Grand Canyon West Heli Flight with Ground Time & Skywalk

Name: Grand Canyon West Heli Flight with Ground Time & Skywalk
Brand: LasVegasTour
Price: 564 USD
Availability: InStock

4.4(145 reviews)

•Provided by:Papillon Helicopters

⭐ 4.4/5 (145 reviews) | 💰 $564 | ⏱️ Duration: 7 hours | 👥 Up to 6 people

💡Does the Grand Canyon West helicopter tour include the Skywalk?

The Skywalk is an optional paid upgrade on this 7-hour Grand Canyon West helicopter tour from Las Vegas, priced from $564 per person without it. You fly by helicopter from Boulder City over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Colorado River, then get time on the ground with a hop-on shuttle to Eagle Point and Guano Point. Best for travelers who want the aerial flight and are fine paying extra to walk the glass bridge.

🎯 Why People Book This

The point of this trip is the flight itself: a 35-minute helicopter leg each way from Boulder City over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the Colorado River, instead of the long road drive most Grand Canyon West tours run. At Grand Canyon West you get 180 minutes on the ground to walk Eagle Point and Guano Point at your own pace, with the glass Skywalk left as a paid add-on rather than built into the $564 fare. So you're really paying for the aerial approach and the time saved, not for a packed step-by-step itinerary. It suits someone who wants the canyon by air and would rather not spend the day in a coach.

🗺️ The Experience

The Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas is a 7-hour day built around a roughly 35-minute helicopter flight each way from the Papillon Terminal in Boulder City to the canyon's West Rim, with a base price of USD 564 per person.

Within those seven hours, a stretch of the day is yours on the ground at Grand Canyon West, and that proportion is the thing to weigh. The rest goes to hotel transfers or your own drive to Boulder City, check-in 45 minutes before the flight, and two short hops in the air. Those hops are not dead time. The route passes over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the Colorado River winding through the red walls below, so the transit doubles as the aerial part of the tour.

On the ground, a hop-on/hop-off shuttle moves you between two viewpoints: Eagle Point, where the glass Skywalk bridge juts out over the rim, and Guano Point, where the Highpoint Hike opens onto views down toward the river. The base fare covers canyon admission, the flights and that shuttle. What it does not cover is walking on the Skywalk itself, which is a separate paid upgrade, and hotel pickup, which you either add or replace by driving yourself.

So the decision is plain: the flight and your time at the rim are fixed; the Skywalk and the transfers are what you bolt on. For someone who would rather not drive the round trip and back themselves, that aerial leg is most of the appeal.

🤔 Is It Worth It?

Our verdict: Where this quietly earns its place is the ground time. Most West Rim helicopter trips are about the flight and the photos, in and out; this one parks you at the rim for a stretch and adds the Skywalk, so the day is less about the air and more about standing there. That suits the traveler who wants the helicopter to be the way in, not the whole point.

Worth it if:

you want a helicopter to get you to the West Rim but would rather spend real time on the ground than treat the flight as the entire experience
you'd actually walk the Skywalk and look down, not just see the canyon from a window for a few minutes
you're fine giving the day 7 hours because the rim time is what you came for, not a fast loop and back

Skip it if:

the flight itself is the thrill for you, and standing at viewpoints afterward is filler. The Grand Canyon West Helicopter with Canyon Floor Landing keeps the focus on flying and a landing, and it's a shorter, tighter day
you want the canyon from the air without the rim program at all. The Grand Canyon West Rim Aerial Tour from Vegas at $499 is built around the flight and runs half the time

Choose this over the Canyon Floor Landing tour if:

you'd rather have the Skywalk and a longer stay at the rim than a canyon-floor landing, and the extra hours on the ground are the part you'll remember

Tour at a Glance

Duration	7 hours
Price (from)	$564 per person
Departure	Hotel pickup or meet at start
Ages	Ages 2+
Group size	Up to 6 per booking
Physical level	Easy (all fitness levels)
Languages	German, Korean, Portuguese, cmn, Japanese, yue, English, Italian, French, nl, Spanish
Options	2 options
Operator	Papillon Helicopters
Cancellation	See cancellation policy
Rating	4.4/5 (145 reviews)

DurationPrice (from)

7 hours$564 per person

DurationDeparture

7 hoursHotel pickup or meet at start

DurationAges

7 hoursAges 2+

DurationGroup size

7 hoursUp to 6 per booking

DurationPhysical level

7 hoursEasy (all fitness levels)

DurationLanguages

7 hoursGerman, Korean, Portuguese, cmn, Japanese, yue, English, Italian, French, nl, Spanish

DurationOptions

7 hours2 options

DurationOperator

7 hoursPapillon Helicopters

DurationCancellation

7 hoursSee cancellation policy

DurationRating

7 hours4.4/5 (145 reviews)

✅ What's Included

Admission to Grand Canyon West
35-minute helicopter flight each way from Boulder City
Hop-on/Hop-off shuttle to Eagle Point and Guano Point
Hotel pickup and drop-off from select hotels (if option selected)
Skywalk General Admission (if upgrade selected)

❌ Not Included

Gratuities for pilot and ground staff
Meals and beverages
Hotel pickup (if self-arrival option selected)
Skywalk admission (unless upgrade selected)
Personal expenses

🛡️ Practical Info

Departure / Pickup: Hotel pickup from select Las Vegas Strip and Downtown hotels (book the transfer option at checkout); self-drive guests meet at the Papillon Terminal in Boulder City — arrive 45 minutes before the scheduled flight for check-in
Best Time to Visit: Morning departures keep midday desert heat manageable and light is clearest for canyon views
What to Bring: Government-issued photo ID (required for all passengers 18+); infants under 2 need proof of age (passport or birth certificate); sun protection and comfortable walking shoes for ground time
Free Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled at least 3 full days before departure; no refund for cancellations within 3 days
Booking Tip: Select the hotel transfer and Skywalk upgrade at booking — both require pre-selection and cannot be added on the day
Drive Time: Approximately 30–45 minutes each way between Las Vegas and the Boulder City terminal
Physical Level: Suitable for all fitness levels
Minimum Age / Ages: Adults ages 2–99; infants under 2 lap only; groups up to 6 per booking
Weight Policy: Passengers weighing 300 lbs or more must purchase an additional seat, payable directly to the operator on the day of the tour

💡 Insider Tip

Walking on the glass deck requires the Skywalk Tour with Transfers option, because the base fare gets you to Eagle Point but Skywalk admission is a separate upgrade that must be added at booking, not bought on the day.

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LasVegasTour Editorial Review

★★★★★★★★★★LasVegasTour Rating

“What you're buying here is helicopter access to the canyon floor, not just a viewpoint, since the 35-minute flight from Boulder City is the experience the road tours can't match. The trade-off is the price: at USD 564, the cost only makes sense if the aerial leg is the point, not the three hours wandering Eagle Point and Guano Point on foot. Note the Skywalk costs extra. Worth it for first-timers who want the flight; the 4.4 rating reflects a long day that runs well but leaves room for the occasional weather hiccup.”

By LasVegasTour Editorial TeamJun 16, 2026

⭐ Guest Reviews

4.4(145 reviews)

Verified reviews from travelers who booked this tour through Viator

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tour include the Skywalk or is it extra?▾

The Skywalk is an optional upgrade, not included in the base price. Admission to Grand Canyon West is included, but Skywalk General Admission is only included if you select that upgrade. The Skywalk is a glass bridge at Eagle Point that extends 4,000 feet above the canyon rim.

How long is the helicopter flight each way?▾

The helicopter flight is approximately 35 minutes each way, departing from Boulder City.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?▾

Hotel pickup and drop-off is included only if you select the transfers option. Transfers are available from select hotels on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown. To schedule them, call the local supplier and select that option when booking. If you don't select transfers, you must arrive at the terminal in Boulder City 45 minutes before your scheduled flight for check-in.

What's the difference between this and a flight-only helicopter tour?▾

This isn't specified in the tour details. What this tour does include is admission to Grand Canyon West, the helicopter flight each way from Boulder City, and a hop-on/hop-off shuttle to Eagle Point and Guano Point, with about 180 minutes at Grand Canyon West for self-guided exploration.

Are there weight restrictions for the helicopter?▾

There's no maximum weight limit, but for aircraft weight and balance, passengers weighing 300 lbs or more must purchase an additional seat. This is paid directly to the operator on the day of the tour.

Can I upgrade to include the Skywalk after booking?▾

The Skywalk is offered as an upgrade at the time of booking, through the "Skywalk Tour with Transfers" option. Whether you can add it after booking isn't specified in the tour details; confirm with the operator if you've already booked without it.

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