Las Vegas is a great place from which to base a Grand Canyon helicopter tour. The West Rim of the National Park is just 120 miles to the east – a distance choppers can do in 45 minutes flat! But the most special thing about these flights is selection, which includes tour packages that feature landing on the bottom or walking the Skywalk. To help you book the West Rim helicopter adventure that’s right for you, I’ve compiled this list of the area’s best trips:
West Rim Helicopter Tours
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Grand Celebration (#1 Seller) 4,000-foot descent to bottom w/ Champagne! Price: $304 |
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Grand Celebration w/ Boat & Skywalk 3-in-1 tour w/ Colorado River boat & Skywalk passes! Price: $484 |
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Golden Eagle Air Tour Fly over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon. Price: $249 |
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Golden Eagle Skywalk Express Land on the Rim and walk the Glass Bridge! Price: $394 |
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All Helicopter Tours from Las Vegas Complete list of helicopter flights that depart from Vegas. |
Right now it’s a popularity contest between the Grand Celebration and the Grand Celebration with Boat & Skywalk. If you’re deadlocked between the two, here’s how to break the tie:
- Budget. The deluxe package is $165 more, but it also includes the Skywalk and Colorado River boat ride, which more than make up the difference.
- Lunch. The Grand Celebration comes with Champagne picnic on the bottom. The deluxe comes with BBQ lunch at the top.
- Time. The deluxe gives you 2+ hours of time to explore West Rim. Trip duration for Grand Celebration is appx. 4 hours; the deluxe version is appx. 6 hours.
En Route
Half the journey is getting there. Flights from Las Vegas to the West Rim include the following points of interest:
- Lake Mead. Largest man-made reservoir in the US.
- Hoover Dam. The West’s most iconic engineering masterpiece.
- Hoover Dam Bypass. New 4-lane bridge across Black Canyon. Recipient of international awards & praise.
- Grand Wash Cliffs. The dramatic barrier between the canyon and the flat Mojave Desert.
- Colorado River. The majestic waterway that single-handedly created the canyon.
- Eagle Point, Guano Point. Two key West Rim lookouts
- Grand Canyon Skywalk. The glass bridge looks phenomenal from the air.
Time to RSVP
Don’t wait until the last minute to book a Grand Canyon helicopter tour. These flights regularly sell out. I suggest you RSVP no less than three (3) days prior to your desired departure time. This will ensure that you get the day and time you want. Tip: Try to get a morning flight for best visibility.
 Fly to Grand Canyon National Park? Not a problem. This South Rim airplane tour from Vegas is one that has everyone talking. Leaves daily and gets to the South Rim in 45 minutes. Includes a 2.5-hour ground. Gets you back in Vegas with plenty of time for dinner and show. |
Online Deals
The pricing listed above is for Internet bookings only. If you go “offline” you will end up paying full retail. Web purchases are safe and simple. I do all reservations for family and friends over the Internet and have never had an issue. Neither will you. Once you’ve completed your transaction online, check your in-box for the order #. Wait for another 45 minutes (or less) for your confirmation letter, which you will want to print and pack.
Chopper Time!
Grand Canyon helicopters are the best way to explore the West Rim of the National Park. Choppers take you to places that airplanes, for example, can’t. Most important, however, are the landing tours. The West Rim is the only place where you can fly to the bottom or do the Skywalk. That’s pretty special in my book. Upon comparing tours, click the link of the one that meets your needs. Then sit back and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime.
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Have a Grand day,
K. Kravitz, Travel Reviewer
