What's included in a Grand Canyon helicopter tour from Las Vegas? — featuring Roaming Vida

0:00 If you're visiting Las Vegas and want to see the Grand Canyon, then by far the most popular and most spectacular way to see it is by helicopter. You've probably looked at the prices on at the tours and wondered, is it really worth it? In this video, I'll take you through the experience from the hotel

0:16 pickup to flying over Hoover Dam to landing inside the canyon itself. So, by the end, you'll know exactly whether it's worth splashing the cash or not. Our adventure started with a pickup from the closest hotel. For us, that was Planet Hollywood. From there, it's about a 45minute drive out to Las Vegas to the

0:34 helicopter terminal. Once you arrive, there's a quick check-in and safety briefing where they explain what to expect during the flight. After that, it's time to board the helicopter, buckle in, and get ready for the most unforgettable experiences. As we lifted off, Las Vegas quickly

0:52 disappeared behind us, replaced by stunning views of Nevada's desert landscape. We booked this helicopter landing tour through Get Your Guide a few weeks before our trip. It had an impressive 4.8 stars from over a,000 reviews, which definitely gave us confidence when booking. Exact link to

1:09 the tour in the video description below. Prices start from around £350 per person, but our particular flight cost around £410 each. Not long after takeoff, we reach one of the highlights of the flight, the Hoover Dam. Seeing it from above really puts its scale into perspective. It's

1:28 incredible to think that this massive structure has been holding back the Colorado River since the 1930s. The pilot was saying the dam cost around 49 billion to build at the time, which would be more than 900 billion million today when adjusted for inflation. From there, we continued our journey to

1:46 the Grand Canyon, which took around 45 minutes. Finally, we made it to the Grand Canyon. From the air, it's such a cool place to see. Really hard to put into words. It's hard to wrap your head around just how vast it is. Stretching over 277 mi long and 18 mi wide and plunging more than a

2:10 mile deep down the Colorado River below. The closer you get, the more detail you notice. The vibrant layers of red, orange, brown rock carved over millions of years by wind and water. Some of these rock formations are nearly two billion years old, making it one of the most oldest exposed landscapes on Earth.

2:33 Touching down inside the Grand Canyon felt surreal. Another incredible view, but this time with no glass between you and the canyon. We had around 30 minutes just to wander around, take photos, and try to capture the moment. Honestly, it's hard to put into words. The company provided a snack box and a

2:51 glass of procco, which was a nice touch as a simple but memorable way to take in the view before flying out. Then finally, it was time to head back. Different, more direct route this time. So, overall, was it worth it? At around £400 per person, it's definitely not a budget friendly experience, but I'd say

3:10 it's one of the most unforgettable ways to see the Grand Canyon. You get to cover a huge distance in just a few hours, see the dam and the desert from above, and actually land inside the canyon, which is unreal. For me, it's absolutely worth it. It was a once in a lifetime experience. Reminder, I've left

3:28 in a link to the one we booked through Get Your Guide down below. And if you like the video, hit that like and subscribe button, and I'll catch you on the next one.