Grand Canyon & Hoover Dam helicopter tour from Las Vegas
Two icons on one flight
Hoover Dam sits squarely on the flight path between Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, holding back the blue sweep of Lake Mead in the red desert. That means almost every Grand Canyon helicopter tour gives you an aerial view of the dam and the lake as part of the journey east — two of the Southwest’s great sights in a single trip, with no extra stop required.
Hoover Dam flight or full Grand Canyon?
If your priority is the dam and you want a shorter, cheaper outing, a dedicated Hoover Dam & Strip helicopter flight (from about $214) loops the dam, Lake Mead and the city without the long run to the canyon. If you want the full day, a Grand Canyon landing tour takes in the dam on the way and adds the canyon-floor champagne — far more flying for the money, if you have the time and budget.
Book a Hoover Dam helicopter flight
For the dam without the full canyon day, the Daytime Hoover Dam & Strip Helicopter Flight loops Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Strip from about $214, with hotel pickup.
What you see
From the air you take in the curved concrete wall of the dam, the bypass bridge spanning Black Canyon, and Lake Mead stretching back into the desert — a perspective no road viewpoint offers. On a Grand Canyon flight this is the warm-up act before the canyon itself opens up ahead. See the dedicated Hoover Dam helicopter tour and Grand Canyon tours pages.
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SkywalkFrequently asked questions
Can you see Hoover Dam on a Grand Canyon helicopter tour?
Yes. Hoover Dam sits on the flight path between Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, so almost every Grand Canyon helicopter tour gives you an aerial view of the dam and Lake Mead on the way.
Is there a Hoover Dam helicopter tour from Las Vegas?
Yes. A dedicated Daytime Hoover Dam & Strip flight loops the dam, Lake Mead and the city from about $214 — shorter and cheaper than the full Grand Canyon trip.
Should I book a Hoover Dam flight or a Grand Canyon tour?
If the dam is your priority and you want a shorter, cheaper outing, book the Hoover Dam flight. If you want the full day, the Grand Canyon landing takes in the dam on the way and adds the canyon-floor champagne.
How much is a Hoover Dam helicopter tour?
Dedicated Hoover Dam helicopter flights start around $214 per person. A full Grand Canyon landing tour, which passes the dam en route, runs from about $479.
What do you see on a Hoover Dam helicopter flight?
The curved concrete dam wall, the bypass bridge over Black Canyon and Lake Mead stretching into the desert — an aerial perspective no road viewpoint offers, often paired with a Strip loop.