Grand Celebration

The Grand Celebration helicopter tour is one of our most popular tours to Grand Canyon West. Enjoy unparalleled views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, extinct volcanoes, the Colorado River, and the Mojave Desert's scenic beauty. As you fly over the West Rim on the Hualapai Reservation, your helicopter will begin a 3,200-foot descent to the canyon floor. Take in the magnificent views of the massive walls and rock formations before landing at the bottom of the canyon. The helicopter will land at a private plateau located next to the Colorado River, and you'll have ample time to explore the canyon floor and enjoy a light picnic and a glass of celebratory champagne before heading back to the terminal.

Available in Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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Product Highlights

Operational
- Daily departures
Features
- Helicopter
- Landing on the Canyon floor
- Champagne and light picnic
Flight Duration
- Approximately 70 minutes roundtrip flight to Grand Canyon West Rim
Tour Duration (if transfers selected)
- Approximately 4-4.5 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
Transportation
- Hotel Transfer (if selected): 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. (PBW-4NT)
Check-In
- Boulder City Terminal, 1265 Airport Road Boulder City, NV 89005
Upgrade Options
- Upgrade to Sunset Flight PBW-4S
- Upgrade Skywalk & Boat PBW-4K
- Add Private Aircraft (up to 6 passengers) PBW-4PRVT
- Add Las Vegas Strip Flight HLW-4
- Add Sunset Las Vegas Strip Flight HLW-4S
- Add Private Las Vegas Strip Flight HLW-4PRVT

Tour Includes:

Flight over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
Breathtaking views of Grand Canyon West
Canyon landing 3,200 feet below the rim
Champagne and refreshments on the canyon floor
- Refreshments include a fig bar, cookies, fruit bar, cheese, crackers, and water.
Exploration time
Multilingual narration

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 Boulder Terminal for check-in. Every passenger 18 years or older will be required to present a valid government-issued photo ID.
Clients board our EC-130 (EcoStar) helicopter.
Flight time to Grand Canyon West is approximately 35 minutes.
Enjoy spectacular views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the volcanic Black Mountains, Grapevine Mesa, and then across the Grand Wash Cliffs, entering Grand Canyon West.
Continue with a scenic descent approximately 3,200 feet and land on the floor of the canyon.
Champagne and light refreshments provided at the bottom of the canyon with time for exploration (On the ground for approximately 30 minutes).
Board the helicopter. The return flight is a slightly different scenic tour route to the Boulder terminal.
Land at 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.