Best of · GRAND CANYON HELICOPTER TOURS
The decision is the rim, not the operator. West Rim flights descend to the Colorado and land; South Rim flights are shorter, cheaper and stay above the canyon. These 15 are sorted by both, with prices and total time out.
Fly over the South Rim, Kaibab National Forest, Colorado River, and Dragon Corridor in a helicopter carrying up to six people. Add a two-hour Hummer tour with a guide such as Taylor, Keith, or Jerry, stopping at major viewpoints for geology, history, photos, and sunset views.
“awesome trip. got more than 30mins. Great music to accompany the trip! defo recommend”
Fly an EC130 helicopter from Las Vegas over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Strip, then land 3,500 feet below the Grand Canyon rim. You get about 30 minutes beside the Colorado River, with Champagne and snacks under a traditional ramada. Pilot assignments vary, with Brice, Dana, Thomas, and others named in recent guest feedback.
“Excellent service. Amazing experience. Would highly recommend for anyone coming to Vegas. Best money you can spend”
From Tusayan, fly 45 minutes in an Airbus EC130 with wide windows and headset commentary. You’ll cross Kaibab National Forest, follow the Colorado River, see Desert View Watchtower, Marble Canyon, Point Imperial, and return through the Dragon Corridor. Seating is assigned by weight and balance, and adults need original photo ID.
“It was a fantastic flight, we loved it. The views were incredible and the pilot and other staff very friendly.”
Fly from Tusayan over Kaibab National Forest and into the Grand Canyon’s Dragon Corridor. Your English-speaking pilot points out Marble Canyon, Point Imperial, the Painted Desert, and Desert View Watchtower from a small ECO-Star helicopter. Check the advertised duration carefully, as some booking details say 30 minutes while the flight itself is described as 45 minutes.
“The best way to visit the Grand Canyon and realise the sheer size of it. Out Josh was very friendly and knowledgeable.”
Fly from Boulder City over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam to Grand Canyon West in a six-seat EcoStar helicopter. You land about 3,200 feet below the rim for champagne, snacks, and photos beside the Colorado River. Hotel pickup is available, and a sunset departure upgrade adds extra color to the return flight.
“it was an amazing experience. Just do it. Best excursion ever.”
Leave your Las Vegas hotel by luxury van for a roughly 90-minute flight in an Airbus AStar AS350 B2. Your pilot points out Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Fortification Hill, the Colorado River, and the Strip. Pilots such as Sam, Eddie, Christy, and Mad Dog Mike have earned praise for clear commentary and good humor, though seat assignments depend on aircraft balance.
“An amazing experience, what better way to visit the Grand Canyon than by helicopter! Flew over Hoover Dam, through the Grand Canyon then stopped off at a Ranch for a Buffalo burger and to be serenaded by Cowboy Dave, Backstreet Boys watch out! Great experience, aided by a great pilot 👊 Please bear in mind that this was not our initial booking, our initial flight was not fully booked so we were fortunate enough to upgrade to the above detailed package.”
Maverick Helicopters takes you from Las Vegas over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Fortification Hill, and the Strip to a Grand Canyon West landing. Expect a small group of up to seven, an English-speaking pilot such as Chance or Clint, champagne, snacks, and about 2 to 2.5 hours in the air and on the ground.
“Was such a good experience well worth the money! Amazing views and information given about what you see”
Fly with Papillon Helicopters from Las Vegas or Boulder City to Grand Canyon West. Your pilot points out Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Joshua Tree, and the West Rim before landing 3,200 feet below the rim for a light picnic and Champagne toast. Flights use EC-130 Eco-Star or AS350 helicopters, with an optional Las Vegas Strip flyover.
“Helicopter ride from Vegas to Grand Canyon with champagne picnic and flyover of Vegas Only seen the Hoover dam for a very short restricted time-asked to view on way back, not possible Other helicopter company landed further down into Canyon than ours”
Spend about 12 hours traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West by air-conditioned coach, with a Hoover Dam stop, lunch, shuttle rides, and a helicopter descent roughly 4,000 feet to the Colorado River. Guides such as Derek, Prince, and Wayne have been praised for lively commentary. Optional upgrades include the Skywalk and pontoon boat ride.
“We waited 2.5 hours to board the helicopter for only 30 minutes of activity (helicopter/boat) Did not get breakfast or lunch at either skywalk or guano point We could not even make it out to any points or skywalk Very disorganized and need to skip the Hoover damn when there are folks scheduled to do helicopter and skywalk. Tour guide sucked the bus driver was great!”
Take a 90-minute air-only flight from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West with hotel pickup, pilot narration, and views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, Fortification Hill, and the Strip. Airbus AStar helicopters carry six passengers. Pilots including Sam, Ryan, Arthur, Dalton, and Mike have earned praise for clear commentary and calm service.
“Great tour of Hoover Dam and close up of West Rim of Grand Canyon. Sam Hebert, our pilot, was a great pilot and filled the tour with interesting information.”
Fly from the Las Vegas Strip to Grand Canyon West in a small Eco Star helicopter, with live English narration from your pilot. After aerial views of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, enjoy VIP Skywalk entry, ground transport, a souvenir photo, and about 45 minutes at the rim.
“The helicopter trip with pilot AJ was spectacular, amazing views of the canyon. Skywalk experience not so, their tour guide Katie kept us in a portacabin, wasting more time in Skywalk carpark (no view due to high fences) then handed us to photographers -more wasted time to take pictures we didn’t want for $50. Skywalk itself was brilliant, shame we were all too quickly hustled back to minibus, no time even for souvenir shop, just to wait again at portcabin for helicopter. Pilot shuffled our seats to ensure everyone had a fair go at best views flying over the Strip on way back.Read more”
Fly an Eco-Star helicopter over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam to a private Grand Canyon bluff 3,500 feet below the rim. You’ll enjoy a Champagne toast, light snack, and Colorado River views before flying back toward Las Vegas at sunset. Hotel transfers are not included, and seating is assigned for weight and balance.
“Must do, this was an absolutely amazing experience. Maverick helicopters were very professional and the whole thing went without a hitch. They got our whole party into one helicopter without a problem. Bryce, our pilot, was great too. The views were absolutely breathtaking. Not cheap but worth every penny”
Spend about 13 hours traveling from Phoenix or Scottsdale to the Grand Canyon South Rim. You’ll drive through the Sonoran Desert and Route 66 country, take a 45-minute helicopter flight over the Colorado River and Dragon Corridor, then walk the rim with time for photos and viewpoints. Guides such as Aldo, Diane, Mark, and Tracy are known for adding local stories and practical help.
“The entire experience was incredible. Aldo was so fun and really brought the long day vibrant energy. Definitely upgrade to the helicopter view. It was an amazing experience!”
Leave Las Vegas by Airbus helicopter, pass Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Fortification Hill, then fly 1,500 feet below the Grand Canyon West Rim. Land at a 165-acre western ranch for a cowboy lunch and optional horseback ride, wagon tour, or buffalo safari. Pilots such as Sam, Cristina, Jon, and Will provide commentary along the way.
“Bring a jacket! Everyone was very professional and on time! Fun helicopter ride and the range was great!”
From Grand Canyon West, fly in a seven-passenger ECO-Star helicopter over the Hualapai Tribe’s canyon lands, then descend 3,500 feet below the rim to a private landing site about 300 feet above the Colorado River. You get 20 minutes on the canyon floor before a 10-minute return flight. Pilots such as Allan, Levi, Aaron, and Kaleb provide live narration.
“The pilot was very knowledgable in the area and a great pilot.”
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