King of Canyons
This is our proudest and most sought-after Grand Canyon helicopter tour in our collection! Experience a canyon floor landing with a champagne toast and refreshments. You can enhance the experience with a sunset departure, flying over the Las Vegas Strip just as the neon lights come to life.
- Departing From: Las Vegas Strip
- Destination: Grand Canyon West
- Duration: Approximately 3½-4 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
- Product Code: HLW-4
This helicopter tour departs from our Las Vegas VIP terminal located just off the Strip, and travels over Hoover Dam, the Colorado River, and Lake Mead en route to the spectacular Grand Canyon West.
The rugged Grand Canyon West Rim offers breathtaking views. On this helicopter tour, guests will see formations and plateaus naturally sculpted in the landscape making Grand Canyon West one of the most intriguing sights to witness.
Your return flight will soar over legendary landmarks such as the Luxor Hotel pyramid and space beam, Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, the Eiffel Tower at Paris, the Bellagio Fountains, the High Roller Observation Wheel, the MSG Sphere, and more.
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.
Tour Highlights
- Flight over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead with breathtaking views of Grand Canyon West.
- Canyon landing 3,200 feet below the rim.
- Champagne and refreshments on the canyon floor with exploration time.
- Aerial views of the Las Vegas Strip during return flight.
Included
- Helicopter
- Landing on Canyon Floor
- Champagne
- Multilingual narration
Planning
- Flight Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
- Tour Duration (if transfers selected): Approximately 3.5-4 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
- Transportation:
- Hotel Transfer (if selected): Pick-up from limited hotels on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown area is approximately 60-90 minutes before flight departure (times are based on hotel location, time of day, and traffic conditions).
- 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 tour must have government-issued forms of identification.
- Seating is Limited: Be sure to book your tour early.
- Water: You may bring a bottle of water; however, passengers cannot open the bottle 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? We recommend light-layered clothing from March to September and jackets and winter clothing from October to mid-March.
Optional King of Canyons Upgrades
* Upgrade options are available for selection during checkout
Make Aircraft Private
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.
Optional Sunset Departure
Experience a canyon floor landing with a champagne toast, then depart just in time to watch the sun set across the horizon. You'll also fly over the Bowl of Fire, Lake Mead, and the Las Vegas Strip just after the neon lights come to life.
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
King of Canyons FAQs
- How long is the King of Canyons with Vegas Strip Helicopter flight and tour?
The roundtrip flight duration for the King of Canyons with Vegas Strip Helicopter tour is approximately 90 minutes. The total tour duration is around 3.5-4 hours with 30-minutes ground time on the canyon floor.
- Why should you choose Papillon for your Grand Canyon 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.
