About this experience
Explore all the spectacular sights in Las Vegas and its surroundings from the most incredible view ever. You'll set off on this helicopter tour from Las Vegas and enjoy aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River. On the return, have your camera ready to capture the sights of the iconic Las Vegas Strip and Downtown area. If you choose, you can include round-trip hotel transportation from most Las Vegas hotels.
At a glance
- Duration: 35 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 35 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All passengers 18 years of age and older must present government-issued photo ID
- Infant children are considered a lap child if they are under the age of two and have proof of age, such as a passport or a copy of their birth certificate
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What is included
- 35-minute approx. flight
- Daytime flight over the Hoover Dam and Las Vegas Strip
- Aerial Views of Hoover Dam
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from most Las Vegas hotels (depending on option selected)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (depending on option selected)
Itinerary and highlights
After departing from the VIP Las Vegas Terminal, you will embark on a thrilling flight in a state-of-the-art helicopter and fly over Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which serves as water storage in the Lower Basin of the Colorado River.
From the sky, you can enjoy aerial views of the iconic Hoover Dam and the massive memorial bridge in front of it. The Hoover Dam, a concrete arch dam located between Arizona and Nevada, is rich with history.
The return flight includes a pass over the entire Las Vegas Strip. Soar above legendary and brand-new attractions such as the Luxor pyramid, Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, the Eiffel Tower at Paris, the Bellagio Fountains, the High Roller Observation Wheel, and the MSG Sphere, and Downtown Las Vegas.
Meeting and pickup information
- Guests must provide their own transportation to our Las Vegas VIP Terminal unless they select the transportation package upgrade. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to the flight time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation (only if transfer option selected).
- If the transportation upgrade is selected, pickups commence approximately 60 - 90 minutes prior to the flight time at most Las Vegas Hotels. The exact location will be advised by supplier during the reconfirmation.
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Papillon Helicopters
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All passengers 18 years of age and older must present government-issued photo ID
- For comfort and weight/balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing 300 lbs or greater will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour
- Infant children are considered a lap child if they are under the age of two and have proof of age, such as a passport or a copy of their birth certificate
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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