Golden Eagle Air Tour
Code: PBW-1
This memorable Grand Canyon helicopter tour offers exhilarating aerial views of the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, located within the Hualapai Indian Nation. Depart from our Boulder City, NV air terminal in a sightseeing helicopter and see the expanse of Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam, the vast Mojave Desert, and the Grand Wash Cliffs en route to the canyon. The helicopter comes equipped with air conditioning, oversized windows, and noise-canceling headphones offering music and narration in your language of choice. Upon reaching the West Rim, passengers will fly over the colossal striped stone walls and the Colorado River winding between them - a truly inspiring work of nature that most visitors consider breathtaking.
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
Flight Duration
Approximately 70 minutes roundtrip flight to Grand Canyon West Rim
Tour Duration (if transfers selected)
Approximately 3.5-4 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).
Check-In
Boulder City Terminal, 1265 Airport Road Boulder City, NV 89005
Upgrade Options
Add Private Aircraft (Up to 6 Passengers) PBW-1PRVT
Add Las Vegas Strip Flight HLW-1
Add Canyon Floor Landing PBW-4
Add Rim Landing PBW-3
Tour Includes:
Helicopter aerial tour of Grand Canyon West Rim including views of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River.
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 of age or older will be required to present a valid government-issued photo ID.
Clients board a helicopter. Round-trip aerial flight time is approximately 70 minutes.
Enjoy the scenic route flying over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Grand Wash Cliffs, the Colorado River, and Grand Canyon West Rim.
Return to Boulder City Terminal.
Terms and Conditions:
All passengers aged 18 years and older traveling within the United States are required to present either a valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or passport. Any customer arriving without original, government-issued identification will be denied check-in, and no refunds will be issued for any guest in the reservation. Photocopies or digital images of identification cannot be accepted.
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.