VIP at the Rim Helicopter Tour & Skywalk
This helicopter tour from Las Vegas flies to the Grand Canyon West, offering passengers entry into the park and shuttle service to explore multiple lookout points as well as entry onto the world-famous Skywalk bridge.
- Departing From: Las Vegas
- Destination: Grand Canyon West
- Duration: Approximately 4-4½ hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
- Product Code: pbw-3k
This helicopter tour from Las Vegas flies to the Grand Canyon West, offering passengers entry into the park and shuttle service to explore multiple lookout points as well as entry onto the world-famous Skywalk bridge.
This Las Vegas day tour departs from our state-of-the-art air terminal in Boulder City, NV. Board a luxury helicopter equipped with climate control, wraparound windows, and headset communications and take to the skies for a sightseeing adventure. En route to the Grand Canyon, you’ll see aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River.
As you reach the Grand Canyon West, you’ll discover up-close views of the ancient stone walls as you descend toward the air terminal. Upon landing, you’ll receive shuttle service to your first lookout: Eagle Point. This is also the location of the Skywalk – a horseshoe-shaped bridge that extends 70 feet past the canyon’s edge. This tour includes entry onto this incredible glass-bottomed structure. Wander the length of the Skywalk and see the canyon floor beneath your feet and the massive eagle-shaped rock formation from across the canyon gorge.
Finally, visit Guano Point – a stone peninsula offering 360-degree views of the canyon scenery. This region of the West Rim also houses the historical remains of an aerial tramway.
You’ll then be transported back to the air terminal to enjoy a scenic flight back to Boulder City.
Tour Highlights
- Flight over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead with breathtaking views of Grand Canyon West
- Land on the Rim of the Canyon
- Visit Eagle Point and Guano Point
- Entry onto the Skywalk
Included
- Helicopter
- Multilingual Narration
- Land on the Rim of the Canyon
Planning
- Tour Duration: Approximately 7 hours hotel-to-hotel
- Flight Duration: Approximately 70 minutes
- 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).
VIP at the Rim Helicopter Tour & Skywalk FAQs
- What type of helicopter is flown during the VIP at the Rim Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour?
Papillon operates the Airbus ECO-Star EC-130, the safest and most comfortable tourism helicopter. 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.
- What languages is the VIP at the Rim Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour narrations offered in?
The VIP at the Rim Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour narration is offered in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- Is the Grand Canyon Skywalk worth it?
We definitely think the Skywalk is worth adding to your West Rim tour. Picture yourself gazing out over the expanse of the Grand Canyon while suspended 4,000 feet above its floor. Since opening in 2007, this glass cantilever bridge has quickly become one of the most talked about destinations at the Grand Canyon.
If you're visiting the Grand Canyon West Rim, the All Access pass not only includes entry into the park, but also access to the Skywalk, shuttle transportation to lookout points, a visit to the Hualapai Point Native American cultural center, and meal and retail credits. Several of our airplane flights and helicopter tours also include the All Access pass!
Learn more about the Skywalk at Grand Canyon
- Why is the Grand Canyon Skywalk famous?
The Grand Canyon Skywalk allows visitors to experience spectacular views of the canyon, with nothing to obstruct the views. The Skywalk is a unique experience, as visitors can walk 70 feet past the edge of the canyon and look down directly into the depths 4,000 feet below.
