Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Tour with Champagne Toast

About this tour

Make your Las Vegas trip unforgettable with a luxury helicopter tour to the Grand Canyon, including an exclusive landing 3,200 feet below the rim for a champagne picnic. Soar over the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Grapevine Mesa, Joshua Trees and Grand Wash Cliffs before touching down among the canyon’s towering red rock walls, with early morning, afternoon, and spectacular sunset flights available. Enjoy round-trip Las Vegas hotel pickup and drop-off, a choice of two departure points, and expert pilot narration throughout this extraordinary Grand Canyon adventure.

Highlights

• ✓Flight over the Las Vegas Strip (if Vegas Upgrade Option is selected)
• ✓35-minute approx. flight each way (Boulder City departure)
• ✓Hotel pickup and drop off by shuttle bus from select hotels
• ✓Aerial Views of Hoover Dam
• ✓Champagne and a light picnic

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   Based on your chosen departure point, you can either make your own way to the applicable terminal or enjoy complimentary round-trip transportation from one of eight designated Las Vegas pickup hotels. If making your own way to the terminal, please arrive at least 45 minutes before your scheduled helicopter flight for check-in and pre-flight preparations.

2. Stop 2

   Your adventure begins with a spectacular flight over Lake Mead National Recreation Area, offering a bird’s-eye view of the vast blue waters, rugged desert landscape, and dramatic scenery surrounding one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States.

3. Stop 3

   From the air, the Hoover Dam takes on an entirely new perspective as it stretches dramatically between the towering canyon walls. Look down on the immense structure and the deep blue waters of Lake Mead, framed by the rugged desert landscape of the Southwest.

4. Stop 4

   As you fly toward the Grand Canyon, look out for the Colorado River winding through the rugged desert landscape below. The river cuts dramatically through the canyon, offering a striking contrast to the surrounding red rock and vast desert terrain.

5. Stop 5

   Prepare for the highlight of your Grand Canyon adventure as your helicopter descends 3,200 feet below the West Rim to the canyon floor. Step out among the towering red rock walls and enjoy a Champagne picnic in this extraordinary setting, with time to explore, take photos and take in the immense beauty of the canyon before your return flight. For an even more spectacular finish, upgrade to an option that includes a flight over the Las Vegas Strip and a shorter drive back to your hotel.

6. Stop 6

   For guests departing from the Las Vegas terminal, your helicopter adventure begins or ends with an unforgettable flight over the Las Vegas Strip. Take in the dazzling skyline from above as iconic resorts and landmarks stretch beneath you, adding a spectacular Las Vegas finale to your Grand Canyon adventure.

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