle windows.
The aircraft
Every seat is a window seat. Here is the proof.
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. Every seat has its own window and an unobstructed forward view.
| EC130 EcoStar — ours | A-Star AS350 | Bell 206 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating direction | Forward-facing, stadium-tiered | Forward-facing, flat | Some seats face rearward |
| Window at every seat | Yes — 180° wraparound | Yes, narrower | Partial |
| Cabin volume | 23% more than an A-Star | Baseline | Smallest of the three |
| Guests carried | Up to 6 | Up to 6 | Up to 4 |
| Air-conditioned cabin | Yes | Varies by operator | Rarely |
| Narration languages | 11 | Varies | Varies |
What this rules out
Some canyon tours are sold without naming the aircraft, and guests find out at the terminal that they are flying a smaller machine with rear-facing seats. 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
Optional Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour Upgrades
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
Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour FAQ
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.
The round-trip flight duration from Papillon’s Boulder City heliport to the Grand Canyon West Rim is approximately 70 minutes. The total tour duration of the Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour is about 3.5 - 4 hours.
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 includes a Bose headset offering Grand Canyon tour narration in several languages.
The Golden Eagle Helicopter Tour narration is offered in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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