Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour with VIP Skywalk and Boat Ride
Overview
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7 hours
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Experience the ultimate Grand Canyon adventure from Las Vegas with a round-trip helicopter flight, Skywalk VIP access, and a scenic pontoon boat ride on the Colorado River. Departing from Boulder City, enjoy aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and desert landscapes before landing at the canyon floor for a peaceful river cruise. Then, soar back to the rim for exclusive entry onto the world-famous Skywalk Bridge—plus enjoy hotel transfers.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Personal belongings such as backpacks, handbags and cameras are not allowed on the Skywalk; complimentary storage lockers are available to hold your belongings
Infant children are considered a lap child if they are under the age of two and have proof of age, such as a passport or a copy of their birth certificate
All passengers 18 years of age and older must present government-issued photo ID
For comfort and weight/balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing 300 lbs or greater will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour
What To Expect
Hoover Dam
See the iconic Hoover Dam from above as you fly to the Grand Canyon on a scenic helicopter tour featuring stunning views and large panoramic windows. Enjoy breathtaking aerial perspectives of the dam, Lake Mead, and the surrounding desert landscape. This unforgettable flight offers incredible photo opportunities and a unique way to experience one of America’s greatest engineering marvels.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Fly over Lake Mead, the largest man-made lake in the Southwest, and take in breathtaking aerial views of its deep blue waters and surrounding desert terrain. This scenic highlight is a must-see on your Grand Canyon helicopter tour from Las Vegas.
Options
Tour with Hotel Transfers
Hotel Pickup : Hotel pickups commence approx 90-min prior to flight time. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Helicopter Flight to Grand Canyon West
Skywalk Admission
Pontoon Boat Ride
Compliantly hotel pick-up and drop off.
Canyon Floor Helicopter Landing
Grand Canyon West Shuttles
Gratuities
Pickup points
Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
2880 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas United States
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas United States
Golden Nugget Las Vegas
129 East Fremont Street Las Vegas United States
Excalibur Hotel & Casino
3850 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas United States
Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas United States
Treasure Island TI Las Vegas
3300 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas United States
Wynn Las Vegas
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas United States
Aria Resort & Casino
3730 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas United States
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
95 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend Grand Canyon & Skywalk trip
Julie P,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a brilliant trip, seeing the Grand Canyon from a different perspective. We took the trip with our adult daughters who loved it. We felt well looked after & Dylan our pilot was great.
If this is your one major outing, then seriously consider this tour option
4ofus2016,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After much deliberation on who to book with, I went with this tour. It was fantastic. We had Elliot as our helicopter pilot and he was friendly and chatty. I enjoyed it being a small group tour. The tour allowed plenty of time to see Eagle Rock and do the Skywalk, and also see Guano Point. The pontoon ride on the Colorado river was great and our boat driver was really interesting to listen to. It's a higher cost than some of the other tours, but we were able to fit in a lot in a smaller time without the long bus ride there and back. It also meant we were back in Vegas early enough to adventure some more. Lunch was included. Recommend taking an extra top layer to put on while on the river - a long sleeve t-shirt was sufficient and easy carry when not required. All that info is also included in the information from Papillon.
Helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon.
W7121TQmartinb,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time! Mitch, our pilot was awesome. Took great care of us and gave us lots of good information.
55th Birthday Trip
Aliacevedo123,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was awesome, I felt like a star traveling on helicopter from one place to another all day, I got to sit on the front with the pilot. The views are amazing and the people are friendly. I would recommend this for sure.
Not a VIP experience
mrsmusk,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00This was not a VIP experience, it could have been had the expectations and promises been delivered. For $2500 (for 2) I expected better. Some of the items advertised as part of this tour were not included. The helicopter ride was fabulous as would be expected and the Grand Canyon spectacular. And the boat ride although short was a different visual perspective. But the advertised inclusion of a skywalk photo was not forthcoming. It was crossed out on the paper provided at the helicopter terminal even though it appears in tour inclusions on TripAdvisor. Also more impacting was the inclusion in writing and explanation by Papillon Helicopters on arrival that the tour included a shuttle service by them from the Papillon helicopter terminal at Grand Canyon to the various vantage points with strict instructions to ensure a 3pm final return to make it for departure of helicopter. After waiting 25 minutes on arrival at GC for the shuttle (with only 2 hours there and a strict time limit) I went in to ask about the shuttle. There were 3 shuttles parked outside the terminal and numerous staff inside chatting and on mobile phones. I was asked how many of us arrived by the helicopter and mins later we were transported. But then asking about our next shuttle we were told to use the public service along with all other tourists! I didn’t pay for that and this resulted in waiting in long queues at the bus stop and then no time at the various locations. Also our ‘vip’ skywalk skip the line wasn’t honoured either. We had to line up along with all others. So. If you are thinking about this experience you’d be better off finding your own way to the Boulder helicopter terminal, paying for the trip on the helicopter, using the public shuttle. Save yourself some money.
Helicopter, Boat Ride and Skywalk-Best Way To See Grand Canyon!
David K,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Collin was a great pilot and really made our tour of the Grand Canyon a very memorable one. The helicopter tour and the boat ride down the Colorado River and being able to walk out on the Skywalk was the Best Way to take in all of the beauty of the Grand Canyon.
Unforgettable experience
Neve K,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a such a wonderful experience everyone at Papplion helicopter tours and the Grand Canyon were amazing. Everyone had so much information, and The Svywalk photographers were awesome. Highly recommend you yourself to a fabulous and unforgettable experience.
Extremely poor organization!
Ronald K,Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00No advance information regarding physical condition required to walk down (and back up) 7 flights of stairs from the helicopter to the boat. Mind you this was in 108 deg. heat. Even the physically fit struggled as much as my 73 year old broken body. Other helicopter operators into the canyon switched the seating assignments so that everyone would have a chance to sit upfront, but not this operator, if you are assigned a middle seat in the back you will be there for the entire time with no view! At the Sky walk and at Guano point no tour operator personal present, you will need to ask for directions, assistance and help from there competitors. For the price we paid I would have appreciated the pick up and drop off at our hotel and not at a nearby hotel (25 min walk). This was our 3rd. Helicopter flight into the Grand Canyon and most certainly the most disappointing.
Incredible trip....
Jim K,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible trip. Helicopter takes you where no one can walk or hike the views are amazing. The pilot very courteous & made us comfortable. The boat ride showed us the river as it can only be seen on the boat. 2 other stops Eagle & Guano pts were amazing. All of the staff were very polite
Worth every penny what an experience
Sara m,May 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What can I say so well organised from start to finish all the team at this company are fantastic so helpful and professional. The whole trip was amazing and special mention to our pilot Collins who was amazing a credit to your company what a lovely young man. We were a party of 4 adults and 2 x 13yr old kids and all of us loved every minute
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