Las Vegas Tandem Skydive from 15,000 ft with Hotel Pickup

Name: Las Vegas Tandem Skydive from 15,000 ft with Hotel Pickup
Brand: LasVegasTour
Price: 299 USD
Availability: InStock

5.0(14 reviews)

•Provided by:SV Tour USA, Inc

⭐ 5/5 (14 reviews) | 💰 $299 | ⏱️ Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours | 👥 N/A people

💡What altitude does the Las Vegas tandem skydive jump from?

The Las Vegas tandem skydive exits at 15,000 ft, a 2 to 2.5-hour experience from Excalibur Hotel at $299 per person. After pickup and a pre-jump briefing, you take a 22-minute flight to altitude, then 50+ seconds of freefall and a 5-minute canopy flight over Nevada and south Las Vegas. Best for first-timers who want the highest jump option and are comfortable with basic fitness and confirming any weight or age limits at booking.

🎯 Why People Book This

What makes people pick this is the jump itself: exit at 15,000 ft for 50-plus seconds of freefall before a 5-minute parachute descent over Nevada and south Las Vegas. The whole thing runs 2 to 2.5 hours with pickup from the Excalibur Hotel, so you're paying $299 to skydive without renting a car or driving out and back yourself. The instructors have over 5,000 jumps each and the center is USPA-certified, which is the reassurance most first-timers want before committing. What you're really choosing here is a tandem jump you can reach on foot from the Strip, minus the logistics of getting to a drop zone on your own.

🗺️ The Experience

A tandem skydive from 15,000 feet with hotel pickup at the Excalibur, running 2 to 2.5 hours door to door and priced at $299.

The jump is what you are buying, and everything else is built to get you to the door of the aircraft. After a shuttle from the Excalibur that leaves about an hour before your slot, there is a briefing and gear-up with an instructor, then a 22-minute climb to 15,000 feet before you go out the door strapped to someone who has done this over 5,000 times. What follows is the part people picture: 50-plus seconds of freefall, then a five-minute canopy flight down under an open parachute.

The views are of Nevada and south Las Vegas, seen during the climb and again, more slowly, on the way down. There is no walking tour and no viewpoint to stand at; the physical thing you do is exit the plane and fall. The center is USPA-certified and maintains its own aircraft and equipment in-house, which is the sort of detail that matters when you are jumping out of one.

The base price covers the whole jump and the round-trip shuttle. What sits on top is the record of it: a HandCam package with a four-minute video and 200-plus photos, or the Gold Deluxe with seven minutes and dual angles. The falling is included; the only real choice left is whether you pay to keep it.

🤔 Is It Worth It?

Our verdict: Most people book this to say they jumped from 15,000 feet; the real reason is that it's the one adventure day from Las Vegas that asks almost nothing of you except showing up. Hotel pickup means no logistics, no desert drive, no gear to figure out, and the whole thing runs 2 to 2.5 hours start to finish. This is for the traveler who wants the single biggest thrill the city offers and doesn't want to build a half-day around it.

Worth it if:

you want one intense hour, not a 4 to 6-hour outing, and would rather be back at the Strip by lunch
you don't want to drive or handle any of the arranging, and the hotel pickup is the whole point
the height itself is what you came for, and nothing else in the adventure-tours list scratches that

Skip it if:

you actually want to be out in the desert doing something with your hands, in which case an ATV run or the Emerald Cave kayak gives you more time and more to do
a one-off jump feels thin for the day, and you'd get more out of a 4-hour trip you can talk about in stages

Choose this over the Nellis Dunes ATV ride if:

you want the memory that stands alone rather than a fun couple of hours you could have most weekends, and the drop is worth more to you than the drive out to the dunes

✅ What's Included

15,000 ft tandem skydive with exit at 15,000 ft altitude
22-minute flight to jump altitude
50+ seconds of freefall
5-minute canopy flight
Complimentary pickup and drop-off from the Excalibur Hotel
Expert instructors with over 5,000 jumps each
USPA-certified center and in-house maintained equipment and aircraft
Expert guidance throughout the experience
Free cancellation and changes

❌ Not Included

Photo and video packages (optional add-ons at extra cost)
Gratuities
Transport from hotels other than the Excalibur Hotel

🛡️ Practical Info

Departure / Pickup: Complimentary shuttle from the Excalibur Hotel (3850 S Las Vegas Blvd); departs approximately 1 hour before your scheduled jump time. Look for the Rounta Bus Pick Up area sign inside the casino. Pickup is not available from other hotels.
Best Time to Visit: Morning and midday slots are standard for skydiving operations; confirm your preferred time window at booking.
What to Bring: Closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothing, government-issued photo ID, and signed waiver. Avoid loose jewelry or accessories.
Free Cancellation: Free cancellation and changes are included; confirm the exact cutoff window at booking.
Booking Tip: Slots appear limited — book in advance, particularly for weekend dates.
Physical Level: Basic fitness required; disclose any medical conditions to the operator before booking.
Weight Policy: Confirm any weight restrictions directly with the operator at booking.
Photo / Video: Optional add-on packages available at extra cost — HandCam (4-min video, 200+ photos) or Gold Deluxe (7-min video, dual angles).
Good to Know: Total experience runs 2 to 2.5 hours door to door; gratuities are not included in the $299 price.

💡 Insider Tip

You can't film your own jump, so if you want a record of it, decide between the two HandCam packages before you go up — the standard gives you a 4-minute video and 200+ photos, while Gold Deluxe adds dual angles and seven minutes. The falling is over in under a minute, and there's no way to add footage after the fact.

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LasVegasTour Editorial Review

★★★★★★★★★★LasVegasTour Rating

“Hotel pickup from the Excalibur handles the logistics, leaving you free to focus on the jump itself — a 15,000-foot tandem skydive with over 50 seconds of freefall above Nevada. Instructors at this USPA-certified center each carry more than 5,000 jumps. The review count is still small, though the five-star rating holds across all 14 of them. Best for thrill-seekers who want a complete, guided experience without arranging their own transport across the city.”

By LasVegasTour Editorial TeamSep 12, 2026

⭐ Guest Reviews

5.0(14 reviews)

Based on verified traveler reviews

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a solo jump or a tandem jump?▾

This is a tandem jump from 15,000 feet. You are strapped to an instructor who has done over 5,000 jumps.

Is hotel pickup included, and which hotel?▾

Yes, pickup and drop-off from the Excalibur Hotel (3850 S Las Vegas Blvd) is included. The shuttle departs 1 hour before your scheduled jump time; look for the Rounta Bus Pick Up area sign inside the casino. Transport from other hotels is not included.

Are photos and video included in the $299 price?▾

No. Photos and video are optional add-ons at extra cost. Two packages are available: HandCam (4-minute video, 200+ photos) or Gold Deluxe (7-minute video, 300+ photos, dual angles). The $299 covers the jump and the round-trip shuttle.

Is the skydiving center USPA-certified?▾

Yes. The center is USPA-certified and maintains its own aircraft and equipment in-house.

What is the exit altitude and how long is the freefall?▾

Exit is at 15,000 feet, following a 22-minute climb to altitude. Freefall lasts 50-plus seconds, then a 5-minute canopy flight down.

What is the cancellation policy?▾

Free cancellation and changes are included. The specific cutoff window is not stated here; confirm it with the operator at booking.

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