- Operating hours: Operates daily, with two departures at 7am and 12pm
- Total duration: 90 minutes
- Flight duration: 40 minutes
- Best time to visit: Early morning departures offer clearer skies and soft sunlight for photography. Seasonally, Spring (March–May) has mild temperatures and clear desert skies; summers (June–August) have clear skies but intense desert heat; and fall (September–November) season is a crowd-favorite–crisp and clear.
Why take a helicopter tour over Hoover Dam?
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Spot iconic landmarks
Soar over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River to see perspectives impossible from ground level. From your seat, trace the dam’s structure, winding river, and lake contours for a clear understanding of the area’s scale and engineering.
Aerial views of Sin City
Fly above the Strip to see landmarks like Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, Luxor Pyramid, Eiffel Tower, Bellagio Fountains, High Roller, MSG Sphere, and Downtown Las Vegas. Observe the curve, hotel clusters, and desert versus urban contrast.
See key sites in just 40 minutes
For those short on time, a helicopter tour is the ideal way to see many of the top highlights in under 40 minutes. This route highlights both natural and urban marvels, eliminating the need for extensive travel or multiple transfers.
Gain insider insights
Beyond aviatory skills, your experienced pilot will share historical, engineering, and cultural context for each landmark, including construction details, architectural choices, and the dam’s role in regional development.
Photo ops galore
The helicopter’s large windows offer unobstructed views of both the dam and the city skyline, making it perfect for photography. Sunrise and late-afternoon flights offer dynamic lighting that emphasizes the contours of the desert and cityscape below.
