There are several ways to make your next Las Vegas visit more adventurous. And one of them lifts you a few hundred feet above the Las Vegas skyline and leaves you a 3,200 feet below the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Experience One Of The Seven Natural Wonders Of The World.

As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon is a remarkable destination. This massive gorge, located just 35 minutes away from Las Vegas by helicopter, was carved by the great Colorado River. While it is not the steepest or longest canyon in the world, it surpasses every other because of its scale, size, and beautifully colored landscape.

While most people make plans to travel to the South Rim (for which we provide tours as well), one of the most remarkable excursions departs on a state-of-the-art Eco-Star, EC-130 six-seat jet helicopter for a 35-minute scenic flight to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. The West Rim, unlike other stops, leaves visitors feeling as though they've had a much more personal experience.

It is more personal because the only people on the landing site are the same few who joined you on the flight. It truly is one of the most personal ways to experience the West Rim, which is also known for its much more rugged beauty and sheer drop-off into the Colorado River.

Even better this tour gives you time to do something few people ever do. You can enjoy a champagne picnic lunch with a deli-style sandwich, chips, water or soft drink while looking over the Colorado River. The picnic table and landing site are the only manmade structures in the area. Every other panoramic view is a glimpse of nature as it is meant to be seen — untouched.

According to the Seven Natural Wonders Web site, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people explore and engage the natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon ranks second only to the Aurora Borealis. Other wonders include the Paricutin volcanic cone in Mexico, Victoria Falls in southern Africa, Great Barrier Reef near Australia, Mount Everest in the Himalayas, and the harbor of Rio de Janeiro.

This featured tour runs approximately four hours with 70 minutes of total flight time, excluding hotel pick-up. It includes complimentary pick-up and drop-off at your hotel. For complete logistics, prices, and times, please visit Tourguy.com for grand canyon helicopter tours.