Sunset Champagne Picnic

Bottom Landing, Vegas Strip, Limo

Sunset helicopter
Kk helicopter lander

Sunset Champagne Picnic

The sunset Champagne picnic flight is the one of the most unique tours ever offered. It's the last flight of the day and goes over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Colorado River and the Canyon before landing at the bottom for a Champagne picnic.


You get up to 30-minutes to explore the bottom while enjoying a picnic alongside the Colorado River. It's exceptionally peaceful during this time of the day and here's a good chance you'll see a bighorn sheep or two. Then it's back to Vegas in time to see Vegas' neon lights turn on.


Remember, this is the last tour of the day and flights are limited. You'll want to buy this tour as soon as your reasonably can. Forget trying to buy it upon arrival as it will be sold out. Tip: Request front seats during online checkout.


The Itinerary:

  • Tour Duration
    Approximately 3.5 to 4 hours hotel-to-hotel

  • Flight Duration
    Approximately 70 minutes

  • Time spent at the canyon
    Approximately 30 minutes

  • Hotel Pick-Up
    Passengers are picked up from most major Las Vegas hotels.

  • Check-In
    Check in at our state-of-the-art terminal in Boulder City.

  • Flight
    Once in the air you will fly over the world-famous Hoover Dam, which holds the largest body of water in the Southwest, Lake Mead. Then you will fly over the Grand Canyon, see Guano Point and Eagle Point, which is home to the internationally famous Skywalk Glass Bridge

  • Landing
    Touch down and disembark at our exclusive landing site 4,000 feet below the rim of the Grand Canyon.

  • Exploration and Meal
    Enjoy a champagne picnic and time to explore the surrounding area.

  • Sunset Flight and Hotel Drop-off
    Return by helicopter while witnessing the color changing scenery of the southwest desert as the sun sets on the horizon. Your flight will conclude with the glistening lights of the famous Las Vegas Strip. Arrive to the terminal to meet your transportation back to your hotel.

Total tour time: Approximately 3.5 to 4 hours hotel-to-hotel





Grand Canyon Sunset Champagne Picnic Helicopter Tour

The Sunset Champagne Picnic is the last helicopter departure of the day — and for many guests, it becomes the most memorable experience of their entire Las Vegas trip. This tour lands at the bottom of the Grand Canyon as the afternoon light turns golden, then returns to Las Vegas just in time for the neon of the Strip to come alive against the darkening sky.

The tour combines a canyon-floor champagne picnic with the unique quality of late-day light. Canyon walls shift from their standard reds and oranges into deep amber and violet as the sun descends. Photographers and casual visitors alike consistently describe this lighting as transformative — what's already one of the most beautiful places on Earth becomes something else entirely at dusk.

The Flight

The outbound route crosses Lake Mead and Hoover Dam before entering Grand Canyon airspace. On a sunset tour, you arrive at the canyon just as the sun has begun its descent. Canyon walls catch this light differently than morning sun: longer shadows, richer color saturation, and a sense of quiet as the heat of the day dissipates. The descent to the canyon floor drops nearly 4,000 feet in a matter of minutes — dramatic at any hour, but cinematic in the evening.

At the Bottom

Guests spend approximately 30 minutes at the canyon floor. Champagne is served alongside the Colorado River, within the Hualapai Tribal area — the only section of the Grand Canyon where helicopter landings are permitted. The temperature at the canyon base is cooler than the rim by late afternoon. Bighorn sheep have been spotted during sunset tours, and the golden-hour light makes even casual smartphone photography produce remarkable results.

The Return

The return flight brings guests back over the desert as the last light fades and the city begins to glow. Flying in from the east as the Strip comes to life — thousands of hotel lights and neon signs becoming visible from miles out — is a striking finale to the day. Passengers who flew out in daylight and return at dusk often say the return flight felt like entering a different city.

Tour Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the sunset tour depart?
Departure time varies by season — the tour is timed to arrive at the canyon during golden hour. Specific times are confirmed at booking and shift significantly across the year.

Is the canyon floor dark when we're down there?
No. The tour is timed so that bottom time occurs during golden hour — the sun has not yet set, and there is ample warm light for photography. You'll return to Las Vegas after sunset, not arrive at the bottom after dark.

Is this tour suitable for first-time visitors?
Yes. The bottom landing gives a complete perspective of the canyon, the champagne picnic creates a memorable occasion, and the combination of canyon and city lights on return makes for a singular Las Vegas experience.

What should I wear for an evening canyon tour?
The canyon floor is typically cooler than Las Vegas in the evening, especially in spring, fall, and winter. A light layer is recommended. Closed-toe shoes are advisable for the canyon floor.