Grand Voyager Rim to River with Skywalk

Code: GBW-5K

Grand Canyon West: home of the incredible Grand Canyon Skywalk, where the bottom of the Grand Canyon is just a helicopter ride away! This adventure begins at the Boulder City Airport Terminal, where you'll board a state-of-the-art airplane designed for sightseeing. En route to the Grand Canyon, you'll find aerial views of the majestic Mojave Desert, Hoover Dam, the O'Callaghan-Tillman Bridge, and Lake Mead. After landing at the Grand Canyon West airstrip, climb aboard our state-of-the-art helicopter for a thrilling descent 4,000 feet down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, getting up close and personal with the rugged cliffs and majestic spires!

A short hike down a canyon trail leads to the riverside dock, where pontoon boats wait to take you on a smooth water float on the Colorado River. After your river trip, reboard your helicopter and fly back to the rim where motorcoaches are waiting to begin your ground tour. Your first stop is the West Rim's most exciting attraction, the Grand Canyon Skywalk! This horseshoe-shaped glass bridge juts 70 feet past the canyon's edge without struts or support beams, giving you the spine-tingling sensation of walking on air hundreds of feet above the canyon floor. This area is called Eagle Point, named for the magnificent eagle-shaped rock formation visible from across the Skywalk. Your tour includes general admission entry onto the Skywalk.

At Guano Point guests can walk around a rock promontory to view remnants of the tram line and other mining relics that still stand. This area of the canyon also offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding landscape. You can choose any location at the Grand Canyon to enjoy a meal available for purchase. After your Grand Canyon West experience, you'll board the airplane for return flight to Boulder City.

Available in Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Russian.

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Tips & Advisories:

  • Cameras and phones are NOT allowed on Skywalk. A locker is available to hold personal items.

Tour Includes:

  • Flight from Boulder City air terminal to Grand Canyon West and return flight
  • State-of-the-art airplane equipped with high wings and air-conditioning
  • Multiple scenic overlooks
  • Self-guided ground tour
  • Helicopter flight to the floor of the canyon
  • Pontoon boat ride on the Colorado River
  • General Admission Skywalk Bridge admission

Transportation:

  • Roundtrip transportation optional

Sample Itinerary:

  • Clients have the option to be picked up from several major hotels in Las Vegas approximately 80 minutes to 130 minutes before departure depending on hotel location.
  • Passengers also have the option to transport themselves to the air terminal. If self-drive option selected, passengers must arrive 45 minutes prior to their departure time. The drive from the Las Vegas Strip to Boulder City typically takes 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Clients arrive at the Boulder City terminal for check-in. All passengers 18 years of age and older will need to present a government-issued photo ID.
  • Clients board Helicopter. Flight time to Grand Canyon West is approximately 35 minutes.
  • As the flight nears the canyon, enjoy spectacular views of the volcanic Black Mountains, Grapevine Mesa, and then across the Grand Wash Cliffs, entering Grand Canyon West.
  • Descend approx. 4,000 feet and land on the floor of the canyon. Approximately 30 minutes to explore.
  • Hike to the base of the river to board a pontoon boat. Enjoy a 1-mile float trip on the Colorado River (approx. 10-15 min).
  • Return to the helipad for flight to the rim of the canyon.
  • Transfer to Eagle Point. Tour includes general admission pass to the Skywalk. A souvenir photo is provided.
  • Enjoy shuttle service to Guano Point for further sightseeing opportunities.
  • Return to Grand Canyon West Terminal.
  • Enjoy aerial views on the scenic route during your return flight to the Boulder City air terminal.

Terms and Conditions:

  • Bring your I.D. - Passengers 18 years and older must bring a government-issued form of identification.
  • Check-in is 45 minutes before the booked tour's start time.
  • Roundtrip hotel transfers are available as an option. Clients must request pick-up during check-out or provide their own transportation to the air terminal. Pick-up from limited hotels on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown area is approximately 80-130 minutes before flight departure (times are based on hotel location, time of day, and traffic conditions).
  • Passengers also have the option to transport themselves to the air terminal. If self-drive option selected, passengers must arrive 45 minutes prior to their departure time. The drive from the Las Vegas Strip to Boulder City typically takes 40 to 50 minutes.
  • If transfers selected, please arrange pickup from your hotel when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • All helicopter passengers will be weighed at the time of check-in. Papillon will charge passengers weighing 300 pounds (136 kg) or more for an additional comfort seat.
  • Pilot gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
  • CANCELLATION POLICY: Tour may be changed or cancelled without penalty up to 72 hours before departure, subject to availability. Cancellations within 72 hours of departure are non-refundable. No-shows will be charged in full with no refund. Flights are subject to cancellation due to lack of passenger demand, weather, etc.
  • Baggage Restrictions - Due to limited space, purses, backpacks, and other baggage are not permitted on the aircraft.
  • All passengers are required to reconfirm their tour at least 24 hours in advance by contacting our reservations department at 702-736-7243. Please have your reservation number available. Our specialists are available daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (Pacific Time). Reservations without confirmed pick-up information will be wait-listed.
  • FUEL SURCHARGE: A prime time supplement and/or fuel surcharge may apply.