VIP Grand Canyon Heli, Boat & Skywalk Tour
Discover some of the most exciting sightseeing opportunities the Grand Canyon West Rim offers with the All Access pass included in your flight. This tour includes a helicopter landing at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, where you'll enjoy a pontoon boat float trip along the Colorado River. Upon your return to the rim, guests will have VIP access to the world-famous Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass bridge that allows you to walk above the Grand Canyon and see nearly a mile below. You'll also receive shuttle service to Guano Point for even more sightseeing opportunities.
- Departing From: Las Vegas
- Destination: Grand Canyon West
- Duration: Approximately 2½ hours spent at the Grand Canyon
- Product Code: pbw-4u
This incredible sightseeing experience brings together three of the most popular Grand Canyon West activities! Enjoy convenient hotel transportation to Papillon's Boulder City terminal and depart on a scenic helicopter tour over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River before your descent to the very bottom of the Grand Canyon.
On the Grand Canyon floor, you'll walk down to the bank of the Colorado River and board a pontoon boat for a smooth water float trip between the ancient stone walls. After returning from the river, guests will re-board their comfortable sightseeing helicopter for a thrilling ascent to the rim of Grand Canyon West.
There, a shuttle service will provide transportation to Eagle Point, the home of the world-famous Grand Canyon Skywalk. Guests will enjoy VIP admission onto the bridge and walk out on a horseshoe-shaped glass bridge 4,000 feet above the Grand Canyon. You’ll then receive transport to Guano Point, offering a nearly 360-degree view of the canyon walls.
After a day of adventure and sightseeing, the guest will return via helicopter to the Boulder City air terminal near Las Vegas where transportation will return you to your hotel.
Tour Highlights
- 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
- Pontoon Boat ride along the Colorado River
- Entry onto the Skywalk bridge
Included
- Helicopter
- Landing on Canyon Floor
- Pontoon boat cruise
- Skywalk Admission
- Multilingual Narration
- Roundtrip Hotel Transportation
Planning
- Tour Duration: Approximately 6 1/2 - 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).
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
VIP Grand Canyon Heli, Boat & Skywalk Tour FAQs
- Do you offer transportation between the Las Vegas Strip and the Boulder City air terminal?
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.
- What is the Grand Canyon Skywalk and what kind of Skywalk access is part of this tour package?
The Grand Canyon Skywalk extends 70 feet past the edge of the Grand Canyon West and offers fantastic views 4,000 feet down to the canyon floor through its glassm bottom. Skywalk access is included with the Grand Canyon West's All Access pass to enter the park.
- What is the duration of the VIP Grand Canyon Heli, Boat & Skywalk Tour flight time and the timeframe of the entire tour?
The roundtrip flight duration from Papillon’s VIP Grand Canyon Heli, Boat & Skywalk Tour is approximately 70 minutes. The total tour is about 6.5 - 7 hours, hotel-to-hotel (if hotel transfers are selected).
- Are cameras allowed on the Skywalk Bridge?
Yes, cameras and cellphones are permitted on the Skywalk Bridge.
- Can we bring bags or luggage into the Grand Canyon West?
Small items like purses, diaper bags, medical bags, and fanny packs are permitted inside the Grand Canyon West. Large bags and backpacks may be stored at the Boulder City or Las Vegas air terminal if space permits; otherwise, large bags must be checked upon landing at the Grand Canyon West air terminal. Diaper bags and medical bags may require inspection by security before they can enter the park. Visitors should also be aware that there are metal detectors at the park entrance.
