Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour with Boat Ride and Optional Meal

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Tour info

Duration

40 minutes

Why take this tour?

This exciting helicopter adventure combined with a pontoon boat cruise offers guests to the West Rim an adventure full of sightseeing and photography opportunities. As your helicopter descends a breathtaking 4,000 feet to the canyon floor you'll witness the changing colors and textures of the canyon walls on either side of you. Your helicopter will land near the bank of the Colorado River rushing nearly a mile below the canyon rim. Board a pontoon boat and enjoy a smooth water cruise along this ancient river, which continues to erode and carve the canyon to this day. After your boat tour, you'll board your helicopter to be returned to the canyon rim.

What’s included?

Helicopter flight to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
Pontoon Boat Ride
All local taxes and fees
Park entrance fees
Shuttle transfers along the Grand Canyon rim
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 40m
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Papillon is the Grand Canyon expert, delivering unforgettable experiences by helicopter, airplane, Hummer, and more. The team is committed to creating “wow” moments for guests at every turn.

Guests can soar above the Grand Canyon and land at the bottom of Grand Canyon West for a champagne toast and light picnic, or touch down on top of Tower Butte—rising 4,000 feet above Navajo tribal lands. For even more adventure, they can add an off-road Hummer ride to a helicopter or airplane tour, or explore iconic viewpoints within Grand Canyon National Park in a custom-built Hummer.

Beyond the canyon, Papillon also offers breathtaking aerial tours of the Las Vegas Strip, giving guests a front-row seat to the city’s most iconic landmarks—glittering lights, world-famous resorts, and the vibrant energy of the Entertainment Capital of the World.

Whether cruising the rim, flying over ancient canyon walls, or taking in the sparkle of Las Vegas from above, Papillon offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences for every kind of traveler.