Papillon Helicopters
"Papillon Helicopters leads the pack in value. You'll always find great prices on tours from Las Vegas and the South Rim. Go over the National Park or land on top or at the bottom. My favorite Vegas tour is #2 while my top South Rim trip is #12." - Keith
Tours #1 thru #10 depart from: LAS VEGAS, NV
Bottom Picnic
Tour #1
Papillon's most popular tour. Fly over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Colorado River and more before landing at bottom for Champagne picnic. Includes free hotel pick and drop off at all major Strip hotels. All taxes, fuel surcharges and park entrance fees are included in the fixed price.
Departs: Las Vegas.
Duration: 4 hrs.
Hotel Transfer: Yes - Mini Van.
Meal: Yes.
Helicopter: EcoStar 130 (6 people).
Refunds: 100% bad weather or cancel w/in 24 hrs.
Price: Includes all taxes, fees, fuel surcharges.
Bottom Picnic, Limo, Vegas Strip
Tour #2
Of all the flights that land on the bottom, this one's your best value. See Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and Colorado River before landing at bottom for Champagne picnic. Includes stretch limousine hotel pick up and drop off. Departs from Las Vegas Strip (more convenient) and includes with flight over The Strip on the return.
Departs: Las Vegas.
Duration: 4 hrs.
Hotel Transfer: Yes - Limousine.
Meal: Yes.
Helicopter: EcoStar 130 (6 people).
Refunds: 100% bad weather or cancel w/in 24 hrs.
Price: Includes all taxes, fees, fuel surcharges.
Bottom Picnic, Limo, Vegas Strip (Sunset)
Tour #3
This is the sunset version of the flight that lands at bottom of the Canyon for a Champagne picnic. Departs from the Las Vegas Strip. Includes stretch limousine hotel pick up and drop off. Includes flight over The Strip when neon lights are turning on. Seating is extremely limited so try to book at least 2 weeks in advance.
Departs: Las Vegas.
Hotel Transfer: Yes - Limousine.
Meal: Yes.
Helicopter: EcoStar 130 (6 people).
Refunds: 100% bad weather or cancel w/in 24 hrs.
Price: Includes all taxes, fees, fuel surcharges.
Bottom, Top, Boat, Skywalk (4-in-1)
Tour #4
This is Papillon's most COMPREHENSIVE tour. See the top and the bottom of the Canyon. En route, you go over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Colorado River and West Rim. Land at bottom and take boat tour. Fly to top & spend up to 2 hours exploring the Rim. Includes VIP Skywalk tickets, all taxes/fees, lunch and free shuttle hotel shuttle service. Seating is extremely limited so try to book at least 2 weeks in advance.
Departs: Las Vegas.
Duration: 6.5 hrs.
Hotel Transfer: Yes - Mini Van.
Meal: Yes.
Helicopter: EcoStar 130 (6 people).
Boat: Motorized pontoon (19 people)
Refunds: 100% bad weather or cancel w/in 24 hrs.
Price: Includes all taxes, fees, fuel surcharges.
Flyover, Limo, Vegas Strip
Tour #5
This air-only tour is a great way to SAMPLE the best of the Canyon from the air. Go over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Colorado River, the Skywalk and the Canyon before returning to Las Vegas and taking a tour of The Strip. Includes all taxes/fees, stretch limousine hotel pick up ad drop off. This tour is Keith's pick for best-value air tour.
Departs:: Las Vegas.
Duration: 3.5 hrs.
Hotel Transfer: Yes - Limousine.
Meal: Yes.
Helicopter: EcoStar 130 (6 people).
Refunds: 100% bad weather or cancel w/in 24 hrs.
Price: Includes all taxes, fees, fuel surcharges.
Flyover
Tour #6
This is Papillon's cheapest option. It's air only and flies over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, the Colorado River, the Skywalk and the Canyon before returning to the airport. Includes free hotel pick up and drop off and all taxes/fees. An excellent value and perfect for travelers on a budget or who have limited time for sightseeing.
Departs: Las Vegas.
Duration: 3.5 hrs.
Hotel Transfer: Yes - Mini Van.
Meal: No.
Helicopter: Bell Ranger (6 people).
Refunds: 100% bad weather or cancel w/in 24 hrs.
Price: Includes all taxes, fees, fuel surcharges.
Helicopter Skywalk
Tour #7
This package combines the thrill of a helicopter ride with the sheer awesomeness of walking Grand Canyon Skywalk. Fly over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Colorado River and the Canyon before landing at the West Rim. Includes VIP passes to the Skywalk and 2+ hours to explore the top of the Rim. Includes free hotel shuttle service and all taxes/fees and lunch.
Departs: Las Vegas.
Duration: 5.5 hrs.
Hotel Transfer: Yes - Mini Van.
Meal: Yes.
Helicopter: EcoStar 130 (6 people).
Refunds: 100% bad weather or cancel w/in 24 hrs.
Price: Includes all taxes, fees, fuel surcharges.
Helicopter Rafting
Tour #8
This is Papillon's ADVENTURE package. Fly over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Colorado River, and the Canyon before landing at the bottom. Return to top and transfer to luxury bus. Go to base of Hoover Dam and start 11.5-mile float trip down Colorado River. Luxury shuttle back to Las Vegas. Includes free hotel pick up and drop off, lunch, rafting gear and all taxes and fees.
Departs: Las Vegas.
Duration: 10 hrs.
Hotel Transfer: Yes - Mini Van.
Meal: Yes.
Helicopter: EcoStar 130 (6 people).
Raft: Motorized pontoon (19 people).
Refunds: 100% bad weather or cancel w/in 24 hrs.
Price: Includes all taxes, fees, fuel surcharges.
South Rim Plane Helicopter
Tour #9
The FASTEST way to get from Las Vegas to the South Rim (only airplanes make this trip.). Takes plane 60 minutes to fly over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the West Rim before landing at the South Rim airport in Arizona. Transfer to helicopter for 30-minute rim-to-rim flight. Includes 2.5-hour luxury bus tour inside the National Park wherein you will see all the Canyon's key landmarks. Includes free hotel pick up and drop off, lunch and all taxes and fees.
Departs: Las Vegas.
Duration: 9.5 hrs.
Hotel Transfer: Yes - Mini Van.
Meal: Yes.
Plane: deHavilland Twin Otter (19 people).
Helicopter: Bell Ranger (6 people).
Refunds: 100% bad weather or cancel w/in 24 hrs.
Price: Includes all taxes, fees, fuel surcharges.
Las Vegas Strip
Tour #10
See the world-famous Las Vegas Strip the way it was meant to be seen...from the air! Flight goes from Luxor Pyramid to Stratosphere Tower and back. En route, you'll see all Vegas has to offer. Night flights sell out fast. Make sure to book people in advance.
Departs: Las Vegas.
Duration: 15 mins.
Hotel Transfer: Yes - Mini Van.
Meal: No.
Helicopter: Bell Ranger (6 people).
Refunds: 100% bad weather or cancel w/in 24 hrs.
Price: Includes all taxes, fees, fuel surcharges.
Tours #11 thru #13 depart from: SOUTH RIM - TUSAYAN, AZ
30-Minute Flight
Tour #11
This flight departs from Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCA) and goes from the South Rim to the North Rim and back. In between, you'll fly through the Dragoon Corridor, the widest, deepest section of the Canyon, and you'll see all the major landmarks in that area. Includes all taxes/fees. Guests must provide transportation to heliport (contact Keith for a Google Map).
Departs: South Rim/Tusayan.
Duration: 30 mins.
Hotel Transfer: No.
Meal: No.
Helicopter: EcoStar 130 (6 people).
Refunds: 100% bad weather or cancel w/in 24 hrs.
Price: Includes all taxes, fees, fuel surcharges.
50-Minute Flight (Best value)
Tour #12
Take off from the South Rim airport and go over Kaibab National Forest to the Park's eastern border. Fly from South Rim to the North Rim while going over Desert Watchtower, the Colorado Confluence, Point Imperial and much more. Cross through the incredible Dragoon Corridor before flying past historic Grand Canyon Village and landing. This flight lets you cover up to 75% of the National Park in under an hour. Includes all taxes/fees. Must provide own transportation to the heliport.
Departs: South Rim/Tusayan.
Duration: 50 mins.
Hotel Transfer: No.
Meal: No.
Helicopter: EcoStar 130 (6 people).
Refunds: 100% bad weather or cancel w/in 24 hrs.
Price: Includes all taxes, fees, fuel surcharges.
30-Minute w/ Jeep
Tour #13
This tour combines air and ground into one irresistible package. Starts with a 30-minute rim-to-rim helicopter flight & ends with a Jeep (totally modified for your comfort) tour that covers everything from Grand Canyon Village to Grandview Point. IMAX movie tickets included.
Departs: South Rim/Tusayan.
Duration: 3.5 hrs.
Hotel Transfer: No.
Meal: No.
Helicopter: EcoStar 130 (6 people).
Refunds: 100% bad weather or cancel w/in 24 hrs.
Price: Includes all taxes, fees, fuel surcharges.
Helicopter tours often sell out. Purchase tickets 1-2 weeks in advance. Book online for lowest price. Must complete booking on Web to qualify for Internet discount rate. Prices subject to change. Cancel 24 hours prior to flight time for full refund. Questions? Call 702-530-8687 or start a Live Chat (right side of page) - Keith
