Go for the combo: Travel to the Grand Canyon West Rim from Las Vegas by luxury Tour Trekker, fly in a helicopter to the bottom of the Canyon, cruise down the Colorado River, then spend time at the West Rim. It's one of the best ways to experience the Grand Canyon, as traveling by SUV ensures tour group numbers will be small and you'll enjoy a more personalized visit.
Highlights
- Luxury Tour Trekker and helicopter tour to the Grand Canyon West Rim from Las Vegas
- Drive through Joshua Tree Forest
- Round-trip helicopter descent to the canyon floor
- 15-minute pontoon boat ride on the Colorado River
- Scenic views over the Grand Canyon from Eagle Point and Guano Point
- Opportunity to take the Grand Canyon Skywalk (not included)
- Deli-style lunch
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Boat Trip on the Colorado ...The boat trip was short but enjoyable - the small group made it feel less rushed. Not sure I'd want to swim in Colorado ...Photo by: Christine OUnited Kingdom, 04 2008 -
Part of the time we spent on ...This is Gustavo and Lucia. We had a great time while we were on this boat... the company, the guide and mainly: THE ...Photo by: Lucia IMexico, 11 2007 -
Colorado RiverTaken from helicopter on our way to boat trip.Photo by: Martin M11 2011 -
Grand CanyonTaken from my seat at lunch table.Photo by: Martin M11 2011 -
In the canyonGreat view withing the canyomPhoto by: Christopher W09 2011 -
Pink SUVLuxurious SUV great fun!Photo by: Christopher W09 2011 -
View from...A photo of the Canyon from inside an old metal hut up at Guano Point.Photo by: Matthew I05 2011 -
Eagle PointA photo of Eagle Point from the top of the Canyon.Photo by: Matthew I05 2011 -
At the bottom of the CanyonOur helicopter waiting to take us back to the top!Photo by: Matthew I05 2011 -
View from helicopterAmazing view of the Grand Canyon from the helicopter on the way down to the river boat.Photo by: Matthew I05 2011 -
Tour guide and fellow ...Our tour guide Mike and our fellow passengers waiting to take a helicopter down to the bottom of the Canyon.Photo by: Matthew I05 2011 -
our ridevery comfortable..... my boyfriend is 6'2" and he had no issuesPhoto by: Teresa LUSA, 11 2009 -
hoover damnour photo op was cool and we were not rushedPhoto by: Teresa LUSA, 11 2009 -
helicopter ridewhat can I say but AWESOME....the guides said only 1% of visitors to the canyon go to the bottom I say GO TO THE BOTTOM ...Photo by: Teresa LUSA, 11 2009 -
canyonwent on the skywalk....their was alot of negativity about this on other reviews saying it wasnt worth long lines ...Photo by: Teresa LUSA, 11 2009 -
ponton ride down the coloradobeautifull Cody our guide was really nicePhoto by: Teresa LUSA, 11 2009 -
Quartermaster PointFun fun funPhoto by: Colin VMalta, 04 2009 -
Panorama of the Canyon at ...Awesome photoPhoto by: Colin VMalta, 04 2009 -
View from Grand Canyon FloorBeautiful isn't it!Photo by: Stephen LUnited Kingdom, 08 2008 -
Helicopter we flew in!Managed to squeeze 6 of us in there!Photo by: Stephen LUnited Kingdom, 08 2008 -
Useful Information
Hoover Dam
On your SUV/helicopter combo day trip you'll also visit Boulder City and travel over the new Hoover Dam bypass bridge. As you travel along Diamond Bar Road (Indian Hwy), you'll experience the beauty of the Joshua Tree Forest framed by the towering Grand Wash Cliffs as you approach the West Rim. The drive from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon is approximately 2.5 hours each way.
On the crest of the Grand Canyon, your helicopter awaits you for your seven-minute, 4,000-foot (1,200-meter) descent to the mighty Colorado River below. You'll then board a pontoon boat for a commentated boat ride down the Colorado River which lasts around 15 minutes.
Back at the top of the canyon once again, you will have approximately 3.5 hours to explore, using the complimentary shuttle service to Eagle Point, Guano Point and Hualapai Ranch.
- Visit Guano Point for fantastic views of the Colorado River
- Explore the Indian Village at Eagle Point to gain insights into Native American culture
- Take an optional stroll on the Grand Canyon Skywalk (not included, approximately US$30), the newest attraction on the West Rim, for amazingly unobstructed views over the canyon
Reviewed by Jane T, May 2013
Excellent tour with a very knowledgeable and friendly driver, John.
Reviewed by Paul H, April 2013
We looked hard before picking this trip and chose this one because we did not want to just fly in and out by helicopter and we did not want the possibility of a horrendous coach journey picking people up and dropping off at hotels.As it was there were only ourselves and one other couple in the jeep it made this closest thing to a personal guided tour you could get.Chris, our tour guide was amazing. He was a mine of information which made the two and a half hour journey to the canyon seem like a breeze. One there, the helicopter and boat ride were truly a once in a lifetime experience. There was more than enough time for photos and our guide asked us how long we anted to stay at various points. My wife has recommended this trip and Chris to a hen party of friends going over to Vegas later in the year. Lucky Man !
