The best Las Vegas helicopter tour: our pick
Why the Grand Canyon landing wins
Plenty of tours show you the canyon from the air. Only the landing tours put your feet on the canyon floor, a quarter of a mile below the rim, in a place no road reaches. The flight there crosses Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the Mojave, the descent into the canyon is breathtaking, and the champagne on the floor is the kind of memory people frame. At 4.8 stars across more than 1,500 reviews, it is also the most consistently loved flight out of Vegas.
What works
- Lands on the canyon floor — not just a flyover
- Crosses Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the Mojave en route
- Champagne toast 3,200ft below the rim
- Hotel pickup and roughly four hours door to door
- 4.8 stars from 1,500+ reviews
Worth knowing
- The priciest flight out of Vegas, from $479
- A half-day commitment, not a quick loop
- Weather can reschedule canyon flights
- Early starts on the most popular departures
Book the Grand Canyon landing tour
If you do one helicopter tour in Las Vegas, make it this — the Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour flies you below the rim and lands on the canyon floor with champagne. Hotel pickup included.
When the Strip flight is the better pick
If you have one evening, a tight budget, or simply want the dazzle without the half-day, the Strip night flight is the smarter buy. It is back on the ground in under an hour, costs a fifth of the canyon trip, and the wall of neon from 500 feet is a thrill in its own right. Read the full Grand Canyon vs the Strip comparison.
Compare the top three
| Strip Night Flight | Bucket listGrand Canyon Landing | Skywalk Express | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where you fly | Las Vegas Strip | Grand Canyon West Rim | Skywalk & West Rim |
| Starting price | $99 / person | $479 / person | $609 / person |
| Trip length | 12–15 min flight | ~4 hours door to door | ~5–6 hours |
| Landing | No — flight only | Yes, on the canyon floor | Yes + Skywalk entry |
| Highlights | Neon Strip lights | Land 3,200ft below the rim, champagne | Glass Skywalk bridge + landing |
| Best for | Quick thrill & date night | The bucket-list day | Seeing it all in one go |
| Rating (reviews) | 4.7 (1,737) | 4.8 (1,563) | 4.8 (542) |
| Hotel pickup | Optional | Usually included | Included |
| Strip flight → | Book the Canyon landing → | Skywalk → |
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SkywalkFrequently asked questions
What is the best Las Vegas helicopter tour?
For most people, the Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour — it is the only flight that lands on the canyon floor, with a champagne toast 3,200 feet below the rim, and it carries the highest ratings out of Vegas.
What is the best-value Las Vegas helicopter tour?
The Strip night flight, from about $99. It is back on the ground in under an hour, costs a fraction of the Grand Canyon trip, and the neon from 500 feet is a genuine thrill.
What is the best helicopter tour for couples?
The Grand Canyon Landing Tour with Champagne or a night Strip flight — both build in a toast and the kind of view that suits a special occasion. There are even helicopter wedding flights over the Strip.
Which Las Vegas helicopter tour has the best reviews?
The Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour rates 4.8 from more than 1,500 reviews, among the most-loved flights from Las Vegas, with the champagne landing version rating even higher.
Is the most expensive helicopter tour the best?
Not necessarily. The Skywalk combo costs the most, but the standard Grand Canyon landing delivers the same canyon-floor moment for less, and the Strip flight is the best buy of all if budget matters.