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Grand Canyon West Rim Air and Ground Day Trip from Las Vegas
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Grand Canyon West Rim Air and Ground Day Trip from Las Vegas

By Maverick Airlines
About
Combine three Grand Canyon experiences into a single, easily managed booking with this Grand Canyon helicopter tour. After catching the best views of the canyon from the air, transfer to top spots on the ground including Guano Point and Grand Canyon Skywalk. Hotel pickup and drop-off from make this tour an easy way to experience the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas.

Ages 0-99, max of 9 per group
Duration: 7h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Audio guide: English
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Highlights
  • Grand Canyon helicopter tour offers the best views of the landscape
  • Optional upgrades include Skywalk and a below-rim helicopter landing
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Las Vegas included
  • Get a bird's-eye view of the sacred lands of the Hualapai Indian tribe

  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Skywalk (if option selected at time of booking)
  • Bluff landing (if option selected)
  • All taxes and fees
  • Entry/Admission - Grand Canyon West
  • Entry/Admission - Eagle Point
  • Entry/Admission - Guano Point
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Skywalk ticket (unless option selected)
  • Bluff landing (unless option selected)
  • Entry/Admission - Grand Canyon Skywalk
  • Entry/Admission - Colorado River

Begin your tour with pickup from your Las Vegas hotel and transfer to a nearby airport. Board your helicopter and look out the wide windows for views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, the Colorado River, and Grand Canyon during your scenic flight. Those who upgrade get to experience the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass-bottomed walk suspended more than 4,000 feet (1219 meters) above the Colorado River and the edge of the canyon wall. Next, hike to Guano Point with admiring views of the canyon. Optionally extend your tour with a second helicopter ride below the Grand Canyon rim to an exclusive landing spot above the Colorado River. The tour concludes with hotel drop-off in Las Vegas.

Start:
  • Option 1
    Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Option 2
    Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Pickup details
  • Location Name: From selected Las Vegas strip hotels Return Location: Returns to original departure point
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5235TERRITORY

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 300 lbs (136 kg or 21 stone) will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour.
    • Note that ALL loose objects including cameras are NOT allowed on the Skywalk. Personal goods will need to be stored in a locker at a USD$1 fee. Photos are available to be purchased at the gift shop
    • Pilots are unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
    • Children under the age of 2 are considered lap children. Proof of age will be required at the time of check-in. Please bring a copy of a birth certificate or passport.
    • Per FAA regulations, all passengers 18 years and older will be required to show photo ID such as a driver's license or passport at the time of check-in.
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5235TERRITORY

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    Itinerary
    • Start
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    • 1
      Grand Canyon West
      Stop: 3 hours - Admission included
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    • 2
      Grand Canyon Skywalk
      Stop: 30 minutes - Admission excluded
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    • 3
      Eagle Point
      Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included
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    • 4
      Guano Point
      Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included
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    • 5
      Colorado River
      Stop: 45 minutes - Admission excluded
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    • You'll return to the starting point
    About the operator
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    • Maverick Airlines
      602
      Henderson, United States
      Joined in February 2011
    • Michael C
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent trip over Grand canyon 😄
      Excellent from pick up at hotel to drop off. Excellent trip , and wouldn't have changed anything. Would go again. It was a lovely day!
      Written 2 June 2023
    • gregsW2121IO
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Flights were fun, Canyon was boring.
      Our original your was cancelled because President Trump was supposedly in the area, so their flights were grounded. So they pushed our departure time back and upgraded our tour for free! The pilot we were with, Tim, did a fantastic job both at flying and guiding the tour. At the Grand Canyon we did the Skywalk(not worth it. You can't take pictures and it's really not that impressive.), then took a shuttle to Guano point which was alright. We headed back to the airstrip at the Grand Canyon to be flown down into the canyon, which was really fun till we got down in it. Overall, the helicopter rides and narrations by Tim were worth the trip. Seeing the Grand Canyon, not so much. But hey, now I can say I saw it!
      Written 21 October 2020
    • Michael C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Flight
      Don't go to Las Vegas and miss the GRAND CANYON . We went to Las Vegas with Virgin Atlantic and booked our MAVERICK airline tour at the same time. Maverick were friendly and imformative , and the flight to the South rim of the canyon was very scenic.
      Written 28 April 2020
    • iansara
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      amazing experience
      This was a friendly experience from the time we picked up early, everyone was very informative and chatty. We originally hadn't booked for the helicopter into the south rim but I glad we changed our mind. There was no problem adding it on to our booking. The flight over was quick and the pilots were both friendly, we were taken on coach to various points of the canyon, we had enough time in each place to look around and take plenty of photos. The helicopter ride was an amazing experience for both of us as neither of us had been on one before, Daniel our pilot was very informative and friendly, the colours in the Canyon are amazing and seeing this all up close is well recommended.
      Written 26 February 2020
    • M6699MHpaulr
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Breath-taking views
      We really enjoyed this trip. All staff were friendly and helpful. The flight was great, some amazing views across the desert scenery. We had two scheduled stops for approximately one hour each. Our guide suggested routes which was helpful. We would have appreciated longer to view the wonderful south rim. I was also expecting more information on the formation of the canyon, the rock strata etc. though we were able to ask questions. One problem for us was that we had not appreciated how very cold it was going to be. The pre-trip information mentioned wearing suitable footwear, but did not alert us to the altitude and need for warm coats. We had to buy jackets there! Be warned if you go in the shoulder seasons. We visited in February...sun and shorts weather in Vegas, sun and snow on the ground, in the canyon. It would have been appreciated if Maverick had added a proviso about this to their literature.
      Written 24 February 2020
    • suzannen841
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing South Rim Trip
      Booked through Tripadvisor after a personal recommendation and reading the excellent reviews. Very professional, knowledgeable and courteous staff. An amazing experience from start to finish. Views are amazing. Picked up from the hotel promptly, approx an hour from the Strip including other pick ups to Henderson Airport. Great flight approx 45 minutes of amazing views to Grand Canyon where you are met by a trolley style bus. Michael was the enthusiastic & knowledgeable driver who gave good advice on where to get the best views from Bright Angel Lodge where we had a tasty included lunch box. Helicopter flight gave an even better view of the vast and incredible views into the South rim. Would definitely recommend Maverick and it’s professional knowledgeable staff!
      Written 20 February 2020
    • 185piyushk
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent helicopter ride!
      The entire trip was very professionally managed by Maverick. I was picked up from my hotel and brought to the airstrip. From there, we took the helicopter to the West Rim. The ride was most enthralling with great sights of Vegas and Grand Canyon. I got around 3 hours to myself in the Canyon and Guano Point was particularly nice. Thank you Maverick!
      Written 18 January 2020
    • PNSCBill
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Helicopter ride
      I had never flown in a helicopter and this was a great opportunity to do so. This outfit is very good at what they do. The shuttle from the hotel was on time, the airport terminal (and giftstore...) was comfortable and roomy, and the whole experience was as described and excellent. We chose Maverick because they did a great job taking us to the Grand Canyon last year.
      Written 31 December 2019
    • edypos
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Must do when visiting Vegas
      Excellent experience and service! Everyone from Maverick's was super kind and the Grand canyon views were amazing!
      Written 30 December 2019
    • Iliasserene
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      BEST TOUR EVER
      Absolutely awesome!!!! Loved every moment of it, from the tour guide to the lunch and most importantly the amount of time spent visiting the canyon. Plane trip was smooth, quick and professionally done!! So worth the money! Didn’t go on the helicopter trip but honestly it was good because we got to see most of the canyon! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Most of all it was not overdone, I really don’t like when tours go for very long and drain the life out of you, so the timing of the trip was perfect and gave us enough time to go back to Vegas and continue our day!! THANK YOU MAVERICK!
      Written 18 December 2019
    • JohnFamily04
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Bucket list item ticked off!
      We were on a tour of some of the national parks on the western side of the US and had a free day. We booked this trip as soon as we booked into our hotel in Las Vegas because we couldn't decide just what we wanted to do with our free day. We knew we wanted to go to the South Rim but in the few days we had in the US before we arrived in Las Vegas we firmed up the decision that we wanted to fly to the South Rim and back as well as a helicopter ride. We must have got the last two seats with Maverick as we were seated in the back row of the fixed wing plane we flew to the South Rim on. Despite not having a window seat like everyone else I was still able to see the Hoover Dam and views of the Grand Canyon. The cost was VERY expensive for Australians after converting from USD but I have to say as special experiences go it was worth every cent. We went on September and there had been months of bush fires nearby so the views were a bit hazy - still breath taking though. The staff were all friendly and helpful as I had never been in a helicopter before. I was surprised to be seated in the front row but as we took off I felt fine. Amazing experience. I would highly recommend Maverick - everyone was lovely from the bus driver to the pilot's and staff at their visitor center. Great experience.
      Written 6 December 2019
    • 1Kplaces2See
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      South Rim by Airplane .... A+++
      100% fantastic tour from start to finish. Traci and Tammy were both very professional answering questions and taking my reservation, offering me their phone number for questions including anything I thought of last minute. They took our weight to balance the plane no doubt. "Maverick" marked Shuttle as described picked us up at our hotel on the strip on time and we showed our IDs. Short trip to the airstrip where we had a few minutes to visit the bathroom and check out gifts and snacks. We were introduced to pilots Kathy and Paul and received a brief. Both very friendly indeed! Flight included a selfie in the cockpit while over the Colorado! You can tell they love their jobs! A short 40 minute flight included incredible views of the Dam, Colorado River, and the Grand Canyon. We were lucky to get a gorgeous sunny cloudless day. At the Canyon we were met by our tour guide Michael who drove a trolley and gave us some history, experiences, and best ways to spend our time at the 2 stops in the Canyon. He took our pictures, gave us a map, and at the second stop, distributed our delicious box lunches which we ate overlooking the best view on the planet. Michael loves this job and it showed. He provided visuals for the non-English speakers and made sure they got the Canyon map in their native languages. You'll have to catch your breath with the high altitude at the Grand Canyon! More pictures in front of the plane before we left the park, then the short flight back to the airstrip where there was no need to purchase their photos since we had so many by Michael, Paul and Kathy! Then the shuttle dropped us off at our hotel. We still had the evening free. Not much was needed to be brought, but I'd recommend a small backpack, phone/camera, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, walking shoes, no selfie sticks allowed. Little time to purchase gifts, but I did get my Park Passport book stamped! (They sell the passport books there if you want to get started on that hobby) For the extra money ($329 vice $160) it was WELL worth taking the plane over the loooooooong bus ride.
      Written 27 November 2019
    • judith31
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect day
      This was the highlight of our stay in Vegas, the staff at Maverick were excellent from the driver of the pick up bus, office staff and especially Mark our pilot and the helicopter pilot, who unfortunately I can’t remember his name. Whilst flying to the Grand Canyon Mark was informative of the areas we were going over. He was very friendly and made us feel safe Would definitely recommend Maverick
      Written 16 November 2019
    • JulieB709
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour - exactly what we were looking for!
      With only one spare day in Vegas, we were looking for a tour to the Grand Canyon that gave us the best options without sitting on a bus all day (and half the night). I had initially worried a bit about the price of this tour due to the underperforming Aussie dollar, but I caved in as this trip gave us the opportunity to see the south rim rather than the west rim. It was such a great tour. We were collected promptly from our hotel at a civilised hour. The flights to and from the canyon were smooth and easy. Bruce, our tour guide was terrific, he gave us lots of information and we enjoyed our stops at Bright Angel Lodge and Mather Point. We even managed a 50 minute short hike. If you a considering a tour to the Grand Canyon, my daughter and I would both strongly recommend Maverick Airlines. They are a very professional and organised tour company. We arrived back at our hotel both impressed and refreshed.
      Written 13 November 2019
    • 432robbie
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful tour from beginning to end!
      Maverick and their airplane day was the best ever! Super organized, attention detail - left when they said they would and arrived back right on time. Clean, efficient and courteous from the check in staff to the pilots. If you are luck to get Mike as your coach driver you are in luck. He is so knowledgeable and friendly, really giving great advice on where to take the best pics. Even the box lunch was good! Fresh and plentiful. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
      Written 25 October 2019
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    Barry M
    County Cork, Ireland18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2017 • Couples
    Such an amazing day. We went on one of the planes whos pilot i wish i could remember as he was really nice. Collected at our hotel and brought out to the airport. Upon take off flew over hoover dam while getting very interesting nuggets of info from the pilot who made everyone seem at ease. As we were on a plane we cant fly into the canyon like helicopters can so just note that. Would recommend this trip
    Written 25 February 2018
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    Thanks for leaving a review! We are glad you enjoyed your flight! Kind regards, A Maverick Team Member
    Written 16 March 2018
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    Tracey G
    Midland, Australia353 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2017 • Couples
    Amazing tour. Visited Las Vegas for 3 nights from Qld Australia and decided to do this tour, collected from our hotel, are guides were wonderful and friendly, enjoyed a tour through national park where we enjoyed spectacular views of Grand Canyon, an amazing experience, enjoyed a lunch box with free time to browse for souvineers
    Written 1 December 2017
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    We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing time on your tour with us. Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute this review. Kind regards, A Maverick Team Member
    Written 8 December 2017
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    Rhona D
    Punta Cana, Dominican Republic2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2019 • Couples
    We had a lovely time. All the staff at Maverick were so nice. A very efficient service. The skywalk was awesome.
    Written 7 June 2019
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    Thank you for choosing to fly Maverick and we are glad that you enjoyed your tour with us!
    Written 13 June 2019
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    Camper669059
    2 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2019 • Family
    Don’t eat the food at Guano point. My son got food poisoning. Rest of trip very good . Pilot was excellent. Views were great . Aeroplane was very good too. Repeat: don’t eat the food at Guano point. You might live to regret it. Or you might not live at all.
    Written 8 July 2019
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    We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the flight and views. We are sorry to hear about your experience with food poisoning and have passed your comments along to the management at Guano Point for review.
    Written 26 July 2019
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    Deejaypalmer
    Viewbank, Australia111 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an amazing experience . Michael was a fantastic tour guide pointing out all the best spots and providing an entertaining experience. I’m so glad I decided to take the flight. As well as less time sitting down it allowed some amazing shots from above and the pilots were great too. I cannot recommend this more.
    Written 12 March 2018
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    Thank you for choosing to fly Maverick and we are glad that you enjoyed your tour with us!
    Written 6 April 2018
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    Louise b
    Glasgow, UK1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2017 • Couples
    My husband & I booked this trip from a recommendation from my Cousin who had previously been on this trip, from start to finish the Maverick staff were great, we were picked up from the hotel on time, staff were, polite, helpful , the pilot gave you full safety briefing, and then became your tour guide for the trip, excellent service would book with them again
    Written 18 November 2017
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    Thank you for flying with us! We appreciate you sharing your experience. Kind regards, A Maverick Team Member
    Written 8 December 2017
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