Compare Sunset Tours
PAPILLON
MAVERICK
Sunset helicopter tours are very popular for the extraordinary change of colors in the Grand Canyon before sundown and for the Las Vegas city lights upon return
Grand Canyon Sunset Tours from Las Vegas
| Compare | Papillon | Maverick | Papillon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour Name | Grand Celebration Tour Sunset Flight | Wind Dancer Sunset | Grand Celebration Sunset w/Las Vegas Strip |
| Price (before fees below) | $559 | $629 | $629 |
| Price per minute (flight & Grand Canyon time incl fuel surcharge) | $5.89/minute | $5.24/minute | $5.49/minute |
| Total Duration | 5 Hours | 4 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Flight Duration | 70 Minutes | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours |
| Landing time | 30 Minutes | 30 Minutes | 30 Minutes |
| Landing Location | Inside Grand Canyon | Inside Grand Canyon | Inside Grand Canyon |
| Viewpoints | Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon | LV Strip, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon | LV Strip, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon |
| Skywalk option | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Helicopter | EC-130 | EC-130 | EC-130 |
| Flight path | Does not fly over Las Vegas Strip | same | same |
| Airport | Boulder City | Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
| Hotel Transfers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max passengers per heli | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Meals | Snacks, Champagne & non-alcohol beverages | Snacks, Champagne & non-alcohol beverages | Snacks, Champagne & non-alcohol beverages |
| Additional Fuel Surcharge | $30/person | None | $30/person |
| Front seat request (if confirmed) | $50/person | No fee No option | $50/person |
| Prime time flights | No price difference | No price difference | No price difference |
| Flight times winter | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight times summer | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight times | Varies daily by sunset time | Varies daily by sunset time | Varies daily by sunset time |
Takeaway
When comparing Papillon and Maverick for the sunset champagne picnic tours, Maverick is the better value when Papillon has a fuel surcharge in place (Papillon does not always have a fuel surcharge). You can save an additional $40 per person with Papillon by flying from Boulder City which will add commute time and remove the flight over the Las Vegas Strip. These tours are truly special when weather is average or better due to the amazing color changes of sunsets in the desert. Monitor weather in advance of the tour and make appropriate changes or cancellations as clouds or inclement weather may not justify the premium price if there are too many clouds in the sky.
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