Grand Canyon Deluxe with Helicopter Tour
Experience the Grand Canyon via sightseeing aircraft, helicopter, and guided Hummer tour with our ultimate, full-day Grand Canyon adventure tour.
- Departing From: Las Vegas
- Destination: Grand Canyon National Park
- Duration: Approximately 9½ hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
- Product Code: gbg-4h
If you are looking for the ultimate Grand Canyon experience and want to do it all in just one day, then the Grand Canyon Deluxe with Helicopter package is for you! This all-day adventure includes a sightseeing aircraft flight, a helicopter ride, and a Hummer ground tour.
Arrive at our luxury air terminal located in nearby Boulder City, NV. Board a fixed-wing sightseeing aircraft and enjoy views of the famed Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the winding Colorado River en route to the Grand Canyon.
Once you arrive at the Grand Canyon National Park, you will board a helicopter for your 25-30-minute tour over the Grand Canyon's North and South rims. The views by helicopter of this part of the Canyon are the most colorful and dramatic landscapes the entire Park offers! You'll then board a customized military-style Hummer vehicle for ground transport to several of the most famous lookout points. You'll have time at each destination to explore the area and take photos.
Enjoy a box lunch and unlimited photo opportunities during this portion of your journey before boarding your airplane for a return flight to Boulder City.
This flight features aerial views of the Las Vegas street circuit and race action. Due to road closures to accommodate the Formula1 event November 20-22, air terminal transfer service may be impacted.
Tour Highlights
- Amazing aerial views of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grand Canyon National Park
- High Wing Vistaliner Aircraft with panoramic windows, ensuring every seat has unobstructed views - perfect for sightseeing and photography. Cessna Caravans offer comfort, optimal viewing, and a quiet ride
- Helicopter tour of North and South Rim
- Open-air Hummer tour
- Stop at a Grand Canyon South Rim scenic viewpoint
Included
- Airplane Tour
- Helicopter Tour
- Hummer Tour
- Multilingual narration
- Light Meal
Planning
- Flight Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
- Helicopter Tour Duration: Approximately 25-30 minutes
- Hummer Tour Duration: Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes
- Tour Duration (if transfers selected): Approximately 9.5 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
Transportation:- Pick-ups will be restricted from November 20-22 to these four locations:
- Excalibur
- Resort World
- Westgate
- Golden Nugget
- Delays will be expected due to road closures during race week. Guest have the option to purchase tour without transfers to make their own arrangements to the terminal.
- 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.
- Pick-ups will be restricted from November 20-22 to these four locations:
Grand Canyon Deluxe with Helicopter FAQs
- What is the flight duration for the Grand Canyon Deluxe with Helicopter Tour and what is the total tour duration?
The total roundtrip flight from Papillon’s Boulder City terminal to Grand Canyon airport is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. The tour duration, if hotel transfers is selected, is about 10.5 hours.
- What type of aircraft are used on Papillon’s Grand Canyon Deluxe with Helicopter Tour flights?
Papillon uses the De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner, one of the best aircraft in the world for sightseeing! Our specially-designed Twin Otters feature comfortable cabins that offer passengers the best opportunities for photographing the unbelievable panoramic views below them. The high-set wings also ensure that every seat has an unobstructed view. We also fly the Cessna Caravan, which offers comfort, optimal viewing, and a quiet ride for guests traveling to the Grand Canyon and beyond! The Cessna Caravan has large windows on both sides for the ultimate sightseeing opportunity. Ultimately, aircraft choice depends on passenger count, weather, and aircraft availability.
- What will we see during the Hummer Tour portion of this Grand Canyon tour package?
The Hummer Tour takes place on paved, public roads (off-road travel is not permitted in the Grand Canyon National Park), and stops at viewpoints may include the following based on the crowds and availability.
- Pipe Creek Vista
- Yavapai Point & Geology Museum
- Duck on a Rock
- Grandview Point
- Mather Point
- Moran Point
- Grand Canyon Village
- Will local traffic be impacted by the Las Vegas Formula1 race?
Las Vegas Boulevard and surrounding streets including the intersection of Koval Lane and Flamingo Road will be completely closed to traffic during race week. Should guests with Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours choose hotel transportation to the air terminal, pick-up locations are: Excalibur, Resort World, Westgate, and Golden Nugget. Guests transporting themselves to the air terminal are encouraged to allot additional time for travel.
