Henderson, Nevada, is near the southern tip of the state, a short 15 miles from the center of Las Vegas. Helicopter rides are a popular way to leave either city to enjoy a scenic tour of one of the greatest wonders in the U.S.: the Grand Canyon. Helicopters are not allowed to fly directly over some parts of the canyon, but visit various areas of the spectacular landmark to give tourists a closer look.
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters received the 5-star Diamond award for excellence in 1999 and 2000. Papillon is certified to fly around the South and West rims of the Grand Canyon. Papillon offers several different tour packages. Choose a three-hour trip to the Southwest side of the Canyon, or choose the flight that presents a tour of the famed Las Vegas Strip before it takes tourists to the canyon.
The sightseeing helicopter offers panoramic windows in a climate-controlled setting. Headphones are given to passengers, so they may enjoy music along with scenic views. Narration is added to provide facts and information about the historic landmark.
The West Rim sightseeing tour takes tourists over an Indian reservation. Wildlife sightings are common around the scenic West Rim area. Landmarks include the Black Mountains, Grand Wash Cliffs and several extinct volcanoes.
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters
3900 Paradise Road #185
Las Vegas, NV 89169
702-736-6322
papillon.com/
Las Vegas Grand Canyon Tours take passengers on a three-and-a-half-hour tour around the West Rim area. The package includes a champagne picnic lunch on the banks of the Colorado River. Hoover Dam and Lake Mead are among the landmarks tourists will see on the tour.
Combine a bus, helicopter and boat tour with the West Rim combination package. Passengers will ride in a luxury motorcoach to start their journey before boarding a helicopter that travels 4,000 feet down to the Colorado River. Once at the river, tourists will board a pontoon boat to travel up the waterway. The package takes tourists to the Hoover Dam. Passengers will also enjoy a continental breakfast and Indian bar-be-que lunch as part of the package.
Las Vegas Grand Canyon Tours
2705 Orchard Meadows Ave.
Henderson, Nevada 89074
702-260-0796
lasvegasgrandcanyontour.com
Maverick Helicopter Tours leave from Las Vegas, offering passengers climate-controlled helicopters that are designed specifically for sightseeing.
The four-hour Wind Dancer tour takes tourists directly from their hotel to the Grand Canyon and back again. The Wind Dancer Sunset tour (four-and-a-half hours long) is scheduled so tourists will enjoy sunset views during the return trip. Helicopter tours are available through Maverick. Tours of the North and South rims are offered, as well as luxury tours that boast four-star customer service.
Maverick Helicopter Tours
6075 South Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
888-261-4414
maverickhelicopter.com
