Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour: Champagne Landing from Las Vegas
About this tour
Lift off from Las Vegas and fly over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Mojave Desert before dropping 3,200 feet to the floor of Grand Canyon West on the Hualapai Reservation. After touching down beside the Colorado River, you get about 30 minutes to walk around and take in the canyon walls up close, with champagne and refreshments laid out for the occasion. The roughly 70-minute flight comes with multilingual narration, and roundtrip hotel transfers are included.
Highlights
- Sweeping panoramic views from Mather Point, one of the Grand Canyon's most famous overlooks
- Walk a stretch of the Bright Angel Trail to feel the canyon's scale from inside it
- Watch the rock walls change color at sunset from Hopi Point
- Visit the Yavapai Geology Museum to see how millions of years built the canyon's rock layers
- Step onto the glass-floored Skywalk at the West Rim (on select tours)
- See the Colorado River from the rim, the inner-canyon trails, or the water itself
- Take in the canyon from the air on a helicopter or airplane flight
- Stand at the South Rim, open year-round, where the main viewpoints, visitor services, and historic village are found
- Look out over a gorge about 277 river miles long that drops close to a mile from rim to river
- Catch the canyon at sunrise, when the low light brings out the most color in the rock walls
Places You Will Visit
Included / Excluded
- About 70-minute flight over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
- 70-minute flight over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
- 30 minutes of free time on the canyon floor
- Champagne and refreshments on the canyon floor
- Roundtrip hotel transfers
- Multilingual narration
Good to Know Before You Fly
This helicopter tour departs from Las Vegas and flies out to Grand Canyon West on the Hualapai Reservation, which sits roughly two hours by road from the city but far less by air. The flight itself is the fastest way to reach the canyon, and it crosses Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Mojave Desert along the way before descending to a private plateau next to the Colorado River. Roundtrip hotel transfers mean you don't have to worry about driving, parking, or park logistics.
Flights depend on conditions, so plan around the weather. July and August bring monsoon storms that can cancel or delay departures, and winter weather can affect flying as well. Grand Canyon West keeps longer daily hours than the national park sections, with its visitor services generally running from 08:00 into the early evening, though winter hours can shift. Dress for the canyon floor, where summer temperatures below the rim can climb past 110°F (43°C), and bring water, sun protection, and sturdy shoes for the short walk around the landing site.
Available Days / Times
- Monday : 08:00, 09:15, 10:15, 11:30, 12:30, 13:45, 14:30, 14:40, 14:50, 16:00
- Tuesday : 07:00, 08:00, 09:15, 10:15, 11:30, 12:30, 14:30, 14:40, 14:50, 15:50
- Wednesday : 08:00, 09:15, 10:15, 11:30, 12:30, 14:30, 14:40, 14:50
- Thursday : 07:00, 08:00, 09:15, 10:15, 12:30, 14:30, 14:40, 14:50, 15:50
- Friday : 07:00, 08:00, 10:15, 11:30, 12:30, 13:45, 14:30, 14:40
- Saturday : 07:00, 08:00, 09:15, 10:15, 11:30, 12:30, 13:45, 14:30, 14:40, 15:50, 16:00
- Sunday : 07:00, 08:00, 09:15, 10:15, 12:30, 13:45, 14:30, 14:40, 16:00
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Important Information
- The Grand Canyon splits into South, North, West, and East Rims, and tours vary widely by location and departure city
- South Rim tours typically offer bus, Hummer, and helicopter options and are the most popular within the national park
- West Rim tours, often from Las Vegas, may add the Skywalk, canyon-landing flights, or Colorado River boat rides; this area is outside the national park
- Aerial tours have a weight limit of about 300 lbs (136 kg); an extra seat may be needed if exceeded
- Most ground tours include national park entrance fees; aerial-only tours usually do not
- July and August monsoon storms can cancel flights, and winter weather can affect South Rim access
- Combo tours pairing flights, landings, boat rides, or Skywalk access let you see more in one visit
- Many tours pass by Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, or aerial views of the Las Vegas Strip
- Inner-canyon summer heat can top 110°F (43°C); bring water, sun protection, and proper footwear
- Trails are steep and the climb back up is much harder than the descent; stay on marked trails
- The South Rim runs a free shuttle connecting major viewpoints, visitor centers, and lodges
- Drones are strictly prohibited within Grand Canyon National Park
- Stay on marked trails and back from cliff edges; no shortcuts
- Do not feed, approach, or disturb wildlife
- Follow guide and tour staff instructions during guided activities
- Safety rules on helicopter and airplane tours include seating and weight limits
- Tours may be changed or canceled for weather or safety
- Littering, removing rocks, or damaging natural features is prohibited
- Accessibility varies by rim, viewpoint, and tour type
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