Grand Canyon West Rim & Helicopter 6 in 1

Reviewed by the Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated July 2026

A full-day West Rim trip from Las Vegas that pairs a ground tour of the Skywalk, Guano Point and the Joshua Tree forest with a helicopter flight down to the canyon floor.

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Is Grand Canyon West Rim & Helicopter 6 in 1 Worth It? Review & Booking

The Grand Canyon West Rim & Helicopter 6 in 1 is a full-day trip from Las Vegas that bundles a ground tour of the West Rim with a helicopter flight to the canyon floor. Run by Adventure Photo Tours, it packs six experiences into a single day: a Hoover Dam photo stop, the 900-year-old Joshua Tree forest, Eagle Point with the glass Skywalk, Guano Point, Native American dwellings and gift shops, and the helicopter leg.

Guests ride out by SUV or coach and spend roughly four hours at Grand Canyon West, walking the two main viewpoints and stepping onto the cantilevered Skywalk that juts 70 feet over the rim. The highlight is the EC-130 helicopter flight, which drops below the rim toward the canyon bottom for an aerial angle no ground tour can match. Continental breakfast snacks, lunch and bottled water are included.

It is a long day: pickups start around 7am and it can be past 5:30pm before you are back, and much of that is transit, with only about 15 to 20 minutes actually in the air. Summer heat and canyon haze can flatten the views, and the price sits well above a basic bus tour. But for travelers who want to both stand on the rim and fly into the canyon in one outing, the 6-in-1 is the most complete West Rim package Vegas offers. Book a clear day so the helicopter leg earns its premium.

Insider tipLeave the camera pocketed at the Skywalk — phones and cameras are banned on the glass bridge and only paid pro photos are allowed, so save your shots for the open panoramas at Guano and Eagle Points instead.

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Location

Grand Canyon West

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Skywalk included in the 6-in-1 tour?

Yes, Skywalk admission is bundled into this package, whereas many cheaper West Rim tours charge it as an add-on at the gate. Keep in mind that phones and cameras aren't permitted out on the glass bridge itself.

How long is the helicopter flight?

The aerial leg runs about 15 to 20 minutes in an EC-130, dropping below the rim toward the canyon floor. The rest of the roughly 10-hour day is ground touring and transit.

How is this different from the basic West Rim bus tour?

The 6-in-1 adds the helicopter flight and typically the Skywalk, which is what justifies the higher price. Without the flight you stay at rim level the whole day.

Is a meal included?

Continental breakfast snacks, lunch and bottled water are provided. Gratuities aren't, so budget a tip for the guide and the pilot.

When is the best time to go?

A clear day makes or breaks the flight, so aim for good weather. Spring and fall are the most comfortable; summer brings heat and haze that can dull the aerial views.

Rating

4.6

PriceFrom $616

DurationAbout 10.5 hours

WhereGrand Canyon West

Pickup & timingHotel pickup from Las Vegas Strip and downtown hotels; early start around 7:00am with a return near 5:30pm. Confirm your exact pickup when you book.

TransportGround travel by SUV or coach; the aerial leg is flown in an EC-130 helicopter that descends below the rim toward the canyon floor.

Time in the airRoughly 15 to 20 minutes of flight; you spend about four hours total at the canyon.

What's includedSkywalk admission, Hoover Dam photo stop, continental breakfast snacks, lunch and bottled water. Gratuities are not included.

What to bringClosed-toe walking shoes and layers to suit the season (warm jacket Oct–Feb; sun hat and light clothing Mar–Sep), plus sun protection. Note that phones and cameras are not allowed out on the Skywalk itself.

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