The tour was one of the coolest experiences in my life. Maverick communicated through text the day before about our hotel pick-up information and confirmed our time and location. The shuttle was quick, clean, comfortable, and waiting for us when we arrived 5 minutes early at our rendevous point. The airport was a short 10-minute drive away. The check-in was where they checked our I.D.s and did a quick (and discreet) weight check which only took two or three minutes. We had an opportunity to check out the gift shop and take care of any last-minute needs before our pilot (James!!) greeted us with a brief rundown before we hit the tarmac. James went over the safety rules, we had a quick picture session, met two other guests, and then the six of us were whisked off to our adventure. Our party of four started in the back of the helicopter but were assured we would each get a chance to sit up front. Once the tour started, James was an excellent and entertaining guide as well as a skilled pilot. We traversed the city, Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead then headed to the Grand Canyon. The flight was a majestic 45 minutes or so and did not disappoint. We landed smoothly in the Grand Canyon and spent about 30 minutes taking pictures of the natural wonder. It was spectacular!
We were offered drinks, including champagne and small snacks. We boarded, swapped out the passengers in the front, and headed to refuel. On the way, we flew into the canyon along the river and saw beautiful desert scenery, then a short 5-minute stop to get what we needed. We swapped seats again for the 30-minute flight back to Las Vegas. We made a quick trip along the strip before landing which made the whole experience everything I hoped it to be, the Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, and the Strip! Seriously, this was worth EVERY penny. I highly, highly, highly recommend this experience for everyone!! Request James as your pilot!