Grand Canyon West Rim Flightseeing Tour with Optional Heli, Boat & Skywalk

Summary

This sightseeing tour to the Grand Canyon begins with a hotel pickup in Las Vegas. Then enjoy the trek east before arriving at the Boulder City Municipal Airport to begin the flight. Start with a pilot meet and greet, then climb aboard and buckle up in the fixed-wing Vistaliner plane, featuring panoramic windows for the ultimate sightseeing adventure. Begin by flying over the aqua waters and sandstone shorelines of Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, and its place of origin, the famous Hoover Dam, a modern marvel of engineering on the border between Nevada and Arizona. Fly high above the Grand Canyon and Colorado River, passing over West Rim attractions like Guano Point, Eagle Point, and the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass walkway nearly 4,000 feet above the canyon floor. Upon landing, take the West Rim Shuttle to Guano Point. Enjoy a light meal along the West Rim while admiring the panoramic views of the Grand Canyon. Additionally, visit Eagle Point at leisure for more incredible scenery. Upgrade your tour to take a helicopter ride to the canyon floor and float along the Colorado River. Climb aboard a state-of-the-art helicopter and swoop down before landing on the canyon floor. Walk around, get an up-close look at the many layers of the interior of the canyon and gain an even greater appreciation of the immensity of this natural wonder. Then enjoy a pontoon boat ride along the Colorado River, looking up at the canyon’s many beautiful colors and stunning rock formations.  Experience the breathtaking view from the Grand Canyon Skywalk (own expense), a glass walkway nearly 4,000 feet above the floor of the canyon. The tour ends with a return flight to Boulder City and a hotel drop-off in Las Vegas.

Tour info

Duration
7 hours - 8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Savor a comprehensive Grand Canyon experience on this morning or afternoon tour from Las Vegas featuring an airplane ride to the West Rim and optional upgrades to include a helicopter flight to the canyon's floor and pontoon boat ride along the Colorado River. See the interplay of light and color on the canyon's walls from the air, and appreciate the immense depth of the Grand Canyon from its floor. Choose to venture out on the glass-bottomed Skywalk suspended over the canyon. Your breathtaking day trip to one of the world's great natural wonders includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Helicopter and Boat Ride Upgrade: Throughout your tour, learn about the geology of the Grand Canyon and the various peoples who have called it home from live narration.

What’s included?

  • 35-minute (approx.) flight each way by fixed-wing airplane to Grand Canyon's West Rim

  • Helicopter flight to floor of Grand Canyon (if option selected)

  • 15-minute (approx.) pontoon boat ride on Colorado River (if option selected)

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • All local taxes and fees

  • Gratuities

  • Helicopter flight to floor of Grand Canyon (if option not selected)

  • 15-minute (approx.) pontoon boat ride on Colorado River (if option not selected)

  • Skywalk ticket (if option not selected)

  • Entry/Admission - Grand Canyon Skywalk

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 7-8 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

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

Operated by:

Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines

About operator:

Grand Canyon Airlines is the world's oldest, most experienced air tour company in continuous operation since 1927. The company has bveen proudly owned since 1967 by Elling Halvorson, who has been credited with developing and shaping the Grand Canyon air tours industry.

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