Best Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours From Las Vegas, NV
I love Las Vegas. The entertainment. The gaming. The shows! But a lot of visitors overlook the fact that Vegas is a great place from which to take a Grand Canyon day trip. Especially if you go by helicopter.
Tour selection is phenomenal. There's the standard aerial tour, perfect for visitors who are pressed for time. However, for a real canyon experience, I recommend landing tours. The best range from sharing a Champagne toast at the bottom to sightseeing from the deck of the Grand Canyon Skywalk.
Pricing is very competitive. Unlike other destinations, Vegas is home to the several of the world's largest tour operators, and they all offer specials and promotions in order to maintain market share. These days I regularly see mark-downs by as much as 35 percent! On the other hand, I'm seeing fewer 2x1 deals.
These tours are by far the most popular,
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Grand Canyon Landing w/ Champagne Picnic This is Vegas' best-selling air tour of all time. Fly 4,000 feet to bottom. Deplane to a celebratory brunch. 30 minutes to explore. Colorado River is just 150 yards from helipad. Top ascent is equally dramatic. Route over canyon includes Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. Return flight passes Grand Canyon Skywalk. All-inclusive package includes free hotel pick up and drop off and professional guide. Total tour time is approximately 4 hours, making it the perfect day trip. More information... |
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Grand Canyon Skywalk Helicopter Defy gravity? That's what it feels like when you do the Skywalk, which extends 70 feet past the edge of the rim while suspending you 3,500 feet over the bottom! Saying its "intense" is an understatement. In addition to unlimited Skywalk access, you get two hours inside Grand Canyon West. Points of interest include Guano Point, Eagle Point, Indian Cultural Village and Hualapai Ranch. Trip's all-inclusive and comes with BBQ lunch. Tour duration: 6 hours. More information... |
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Grand Canyon Helicopter, Boat, Skywalk Starts with the 4,000-foot helicopter descent to the bottom. Deplane and follow an ancient Hualapai path to the Colorado River. Board a steel-pontoon boat piloted by a local Indian guide. Watercraft goes 15 minutes up river before drifting back. Ascend by helicopter to top of West Rim and do the Grand Canyon Skywalk. VIP tickets send you straight to the front of the line. Complimentary hotel pick up/drop off and a savory lunch included. More information... |
Obviously, the more comprhensive the package, the larger the price break. Go here for more helicopter tour discounts from Las Vegas.
I want to point out that Vegas helicopter tours only go to the West Rim, which is 120 miles to the east. If you want to visit the South Rim, take this airplane/helicopter combo package. Otherwise, the flight route is similiar for both and comes with air time over Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam.
I strongly advise booking your helicopter ride in advance. These air tours are immensely popular and sell out quickly. I used to think this was just the case during winter when fewer aircraft were in operation, but it's clear that demand outstrips supply every season. This wasn't the case several years ago.
Parting words: Purchase your tour online. It's cheaper. In fact, most if not all specials today require an online booking. I agree that it's tempting to call customer support but in the end you'll be charged rack rate for the convenience. So save your hard-earned money. Buy it online.
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Happy Travels,
P.S. Uncertain who to travel with? Read these helicopter tour reviews. Rankings derived from quality, safety and cost.
