Grand Canyon West Plane & Heli Floor Landing Adventure

Name: Grand Canyon West Plane & Heli Floor Landing Adventure
Brand: LasVegasTour
Price: 619 USD
Availability: InStock

4.3(244 reviews)

•Provided by:Grand Canyon Airlines

⭐ 4.3/5 (244 reviews) | 💰 $619 | ⏱️ Duration: 7-8 hours | 👥 Up to 15 people

💡Does the Grand Canyon West tour land at the bottom?

Yes, this 8-hour Grand Canyon West tour flies you to the canyon floor by helicopter for a boat ride on the Colorado River, departing Las Vegas from $619 per person. You fly by airplane from Boulder City over Hoover Dam to the West Rim, drop to the bottom by helicopter, cruise the river, then visit Eagle Point and Guano Point, with an optional Skywalk upgrade. Best for travelers wanting top-to-bottom access who can handle the weight rules and aren't bringing bags.

🎯 Why People Book This

The main reason people book this is the combination of all three ways down into the canyon in one day: a 35-minute airplane flight each way to the West Rim, a helicopter to the bottom, and a boat on the Colorado River. Most West Rim tours give you the rim or a single flight, so what you're paying USD 619 for is reaching the canyon floor by air and then by water in a single trip, rather than just looking down from the edge. It suits someone who wants the descent itself, not a longer stop at any one viewpoint. The tradeoff is a packed 7-8 hours with short windows at each lookout, in exchange for covering top to bottom without driving it yourself.

🗺️ The Experience

The Grand Canyon West Plane, Helicopter, Boat with Optional Skywalk is a 7-8 hour day from Las Vegas that reaches the West Rim by fixed-wing airplane, drops to the canyon floor by helicopter, runs a boat tour on the Colorado River, and returns the same way, priced from USD 619 per person.

Where you end up is the bottom of the canyon, not just the edge of it. The helicopter takes you down to the river, and the boat puts you on the water, looking up at walls most rim tours only let you photograph from above. Back on top, two lookouts carry the West Rim: Eagle Point, where the eagle-shaped rock formation sits beside a traditional Indian Village, and Guano Point, which opens onto wider panoramas across the red rock. That top-to-bottom access is the whole point of the format, and it is what separates this from a plane-and-coach day that stops at the rim.

The clock is honest about the trade. The airplane leg runs about 35 minutes each way from the Boulder City terminal, with shuttle time before and after, so a real share of the day is transport. Time on the rim is parceled out in short stops between the flights and the descent.

The base fare covers the flights, the helicopter, the boat, and West Rim admission. The Skywalk sits on top as a separate tier, and selecting it also adds a grab-and-go meal. The decision is simple: whether walking out over the 700-foot drop is worth the upgrade, since you cannot add it on the day. You are buying the descent to the floor, not the view from the railing.

🤔 Is It Worth It?

Our verdict: The trade-off here is a full day for the sake of the canyon floor. This is for the traveler who wants the descent itself, the helicopter setting down at the bottom rather than circling above it, and is willing to give up 7-8 hours to get it. If the landing is the part you came for, the plane-and-heli combination earns the day; if you just want to see the canyon from the air, you're paying in time for an experience you didn't need.

Worth it if:

the canyon floor landing is the whole point for you, not a viewing flight but actually standing at the bottom
you'd rather combine a plane leg with the helicopter than spend the entire day on the ground getting there
a 4.3 rating over 241 reviews is enough track record for you to trust how the day runs

Skip it if:

you mainly want canyon views from the air, in which case the 3-hour Grand Canyon West Rim Aerial Tour gives you that without committing most of a day
the floor landing is what you want but a shorter day matters more, since the Grand Canyon West Helicopter with Canyon Floor Landing reaches the same bottom in 4.5 hours

Choose this over the Grand Canyon West Helicopter with Canyon Floor Landing if:

you specifically want the plane leg in the mix and treat the longer day as part of the trip, not a cost to minimize

Tour at a Glance

Duration	7-8 hours
Price (from)	$659 per person
Departure	Hotel pickup or meet at start
Ages	Ages 2+
Group size	Up to 15 per booking
Physical level	Easy (all fitness levels)
Languages	German, Russian, sv, Korean, Portuguese, cmn, el, English, Italian, French, mnp, Spanish, th, Japanese, nl
Options	2 options
Operator	Grand Canyon Airlines
Cancellation	Free up to 24 hours before
Rating	4.3/5 (242 reviews)

DurationPrice (from)

7-8 hours$659 per person

DurationDeparture

7-8 hoursHotel pickup or meet at start

DurationAges

7-8 hoursAges 2+

DurationGroup size

7-8 hoursUp to 15 per booking

DurationPhysical level

7-8 hoursEasy (all fitness levels)

DurationLanguages

7-8 hoursGerman, Russian, sv, Korean, Portuguese, cmn, el, English, Italian, French, mnp, Spanish, th, Japanese, nl

DurationOptions

7-8 hours2 options

DurationOperator

7-8 hoursGrand Canyon Airlines

DurationCancellation

7-8 hoursFree up to 24 hours before

DurationRating

7-8 hours4.3/5 (242 reviews)

✅ What's Included

35-minute fixed-wing airplane flight each way to Grand Canyon West Rim
Helicopter descent to canyon floor
Colorado River boat tour
Grand Canyon West admission
Round-trip hotel transfers from select Las Vegas hotels
Grab-and-go meal at Grand Canyon West (with Skywalk upgrade only)

❌ Not Included

Skywalk admission (optional upgrade)
Gratuities for pilot and guide
Meals (unless Skywalk upgrade selected)
Hotel pickup from non-participating hotels

🛡️ Practical Info

Departure / Pickup: Hotel pickup available from select Las Vegas hotels; if no transfer is selected, arrive at the Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines Terminal in Boulder City, Nevada, at least 45 minutes before the scheduled flight.
Best Time to Visit: Morning departures suit the full-day format; confirm your hotel pickup window with the operator when scheduling your transfer.
What to Bring: Government-issued ID, weather-appropriate clothing, and a camera. Note: no bags are permitted at Grand Canyon West due to security restrictions.
Free Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Booking Tip: Decide on the Skywalk upgrade at the time of booking — it cannot be added later. Book ahead, as group size is capped at 15 per booking.
Drive Time: Approximately 40–50 minutes each way between Las Vegas and the Boulder City terminal.
Physical Level: Suitable for all fitness levels; not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.
Minimum Age / Ages: Adults ages 2–99; infants under 2 travel as lap children and require proof of age (passport or birth certificate).
Weight Policy: Passenger weights, including infants, must be provided at time of booking. Passengers weighing over 300 lbs are required to purchase an additional seat, payable directly to the operator on the day of the tour.

💡 Insider Tip

The Skywalk that juts over the canyon floor can only be walked if you add the Skywalk option at booking — it can't be bought on arrival, and that version is also the only one that includes the grab-and-go meal at Grand Canyon West.

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LasVegasTour Editorial Review

★★★★★★★★★★LasVegasTour Rating

“What you're buying here is the full top-to-bottom sequence the cheaper rim tours can't offer: a fixed-wing flight, a helicopter down to the canyon floor, and a boat on the Colorado River. The give-and-take is access for cost, since at $659 this is roughly double a standard West Rim day trip. Worth it for the once-in-a-lifetime descent, not for return visitors. Note that bags are banned at Grand Canyon West, so pack light.”

By LasVegasTour Editorial TeamJun 16, 2026

⭐ Guest Reviews

4.3(244 reviews)

Verified reviews from travelers who booked this tour through Viator

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tour go to the West Rim or South Rim?▾

The West Rim. The tour flies from Boulder City, Nevada to Grand Canyon West, with stops including Eagle Point and Guano Point.

Is the helicopter flight to the canyon floor included?▾

This tour is described as including a helicopter flight to the bottom of the canyon followed by a Colorado River boat tour. However, the itinerary and inclusions list only the fixed-wing airplane flights and ground stops, and do not detail the helicopter or boat segments. Confirm the helicopter and boat portions directly with the operator when booking.

How much time is spent at the canyon floor?▾

This isn't specified in the tour details. The itinerary lists timed stops on the rim, such as Grand Canyon West and Eagle Point, but does not state how long is spent at the canyon floor. Confirm with the operator when booking.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?▾

Roundtrip hotel transfers from select Las Vegas hotels are included. You must call the local supplier in advance to schedule your transfer. If you do not select a transfer, you must arrive at the Boulder City terminal 45 minutes before your scheduled flight for check-in. The terminal is about 40 to 50 minutes from Las Vegas.

What is the weight limit for the aircraft?▾

There is no single weight limit, but individual passenger weights, including infants, must be provided at the time of booking. Passengers weighing over 300 lbs are required to purchase an additional seat, payable directly to the operator on the day of the tour. Seat assignments are set on the day of the tour based on the aircraft's weight and balance.

Can I add the Skywalk during the tour?▾

No. The Skywalk must be selected at the time of booking. If you do not select it then, Skywalk admission is not included. The Skywalk upgrade also includes a grab-and-go meal at Grand Canyon West.

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