Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the Grand Canyon West Rim Deluxe Sunset Helicopter Tour submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
had a grate time nice picnic grate views and flying back down the strip and seeing the lights from above was areal treat
Reviewed by: martin w, May 2012
Fabulous trip. . . . .must do when in Vegas!
Sunset Grand Canyon trip was wonderful and icing in the cake is final few minutes of return trip over Vegas strip. . . .get your video ready.
Only downside was a little rushed at the canyon because we were delayed in leaving and choppers must be off reservation before sundown.
However this was my only minor flaw in what was a wonderful evening.
The tour was incredible! The ride was smooth, the pilot was very nice and the views were breathtaking. I would have loved to stay on the canyon floor a little bit longer....(Ok. A lot longer) I think that everybody should take this tour at least once.
Reviewed by: Paul S, May 2012
As someone who was terrified at the prospect of flying in a helicopter, I wasn't too keen on going but had booked the tour for my husbands 40th birthday.
After getting over the initial butterflies and used to the movement of the helicopter, I got totally absorbed in the scenery and excellent music and commentary played through the headphones - therefore it turned out to be much less scary than I thought it would be, to the point that I actually enjoyed the flying experience (and I am terrified of heights!).
The biggest incentive is, of course, flying into the Grand Canyon and if you are going to do it I would recommend the sunset tour. The light in the canyon is stunning as the sun sets and flying back to Vegas with a red sky in front of you is jaw-droppingly beautiful; then getting to see Vegas Strip in the dark with all the lights on is the perfect end to the flight.
When I booked this, I thought it expensive. When you go on the tour you realise it is worth every penny - you are well looked after by the staff at the centre and our pilot was excellent. The Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon exceeded expectations, as did the flight back.
Two pieces of advice. 1. Take a camera and video camera as they both capture different aspects of the flight, plus it is hard to photograph the strip at night where a video camera captures it perfectly. 2. Make sure you know what settings to have your camera on and practice before you go. We captured some amazing shots using the 'sunset' setting in the canyon but also switched to other settings for a different perspective.
Highly recommended service and experience, even for someone scared of flying.
Had a wonderful time on this spectacular tour. Our friendly and funny pilot, Kyle, drove us safely to the Grand Canyon where we had some time to take photos of the stunning views before enjoying a champagne picnic and then a gorgeous sunset ride back to the beautifully lit Las Vegas. The entire experience was amazing and I would happily recommend it to anyone.
Reviewed by: Erica N, May 2012
