Helicopter 
The crown jewel of our Grand Canyon helicopter tour collection! Experience a canyon floor landing with a champagne toast and refreshments, then depart at sunset, flying over the Las Vegas Strip just as the neon lights come to life.
This thrilling Grand Canyon flight from Las Vegas takes place aboard a luxury sightseeing helicopter, designed for aerial viewing and photography. Your tour departs from the Las Vegas air terminal located just off the Strip.
The pilot will first fly over the Hoover Dam, where the panoramic windows allow for unbelievable views of the dam and Lake Mead. The tour continues with a flight path that takes you along the West Rim of the Grand Canyon over the Skywalk Glass Bridge, located at Eagle Point. You will descend 3,200 feet to a secluded plateau on the canyon floor. Take advantage of the photographic beauty of your surroundings and enjoy exploring the canyon floor as your pilot prepares champagne and light refreshments.
Departure is perfectly timed to take you back to Las Vegas as the golden sunset lights up the Strip. Convenient roundtrip transportation between your Las Vegas hotel and the air terminal makes this tour even more luxurious.
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 tour of the Grand Canyon for a once-in-a-lifetime sunset experience!
Witness spectacular views of the volcanic Black Mountains, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grapevine Mesa before crossing the Grand Wash Cliffs and into the Grand Canyon.
Descend 3,200 feet and land at the bottom of the canyon with views of the Colorado River.
Soak in the scenery while enjoying champagne, a light picnic and approximately 30 minutes inside one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Enjoy the beautiful desert sunset and views of the Bowl of Fire on your return trip, which ends with a flight over the Las Vegas Strip.
Return to the Papillon Helicopters terminal with photos and memories to last a lifetime!
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 3.5-4 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 | 11 | 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.
Take your helicopter sightseeing to an entirely different level! Book your own private helicopter and share the experience of the Grand Canyon and the Las Vegas Strip with your closest friends or family. Each aircraft holds up to 6 guests.
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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Yes - As the only full-service luxury helicopter operator in Las Vegas, Papillon Helicopters offers a premium aerial touring experience. Grand Canyon tours departing from the Las Vegas VIP Terminal include complimentary hotel-to-hotel transportation, helping ensure reliable pickup, on-time departures, and a smooth travel experience.
The round-trip flight duration for the Sunset King of Canyons Helicopter tour is approximately 90 minutes. The total tour duration takes approximately 3.5-4 hours and includes 30-minutes ground time on the canyon floor.
Papillon operates the Airbus ECO-Star EC-130, which is the safest and most comfortable tourism helicopter on the King of Canyons Sunset tour. The Eco-Star offers outstanding visibility, luxurious seating, and superior passenger comfort and amenities, including Bose headsets offering Grand Canyon tour narration in several languages.
The King of Canyons Sunset tour narration is offered in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
