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Founded in 1965, Papillon is the Largest and Most Experienced Helicopter Sightseeing Company in the World!
Founded in 1965, Papillon is the Largest and Most Experienced Helicopter Sightseeing Company in the World! The story begins with the construction of the pipeline across Grand Canyon in 1963 to supply the South Rim with water. Elling Halvorson, Chairman of Papillon Airways had a construction company which specialized in remote area high logistic projects. They took on the task of building this much needed pipeline which stretched across 13.5 miles of some of the most difficult terrain in the world and required innovative methods to accomplish the job. Halvorson utilized helicopters to guide and lower the pipe into the Canyon. Guests and workers associated with the project were overwhelmed with the view of the canyon from the helicopters and requested chartered flights of helicopters. By 1965, Grand Canyon Helicopters was started to provide aerial tours to its many visitors.

Today, Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters offers tours of the Grand Canyon South Rim, Grand Canyon West, Las Vegas, Sedona, Flagstaff, Phoenix and Scottsdale.

The word "papillon" means butterfly. French explorers brought it to the new world over 1000 years ago and it has become a symbol of beauty and freedom around the world. The company selected the butterfly as its logo because it personifies the spectacular flights experienced by helicopter.
Grand Celebration
The most spectacular Grand Canyon Flight Experience with an Exclusive Landing on the Canyon Floor and EXTENDED Canyon Viewing Time!
TOUR DURATION: 4 hours hotel to hotel (approximately).
Golden Eagle Airtour
Soar below the Rim and fly through the Grand Canyon in your luxurious A-Star or Eco Star Helicopter!
TOUR DURATION: 2.5 hours hotel to hotel (approximately).
Vegas Neon Nights
Take to the Skies Over the Dazzling Las Vegas "Strip!"
TOUR DURATION: 1.25 hours hotel to hotel (approximately).
Vegas Neon Nights with Dinner at Maggiano’s
Dine at Maggiano’s on the Las Vegas "Strip"
TOUR DURATION: 4 hours hotel to hotel (approximately).
My son and I cruised the Las Vegas Strip by helicopter at night and had a thrilling and absolutely breathtaking adventure. This is the optimal way to see the strip, and was a once in a lifetime experience. I am a long time Las Vegas resident but I do realize we do things a little different here than most people; for example one of the ways my son and I celebrate a good report card is to jump in the car and drive down the strip to see the lights at night, this semester I decided to mix things up a bit and my son and I jumped in a Papillon Helicopter and looked at the lights from an entirely new perspective.
   
 
As I stood outside the West Grand Canyon Airport and watched two ravens soar after a Papillon helicopter I too felt like a bird, able to fly over deep canyons and rivers; the wonder of being able to soar over mountains and see plants and animals on the ground the joy of air under my wings and the exuberance of knowing I could experience something that not all creatures can investigate.
 

"I just wanted to say how much my fiance´ and I enjoyed the Helicopter tour... Everything was just perfect from the courtesy and friendliness of the transfer driver, the professionalism and knowledge of our pilot (Matt) and the fantastic champagne picnic we enjoyed on the Canyon floor. The return flight over the "Strip" just finished it off - we wanted to do it all again!"
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Debra Harwood & Malcolm Bamsey, Crawley, West Sussex England

"We wanted to thank Papillon Helicopters in Las Vegas for the fantastic tour of the Grand Canyon."
- Mary Semenfol & Pat Musgrove, New York City

"The Grand Canyon Celebration Helicopter Tour that Paul, Polly, Jean and I experienced was absolutely the most enjoyable event of our six day vacation in Las Vegas and yes it overshadowed the fact that Joan won $3000 and Paul $2500 jackpot. We will be promoting Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopter tours to our friends, neighbors, relatives and any persons that will listen to us."
- Richard, Melbourne Beach, Florida

"I can't find the words to express my gratitude for your extremely generous hospitality. You have restored my faith in human nature and my ability to trust my own instincts."
- Pam, California

"Thank you for all that you did to make our holiday and wedding in Las Vegas such a special occasion. We just wanted you to know that we really appreciated the service we received."
- Dawn & John Spiers, Kentucky

"The rafting trip was fantastic, thanks to our bus driver Jim, our tour guide John, and our captain Leslie. You made a good partnership there. I felt very comfortable in Bruce the pilot's hands, you are very lucky to have him."
- Gabriel, Australia

"The staff at Papillon made sure that every detail was taken care of, beginning with the initial phone call in which we requested a return from the wedding at sunset all the way through the limo ride back, with nothing being overlooked. It is people like you that have the ability to take a good company and truly make it a great one! You should be extremely proud of your service!"
- Ron & Debbie Jarvis, Washington

Grand Canyon Reservations:
1.800.528.2418
Las Vegas Reservations:
1.888.635.7272
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