Grand Canyon Sunset Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas

Land 3,500 Feet Below the Rim for Champagne & Colorado River Views

You fly 45 minutes from Las Vegas to a private bluff 3,500 feet below the Grand Canyon's West Rim, where you land and spend 30 minutes with Champagne and views of the Colorado River. The return flight is timed for sunset over the Las Vegas Strip. Includes Eco-Star helicopter, light snacks, all taxes and fees. Bring original photo ID (driver's license or passport) for check-in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Lake Mead National Recreation Areapass by
2. Hoover Dampass by
3. Grand Canyon West Rim40m · entry included
4. Colorado Riverpass by
5. Las Vegas Strippass by

Helicopter tour to Grand Canyon

• Arrive at helicopter terminal and check-in
• Attend safety briefing
• Board Eco-Star helicopter
• Fly over Lake Las Vegas and Lake Mead
• Fly over Hoover Dam and bypass bridge
• Listen to recorded commentary
• Land on private bluff at Grand Canyon West Rim
• Enjoy Champagne toast and light snack
• Relax under Native American ramada shelter
• Explore and take in Colorado River views
• Board helicopter for return flight
• Fly back to Las Vegas at sunset
• View Las Vegas Strip lights from air

The experience

What if you could see the Grand Canyon from inside it, not just from the edge? That's the difference here. You board an Eco-Star helicopter in Las Vegas, fly 45 minutes over Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam, and land on a private bluff deeper into the canyon than any other tour operator takes you. The pilot cuts the engine. You step out under a Native American ramada shelter with the Colorado River winding through red walls below, a Champagne glass in your hand, and thirty minutes to just stand there and breathe.

The flight out is half the story. You get recorded commentary through headphones as you pass over the Hoover Dam and its bypass bridge, then the landscape opens into the vast, quiet canyon. Once you land on that private bluff overlooking the Colorado River, the scale hits different. You're 3,500 feet below the rim, surrounded by towering cliffs, and the only sound is wind and water. The light snack and Champagne toast happen here, and your pilot stays nearby to answer questions about what you're looking at. Thirty minutes sounds short until you're actually there. It's enough time to feel the place without rushing through it.

The return flight is timed to catch the sunset over Las Vegas. You lift off and fly back toward the city for about 45 minutes, watching the Strip and Downtown light up as the sun drops. By the time you land back at the helicopter terminal, you've seen the Grand Canyon from the inside and Las Vegas from the air in the same afternoon. The whole experience (check-in, safety briefing, both flights, the landing, the picnic) takes roughly five to six hours from start to finish.

What’s included

Roundtrip flight in a state-of-the-art Eco-Star helicopter (approximately 45 minutes each way), private landing on a bluff 3,500 feet below the Grand Canyon's West Rim, 30 minutes on the ground with views of the Colorado River, Champagne toast and light snack served under a Native American ramada shelter, recorded commentary during flight, all taxes and fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:30, 15:30 and 15:45

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (2 and older) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 7

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Cantonese, Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 72 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Maverick Helicopter Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Grand Canyon from inside the canyon itself rather than from the rim, and you'd rather not spend the day arranging separate flights, ground transport, and timing. The fixed itinerary handles all three, landing you back in Las Vegas in time to catch the sunset over the Strip.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 72 h before the start.

How long is the total tour?

Roughly five to six hours from check-in to landing back in Las Vegas, including both helicopter flights and the 30-minute ground stop on the private bluff.

What's included in the Champagne picnic?

A Champagne toast and light snack, served under a Native American ramada shelter on the private bluff overlooking the Colorado River.

Do I need to bring ID?

Yes. Per FAA regulations, all passengers 18 and older must present an original government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport). Photocopies and digital IDs are not accepted.

How deep into the canyon does the helicopter land?

The private bluff is 3,500 feet below the canyon rim, deeper than any other tour operator's landing site.

What if I weigh over 300 pounds?

Passengers over 300 lbs (136 kg) are required to purchase an additional seat, payable to the tour operator on the day of the tour.

Is there a maximum group size?

Yes, seven passengers plus the pilot per helicopter. Seating is assigned after check-in based on weight and balance requirements.

Can I choose where I sit on the helicopter?

No. Seating is assigned after check-in based on legal weight and balance limits. The operator does not guarantee seating next to or in the same row as other members of your party.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operator reserves the right to reschedule or cancel based on safety conditions. Check your confirmation for the operator's specific weather policy and rescheduling options.

Do I need to be fit or athletic for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, the Grand Canyon landing site has uneven terrain, so wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.

What time does the tour start?

Check-in times vary by date. You'll make your own way to the helicopter terminal at the time specified in your confirmation.