Our 4 Favourite Helicopter Tours Worldwide

1.Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour and River Raft or Emerald Cave Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $699 a head Our pick

This 11-hour Las Vegas day trip pairs a 90-minute helicopter flight over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, and the Grand Canyon West Rim with either a calm river float or a four-mile kayak outing to Emerald Cave. Hotel transfers, water, and a boxed lunch are included for the raft option. Helicopter seating depends on weight and balance.

“Pilot was great. The staff were great. Cockpit was a little cramped especially with hefty person right next to you but once the flight took off we were all wowed. Totally worth the time and effort.”

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2.Grand Celebration Helicopter Tour with Black Canyon Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $719 a head Best rated

Leave Las Vegas early for a helicopter flight over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River. Land on the Grand Canyon floor for Champagne and a light picnic, then ride a motorized raft 11 miles through Black Canyon. Guides such as Robin, Bob, Sarah, and Frank help keep the long day moving.

“We had a fantastic time Robin our pilot on the helicopter was super fun very informative had a great time. Highly recommend flying with this young man outstanding job. Bob are river raft guide down the Colorado outstanding individual as well. Very informative. Had a great time. Highly recommend doing this excursion. my wife and I can’t thank this team enough for the great time, and Frank a bus driver back outstanding individual had a great time with him as well. Thanks again everyone.”

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3.Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour with Black Canyon Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 10 hours · from $719 a head

From Boulder City, you’ll fly over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, and Grand Canyon West, landing beside the Colorado River for champagne and a light meal. Afterward, a motorized raft carries you 11 miles through Black Canyon. Hotel transfers, lunch, and multilingual audio commentary are included.

“Excellent. Helicopter flight was breathtaking, with a professional, witty and funny pilot. Same for the rafting part: breathtaking scenery, great pilot, lots of fun and interesting facts.”

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4.Grand Canyon Helicopter Flight & Hoover Dam River Float Raft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $699 a head

Spend about 10 hours seeing southern Nevada from the air and water. A small group flight takes you over Hoover Dam, Black Canyon, Fortification Hill, the Mojave Desert, and the Grand Canyon, followed by a smooth 14-mile Colorado River float with a picnic lunch and a stop at Willow Beach.

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