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Helicopter on the Grand Canyon floor with canyon walls and river in the background.
Guests on a boat tour at Grand Canyon West Rim with scenic views of canyon walls.
Grand Canyon view with winding river and rugged red rock formations.
Visitors on the Skywalk glass bridge overlooking the Grand Canyon.
Group of passengers smiling and chatting on a travel bus.
Boat ride on the Colorado River with tourists, Grand Canyon West Rim cliffs in background.
Eagle Point rock formations at the Grand Canyon, Arizona.
Helicopter view of Colorado River with boat at Grand Canyon West Rim.
Helicopter flying over Grand Canyon West Rim during tour with floor landing and boat ride.
Helicopter on the Grand Canyon floor with canyon walls and river in the background.
Guests on a boat tour at Grand Canyon West Rim with scenic views of canyon walls.
Grand Canyon view with winding river and rugged red rock formations.
Visitors on the Skywalk glass bridge overlooking the Grand Canyon.
Group of passengers smiling and chatting on a travel bus.
Boat ride on the Colorado River with tourists, Grand Canyon West Rim cliffs in background.
Eagle Point rock formations at the Grand Canyon, Arizona.
Helicopter view of Colorado River with boat at Grand Canyon West Rim.
Helicopter flying over Grand Canyon West Rim during tour with floor landing and boat ride.
Helicopter on the Grand Canyon floor with canyon walls and river in the background.
Guests on a boat tour at Grand Canyon West Rim with scenic views of canyon walls.
Grand Canyon view with winding river and rugged red rock formations.
Visitors on the Skywalk glass bridge overlooking the Grand Canyon.
Group of passengers smiling and chatting on a travel bus.
Boat ride on the Colorado River with tourists, Grand Canyon West Rim cliffs in background.
Eagle Point rock formations at the Grand Canyon, Arizona.
Helicopter view of Colorado River with boat at Grand Canyon West Rim.
Helicopter flying over Grand Canyon West Rim during tour with floor landing and boat ride.
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15-min Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Tour plus Canyon Floor Landing, Boat Ride with Optional Skywalk

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$309
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4 hr
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION4 hours
FIRST DEPARTUREHelicopter ride with floor landing
LAST DEPARTUREHelicopter ride with floor landing
7 min
Helicopter ride with floor landing

1. Helicopter ride with floor landing

Tickets included
7 min
Colorado River and boat ride

2. Colorado River and boat ride

Tickets included
20 min
20 min
30 mins to explore the area

3. 30 mins to explore the area

Tickets included
30 min

4. Helicopter ride back to the West Rim

Tickets included
7 min

5. Entry to Grand Canyon West Rim Park

Tickets included (based on selection)
Hop-on Hop-off Shuttle Tour

6. Hop-on Hop-off Shuttle Tour

Tickets included (based on selection)
Skywalk

7. Skywalk

Tickets included (based on selection)
Eagle Point
End point

Eagle Point

The ultimate Grand Canyon experience by air, land & water - perfect for a complete adventure!

Starting point: West Rim

  • Everything you get: Fly over the Grand Canyon West Rim on a helicopter, descend 4,000 feet to the canyon floor, and then take a scenic walk to the Colorado River before hopping on a pontoon boat ride.
  • Sights covered: Aerial views of the West Rim and Colorado River.
  • Why choose this: This tour combines three adventures into one in an epic journey like never before. You get to explore the canyon from the skies, land on the canyon floor and take a pontoon boat ride along the Colorado River, perfect for those looking for an extra bit of thrill.
  • Upgrades: Add entry tickets to Grand Canyon West Rim Park and if you feel a bit more adventurous, opt for the Grand Canyon Skywalk experience too. The West Rim tickets also include access to a complimentary hop-on hop-off shuttle to various sights within the Park, including Eagle Point, Guano Point, & Hualapai Ranch.

The ultimate Grand Canyon experience by air, land & water - perfect for a complete adventure!

Starting point: West Rim

  • Everything you get: Fly over the Grand Canyon West Rim on a helicopter, descend 4,000 feet to the canyon floor, and then take a scenic walk to the Colorado River before hopping on a pontoon boat ride.
  • Sights covered: Aerial views of the West Rim and Colorado River.
  • Why choose this: This tour combines three adventures into one in an epic journey like never before. You get to explore the canyon from the skies, land on the canyon floor and take a pontoon boat ride along the Colorado River, perfect for those looking for an extra bit of thrill.
  • Upgrades: Add entry tickets to Grand Canyon West Rim Park and if you feel a bit more adventurous, opt for the Grand Canyon Skywalk experience too. The West Rim tickets also include access to a complimentary hop-on hop-off shuttle to various sights within the Park, including Eagle Point, Guano Point, & Hualapai Ranch.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour tour of the Grand Canyon
  • Helicopter ride to the canyon floor (5-7min each way)
  • 15-20min pontoon boat ride
  • Entry to Grand Canyon West Rim Park with HOHO to viewpoints (as per option selected)
  • Entry to Skywalk (as per option selected)
  • Tip: Don’t forget to visit the Guano Point in the park, where you can see the remnants of a tram that used to stretch 8,800 feet into the Guano Mine.
  • Due to limited space, purses, backpacks, and other baggage are not permitted on the aircraft.
  • This tour is accessible for guests with mobility issues.
  • Please note that passengers weighing 300 pounds (136 kg) or more may be charged more for an additional comfort seat.
  • Narrations are available in Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, French, Dutch, Chinese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, and English.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Helicopter on Grand Canyon floor during Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West tour.
Helicopter pilot flying over Grand Canyon during Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West tour.
Plane flying over the Grand Canyon's rugged landscape.
Aerial view of Hoover Dam and Colorado River Bridge in Nevada.
Guests on a boat tour at Grand Canyon West Rim with scenic views of canyon walls.
Grand Canyon Skywalk overlooking canyon at sunset, part of Las Vegas helicopter tour.
Grand Canyon view with Colorado River, part of Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West tour.
Lake Mead marina with boats and docks viewed from a high vantage point.
Helicopter on Grand Canyon floor during Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West tour.
Helicopter pilot flying over Grand Canyon during Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West tour.
Plane flying over the Grand Canyon's rugged landscape.
Aerial view of Hoover Dam and Colorado River Bridge in Nevada.
Guests on a boat tour at Grand Canyon West Rim with scenic views of canyon walls.
Grand Canyon Skywalk overlooking canyon at sunset, part of Las Vegas helicopter tour.
Grand Canyon view with Colorado River, part of Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West tour.
Lake Mead marina with boats and docks viewed from a high vantage point.
Helicopter on Grand Canyon floor during Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West tour.
Helicopter pilot flying over Grand Canyon during Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West tour.
Plane flying over the Grand Canyon's rugged landscape.
Aerial view of Hoover Dam and Colorado River Bridge in Nevada.
Guests on a boat tour at Grand Canyon West Rim with scenic views of canyon walls.
Grand Canyon Skywalk overlooking canyon at sunset, part of Las Vegas helicopter tour.
Grand Canyon view with Colorado River, part of Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West tour.
Lake Mead marina with boats and docks viewed from a high vantage point.
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70- min Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West Airplane Tour with Helicopter Canyon Floor Landing & Pontoon Boat Ride

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7 hr
Transfers included
Hotel pickup
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION7 hours
FIRST DEPARTUREGrand Canyon West Rim
LAST DEPARTUREGrand Canyon West Rim
Las Vegas
Start point

Las Vegas

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Grand Canyon West Rim

1. Grand Canyon West Rim

Tickets included
1 attraction
3 activities

Highlights

Things to do

Las Vegas
End point

Las Vegas

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Your ending point would be same as your start point

Craft the ideal day trip from Las Vegas to the West Rim with multiple activities.

Starting point: Las Vegas

  • Everything you get: Fly, hover, and cruise! This tour from Vegas combines an airplane, helicopter, and pontoon ride with multilingual narration for the ultimate Grand Canyon West Rim adventure.
  • Sights covered: Aerial views of West Rim, Hoover Dam, Colorado River, and Lake Mead. Riverside views of the Canyon from the Colorado River. Stopovers on a motorized coach ride at Eagle Point and Guano Point.
  • Why choose this: With three thrilling ways to explore the Grand Canyon—airplane, helicopter, and boat—plus seamless transfers from Las Vegas, this adventure is the ultimate way to experience the canyon's beauty.
  • Upgrades: Add-on the Grand Canyon Skywalk Pass for the ultimate canyon experience.

Craft the ideal day trip from Las Vegas to the West Rim with multiple activities.

Starting point: Las Vegas

  • Everything you get: Fly, hover, and cruise! This tour from Vegas combines an airplane, helicopter, and pontoon ride with multilingual narration for the ultimate Grand Canyon West Rim adventure.
  • Sights covered: Aerial views of West Rim, Hoover Dam, Colorado River, and Lake Mead. Riverside views of the Canyon from the Colorado River. Stopovers on a motorized coach ride at Eagle Point and Guano Point.
  • Why choose this: With three thrilling ways to explore the Grand Canyon—airplane, helicopter, and boat—plus seamless transfers from Las Vegas, this adventure is the ultimate way to experience the canyon's beauty.
  • Upgrades: Add-on the Grand Canyon Skywalk Pass for the ultimate canyon experience.

Inclusions

  • Airplane tour
  • Helicopter ride
  • Pontoon boat ride
  • Hotel-to-hotel transportation from most major hotels in Downtown Las Vegas & on the Strip
  • Multilingual narration
  • VIP Grand Canyon Skywalk Pass (optional)
  • Tip: At the West Rim, you'll find shops selling native crafts. Pick up a piece of the Hualapai tribe's beautiful beadwork as a unique memento of your trip.
  • Please note that guests aged 18 years or older on a Grand Canyon helicopter tour must bring a government-issued form of identification.
  • Bring a bottle of water as staying hydrated during your Grand Canyon helicopter tour is essential.
  • It’s recommended to wear layered clothing through the months of March to September. Winter clothing should be worn from October to mid-March.
  • Sneakers or hiking boots are highly recommended.
  • The use of ‘Selfie Sticks’ and extending camera poles are strictly prohibited in and around the aircraft.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Grand Canyon ToursGrand Canyon Boat Tours

Experience the floor of the Grand Canyon by taking a boat ride that allows you to glide along the Colorado River while admiring the canyon’s walls and rock formations from below. You'll appreciate the Grand Canyon's beauty from a fresh perspective with an experience like no other.

Things to know before booking your Grand Canyon boat tour tickets

  • Your Grand Canyon boat tours are a part of helicopter tours that come with a floor landing, where you can enjoy the time when the helicopter descends on the canyon floor on a pontoon boat ride across the Colorado River.
  • The boat tours either start from Las Vegas or from the Grand Canyon West heliport, depending on the tour you have selected.
  • The pontoon boat ride duration is about 20 minutes.
  • The boat tours are not wheelchair-accessible.

Your Grand Canyon boat tour options explained

Boat ride over Grand Canyon West Rim with view of Colorado River, part of 15-min tour with floor landing and boat ride.

Boat tours from Grand Canyon West

This boat tour experience involves a 15-minute helicopter ride across the Grand Canyon West Rim, followed by a descent onto the canyon floor and a pontoon boat ride. Thus, the experience combines an aerial experience with a journey along the Colorado River.

Recommended experiences:

15-min Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Tour with Floor Landing & Boat Ride

Grand Canyon West airplane tour with helicopter landing and pontoon boat ride on Colorado River.

Boat tours from Las Vegas

Enjoy aerial views of the Grand Canyon starting from Las Vegas, and explore the canyon as you travel across the Colorado River on your boat tour. You have the option to explore the West Rim’s attractions with this tour as well and enjoy an airplane tour, based on the tour option selected.

Recommended experiences:

70- min Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West Airplane Tour with Helicopter Canyon Floor Landing & Pontoon Boat Ride

70-min Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West Airplane/ Helicopter Tour with Rim Landing

Plan your visit

Timings
Getting there
Rules & safety guidelines
Visitor tips
Aerial view of Colorado River winding through the Grand Canyon near Las Vegas.
  • Tours that start from Grand Canyon West: Between 12pm & 1:30pm, 5 times a day, for 4 hours.
  • Tours that start from Las Vegas: 9am & 1pm, depending on the tour selected, for 7 hours.

 

  • Grand Canyon West heliport:
    Address:
    5006 Diamond Bar Rd, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, United States | Find on Maps
  • Las Vegas Boulder City Terminal:
    Address:
    Airport Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005, United States | Find on Maps
Grand Canyon Arizona view with tourists on a guided tour overlooking the canyon's vast landscape.
  • The boat tours are not wheelchair-accessible.
  • Be mindful of any wildlife or animals you may encounter on your tour.
  • Avoid littering or throwing waste in the canyon at all costs.
  • Do not lean over the edge of the boat.
  • Follow the rules and guidelines to create a safe and enjoyable experience on your tour.
Woman applying sunscreen
  • Carry sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses along with you for the tour.
  • Wear comfortable and breathable clothing for the tour.
  • Keep a light jacket with you for added comfort.
  • Keep your camera handy to capture the scenery!

Frequently asked questions about Grand Canyon boat tours

Are the boat tours available year-round?

Most Grand Canyon boat tours operate year-round, weather permitting. However, certain extreme weather conditions or seasonal maintenance may affect availability.

What is included in my boat tour ticket?

Your boat tour tickets typically include a helicopter ride to the canyon floor, a pontoon boat ride on the Colorado River, and return air transportation. Depending on the tour you choose, some packages may also offer optional rim visits or airplane transfers.

How long does the boat ride last?

The pontoon boat ride on the Colorado River lasts approximately 20 minutes and offers a scenic and serene journey along the canyon floor.

Do I need to be physically fit to go on the boat tour?

While the tour is generally not strenuous, it does involve boarding a helicopter and a boat. The tour is not recommended for guests with mobility limitations.

Are Grand Canyon boat tours wheelchair-accessible?

Unfortunately, the boat tours are not wheelchair-accessible due to the terrain and vehicle design involved in reaching the canyon floor.

Is photography allowed during the boat tour?

Absolutely! You’re encouraged to bring a camera or smartphone to capture the stunning views of the canyon from the river. Just ensure your device is secure during the boat ride.

How far in advance should I arrive for the tour?

It is recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure to allow time for check-in, safety briefings, and transport boarding.

Are there restrooms available during the tour?

Restroom facilities are available at the heliports and terminals, but there are no restrooms on the canyon floor or on the boat, so plan accordingly.

From happy customers

Lisa Burgess
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Lisa

United Kingdom
Oct, 2025
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What an amazing trip this was. Our guide Gia was sooooo knowledgeable and such good fun. The Canyon itself was simply WOW. We did the sky walk and decided to add the helicopter and boat to our day and I can honestly say it was worth every penny. We will absolutely be back to Vegas and will use this company again.
Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West & Hoover Dam Bus Tour with Optional Skywalk Entry
Terri L Cunkle
US

Terri

United States
Sep, 2025
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It was incredible, we did the VIP tour to go underground along with up top. We were on a tour bus group, could have used at least another 1/2 hour there. But overall loved it. We have been to Vegas several times and this is the first time we've done the Dam tour. A must do.
Hoover Dam VIP Inside Exploration Tour
Kristopher Kulseth
US

Kristopher

United States
Sep, 2025
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Awesome trip! Pilot was friendly, professional, and happy to answer questions during the flight. Highly recommended for all ages!
25-min Grand Canyon National Park Helicopter Tour with Optional Hummer Tour
Robert Pierre Desax
CH

Robert

Switzerland
May, 2025
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We are a family of five (children aged 9, 13, 14) and enjoyed the helicopter tour into the Grand Canyon very much. The team at Papillon was very professional and nice and eveything worked perfectly. Big shout out to our pilot Brian for making this such a memorable experience!
From Las Vegas: 70+ min Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Tour plus Canyon Floor Landing with Champagne
Francoise Bertheol

Francoise

Oct, 2024
The scenery is magnificent, but our biggest regret is that it's impossible to take photos on the skywalk, as phones and cameras are forbidden, so the only way to get a souvenir is to pay $25 a photo. Really expensive!
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Grand Canyon West Rim Entry Tickets with Skywalk Access
Adrian Stuart O'Dea
AU

Adrian

Australia
Mar, 2025
The helicopter trip was absolutely amazing and the staff were fantastic. Our only issue was that we never received any update about pick up times/details from our hotel so were under the assumption the package started at 0800 (4hr package for 70min flight with no other times stipulated). It turns out that 0800 was our flight time, so we missed our pick up and nearly missed the experience! Not sure why we never received any confirmation of the pick up time, but that definitley needs to be rectified for future guests.
From Las Vegas: 70+ min Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Tour with Optional Las Vegas Strip Views
Mason Harper

Mason

May, 2018
Hopping on the chopper was the best experience of my life. I am usually a little giddy up in the air, but the pilot and co-pilot were super friendly and helped distracting me.
From Las Vegas: 70+ min Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Tour with Optional Las Vegas Strip Views
hardwil

Hardwil

Oct, 2013
We decided to book the South Rim tour along with a helicopter flight, and we were thrilled we did because we had an amazing 5-hour adventure. We were picked up right on time from MGM Grand and took a 20-minute ride to a smaller airport in Vegas. After a quick check-in (don’t forget your photo ID), we boarded a small propeller plane with about 16 seats and our two fantastic crew members-straight out of Top Gun! The flight to Grand Canyon airport lasted about 45 minutes, and all passengers were invited to the flight deck (no doors here!) to chat with the pilots who were more than happy to take photos. Upon landing, a small coach picked us up and took us to the canyon rim-words and photos just can’t capture how stunning it is. We enjoyed our packed lunch (included in the price) while soaking in the views for about an hour. Then the coach took us back to the Maverick offices near the airport, where the best part was still ahead. I had never been in a helicopter before, but there was no need for nerves as we took off smoothly and soared over the forested plateau to the rim. The thrill of flying across and around the Grand Canyon was indescribable-I’ll never forget it. Afterward, we enjoyed another great flight back to Vegas, taking a slightly different route with even more breathtaking views, and finally returned to the hotel. If you do just one thing in Vegas, make it this trip-it’s worth every single penny!
45-min Grand Canyon National Park Helicopter Tour with Optional Hummer Tour