Grand Canyon helicopter tour with landing tickets take you where almost no one else goes: over 3,000 feet below the canyon rim, touching down on a private bluff above the Colorado River for a champagne toast. From $505 per person, this Maverick Helicopters tour flies you from Las Vegas over Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam, and the Strip, then lands you deep inside the Grand Canyon itself.
Tour Details and Price (2026)
Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing from Las Vegas
- From $505 per person
- 2.5 hours total, with about 45 minutes of flight each way
- State-of-the-art Eco-Star helicopter
- Landing on a private bluff 3,000+ feet below the rim, above the Colorado River
- Champagne toast and light snacks at the landing site
- Lunch included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Aerial views of Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam, and the Las Vegas Strip
- Intimate small group, maximum 7 passengers per helicopter
- 4.8 stars from 2,688 reviews, 96% recommendation
- Operated by Maverick Helicopters
Most Grand Canyon helicopter tours only fly over the canyon. This one lands inside it, which is the difference between seeing the Grand Canyon and standing in it. That landing, plus the champagne toast on a private bluff, is what reviewers consistently call the highlight of their entire Vegas trip.
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What Your Day Looks Like
Hotel pickup and check-in. You’re collected from your Las Vegas hotel and taken to the Maverick terminal. Reviewers praise the clean, comfortable waiting area with snacks, restrooms, and a gift shop.
The flight out (45 minutes). Board the air-conditioned Eco-Star helicopter with personal headphones. Fly over Lake Las Vegas and Lake Mead, then over the Hoover Dam with aerial views of the bypass bridge, before crossing the desert to the Grand Canyon’s West Rim.
Landing inside the canyon (30 minutes). Descend over 3,000 feet below the rim and touch down on a private bluff overlooking the Colorado River. Step out, take in the silence and the scale, and enjoy a champagne toast with light snacks. Reviewers describe it as “like walking on Mars.”
The flight back (45 minutes). Fly out of the canyon, over the Colorado River, and back toward Las Vegas, finishing with a pass over the Las Vegas Strip from the air.
Before You Book
Original photo ID is mandatory. Per FAA rules, every traveler over 18 must show an original, government-issued photo ID (REAL-ID driver’s license or passport). Photocopies and digital IDs are not accepted. No ID means denied boarding and no refund.
300 lb weight policy. Seating is assigned by weight and balance after check-in for safety. Passengers over 300 lbs (136 kg) must purchase an additional seat, paid to the operator on the day. The weigh-in is discreet, no display, no announcement, no judgment, according to reviewers.
- Seats rotate. Pilots often rotate passengers so everyone gets a turn in the front seats. You may not be seated next to your party.
- No bathroom on the tour. Go before you fly. There are no restrooms during the flight or at the landing site.
- Bring sunscreen and a small fan. It gets hot at the canyon. One reviewer flew on a 102°F day. Dry heat is still intense.
- Weather can reschedule. Flights can turn back or reschedule for storms or wind, for safety. Reviewers report Maverick rebooks smoothly, often the next morning.
- Book ahead. Averaged 33 days in advance. Popular slots sell out.
- Cancellation: free cancellation up to 3 days in advance for a full refund.
What Travelers Say
“Traveling by helicopter is the way to visit the Grand Canyon. We got to fly over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, land in the Grand Canyon, and on the way back fly down the Strip. Awesome experience. Captain Doug was knowledgeable and friendly.” (cliveg1972, May 2026)
“Outstanding trip! The pilot was great and we had a smooth ride. The views are incredible. Landing in the canyon was a highlight for everyone.” (alriess, July 2026)
“As a plus size woman I had some concern about being weighed, but it’s a very comfortable experience. You stand on a scale at check-in but there is no display, no one says your weight, and there was zero judgment, so don’t let that put you off.” (Amy B., June 2026)
Book Your Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
Fly from Las Vegas, land 3,000 feet inside the Grand Canyon, toast with champagne on a private bluff above the Colorado River, and fly home over the Strip. From $505 per person with Maverick Helicopters. 4.8 stars from 2,688 reviews.
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Prices based on 2026 rates. Original government-issued photo ID required for all travelers over 18. Passengers over 300 lbs must purchase an additional seat. Confirm details at checkout.
