Grand Canyon West Helicopter + Boat Ride

Enjoy a day with a boat trip on the Colorado River and a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon West.

Activity Details

Meet at the Grand Canyon West Airport for a 5-7 minute helicopter ride over the West Rim. The descent leads to the base of the Grand Canyon, followed by a short walk to the river for a boat trip on the Colorado River. The 15-20 minute boat ride offers views of sandstone walls. Afterward, return to the helicopter for an ascent and conclude at the West Rim entrance.

Grand Canyon West is 124 miles (200 km) from downtown Las Vegas, in contrast to Grand Canyon South which requires over a 4-hour drive.

Helicopter & Boat Ride + Tickets

For the helicopter and boat ride, book the following options:

Grand Canyon West Ticket: Access to Eagle Point and Guano Point overlooks, plus shuttle bus service to these sites from the Grand Canyon West Visitor Centre.Skywalk: Located at Eagle Point, providing views of the Grand Canyon's landscapes.Lunch at a Grand Canyon West restaurant: Includes a meat or chicken dish, corn on the cob, bread, and a beverage.Hualapai Point Zipline: A 2099 ft (640 m) zipline soaring over the canyon at over 39.7 mph (64 km/h).

Grand Canyon Day Trip from Las Vegas

For those staying in Las Vegas, consider booking a day trip to the Grand Canyon for easy transportation.