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VIP At The Rim Helicopter Tour

On this VIP Grand Canyon Helicopter tour, see Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River on the way to Grand Canyon West Rim, home of the famous Grand Canyon Skywalk. Guests will land at the West Rim Grand Canyon and board a complimentary air-conditioned shuttle to see beautiful viewpoints and attractions along the rim of Grand Canyon West.

This fantastic VIP tour starts from Las Vegas and includes a thrilling helicopter ride with sights along the way, including Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River. As you cross into the Grand Canyon, enjoy close-up views of the majestic scenery before landing at Grand Canyon West airport.

From there, guests will board a complimentary air-conditioned shuttle to explore points along the rim of Grand Canyon West. On the shuttle route, you can visit the Grand Canyon Skywalk, Indian Village at Eagle Point, and take in the scenic beauty of Eagle Point and Guano Point, both of which are some of the most dramatic viewpoints in the entire Grand Canyon.

Guano Point offers a 360-degree view and the historical remains of an aerial tramway, enhancing the surreal vantage point.

Eagle Point contains the Hualapai’s famous Grand Canyon Skywalk. This well-known landmark, also known as the Grand Canyon glass bridge, is a horseshoe-shaped, glass-bottomed structure that floats over the Grand Canyon below. You feel as if you are walking on air thousands of feet above the Colorado River below when you experience this one-of-a-kind attraction! Here, you can enhance the excursion by purchasing a Grand Canyon Skywalk ticket and experience walking out over the edge of the Canyon!

Before heading back to Las Vegas, you will have time to explore and take pictures as you take in the marvel of the beautiful rock formations. This tour includes round-trip transportation to and from most Las Vegas hotels.

Operates: Daily, year-round

Departure Airport: Boulder City

Duration: 7 hours door to door, flight duration 70 mins approximately

Fuel Surcharge - All tours departing on or before 31st March 2024 are subject to a $30 per person fuel surcharge, which will be collected locally at check-in from passengers

Experience Includes

  • Flight from Las Vegas area to Grand Canyon West
  • Aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River
  • Hop-on/Hop-off Shuttle to Eagle Point and Guano Point
  • Exploration time on the rim
  • Plenty of time for shopping, photos, and exploration
  • Complimentary round trip transfers from the following Las Vegas hotels: Golden Nugget, Circus Circus, Wynn, Treasure Island, Bellagio, Planet Hollywood, Aria and Excalibur
  • Admission to Skywalk (depending on option chosen)

Experience Excludes

  • Admission to Skywalk (depending on option chosen)

Departs

Daily Departures excluding December 25th

Departure location

Boulder City Terminal, 1265 Airport Road Boulder City, NV 89005

Duration

Approximately 7 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off.

Terms & Conditions

  • This tour is only available from Las Vegas
  • Advanced reservations are required. Please select your preferred date at the time of booking.
  • Flights depart from Boulder City Airport. Transfers to and from the airport can take up to 60 minutes.
  • Bring your I.D. - All passengers 18 years or older must have government-issued forms of identification.
  • Fuel surcharges may apply. Please see tour description for details.
  • Flight time is around 70 minutes in total.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Helicopters are very sensitive to weight and weight distribution. As such anyone weighing over
  • 299lbs (135.91kg / 21.36 stone) will be charged for an additional tour seat locally and a $300 supplement will be payable upon check-in. All passengers must be weighed at check-in. All passengers must be weighed at check-in. All weights submitted must be accurate or you may be refused boarding if weights are incorrect.
  • Infants aged 2 and under travel for free and must sit on their parent/guardians lap.
  • Don’t forget your camera! Cameras and phones are allowed and encouraged, but please be aware that the use of “Selfie Sticks” and extending camera poles are strictly prohibited in and around the aircraft. Cameras and cell phones will not be allowed on the Skywalk.
  • Pilot gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
  • Baggage Restrictions - Due to limited space, purses, backpacks, and other baggage are not permitted on the aircraft.
  • Fuel Surcharge - All tours departing on or before 31st March 2024 are subject to a $30 per person fuel surcharge, which will be collected locally at check-in from passengers
  • Cancellation Policy: Free cancellations for bookings cancelled with the supplier 72 hours prior to the tour date. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 24 hours of tour date.

Complimentary hotel pick-up**

Complimentary round-trip transfers are included from the following Las Vegas hotels: Golden Nugget, Circus Circus, Wynn, Treasure Island, Bellagio, Planet Hollywood, Aria and Excalibur.If you are staying at any another hotel you will need to make your own way to one of these eight hotels to be picked up from. Please see the lists below - your hotel will be listed alongside the nearest 'pick-up hotel'.

You will also be informed of the nearest hotel and pick up time when we confirm your booking.

Finally, your pick-up time and pick up hotel will also be confirmed to you when you reconfirm your tour locally by phone.

Pick-up Hotel 1 - The Golden Nugget for the following hotels: Binions, California Hotel, Circa Resort & Casino, Downtown Grand Las Vegas, El Cortez, Four Queens, Fremont Hotel, Golden Gate Hotel, Main Street Station, Plaza Hotel and The D

Pick-up Hotel 2 - The Circus Circus for the following hotels: Fontainebleu, Hilton Grand Vacation Suites (By Circus Circus), Fontainebleu, Hilton Grand Vacation Suites (Karen Ave), Marriott (Convention Center), Palaca Station, Resorts World Las Vegas, Sahara Las vegas, The Stret and Westgate Las Vegas

Pick-up Hotel 3 - The Wynn for the following hotels : Encore, Mardi Gras Hotel and Trump International Hotel

Pick-up Hotel 4 - Treasure Island for the following hotels: Harrahs Las Vegas, Linq Las Vegas, Mirage and the Venetian/Palazzo

Pick-up Hotel 5 - The Bellagio for the following hotels: Caesars Palace, Cosmopolitan, Cromwell Hotel, Flamigo Las Vegas, Goldf Coast, Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Desert Club Resort, Horseshoe Las Vegas, Orleans, Palms Casino Resort, Paris, Rio Hotel, Westin Las Vegas and Wyndham Las Vegas

Pick-up Hotel 6 - The Planet Hollywood for the following hotels : Alexis Park, Best Western Mccarran Inn, Bluegreen Resort, Carriage House, Ellis Island Hotel Super 8 Las Vegas, Harry Reid International Airport, Marriott Grand Chateau, MGM Signature, Platinum Hotel, Polo Towers, Silver 7 Casino, Tuscany, Virgin Hotel and Casino and Wyndham Desert Resort

Pick-up Hotel 7 - The Aria for the following hotels : New York New York , Park MGM and Waldorf Astoria

Pick-up Hotel 8 - The Excalibur for the following hotels: Cancun Resort, Delano Las Vegas, Four Seasons, Grandview Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn LVBS, Luxor, Mandaly Bay, MGM Grand, OYO Hotel & Casino Las vegas, South Point and Tropicana