Sunset Departure
A VIP sunset departure adds an explosion of color and excitement to this trip. Experience stunning sunset panoramas from the most exciting vantage points imaginable; in your own private helicopter!
Departs from Las Vegas · Helicopter 
Helicopter
King of Canyons Private Helicopter Tour
Helicopter 
Duration Approximately 3.5-4 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off
Travel mode Helicopter
Departs Las Vegas
Destination Grand Canyon West
Narration 
What you'll see
The flight path, end to end.
Papillon Helicopters terminal
Hotel pick-up and check-in at the Papillon Helicopters terminal. Private helicopter reserved for up to six passengers.
Scenic flight to Grand Canyon West
Narrated views of the volcanic Black Mountains, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grapevine Mesa before crossing the Grand Wash Cliffs into the Grand Canyon.
Canyon floor landing
Descend 3,200 feet and land at the bottom of the canyon along the Colorado River. Champagne, a light picnic, and about 30 minutes on the canyon floor.
Las Vegas Strip flight
Enjoy sights of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip on your return flight.
Return to terminal
Land back at the Papillon Helicopters terminal, then hotel transportation drop-off at a variety of hotels on the Strip and Downtown.
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.
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. Enjoy convenient shuttle transportation from your hotel to the air terminal before your flight departs.
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 helicopter will even land all the way on the bottom of the canyon, where you'll have time to explore, take photos, and even toast champagne!
Your return flight will soar over legendary Downtown Las Vegas and the Fremont Street Experience, then heads toward the STRAT en route to the Las Vegas Strip. You'll fy over 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. Your sightseeing helicopter then returns to the Papillon VIP terminal where transportation awaits to return you to a variety of hotels on the Strip and Downtown.
Your day, step by step
From start to finish.
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off at a variety of hotels on the Strip and Downtown.
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Check in at the Papillon Helicopters terminal 45 minutes prior to flight.
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Private helicopter reserved for up to six passengers.
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Lift off on a narrated helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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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.
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Descend 3,200 feet and land at the bottom of the canyon with views of the Colorado River.
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Soak in the scenery while enjoying champagne, a light picnic and approximately 30 minutes inside one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
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Enjoy sights of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip on your return flight.
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Return to the Papillon Helicopters terminal with photos and memories to last a lifetime!
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Check in with the Customer Service Representative for transportation service back to Las Vegas to enjoy the rest of your vacation.
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Total tour duration is approximately 3.5-4 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off.
On this tour
What's included
- Helicopter
- Landing on Canyon Floor
- Champagne
- Multilingual Narration
- Roundtrip Hotel Transportation
- 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.
The aircraft
The helicopter for this tour is the Airbus EC130 EcoStar.
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.
- Aircraft Airbus EC130 EcoStar
- Passengers Up to 4 guests
- Windscreen 180° wraparound
- Seating Forward-facing, stadium-tiered
- Cabin 23% more space than an A-Star
- Headsets Noise-cancelling · 11 languages
- Cabin climate Air-conditioned
- Tail rotor Shrouded Fenestron — quieter
Which seat do I get?
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.
Guest seat · own window Pilot
| 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 4 | Up to 6 |
| Air-conditioned cabin | Yes | Varies by operator |
| Narration languages | 11 | Varies |
What this means
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.
Make it yours
Optional King of Canyons Private Upgrade
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Before you book
King of Canyons Private FAQs
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 roundtrip flight duration for the King of Canyons Private helicopter tour is approximately 90 minutes. The total tour duration takes about 3.5-4 hours with 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 Private helicopter 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.
Our King of Canyons Private helicopter tour narration is offered in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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