Helicopter 
The king of Las Vegas helicopter tours! Experience the magnificence of the Las Vegas Strip from the sky aboard a luxurious sightseeing helicopter. This is the most impressive way to see the Strip casinos and neon lights. Included is roundtrip transport to Papillon's VIP helicopter terminal for your memorable flight.
Experience the magnificence of the Las Vegas Strip from a magnificent seat in the sky!
Enjoy hotel transportation and arrive at our luxury Las Vegas air terminal. Enjoy a champagne toast before your tour begins. Board an Airbus ECO-Star EC-130, the safest and most comfortable tourism helicopter, and fly over legendary landmarks such as the Luxor pyramid and light beam, Allegiant Stadium, the New York-New York skyline, T-Mobile Arena, the Bellagio fountains, the Eiffel Tower of Paris, the illuminated MSG Sphere, and all of the stunning neon signs!
Reach the end of the Strip, continue past The STRAT, and fly over the colorful and historic Downtown Las Vegas, where the legend of this gambling town began and still thrives.
Your sightseeing helicopter returns to the Papillon VIP terminal, offering the same view of the Strip in reverse.
This tour includes transportation from Papillon's VIP helicopter terminal back to a variety of hotels on the Strip and Downtown.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off at a variety of hotels on the Strip and Downtown.
Check in at the Papillon Helicopters terminal 45 minutes prior to flight.
Lift off on a narrated helicopter air tour of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Views of legendary Sin City landmarks such as the Luxor pyramid and light beam, Allegiant Stadium, the New York-New York skyline, T-Mobile Arena, the Bellagio fountains, the Eiffel Tower of Paris, the illuminated MSG Sphere, historic Downtown Las Vegas, and all of the stunning neon signs!
Return to the Papillon Helicopters terminal with photos and memories to last a lifetime!
Total flight time is approximately 10-12 minutes.
Check in with the Customer Service Representative for transportation service back to a variety of hotels on the Strip and Downtown to enjoy the rest of your vacation.
Total tour duration is approximately 1.5 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off.
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.
Seats are assigned by weight-and-balance, not by booking order — it is an aviation requirement, not a sales tactic. Stadium-tiered seats face forward toward the wraparound windscreen.
| EC130 EcoStar — ours | A-Star AS350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seating direction | Forward-facing, stadium-tiered | Forward-facing, flat |
| Windscreen | 180° wraparound | Narrower forward view |
| Cabin volume | 23% more than an A-Star | Baseline |
| Guests carried | Up to 6 | Up to 6 |
| Air-conditioned cabin | Yes | Varies by operator |
| Narration languages | 1 | Varies |
Some canyon tours are sold without naming the aircraft, and guests find out at the terminal that they are flying a smaller machine with a different cabin layout. 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.
Combine your flight with a dining experience at the luxurious Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano, located inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. After enjoying a 3-course tasting menu meal, experience a spectacular evening helicopter adventure.
Enhance your helicopter tour with a Neon Museum experience! Learn about Vegas history on a guided tour through the Neon Boneyard, containing over 250 retired historic Vegas casino signs, and see the museum's spectacular show "Brilliant"!
Privatize the entire aircraft for your party of up to 6 passengers. Enjoy comfortable seating, climate control, oversized windows for photography, and headset communications between the passengers and the pilot.
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
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Papillon’s Vegas VIP After Dark Helicopter Tour is an approximately 15-minute flight covering both sides of the Las Vegas Strip and the legendary Downtown district. The tour duration is about 1.5 hours, hotel-to-hotel.
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 Helicopters, that is what we specialize in.
Papillon provides luxury transportation from most hotels on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown area and our VIP helicopter terminal as part of the Strip Highlights Night Flight with Transfers tour. Papillon staff will coordinate your pick-up location and time once your tour is reserved.
