Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas

You're standing on glass 4,000 feet above the canyon floor

You fly over the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, land at Grand Canyon West for three hours of ground time at Eagle Point and Guano Point, walk the Skywalk if you choose, then fly back over the Las Vegas Strip. Admission, helicopter transport, and the shuttle between viewpoints are all included. Just bring your original photo ID and plan for a full day from Strip departure to return.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each6 stops

1. Hoover Dampassing by
2. Grand Canyon West RimEntry included2h
3. Eagle PointEntry included
4. Grand Canyon Skywalk30m
5. Guano PointEntry included
6. Colorado RiverEntry included

Helicopter tour and Grand Canyon visit

• Fly over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
• Explore Grand Canyon West Rim
• Visit Eagle Point and Native village
• Walk on the Grand Canyon Skywalk
• Enjoy panoramic views at Guano Point
• View Colorado River from canyon
• Fly back over Las Vegas Strip

The experience

The helicopter lifts off the tarmac on the Las Vegas Strip, and within minutes the Hoover Dam slides beneath you: all concrete and shadow against the glint of Lake Mead. You're climbing over the Mojave Desert, watching the landscape shift from city sprawl to rust-colored emptiness, and then the Grand Canyon opens up below. The Colorado River threads through it like a thin brown line, and the scale of it hits different from the ground. This is a Grand Canyon West Rim helicopter tour, and it's the fastest way to see both the canyon and the Strip in a single day.

Once the helicopter lands at Grand Canyon West on Hualapai Tribal land, you've got about three hours on the ground. A hop-on hop-off shuttle takes you between the main stops: Eagle Point first, where the Skywalk juts out 70 feet over the rim with nothing but glass between you and the drop. If you're doing the Skywalk, cameras and loose objects stay in a locker. It's a strange rule until you're standing on it and understand why. The eagle-shaped rock formation that gives the point its name is visible from the rim, and there's a Native American village where you can learn about Hualapai culture. After that, Guano Point hits you with 360-degree views of the whole canyon and the river winding below. The kind of vista that makes you understand why people come here.

The flight back to Las Vegas is its own show. You'll pass over the Bellagio Fountains, the Eiffel Tower replica at Paris Las Vegas, the Luxor Pyramid, and the Stratosphere: all the landmarks that make the Strip recognizable from the air. It's a strange contrast, going from the raw geology of the canyon to the neon geometry of the city, but that's the whole point of this tour. Admission to Grand Canyon West, the helicopter ride itself, all fees and taxes, and the shuttle between viewpoints are included. Just remember: you'll need an original government-issued photo ID (REAL-ID compliant driver's license or passport) to check in, and the FAA requires anyone over 18 to have one. Photocopies or digital IDs won't work.

What’s included

• Your day includes helicopter transport from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West, admission to the West Rim, a hop-on hop-off shuttle between Eagle Point and Guano Point, approximately three hours of ground time to explore the viewpoints and Native American village, and the return helicopter flight over the Las Vegas Strip.
• All fees and taxes are included.
• The Skywalk at Eagle Point is available as a paid add-on.

Information

Lasts 4h 30m, runs every day at 10:00, 08:00 and 09:00, from US$ 563.55 per person, in groups of up to 7 and with free cancellation up to 72 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Thursday and Friday: 10:00Thursday: 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Friday: 09:00 and 10:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 71 private ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.7 with pickup ›

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

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

Moderate physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Maverick Helicopter Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Grand Canyon and the Las Vegas Strip from the air in one trip without arranging separate flights and ground logistics. The helicopter handles both the transport and the timing, so you get the full experience in a single day.

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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?

The helicopter flight plus ground time at Grand Canyon West takes most of a day. Ground time at the West Rim is approximately three hours.

Is the Skywalk included?

Admission to Grand Canyon West is included, but the Skywalk at Eagle Point is a separate paid add-on. If you purchase it, cameras and loose objects must be stored in a complimentary locker.

What ID do I need?

All travelers 18 and older must bring an original government-issued photo ID: either a REAL-ID compliant driver's license or a valid passport. Photocopies and digital IDs are not accepted. Without it, you'll be denied check-in with no refund.

Can I choose where I sit on the helicopter?

Seating is assigned after check-in based on legal weight and balance limits. The operator does not guarantee seats next to or in the same row as the rest of your party.

Is there a weight limit?

Passengers weighing over 300 lbs (136 kg) must purchase an additional seat, which must be reserved in advance. The total combined passenger weight including the pilot cannot exceed 1,170 lbs (530 kg).

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

No. Due to uneven terrain at Grand Canyon West, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

What's included in the price?

Admission to Grand Canyon West, the helicopter tour to the West Rim, all fees and taxes, and a hop-on hop-off shuttle at Grand Canyon West are included.

Can I bring a camera on the Skywalk?

No. Cameras and other loose objects are not permitted on the Skywalk. Personal items can be stored in a complimentary locker while you're on the glass bridge.