Hoover Dam by Helicopter
Hoover Dam holds back the Colorado River between Nevada and Arizona, forming Lake Mead behind a 221-meter concrete wall that was the tallest dam in the world when it was finished in 1935. It still generates power for millions of homes across three states.
Seeing it by helicopter
Most Las Vegas helicopter tours heading to the Grand Canyon fly directly over Hoover Dam on the way, giving you a straight-down view of the dam's curve, the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge beside it, and Lake Mead stretching out behind it -- a vantage point you can't get from the visitor center on the ground.
Helicopter tours that fly over Hoover Dam
Las Vegas, Nevada
Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing from Las Vegas
Make your Las Vegas trip unforgettable with a once-in-a-lifetime Grand Canyon helicopter tour that takes you far beyond the rim for an experience you’ll remember long after you leave. Descend 3,500 feet below the Grand C
2.5 hrs
From $505.25 USD
Las Vegas, Nevada
Sunset Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas
Embark on a scenic helicopter tour from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon, complete with a Champagne picnic on a bluff overlooking the Colorado River. Enjoy 30 minutes on the private bluff to explore and take in the towering
2.5 hrs
From $676.01 USD
Las Vegas, Nevada
Extended Grand Canyon West Rim Air-Only Helicopter Tour
Embark on a 90-minute helicopter tour from Las Vegas, soaring over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the majestic Grand Canyon. Experience the thrill of the longest and most extensive air-only helicopter tour available, offerin
4 hrs
From $529 USD
Likely to sell outLas Vegas, Nevada
Grand Canyon Helicopter Flight with Sunset Valley of Fire Landing
Cover the most ground in the shortest amount of time with this helicopter tour. You'll fly over the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead and then follow the Colorado River all the way to the Grand Canyon West Rim. As you fly 30-mile
4 hrs
From $599 USD
Likely to sell outLas Vegas, Nevada
Grand Canyon West Rim Day Trip by Helicopter from Las Vegas
Embark on an unforgettable air and ground adventure from the Las Vegas Strip to the majestic Grand Canyon. Fly over iconic landmarks like the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Mojave Desert, then explore Grand Canyon West o
4.5 hrs
From $563.55 USD
Las Vegas, Nevada
Grand Celebration Helicopter Tour with Black Canyon Rafting
Experience the ultimate Grand Canyon adventure on this full‑day combination tour from Las Vegas. Fly by helicopter over the Nevada and Arizona desert to Grand Canyon West, where you’ll descend 4,000 feet to the canyon fl
10 hrs
From $749 USD
Good to know
- •It's a flyby on almost every Grand Canyon route from Las Vegas, so you don't need to book a dam-specific tour to see it from the air.
- •Window seats on the right side of the helicopter (heading south from Las Vegas) tend to get the clearer view, though this depends on the exact route.
- •If you want to walk the dam itself afterward, the visitor center and tours run separately from any helicopter flight.
Do I need a separate tour to see Hoover Dam, or is it included in Grand Canyon flights?
It's included. Nearly every helicopter tour from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon flies over Hoover Dam en route, since it sits directly on the way -- you don't need to book it as a separate stop.
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