Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Tour Las Vegas 90 Min

Ninety minutes above the canyon, starting from your Las Vegas hotel.

You're picked up from your Las Vegas hotel, flown 90 minutes over the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and into the Grand Canyon West Rim in a luxury helicopter with pilot commentary, then returned to your hotel. Hotel transport and all fees are included. Bring a valid government ID and expect the flight to move fast: the views change every few minutes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon

• Pickup from Vegas hotel by Mercedes van
• Drive to 5 Star Helicopter Tours VIP Heliport
• Board A-Star helicopter
• Fly over Hoover Dam and Bypass Bridge
• Soar past Fortification Hill volcanic mesa
• Fly above Lake Mead reservoir
• Descend into Grand Canyon over Colorado River
• View cathedral buttresses and rock pillars
• Fly over Las Vegas Strip and landmarks

The experience

A Mercedes van picks you up from your hotel and drives you to the 5 Star Helicopter Tours VIP Heliport. You board a state-of-the-art A-Star helicopter and climb out of the city. Within minutes, the Hoover Dam slides beneath you (the concrete arch suddenly looks small from up here), and then Lake Mead spreads out like a vast blue-green mirror against the desert. The pilot points out the Bypass Bridge, and you're already thinking about how different this view is from the Strip.

The flight toward the Grand Canyon West Rim takes you over Fortification Hill, a volcanic mesa with ancient lava flows that catch the light in rust and charcoal tones. Then the canyon itself opens up. You descend into it, and the Colorado River appears: a thin ribbon of water cutting through layers of rock that are millions of years old. Cathedral buttresses and pillars rise around you in reds, purples, and golds. The pilot's commentary comes through your headset, but mostly you're just looking, camera in hand, because every turn reveals something that doesn't fit into a photograph. The 90-minute tour is long enough to let the scale sink in, short enough that you're not exhausted when you land.

On the way back to Las Vegas, the helicopter crosses the Mojave Desert and then the Strip itself: Caesars Palace, Bellagio, the Sphere, the Raiders Stadium all laid out below like a map of the city you just left. You land back at the heliport and the van returns you to your hotel. The whole day, from pickup to drop-off, is handled. You don't arrange transportation to the airport or negotiate with a driver. That's the point.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off by luxury Mercedes van, a 90-minute aerial tour in a state-of-the-art A-Star helicopter with pilot commentary, all taxes and fees, and fuel surcharge. Valid government ID is required to board.

Options for this experience

4 options

Early Bird DepartureGuide in English · 07:00 and 08:00Hotel pickups begin roughly 90 minutes before the listed flight time. Air tour flying 15 miles above and below the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. Pickup is included.

Helicopter Tour of the Grand CanyonGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:30Air tour flying 15 miles above and below the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. Hotel pickup: hotel pickups begin roughly 90 minutes before the listed flight time. Pickup is included.

Grand Canyon Flight, Extended VersionGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00Air tour flying 30 miles above and below the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. Hotel pickup: hotel pickups begin roughly 90 minutes before the listed flight time. Pickup is included.

Western Ranch tour with a 2-hour landingGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00Grand Canyon helicopter tour with a 2-hour stop at Western Ranch, a cowboy lunch, and a scenic return flight over the Las Vegas Strip. Duration: 5 hours. Western-style meal: this tour includes a hearty western meal, often accompanied by cowboy entertainment before or during the meal. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day, 11 start times, from US$ 499 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday: 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 15:00Tuesday: 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 16:30

GroupUp to 100 · max 9 per booking1 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to6h before

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 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

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by 5 Star Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in Las Vegas who want to see the Grand Canyon without a long drive or the hassle of arranging ground transport. The 90-minute flight is paced to cover the major landmarks (Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the canyon itself, and the Strip on return), which is what fits a full experience into a single morning or afternoon.

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Top questions

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 24 h before the start.

What's included in the Grand Canyon helicopter tour from Las Vegas?

Hotel pickup and drop-off by luxury van, the 90-minute helicopter flight in an A-Star aircraft, all taxes, fees, and fuel surcharge. Pilot commentary is included throughout the flight.

How long is the helicopter tour?

Approximately 90 minutes in the air, plus time for hotel pickup, heliport check-in, and drop-off. Plan for about 4 to 5 hours total from your hotel.

What do I need to bring to board the helicopter?

A valid government ID that matches the name on your ticket. It's a federal requirement for all FAA-approved aircraft.

Is there a weight limit for the helicopter tour?

Passengers weighing over 250 lbs (112 kg) are required to purchase an additional seat. This fee is paid directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour.

Can children go on the Grand Canyon helicopter tour?

Yes. Children age 2 and older require their own seat per FAA regulations. Infants under 2 can sit on an adult's lap.

What if I have a physical disability or mobility issue?

Physically challenged passengers must be accompanied by an able-bodied person capable of lifting them 42 inches into the helicopter. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Do we actually land in the Grand Canyon?

No. This is an aerial tour. The helicopter flies over the Grand Canyon West Rim, the Colorado River, and surrounding landmarks. You do not land inside the canyon.

What landmarks do we see on the helicopter tour?

The Hoover Dam, the Bypass Bridge, Lake Mead, Fortification Hill, the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon West Rim, and on the return, the Las Vegas Strip including Caesars Palace, Bellagio, the Sphere, and other landmarks.