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Departs from Las Vegas · Helicopter 
Helicopter
Grand Celebration Tour
Helicopter 
Duration Approximately 4-4.5 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off
Travel mode Helicopter
Departs Las Vegas
Destination Grand Canyon West
Narration 
What you'll see
The flight path, end to end.
This is an actual Grand Celebration flight — N152GC, recorded on ADS-B from Boulder City across Hoover Dam and Lake Mead to Grand Canyon West. Same corridor you fly.
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- Air time ~25 min
- Distance 50 miles
- On the ground 3.5–4 hrs
- The point Canyon-floor landing
Papillon Boulder City terminal
Complimentary hotel shuttle from select Las Vegas hotels, then check in at the Papillon Boulder City air terminal 45 minutes prior to flight.
Scenic flight to Grand Canyon West
Narrated views of the Black Mountains, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grapevine Mesa before crossing the Grand Wash Cliffs.
Canyon floor landing
Descend about 3,200 feet and land at the bottom of the canyon for champagne and a light picnic (~30 minutes) with Colorado River views.
Return to Boulder City terminal
Return flight to the Papillon Boulder City terminal, then shuttle back to select Las Vegas hotels.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to land on the floor of the Grand Canyon? Our Papillon Grand Celebration tour is a Grand Canyon helicopter landing tour with a 3,200-foot descent onto a remote plateau of the Grand Canyon's floor. After landing, you'll enjoy champagne and a light picnic overlooking the Colorado River.
This Grand Canyon helicopter tour from the Las Vegas area is the crown jewel of our tour selection. It is genuinely a sightseeing experience unlike any other! You can also add the option of a sunset departure. On your return flight, you can lift off from the Grand Canyon just in time for sunset views on your return to the Boulder City Terminal.
This Las Vegas helicopter tour to the Grand Canyon West is the most popular Grand Canyon helicopter tour available!
Aboard Papillon's Grand Celebration, you'll depart from our state-of-the-art air terminal in Boulder City, NV and fly over the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Colorado River, the Mojave Desert, and more before reaching Grand Canyon West Rim. Upon arrival, you'll experience a canyon floor landing on a magnificent, private vantage point near the Colorado River. Enjoy a light picnic and a champagne toast under the shade of an authentic Native American ramada.
You'll have about 30 minutes at the bottom of the Grand Canyon to explore rugged rock formations, unusual desert plants, and the Colorado River before your return helicopter flight to Boulder City. Roundtrip transportation is included between your Las Vegas hotel and our Boulder City air terminal.
Your day, step by step
From start to finish.
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Hotel pick-up and shuttle service.
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Check in at Papillon's terminal 45 minutes prior to flight.
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Lift off on a narrated helicopter 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 toward Grand Canyon West.
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Descend 3,200 feet and land at the bottom of the canyon with views of the Colorado River.
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Soak in the scenery while enjoying champagne, a light picnic for approximately 30 minutes within one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
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Return to the Papillon terminal with photos and memories to last a lifetime.
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Check in at the hotel transfer desk located in the terminal lobby for shuttle service back to Las Vegas to enjoy the rest of your vacation.
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Total tour duration is approximately 4-4.5 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off.
Total transparency
What's included — and what's not.
Included
- Helicopter
- Landing on Canyon Floor
- Champagne
- Multilingual Narration
- Roundtrip Hotel Transportation
- Flight over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead with breathtaking views of Grand Canyon West
- Aerial views of Grand Canyon West lookouts like Guano Point and Eagle Point
- Canyon landing 3,200 feet below the rim
- Champagne and refreshments on the canyon floor with exploration time
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 Grand Celebration Tour Upgrades
Add Las Vegas Strip
Add an additional flyover above the Las Vegas Strip and see all of the casinos, neon signs, and attractions like Luxor light beam, the High Roller Observation Wheel and the MSG Sphere from the sky.
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
Grand Celebration Tour FAQs
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 Grand Celebration Helicopter Tour is approximately 70 minutes. Guests will spend about 30 minutes at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. The total tour duration is around four to four and a half 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 Grand Canyon Helicopters, that is what we specialize in.
The Grand Celebration Helicopter Tour narration English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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