PaPILLoN GraNd caNyoN toUrS
Fly high with the newest offering from Papillon Grand canyon tours, which pairs a Bell Helicopter with a road King Harley-davidson from eaglerider tours. Since 1965, Papillon has established itself as the world’s largest “flightseeing” company, serving more than 3,500 passengers daily. and alongside eaglerider tours, the world’s largest motorcycle touring company, passengers get a close-up view of the canyon as the wind hits their face in the fresh outdoors. Te adventure begins at 6 a.m. at Boulder city airport (Papillon will shuttle you there from any resort on the Strip). Te hourlong flight allows for panoramic views of Lake mead, Hoover dam and the colorado river’s winding path. Upon arrival at the Grand canyon airport in arizona, it takes less than five minutes to get to the Papillon Heliport. a quick check-in, a short safety video, and it’s off to the helipad for a 30-minute tour of the canyon’s North rim. Where you sit on the chopper is determined by weight (If you’re lucky, you’ll be the co-pilot!). once en route, take in the mile-plus natural views down below. Get a close-up of the mountainous range when your eaglerider tour guides take you on a scenic 2 1/2-hour tour of the South rim. although firsttimers can hop on the back of a Harley with an experienced rider, those with motorcycle licenses (21 and older) can drive themselves! Stop at many vista points along the way; eat a boxed lunch; see elk, hawks, the old Watch tower and as many perspectives of this national treasure—perfect for picture taking. North Canyon with Harley, $379 per person. Papillon Grand canyon tours is open seven days a week. 1401 Airport Road, Boulder City, 888.635.7272; papillon.com –DA
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