14 Helicopter Tours in the Grand Canyon That Repay the Ticket

1.Grand Canyon Village: Helicopter Tour & Hummer Tour Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,586 reviews · 30 - 210 minutes · from $289Our pick

Fly over the South Rim, Kaibab National Forest, Colorado River, and Dragon Corridor in a helicopter carrying up to six people. Add a day or sunset Hummer tour with guides such as Taylor, Keith, or Jerry for lookout stops, geology, wildlife, and canyon history. The flight takes about 25 minutes, while the full combination lasts up to 210 minutes.

“This company goes above and beyond to make sure you are first educated and safe. Our pilot, Alex, did an amazing job of making us feel comfortable and giving us tons of information about the territory of the Grand Canyon. It was one of the most emotional experiences we’ve ever had and believe it is the only way to see the canyon. We highly recommend Grand Canyon village helicopter tour in Hummer options for your next adventure! Thank you! Lynda & Brian Daring Newark, Delaware”

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2.Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,535 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $598Top rated

Fly an air-conditioned EC130 helicopter from Las Vegas over the Strip, Lake Mead, and Hoover Dam, then land 3,500 feet below the Grand Canyon West Rim. Enjoy 30 minutes beside the Colorado River with Champagne and snacks before returning over the Strip. Pilots such as Brice, Ben, Dana, and Thomas are praised for calm, clear commentary.

“This was an amazing experience! You won’t regret booking this experience! We had an incredible time!”

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3.45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,959 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $394

Fly for 45 minutes from Tusayan over Kaibab National Forest, the South and North Rims, Colorado River, Painted Desert, and Dragon Corridor. You will ride in an Airbus EC130 with wide viewing windows and pilot commentary. Seating is assigned by weight and balance, and adults must bring original government-issued photo ID.

“Absolutely amazing, bucket-list experience! Drew, our pilot, was awesome--very knowledgeable and safe. We went with our kids and all had a great time!”

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4.From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,806 reviews · 30 min · from $339

From Maverick’s base at Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan, you’ll fly above Kaibab National Forest and along the South Rim in an ECO-Star helicopter. Expect wide glass views, assigned seating, English commentary, and sights including the Painted Desert, Desert View Watchtower, Point Imperial, Marble Canyon, and Dragon Corridor. The listed duration is 30 minutes, while the flight itself runs about 45 minutes.

“Out of this world! 50th wedding anniversary gift❤️ Unforgettable sights Once in a lifetime experience ❤️ Forest our pilot was very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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5.Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,307 reviews · 4h 30m · from $499

Fly from Boulder City to Grand Canyon West in a six-seat EcoStar helicopter, crossing Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Mojave Desert. Land about 3,200 to 3,500 feet below the rim for champagne, snacks, and photos beside the Colorado River. Pilots such as Jimmy, Brian, and Ethan add lively commentary, while hotel transfers and a sunset upgrade are available.

“Well. What can I say. This was such a fantastic experience. All of my party voted this the highlight of our trip, and we went to the Sphere! Everything about this trip was so seamless and enjoyable. As a UK resident, phonecalls were difficult so we went for email comms and it worked fine. Hotel transportation was as requested. The entire trip was definitely made by Jimmy our pilot. He was friendly, funny and informative. If you can request a pilot, request Jimmy. I won't say too much about the trip itself but it will go down as a "once in a lifetime" experience for me. The landing and snacks…”

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6.Grand Canyon West Rim Luxury Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $399

You’ll fly from Las Vegas in an Airbus AStar AS350 B2, passing Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Fortification Hill, Black Canyon, and the Colorado River before sweeping over the Strip. Hotel pickup is included, and pilots such as Sam, Christy, and Mad Dog Mike add lively commentary. Expect a six-seat aircraft, weight-based seating, and about three hours from pickup to return.

“Unfortunately our most disappointing experience in Vegas. - We booked several months in advance, but when I called to confirm the day before (as instructed in the booking), I was told they might need to consolidate flight times & asked if we were flexible. It’s stated in the listing that bookings can be canceled if not enough people sign up - totally understandable, but we had organized our flights/paid for early hotel check in to make sure we could fit this in, so we really couldn’t change the time. The operator said they’d call back with more info later that afternoon. - Several hours later, we were called back and…”

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7.From Las Vegas: Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,016 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $499

Fly with Maverick Helicopters from Las Vegas over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Bowl of Fire to a landing near the Colorado River in Grand Canyon West. Your pilot provides commentary, champagne, and a light snack. Sunset flights add canyon views in fading light and Las Vegas glowing below.

“Excellent value for money. All aspects of the service was a 10/10 From pickup at the hotel to our helicopter tour by Jason. To the drop off. A worth it experience if you’re looking to see the Grand Canyon from a unique vantage point”

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8.Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Tour with Champagne Toast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 962 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $499

Fly round trip from Las Vegas or Boulder City to Grand Canyon West in a Papillon helicopter. Your pilot points out Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Joshua Tree, and desert cliffs before landing 3,200 feet below the rim for a Champagne picnic. Expect about 30 minutes on the canyon floor, small-group seating, and an optional Las Vegas Strip flyover.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 – Amazing Experience with Ethan! We had the most incredible helicopter ride with Ethan! From start to finish, he made the entire experience feel safe, smooth, and absolutely unforgettable. He explained everything clearly, answered all my questions with patience, and kept the vibe fun and relaxed the whole time. The views were stunning, the flight was steady, and Ethan’s skill and confidence as a pilot made it even better. You can tell he truly loves what he does, and it shows in the quality of the experience. If you’re thinking about booking a helicopter ride—do it, and definitely ask for Ethan. Highly recommend! 🚁✨”

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9.Grand Canyon West Rim by Coach with Helicopter Tour and Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 751 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $530

Travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Hoover Dam before a helicopter descent to the Colorado River. You’ll have about four hours at the rim for the flight, Eagle Point, Guano Point, lunch, and optional Skywalk or boat upgrades. Guides such as Derek, Wayne, Prince, and Tommy have earned praise for clear commentary.

“Had an excellent day, was picked up from the location that we selected when booking, communication via email prior to the trip was clear and informative, the tour guide was called Prince and he was very knowledgeable about the areas we drove through along as we stopped off for 30 mins at the Hoover dam. Arrived at Grand Canyon and helicopter ride was booked for 1pm so we had time to do the two canyon points which were Eagle point and Guano point, we also had a meal voucher but didn’t get chance to use, water was supplied on the air conditioned bus and we made a stop off on…”

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10.Extended Grand Canyon West Rim Air-Only Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 650 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $499

Ride from your Las Vegas hotel to a nearby VIP terminal, then fly about 90 minutes over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, Fortification Hill, and Grand Canyon West. Airbus AStar helicopters carry six passengers. Pilots such as Sam, Ryan, Arthur, and Dalton provide commentary, with a Strip flyover on the return.

“Trip of a lifetime, you see the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and City of Las Vegas in a way like no other, strongly recommend. Our pilot Sam was great, entertaining and knowledgeable of the areas we went over.”

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11.From Las Vegas: Grand Canyon Skywalk Express Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 473 reviews · from $629

Fly from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West in a small EcoStar helicopter, with live narration from your pilot and views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Strip. VIP Skywalk entry, ground transfers, a souvenir photo, hotel pickup, and about 45 minutes at the canyon are included. Maverick pilots such as AJ, Travis, and Aaron have earned praise for their friendly, calm service.

“Fabulous trip with Maverick Helicopters, excellent crew, highly recommend #5star”

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12.Sunset Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 425 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $629

Fly an Eco-Star EC130 helicopter from Las Vegas over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Grand Canyon West Rim. Land 3,500 feet below the rim for a Champagne toast and light snack beside the Colorado River, then return at sunset as the Strip lights up. The flight is in English, with up to seven passengers.

“So much fun!!! We felt safe and in capable hands with our pilot. Loved seeing everything from a different point of view. A memory that will always make us smile!”

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13.Grand Canyon Helicopter and Western Ranch Adventure Landing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $569

You’ll fly from Las Vegas in an Airbus helicopter over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Fortification Hill, and the Grand Canyon West Rim, then land at a 165-acre western ranch for lunch and two hours of free time. A pilot such as Sam, Cristina, Jon, or Will provides commentary, and hotel pickup, drop-off, and a return flight over the Strip are included.

“We enjoyed the whole experience. Our pilot was knowledgeable and plesant. The ranch was very rustic, the people there were plesant and we had a delicious lunch.”

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14.Grand Canyon West: West Rim Helicopter Tour with Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 345 reviews · 40 min · from $279Best value

Join Maverick Helicopters for a 40-minute flight over Grand Canyon West in a small group of up to seven. Your pilot guides you below the rim to a private landing site about 300 feet above the Colorado River, where you have 20 minutes on the canyon floor. Pilots including Allan, Levi, Aaron, and AJ have earned praise for their friendly approach.

“Amazing views. We loved it. And we will do it again.”

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