Grand Canyon West is the only place in the world where you can ride a helicopter to the bottom of the Canyon. As this article explains, it's a thrill you'll never forget.

1. Do a Grand Canyon
Helicopter Bottom
Landing Flight
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2. Canyon Helicopters - Intro
In Las Vegas and looking for big-time thrills? Try this on for
size: A 10-minute, 4,000-foot helicopter descent that drops into
the canyon and carves its sheer cliffs before gently landing next
to the Colorado River.
Sound awesome? It is.

3. Canyon Helicopters - Pricing
Luckily, you'll be in Las Vegas because it's the only place where
you can take this miraculous tour. Prices start at $280 and depart
daily year-round, including all major holidays. The three major
Las Vegas-based helicopter tour operators - Papillon, Maverick,
and Sundance - offer it. Take a look at Papillon's website for the
lowest price. I've used it multiple times to book trips and can
vouch that it's safe and secure.

4. Canyon Helicopters - Flight Route
It takes a helicopter 45 minutes to fly from Las Vegas to Grand
Canyon West, which is 120 miles due east. Along the way, you'll
see Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Grand Cliffs Wash, and the
Skywalk before start your descent.

5. Canyon Helicopters - Park Facts
The Grand Canyon, a World Heritage Site, is 277 miles long,
averages 4,000 feet in depth, and comprises 1.2 million acres of
land. It's considered by experts to be one of the finest examples of
arid-land erosion in the world. It's also famous for its geologic
importance: You'll see sections of the Earth's crust that range
from 200 million to 2 billion years old.
Keep alert for unique plane and animal life. The Park contains
several major ecosystems and is home to five of the seven life
zones, a phenomena you'd experience if you were to travel from
Mexico to Canada. Inside its protected borders, the Canyon
claims more than 355 bird, 89 mammalian, 47 reptile, 8
amphibian, 17 fish, and 1,500 plant species.

6. Canyon Helicopters - Bottom
Landing
Helicopters alight on private dirt helipads on the canyon floor.
Here, you'll deplane and enjoy a Champagne toast. Light snacks
are provided. You'll have 30 minutes to explore. I suggest you
hunt for fossils (the Canyon was once under a great ancient sea)
or hike a stretch to find petroglyphs. You can also upgrade your
package to include a pontoon boat ride down the Colorado River.

7. Canyon Helicopters - Types of
Helicopters
Flights are done aboard EcoStar 130 helicopters. These "birds"
are specifically designed for sightseeing, featuring comfortable
stadium-style seating, climate-controlled cabins, and 180-degree
wraparound windshields that deliver unobstructed views. Each
chopper is equipped with two-way digital communication
systems that let you communicate with your pilot-guide and
fellow passengers. Pre-recorded taped narrations are available in
multiple languages for foreign guests.

8. Canyon Helicopters - Final Words
The West Rim is the only place in the Grand Canyon where you
can fly below the rim and land on the bottom. These chopper
tours all originate exclusively out of Vegas. There are no
helicopter flights from the West Rim to the South Rim and vice
versa. The descent is the main highlight of a trip that includes
Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and Grand Canyon West. Prices start
under $300 per person and include hotel pick up and drop off,
Champagne, and light snack. Lasting just four hours, this
helicopter adventure makes the perfect day trip for Las Vegas
travelers looking for the ultimate thrill.

9. Canyon Helicopters - Source
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