I am so glad we decided to go all out for this "once-in-a-lifetime" experience. The helicopter landing in the Grand Canyon was magical. The views from the basin landing blew us away and the morning tea picnic (with champagne) was lovely!
The river rafting tour was such a nice addition to the Grand Canyon trip. We were able to swim in the Colorado River and see beautiful wildlife and incredible ...
Daily - February to October. Monday and Sunday - November. Wednesday and Saturday - December and January
Location:
Las Vegas
Region:
Nevada
Duration:
9 to 10 hours approximately
Product code:
LAS-H0003
Starts:
Free limousine pickup from your Las Vegas hotel at approximately 6:00am. Please Note: We do not pickup at Lake Las Vegas hotels.
Ends:
Free return to your hotel at approximately 3:00pm or 4:00pm.
Flight & A float
Enjoy a lazy day on the River with the excitement of a Grand
Canyon Helicopter flight. Fly over the canyon before your rafting
trip, or upgrade with an optional basin landing and picnic breakfast
down in the canyon. Then enjoy
relaxing rafting & beach lunch
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Complimentary Las Vegas hotel
pickup and drop-off
State of the art 6-passenger
helicopters air-conditioned comfort
Helicopter flight from Vegas
to the Western Rim of the Mighty Canyon
Spectacular views of Hoover
Dam & Lake Mead
Fly by the Grand Wash Cliffs
& extinct volcanoes
Descend into the Canyon &
land down by the Canyon floor (with "Basin Landing"
option)
Free Champagne picnic &
time to explore & take photos (with "Basin Landing"
option)
Helicopter flight to meet
your Black Canyon Raft Tour
View the base of awesome
Hoover Dam
Motorized rafting float trip
down the Colorado River
Touch & feel the crisp
Colorado River
Free box lunch included
Please remember the $10.00 USD per person fuel surcharge on the day of your tour.
Tour Options
Helicopter & Rafting
Price from USD $469.99
45-min helicopter flight from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West Rim (with Hoover Dam fly over); calm water rafting on Colorado River; limo transfer to Las Vegas airport
Code: HELRAF
Helicopter, Landing & Rafting
Price from USD $519.99
45-min helicopter flight from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West Rim (with Hoover Dam fly over); picnic lunch at base of canyon; calm water rafting on Colorado River; limo transfer to Las Vegas airport
Code: LANDRF
Description Experience the Grand Canyon by helicopter flight over
Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the beautiful Mojave Desert before
flying over the Grand Canyon. Or, choose the optional Basin
Landing for landing in the canyon and a champagne picnic breakfast.
Plenty of time for exploring. (35 minutes approximately).
Combined with a scenic float trip down the Colorado River,
starting directly below the Hoover Dam with picnic lunch included.
This is one adventure for the whole family. A complimentary
limousine hotel pickup gets your day started right.
Your million-dollar A-Star jet helicopter is waiting to whisk
you away to the depths of the mighty Grand Canyon. Enjoy low-altitude
aerial views of the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead as you make your
way to one of the 7 wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon (Approximately
45 minute flight each way). Fly over the canyon before returning
to Boulder City to begin your rafting trip. Or, select the "Basin
Landing" option to enjoy a nearly 4,000 foot descent below
the rim where you will enjoy a champagne breakfast with time
to explore & take photos (35 minutes approximately) before
lifting off and soaring to the rafting start point.
Rafting specialists will take you rafting, directly below the
Hoover Dam. Spend about 5 hours floating down 11 miles of the
Colorado River through the Black Canyon, referred to by many as
the most beautiful portion of the river. This is not whitewater
rafting but there will be a few splashes!
Stop for lunch (included) along a secluded beach and take a dip
in the river if you like (it stays pretty cold, about 50 degrees)
if you can handle it it's a refreshing experience. Our rafting
tour concludes at Willow Beach before the approximate 90-minute
drive back over the Hoover Dam and back to your Las Vegas hotel.
Comfort & Safety In the interests of safety and comfort, it will be necessary
for passengers exceeding 275lbs (19.64stones/124.74kg) to purchase
an additional seat at the applicable retail price. Passengers
must re-confirm their body weights at the time of confirmation
of the applicable helicopter tour. Guests 18 years old and over
must bring a valid government issued photo ID for this tour.
Additional Information
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests,
we reserve the right to refuse service to passengers who are
intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result,
your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Option: Want to land in the Grand Canyon with this tour?
Try the optional landing
Please remember the $10.00 USD per person fuel surcharge on the day of your tour.
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the Grand Canyon & Hoover Dam Helicopter Flight with Rafting Tour & Optional Basin Landing (Helicopter/Rafting). We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
I am so glad we decided to go all out for this "once-in-a-lifetime" experience. The helicopter landing in the Grand Canyon was magical. The views from the basin landing blew us away and the morning tea picnic (with champagne) was lovely!
The river rafting tour was such a nice addition to the Grand Canyon trip. We were able to swim in the Colorado River and see beautiful wildlife and incredible land formations that we would not have otherwise seen. It was absolutely worth the cost! I have no regrets at all! The tour was extremely well organised and we didn't have to worry about anything for the entire day. We were picked up promptly at 6 am from our hotel and dropped off at approx 4:30 pm and everything in between was taken care of. The staff, pilots and tour guides were courteous and friendly and hugely added to our overall enjoyment of the day. A big thanks to ALL involved!
Reviewed by: Michelle N., Australia, April 2009
The helicopter to the Grand Canyon was truly awesome and the pilot was terrific, entertaining and informative. We were the first helicopter to land that morning and the silence at the base of the canyon did justice to the undescribeable view we had. The raft ride was a great way to finish the day with some beautiful sights to see as we gently meandered down the river. The only thing that let the day down was the connection between the 2 aspects 20 minutes waiting around at an airfield for a small packed minibus that was so full my wife and I couldn't sit next to each other was a rude shock after the delightful limo collection from our hotel to the helicopter earlier that morning. Overall an amazing day.
Reviewed by: Jon S., UK, October 2008
A brilliant trip, breathtaking scenery and the opportunity to see some wildlife as well. The trip was suitable for all ages, although my 9 year old was bored to begin with on the rafting trip as lost interest in the talk given by our guide, however once we started moving he was much more enthusiastic. Be prepared for the weather, it is cold in the canyon in the early hours of the morning, especially in Feb when we went. The only regret we had, was that we did not have the opportunity to get a video of our helicopter ride as you do not return to the airport, this would have been something we would have liked to have.
Reviewed by: Tina H., UK, March 2008
The helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon was definitely the highlight of my recent trip to Las Vegas. Combining the helicopter tour with a rafting trip down the Colorado River allowed me to experience the Grand Canyon from the air, but also allowed me to take a leisurely trip down the river. The scenery was fantastic. The pilot/guides were also excellent.
Reviewed by: Michael J., Canada, January 2008
Trip was unbelieveable! Would recommend to anyone. I'm afraid of heights so I was nervous at first but once in the air I was in such awe of the surroundings that I wasn't thinking about my fear. The canyon was beautiful and the pilot was great! The rafting tour was so relaxing and the tour guide was excellent. It was my husbands 40th bday and was a surprise. He said it was the best thing he had ever done in his life! Would definitely do again next time in Vegas!
Reviewed by: Karen M., USA, December 2007
From the moment we took off in the helicopter to the moment we stepped off the raft in the black canyon, we cannot fault this trip. This was our honeymoon and this trip was undoubtedly one of the highlights, probably the biggest highlight of our trip. There was a small problem, with the sound system on the helicopter but this was sorted out. The helicopter ride was smooth, with an informative commentary, and the approach and landing in the canyon took your breath away. What an opportunity! The champagne breakfast moved my new wife to tears. She couldn't believe we were having a champagne breakfast inside the Grand Canyon. The views were stunning! We were then taken to Boulder City by helicopter where we were transferred to our rafting trip. We set off from under the Hoover Dam, which we had previously seen from the air, and the trip down the Black Canyon on the Colorado River was awe inspiring. Our guide was both informative and very amusing. We stopped three times on beaches in the canyon and we ate our complimentary lunch, sat by the river. The views really were stunning. Overall, an excellent trip. We would definitely recommend this trip to anyone. Do not be put off by the fact that it costs quite a lot of money. It really is worth every penny, if not more. Well done to everyone involved. We'll be back!
Reviewed by: Michael E., UK, November 2007
Excellent.
Reviewed by: Mark T., UK, September 2007
We had a fantastic time. It was very well organised and good value for money. We would recommend everyone to do this while on holiday in Las Vegas. A trip of a lifetime.
Reviewed by: Sharon D., UK, August 2007
The guide on the rafting trip was excellent, well informed, good personality and made the trip interesting and fun. The pilot on the helicopter could have been a little more interactive - it may have been her youth. All in all a very good trip and would recommend to anyone.
Reviewed by: Theresa B., USA, July 2007
The flight and the pilot were good. Limo is just a show and it is far better to have comfortable good car.
I would point out it would be beneficial if you coud fly over Hoover dam little better/closer ... may be make a little slow arch so that passengers can see it little better. Also it is little misleading about the canyon rafting. Initially you think it is in the grand canyon or close to it. I had no idea black canyon rafting starts with Hoover dam!! So the your description is little deceptive in my opinion. No where it is mentioned that we will
be dropped by a bus on return! In my opinion, there are better tours with for the same $.
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