Travel to the Grand Canyon West Rim by fixed-wing airplane and be amazed by the breathtaking views of one of the world's most incredible natural wonders! This comprehensive day tour from Las Vegas has it all. Enjoy a helicopter ride to the basin of the canyon and a boat ride on the Colorado River. Visit the Hualapai Indian Village and enjoy a barbeque lunch on the canyon rim.
Highlights
- Day trip from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon West Rim
- Scenic airplane ride to the Grand Canyon
- Enjoy views of Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam and Boulder City
- Hearty barbeque lunch on the canyon rim
- Exciting helicopter ride to the basin of the canyon
- Relaxing boat ride on the Colorado River
- Choice of morning or afternoon flight
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Taken on the first peak of ...Gwen from Perth, Western Australia...just couldn't resist the temptation!Photo by: Paul B01 2013 -
Grand Canyon West RimMe and my husband of about 4 hours at Guano point!Photo by: Deborah L08 2011 -
Hoover DamOn route to airport from grand canyon looking at the Hoover dam.Photo by: Dave04 2013 -
Grand Canyon West Rim Day ...Guano Point showing abandoned upper station of tramway that was used to bring the bat guano up from the cave to the ...Photo by: Robert BUnited Kingdom, 04 2013 -
Grand Canyon West Rim Day ...Three of us on the boat on the Colorado river at the bottom of the Grand CanyonPhoto by: Robert BUnited Kingdom, 04 2013 -
From our pontoon on the ...From our pontoon on the Colorado RiverPhoto by: Emma C04 2013 -
Our chopperOur chopperPhoto by: Emma C04 2013 -
View of the Hoover Dam from ...View of the Hoover Dam from the CessnaPhoto by: Emma C04 2013 -
The Grand CanyonThe Grand CanyonPhoto by: Emma C04 2013 -
View of the Skywalk from the ...View of the Skywalk from the CessnaPhoto by: Emma C04 2013 -
Enjoying the sightsGreat views from the River!Photo by: Erica S04 2013 -
Family PhotoHere we are waiting on the dock to board the boat for our short ride on the Colorado river. Beautiful views from the ...Photo by: Erica S04 2013 -
Ready for lift off in our ...Our daughter Lauren ready to see the sights. The helicopter tour was the high light of our day!Photo by: Erica S04 2013 -
Guano Point.I could not take enough pictures here. Beautiful.Photo by: Martha EUSA, 03 2013 -
River View.The colors of the canyon beneath the bright blue sky is just beautiful.Photo by: Martha EUSA, 03 2013 -
West rim airport View.A view of the canyon after we landed at the airport...couldn't wait to see more.Photo by: Martha EUSA, 03 2013 -
Plant life.A view of the canyon walls from the boat ride on the Colorado river.Photo by: Martha EUSA, 03 2013 -
The rim.Photo from the bus ride.Photo by: Martha EUSA, 03 2013 -
Flying in the canyonThis picture was taken as were flying down into the canyon. Beautiful scenery and a fun ride all rolled into one!!Photo by: kbandla03 2013 -
In the canyon!Helicopter landing in the canyon while we were on the boat!Photo by: kbandla03 2013 -
Useful Information
Grand Canyon West Rim Air and Ground Day Trip from Las Vegas with Helicopter and Boat Ride
Your exciting day trip from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon starts with an approximate 30-minute airplane ride to the Grand Canyon West Rim that will give you amazing views of Boulder City, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon itself.
When your fixed-wing plane lands at the Hualapai Indian Nation Airport on the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, you will then board a helicopter for your thrilling helicopter flight to the basin of the canyon. Descend 4,000 feet (1,220 meters) to the Grand Canyon floor, where your adventure continues on a 20-minute pontoon-boat ride on the mighty Colorado River! Learn about the history and culture of the Hualapai Indians from your bus driver and on-site guides as you enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Following your trip back up to the rim of the canyon, board a comfortable coach for a short sightseeing tour. The coach stops at both Eagle Point and Guano Point, where there will be plenty of photo opportunities.
Then enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch at Guano Point, 4,000 feet (1,220 meters) above the Colorado River, and take in the panoramic views before returning to the airport for your return flight to Las Vegas.
Total time at the canyon is approximately 3.5 hours.
Upgrade! Purchase a ticket to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass bridge suspended 4,000 feet above the floor of the Grand Canyon. Buy your tickets ahead of time and avoid long lines at the West Rim.
Please note: The listed price does not include a $20 per person fuel surcharge, payable at the time of tour check-in. The fuel surcharge is required by our local supplier and is not within our control.
Reviewed by Dave, April 2013
Fantastic experience, all went as smooth as clockwork, would highly recommend.
Reviewed by Robert B, United Kingdom, April 2013
This is the second time we've done this Grand Canyon trip. The first was 10 years ago with a different company and this trip was far better, both from the point of view of organisation and helpfulness and friendliness of the guides and other staff. We would highly recommend flying with Vegas 500. We'd also recommend doing the morning trip (although it does involve a VERY early start) as you arrive at the Grand Canyon before the day trip coaches and it's fairly quiet. By the time the afternoon trips arrive the whole place is chockablock with tourists with long queues for everything.
