One of the most popular day trip from Las Vegas, a helicopter ride, which gives you the taste of magnificent Grand Canyon supported by the taste of champagne drink while deep inside the gorge. The flight includes views on Hoover Dam and the famous Strip.
The private jet-helicopter takes up to 6 people, and the ride lasts around 45 minutes in each way.
After the start near Henderson you will fly over the Hoover Dam, which was created on the Colorado River in 1928 to protect from the frequent floods the farmland of California and Mexico.
The dam is responsible for the huge artificial lake, you will encounter the waters of Lake Mead, and the zone called Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Later you will follow Colorado river to enter the Grand Canyon in the area called Grand Canyon West. This is the part of Reservation of Indians Hualapai, one of the five tribes leaving around the canyon.
During the flight, you can listen to a recorded commentary about the Grand Canyon and its surrounds via audio headphones.
You will then land deep in the canyon for a champagne picnic ( which will last appr. half an hour ),
during which you will be able to admire the overwhelming beauty of the nature.
The Canyon is a natural miracle carved by river Colorado in the deposits of sedimentation rocks as old as 570 mils.
It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park — one of the first national parks in the United States, created with the active supports of president Theodore Roosevelt.
Your Grand Canyon helicopter scenic flight ends with a low-level pass over the west side of the famous Las Vegas Strip.
Tour departs from McCarran Airport, you will be earlier picked up from the hotels around the Strip, and dropped at the same point. In case you stay with friends, you may meet the pilot directly at the airport.
Duration:
3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Tour commences :
daily
morning: 7:00am – 8:00am and 9:45am – 10:45am
afternoon: 12:30pm – 1:30pm ( and 3:15pm – 4:15pm April to August only)
Price:
From USD $299.99 $403.99
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Grand Canyon All American Helicopter Tour
From $: 299.99 Take off from Las Vegas Airport on an exhilarating helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon. You'll enjoy a 45-minute helicopter flight each way, land deep in the canyon for a champagne picnic, and fly low over the famous Las Vegas neon Strip on your return. The Grand Canyon All American Helicopter Tour is a half-day tour, leaving you with time in the day free to explore Las Vegas and Nevada at your leisure.
Please note: The listed price does not include a US $45 per person processing fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
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