Highlights Over the Grand Canyon

Vegas to the Grand Canyon and back in time for lunch...or dinner!

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FREE amendments & cancellations on this ticket You can cancel or amend your Grand Canyon Highlights by Plane tour free of charge until 48 hours before your flight date. After that time, no cancellations, changes or refunds will be made. Amendments are subject to availability.
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Tick off the Grand Canyon's major highlights on this scenic flight...

If you are pushed for time then this 70-minute sightseeing flight offers the perfect solution by delivering spectacular views of the Grand Canyon and its surrounding landscape.

Our guide to Highlights Over the Grand Canyon

This bite-sized but spectacular 70 minute airplane tour is a great way of seeing the Grand Canyon's highlights and stunning surrounding scenery without taking up too much time.

Take to the skies above historic Boulder City to experience wonderful views of Lake Mead and the engineering marvel of the Hoover Dam before passing over the Mohave Desert where you will see the Colorado River carving its way along and creating the Grand Canyon itself.

Soak up the brilliant colours, the rocky gorges, the depp ravines and try to appreciate the sheer scale of this natural wonder which reveals two billion years of geologic history.

The twin otter plane is fully air-conditioned and built specifically with enlarged windows and high wings to ensure a great views of all the landmarks.

Departs

Daily, year round.

Start times

Multiple times per day. See Flight schedule above.

Duration

Approximately 4 hours hotel to hotel.

*Fuel Surcharge - All Tours are now subject to a $20 per person fuel surcharge, which will be collected locally at check-in from passengers.

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Tips & Tricks - Highlights Over the Grand Canyon

For most of the Grand Canyon Plane tours you will need to bring a photo ID to check-in.

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions for Highlights Over the Grand Canyon

  • CANCELLATION POLICY: Free cancellations for bookings cancelled with the operator up to 72 hours before your chosen activity date. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 72 hours.
  • Advanced reservations are required. Please select your preferred date at the time of booking.
  • Prime Time Tickets are for departures between 9.00am to 11.30am. 
  • Flights depart from Boulder City Airport. Transfers to and from the airport can take up to 90 minutes.
  • Bring your I.D. – Passengers 18 years and older must bring a government-issued form of identification.
  • Infants aged 0-1 years fly for free and must fly on a parent/guardians lap. A birth certificate or passport is required to validate the age of all infants under two years of age. 
  • All airplane passengers will be weighed at the time of check-in. Passengers weighing 300 pounds (21.4 stone) or more will be charged for an additional seat.
  • Baggage Restrictions - Due to limited space, purses, backpacks, and other baggage are not permitted on the aircraft.
  • Fuel Surcharge - All tours before and up to 31 March 2024 are subject to a $20 per person fuel surcharge, which will be collected locally at check-in from passengers

Complimentary hotel pick-up**

Complimentary round-trip transfers are included from the following Las Vegas hotels: Golden Nugget, Circus Circus, Wynn, Treasure Island, Bellagio, Planet Hollywood, Aria  and Excalibur. If you are staying at any another hotel you will need to make your own way to one of these eight hotels to be picked up from. Please see the lists below - your hotel will be listed alongside the nearest 'pick-up hotel'.

You will also be informed of the nearest hotel and pick up time when we confirm your booking. 

Finally, your pick-up time and pick up hotel will also be confirmed to you when you reconfirm your tour locally by phone. 

Pick-up Hotel 1 - The Golden Nugget for the following hotels: Binions, California Hotel, Circa Resort & Casino, Downtown Grand Las Vegas, El Cortez, Four Queens, Fremont Hotel, Golden Gate Hotel, Main Street Station, Plaza Hotel and The D

Pick-up Hotel 2 - The Circus Circus for the following hotels:  Fontainebleu, Hilton Grand Vacation Suites (By Circus Circus), Fontainebleu, Hilton Grand Vacation Suites (Karen Ave), Marriott (Convention Center), Palaca Station, Resorts World Las Vegas, Sahara Las vegas, The Stret and Westgate Las Vegas 

Pick-up Hotel 3 - The Wynn for the following hotels : Encore, Mardi Gras Hotel and Trump International Hotel

Pick-up Hotel 4 - Treasure Island for the following hotels: Harrahs Las Vegas,  Linq Las Vegas, Mirage and the Venetian/Palazzo

Pick-up Hotel 5 - The Bellagio for the following hotels: Caesars Palace, Cosmopolitan, Cromwell Hotel, Flamigo Las Vegas, Goldf Coast, Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Desert Club Resort, Horseshoe Las Vegas, Orleans, Palms Casino Resort, Paris, Rio Hotel, Westin Las Vegas and Wyndham Las Vegas 

Pick-up Hotel 6 - The Planet Hollywood for the following hotels : Alexis Park, Best Western Mccarran Inn, Bluegreen Resort, Carriage House, Ellis Island Hotel Super 8 Las Vegas, Harry Reid International Airport, Marriott Grand Chateau, MGM Signature, Platinum Hotel, Polo Towers, Silver 7 Casino, Tuscany, Virgin Hotel and Casino and Wyndham Desert Resort 

Pick-up Hotel 7 - The Aria for the following hotels :  New York New York , Park MGM and Waldorf Astoria

Pick-up Hotel 8 - The Excalibur for the following hotels:  Cancun Resort, Delano Las Vegas, Four Seasons, Grandview Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn LVBS, Luxor, Mandaly Bay, MGM Grand, OYO Hotel & Casino Las vegas, South Point and Tropicana 

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions for Highlights Over the Grand Canyon

Restrictions

  • Is there a maximum weight limit for a passenger?

    Helicopters are very sensitive to weight and weight distribution. As such anyone weighing over 300lbs will be required to purchase a comfort seat, the equivalent price of another seat, payable upon check-in. All passengers must be weighed at check-in.

Clothing & Accessories

  • What should I wear and bring for the tour?

    We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Don't forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a valid photo ID for check-in.

General Information

  • Can I take pictures during the tour?

    Absolutely! You are encouraged to bring your camera or smartphone to capture the stunning vistas. Our aircraft have large windows for unobstructed views.

Highlights Over the Grand Canyon Reviews

Average 4.1 out of 5

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  • 5 stars:

    Pickup and flight really good Organized friendly staff On-board commentary very informative

    Trusted Customer reviewed Grand Canyon Highlights by Plane 10 Dec, 2015

  • 5 stars:

    Excellent tour, like the narration of how Boulder City/dam came to be, view from plane brilliant, will do it again but would consider helicopter next time.

    Trusted Customer reviewed Grand Canyon Highlights by Plane 10 Dec, 2015

  • 5 stars:

    Excellent tour, like the narration of how Boulder City/dam came to be, view from plane brilliant, will do it again but would consider helicopter next time.

    Trusted Customer reviewed Grand Canyon Highlights by Plane 10 Dec, 2015

  • 5 stars:

    Absolutely brilliant!! Organisation of pick up and drop off couldn't fault. Definitely value for money. Other people on our tour paid a lot more money for the same trip.

    Trusted Customer reviewed Grand Canyon Highlights by Plane 22 Oct, 2015

  • 5 stars:

    Trusted Customer reviewed Grand Canyon Highlights by Plane 27 Jul, 2015

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