King of Canyons Sunset Private Helicopter Tour
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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.
The Las Vegas Strip is even more spectacular when viewed from your private helicopter! Start your exclusive King of Canyons Sunset Private tour with transportation from your hotel to our luxury air terminal near the Strip. Then, board a reserved EC-130 (EcoStar) helicopter with seating for up to 6 passengers per aircraft. The pilot will make his way to the Hoover Dam, where the panoramic windows allow for unbelievable views of the Hoover 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 special plateau on the Canyon floor. Take advantage of the photographic beauty of your surroundings and explore the Canyon floor as your pilot prepares your champagne and light refreshments. Spend time exploring the historic Canyon walls and the shore of the Colorado River. Departure is perfectly timed to take you back to Las Vegas as the golden sunset lights up the Strip so you and your private party can enjoy the spectacular southwest desert sunset views. Back at the air terminal, awaiting transportation will return you to Las Vegas.
From start to finish.
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.
Private helicopter reserved for up to six passengers.
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 Las Vegas to enjoy the rest of your vacation.
Total tour duration is approximately 3.5-4 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off.
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.
- Sunset Departure from West Rim
- Aerial views of the Las Vegas Strip during return flight.
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.
| 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.
This tour is available as a gift.
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King of Canyons Sunset 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 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.
The King of Canyons Sunset Private helicopter tour narration is offered in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
