HELICOPTER TOUR OPTIONS
Basically, all the major helicopter tour companies offer similar tours. They fly over the Las Vegas Strip, Hoover Dam, above the Hualapai Tribe Skywalk and the ultimate destination, The Grand Canyon. We hope to guide you to the 'Flight That's Right' for you by sharing what we've learned about each tour.....
"Hi - I'm Phil Davis and I publish the Helicopter Tour Guide / Grand Canyon Special Edition. I've personally been on most of these awesome helicopter tours of the Grand Canyon and I have to tell you, this is one of the most dramatic experiences of a lifetime. I LOVE TO TALK HELICOPTERS so I invite you to use the Chat anytime to ask your questions. I want to help you find the perfect adventure and avoid some common mistakes in booking a tour. I LOVE TO TALK HELICOPTERS!"
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Air Only Tours – Remember the first time you tugged on the arm of a slot machine and the coins started to spill into the tray? That sound! CaCHINK! CaCHINK! The lights – the adrenalin rush –the excitement of the moment! It’s kind of like that…..
My very first flight to the Grand Canyon was on a 90 minute round-trip, Air Only Tour with Papillon – “The Golden Eagle Tour”. Exciting - almost beyond words. If it’s your first time to the Grand Canyon in a helicopter, I swear you are in for a win WIN!
Complete List of Air Only Tours from All Companies
MY 3 FAVORITE AIR ONLY HELICOPTER TOURS....
#1 "Golden Eagle Tour" - Papillon - Starting at $259.00 pp
#2 "Silver Cloud Tour" - Maverick - Starting at $419.00 pp
#3 "All American Tour" - Sundance - Starting at $369.00 pp
MY 3 FAVORITE CANYON LANDING HELICOPTER TOURS....
#1 "Grand Celebration Tour" - Papillon - Starting at $341.00 pp
#2 "Free Spirit Tour" - Mustang- Starting at $424.00 pp
#3 "Wind Dancer Tour" - Maverick- Starting at $539.00 pp
Grand Canyon Landing Package – I have flown over the Grand Canyon a couple of times but I had never been on a helicopter tour that landed on the canyon floor until I buckled up with Mustang/Maverick Helicopters for another mind blowing experience! As soon as we got to the West Rim, we started our 3800 foot decent into the canyon for exquisite views of the canyon walls. There is no other way to have this kind of awe inspiring vista of layer upon layer of sedimentary compaction unequaled by any other geological wonder.
Complete List of Landing Tours from All Companies
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MY 4 FAVORITE Las Vegas Strip HELICOPTER TOURS....
#1 "Las Vegas Strip Tour" - 5 Star Helicopters - Starting at $149.00 pp
#2 "Vegas Strip" - Maverick- Starting at $104.00 pp (transportation included)
#3 "VIP Strip Tour" - Papillon- Starting at $102.00 pp Bonus Limo Service
Have you ever stood on Las Vegas Blvd. looking toward the sky to see helicopters flying overhead and said to yourself, "I'd love to be doing that!" For those 'first timers' who aren't quite sure if they would like it in a helicopter - it's the perfect way to get your wings. These 15 minute flights up and down the strip are all in the $100 range and worth every penny!
Complete List of Las Vegas Strip Tours from All Companies
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Grand Canyon Landing Tours – I’ll start with the most popular – The Grand Canyon Landing Tour (approx. 45 minutes flight time over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Fortification Mountain, culminating in the 4000 ft. decent into the Grand Canyon where your pilot lands on the Hualapai Indian Tribal land overlooking the Colorado River. The helicopter unloads and you have about 30 minutes to check out the scenery and have a picnic lunch, take photos and learn a little about the formation of the Grand Canyon. The tour resumes with the flight back making a quick stop at the fuel farm. What I love about this tour is the fact that you play musical chairs with each landing so that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy a front row seat. The views are spectacular and the thrill of takeoff and landing in the Grand Canyon is well worth the extra money. Landing Tours are available through:
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Papillon
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Maverick
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Mustang
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Grand Canyon Helicopters
Tower Butte Landing $245
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Sundance
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5-Star
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Serenity
Sunset $509
Grand Canyon Tour $299 -
Sunshine
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Grand Canyon Air Only Flights – Next on my list would be the “Air Only Flights” that feature tours over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam on their way to the Grand Canyon. They are 90 minutes in the air and the only difference is – they don’t land. The trip is an exciting way to see the Grand Canyon from a lofty perspective but it will save you a bunch. The best Air Only Flights can be found by following:
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Papillon
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Maverick
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Mustang
Grand Canyon Air Tour $374
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Grand Canyon Helicopters
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Sundance
Escape $369
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Serenity
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5 Star Helicopters
West Rim Extended Air Only $399 -
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Skywalk Bridge & Helicopter Tours are absolutely exceptional from what I hear because I have to confess, I haven’t had the opportunity to be out on the Skywalk Bridge yet. The 45 minute flight travels to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon where it lands allowing you to take a short shuttle bus ride to the Skywalk Bridge. You have about 45 minutes to explore the facility before boarding for the return flight. The alternative to the helicopter ride is to take the bus trip from Vegas and it only takes about 14 hours!
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Maverick
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Grand Canyon Helicopters
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Sundance
Grand Canyon Skywalk Express $505
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Serenity
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5-Star
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Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Tour is a great way to see what it is like to ride in a helicopter. The flights up and down the Strip are about 15 minutes in length but offer a stunning view of the magic of Las Vegas, especially at night with all the lights.
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Papillon
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Maverick
Vegas Strip $104 (transportation included)
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Sundance
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5-Star
VIP Tour $199
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