Las Vegas Strip Night Flight & Sphere Experience
Experience the immersive Wizard of Oz at Sphere show, offering a once-in-a-lifetime step inside the beloved movie, with optional "Good Witch" VIP admission. Then, see the sights of the Strip casinos from above on a Las Vegas helicopter tour that takes place at night for the brightest view of the neon signs and lights.
- Departing From: Las Vegas Strip
- Destination: Las Vegas
- Duration: Approximately 4½ hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
- Product Code: hls-1swg
This tour package starts at Sphere featuring the newest Sphere Experience The Wizard of Oz at Sphere.
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere will transport audiences, making them feel like they have stepped inside the film and are traveling down the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her friends. The experience will fill Sphere’s 160,000 sq. ft. interior display plane, which wraps up, over and around the audience to create a fully immersive visual environment. To take advantage of Sphere Immersive Sound’s 167,000 programmable speakers and ability to direct sound anywhere in the venue, the original film’s score was re-recorded to take on new clarity. Multi-sensory 4D elements will be combined and leveraged for maximum impact to make audiences feel like they are in the experience alongside the characters, including high-velocity wind arrays, atmospheric fog, towering fire bursts, and infrasound haptic seats.
For an even more all-encompassing experience, select “Good Witch” VIP Admission and enjoy expedited theater entry, premium seating in section 306 during the showing, and a $15 food/beverage/merchandise credit.
After the show, you'll discover the ultimate Las Vegas adventure with a thrilling helicopter tour over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip! This must-do sightseeing experience offers breathtaking aerial views of iconic landmarks like the Bellagio Fountains, the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas, the Luxor pyramid, the dazzling MSG Sphere, and more. As the sun sets and the city lights sparkle below, you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind perspective of the vibrant entertainment capital of the world.
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere show is intended for audiences ages 6+.
Participants with sensitivities to light, sound, or motion are advised to contact the Sphere’s Accessibility Services Department at 725-258-6724 for more information.
*This package requires a minimum of two (2) guests.
Tour Highlights:
- A 10–15-minute flight covering both sides of the Las Vegas Strip and the legendary Downtown district
- Admission to The Wizard of Oz at Sphere show
- Optional "Good Witch" VIP Upgrade Which Includes:
- Expedited admission at West VIP entrance
- Premium seating in section 306
- $15 Food/Beverage/Merchandise credit
Included:
- Helicopter
- The Wizard of Oz at Sphere show admission located in the Sphere
Planning:
- Flight Duration: Approximately 10-15 minutes
- Wizard of Oz at Sphere Show Duration: Approximately 75 minutes
- Total Package Tour Duration (with Transfers): Approximately 4.5 hours
- Total Package Tour Duration (without Transfers): Approximately 2.5-3 hours
- Theater doors open at 4:30pm.
- Late entry/seating is not permitted.
- Transportation:
- Hotel Transfer (if selected): Pick-up from Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Desert Club Resort (walking distance from the Sphere) is approximately 65 minutes before flight departure. After the helicopter tour, passengers will be returned to most hotels on the Las Vegas Strip or in Downtown Las Vegas.
- Passengers also have the option to transport themselves to the air terminal. If self-drive option selected, passengers must arrive 45 minutes prior to their departure time.
What to Bring:
- Bring your I.D. - All passengers booked on a tour must have government issued forms of identification.
- Be sure to book your tour as early in your trip as possible.
- Water: You may bring a bottle of water; however, the bottle is not allowed to be opened in the aircraft.
- Don't forget your camera! Cameras and phones are allowed and encouraged, but please be aware that the use of "Selfie Sticks" and extending camera poles are strictly prohibited in and around the aircraft.
- Not sure what to wear? Layered clothing is recommended through the months of March to September, and winter clothing should be worn from October to mid-March.
Las Vegas Strip Night Flight & Sphere Experience Upgrades
* Upgrade options are available for selection during checkout
Add "Good Witch" VIP Admission
Enjoy expedited theater entry, premium seating in section 306 during the showing, and a $15 food/beverage/merchandise credit.
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 $30 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: $30
Las Vegas Strip Night Flight & Sphere Experience FAQs
- What can I expect during The Wizard of Oz at Sphere Show?
The Sphere displays the film across a 160,000 square-foot screen that stretches around the interior of the building. Enjoy remastered music and songs and feel transported inside the movie with choreographed seat movements, simulated wind, and even custom scents.
- What is included in The Wizard of Oz at Sphere "Good Witch" VIP upgrade?
"Good Witch" VIP Admission includes expedited theater entry at West VIP entrance, premium seating in section 306 during the showing, and a $15 food/beverage/merchandise credit.
- How long is the Strip Night Flight & Sphere Show flight and experience?
Papillon’s Strip Night Flight with Transfers is an approximate 10 - 15-minute flight covering both sides of the Las Vegas Strip and the legendary Downtown district. The Wizard of Oz at Sphere show runtime is approximately 75 minutes.
- Why should you choose Papillon for your Las Vegas Helicopter tour?
Papillon was founded in 1965 and is the world's most experienced and largest 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. Join us today and make memories that will last a lifetime. At Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, that is what we specialize in.
- Is ground transportation available on this tour?
Yes, this tour includes the option to add transportation between the Sphere and our air terminal. Passengers must provide their own transportation to the Sphere before the show. After The Wizard of Oz at Sphere show, passengers can walk approximately one block to the nearby Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Desert Club Resort for shuttle transportation to our luxury air terminal just off the Las Vegas Strip. After your helicopter tour, shuttle transport will return you to your hotel on the Strip or in Downtown Las Vegas.
- What time does The Wizard of Oz at Sphere show begin?
Theater doors open at 4:30pm and the show begins at 5pm. Late seating is not permitted.
- What happens if we arrive late to The Wizard of Oz at Sphere?
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere show begins at 5pm, with theater doors opening at 4:30pm. Late admission is not permitted and tickets are not refundable if the guest does not arrive on time.
- Where will we sit during the Wizard of Oz at Sphere?
With standard entry, guests will have best available seating in sections P10, P11, or P12. With "Good Witch" VIP admission, guests will be seated in section 306.
- Can I take pictures during The Wizard of Oz at Sphere?
Photography is permitted before the show begins. Flash photography is not permitted during the showing.
