The video above shows what sets this tour apart: a bottom landing at the Grand Canyon floor, a champagne picnic beside the Colorado River, and then — on the flight home — a low-altitude pass over the Las Vegas Strip. It's three experiences in one itinerary, and most guests rank the Vegas Strip flyover at sunset among the highlights of their entire Las Vegas trip.
The Deluxe Champagne Picnic is the upgraded version of the standard Champagne Picnic Tour. The core experience is identical — you fly to the West Rim, descend 4,500 feet to the canyon floor, and spend up to 30 minutes at the bottom — but this version adds limousine hotel pickup and a return flight routed directly over the Bellagio fountains, the MGM Grand, the High Roller, and the rest of the Strip as it lights up for the evening.
Departure is from the Las Vegas Strip heliport, roughly ten minutes from the major resort hotels. The limousine picks up at your hotel and drops you at the terminal. On the way to the canyon, the helicopter tracks over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam — two landmarks that look entirely different from the air than from the road — before crossing into the West Rim. The descent into the canyon is steep and dramatic: within minutes of crossing the rim, you're surrounded by billion-year-old canyon walls and the Colorado River is visible below.
After landing on the canyon floor, guests have up to 30 minutes for the champagne picnic. Chilled champagne (non-alcoholic options available) and a light snack are served in one of the most remote settings accessible on a day trip from Las Vegas. The canyon walls rise thousands of feet in every direction. The pilot remains on-site and is happy to talk about the canyon's geology and the Hualapai Tribe whose land this is.
The return leg is the signature element of this tour. The helicopter is routed over downtown Las Vegas and then along the Strip, flying low enough to see individual hotels and landmarks clearly. At dusk or in the early evening, the neon and LED displays are in full effect: the LINQ High Roller, the Sphere, the pyramid at Luxor, the Eiffel Tower replica at Paris, the Bellagio lake. Photographers should have their cameras ready — the window views from the EcoStar 130 are unobstructed, and the Strip from above is a genuinely spectacular sight.
How is this different from the standard Champagne Picnic Tour?
The canyon floor experience is the same. The differences are the limousine pickup (instead of a shared shuttle), departure from the Strip heliport rather than a north Las Vegas terminal, and the return flight routed over the Las Vegas Strip. If being close to the action on the Strip matters to you, or if you want the flyover, this is the version to book.
What time of day is the Strip flyover most impressive?
Evening departures catch the Strip as the lights come on, which is spectacular. Midday departures offer clearer visibility for photographs but less of the neon effect. The booking calendar notes departure times — if the Strip flyover is important to you, an afternoon or late-afternoon slot is ideal.
Is the limousine shared with other guests?
The limousine picks up from multiple hotels along a planned route, so it may carry other guests from your flight. It's not a private car unless a private charter is booked.
Can children join this tour?
Yes. Children must meet the minimum weight requirement (generally around 2 years old and weighing at least 30 lbs; the system will confirm at booking). Non-alcoholic beverages are served to minors.