History
Since 1965, Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters has flown over half a million passengers on world-class tours of the Grand Canyon and beyond. Today, Papillon continues to operate daily tours of the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and more. These once-in-a-lifetime experiences range from mere minutes to daylong and overnight excursions. Before becoming Chairman of Papillon Airways, Elling Halvorson owned a construction company that serviced complicated and remote areas. When the need arose for a pipeline needing to cross the treacherous canyon, Halvorson's team seemed best suited for the job. Halvorson decided to utilize helicopters to the move huge sections of the pipe over a vertical mile into the Canyon. Each day that workers and guests would fly to the project, the majestic scenery was so captivating they began requesting chartered helicopter flights. That was how, in 1965, Grand Canyon Helicopters was born.
Specialties
Soar across the Southwest on a world-class helicopter tour from Page, AZ. Experience the Grand Canyon, Tower Butte, and more. Soar into adventure with Papillon today! Papillon is the largest and most experienced helicopter tour company in the world. We've been flying world-class tours from Las Vegas since 1965. Whether you're exploring the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Las Vegas Strip, or beyond, we provide some of the best tours around. - No Hidden Fees - Roundtrip Transportation - Exclusive Landing Sites - State-of-the-Art Technology - Professionally Trained & Fully-Certified Pilots As the preferred provider for the Grand Canyon National Park Service, we're certified to fly the entire Grand Canyon. Even better, our helicopters can touch down at exclusive landing sites at the bottom of the West Rim. Plus, Hoover Dam tours have clearance to fly closer to the massive concrete structure for unbeatable aerial views. Think we're just a helicopter tour company? Think again. No matter what sightseeing experience you are looking for, our Las Vegas helicopter, airplane, bus, or adventure tours have you covered. Float along the Colorado River, spend the entire tour soaring through the desert skies, traverse the Mojave Desert aboard a luxurious motorcoach, or get your adrenaline pumping on an ATV ride through the Grand Canyon.