GRAND CANYON WESTERN RANCH ADVENTURE BY LUXURY MERCEDES SPRINTER WITH HELICOPTER TOUR THRU THE GRAND CANYON
Luxury mini-coach to Grand Canyon Western Ranch with a stop at the Bypass Bridge and views above Hoover Dam. See the Joshua Tree Forest, then fly by helicopter above & below the Rim of the Grand Canyon!
Tour Length
5.5 Hours
Highlights
- Narrated Mini-Coach from Las Vegas to the Historic Grand Canyon Western Ranch
- Narrated Tour across Hoover Dam, Photo Stop, Dirt Road Drive via ancient Joshua Tree Forest
- Western-style meal
- Helicopter flight from Grand Canyon Western Ranch below the rim of the Grand Canyon
- Las Vegas Hotel Transfers
- Cowboy Entertainment
- Grand Canyon Western Ranch Optional Activities
Experience Details
The Historic Grand Canyon Western Ranch began as a mining
and cattle ranching operation in Northern Arizona. In the 1880s,
miners constructed sturdy stone cabins to process gold ore near
Grass Springs. Shortly thereafter, the Starkey family moved
into those stone cabins. In 1931, they sold the property to Tap
Duncan, a colorful figure linked to the outlaw world. He built the
main Ranch House and ran a massive 1.4 million-acre, Diamond
Bar cattle empire. Rumors swirled that Tap’s wealth came more
from bank and train robberies - he was related by marriage
to Black Jack Ketchum of the Hole in the Wall Gang and even
engaged in a fatal gunfight in Idaho.
Following Duncan’s death, the Ranch changed hands in 1956,
falling into the hands of Dale Smith, a famous World Champion
National Rodeo Hall of Fame Roper. Smith was the first Cowboy
ever to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo in four events
and was one of the greatest time-event Cowboys of all time.
Smith maintained Diamond Bar as a working cattle and horse
ranch. Then in 2002, the property began its transformation
into the Western Ranch experience we know today. A new
ownership team introduced horseback and wagon rides, a gun
range, buffalo herds, helicopter tours into the Canyon, cabins,
glamping tents, and a restaurant in the historic Ranch House
Headquarters.
Today, the ranch weaves together multiple eras - indigenous
presence, mining, cattle frontier, outlaw lore, and Guest ranch
hospitality nestled in the backdrop of Spirit Mountain and the
800 year-old ancient Joshua Tree Forest. The Ranch is perfectly
located only 50 minutes by helicopter, 2.5 hours from Las Vegas
by ground and just 10 miles from the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon Western Ranch Optional Activities -
1 Hour Guided Horseback Ride and Buffalo Safari
45-minute Horse-drawn Wagon Ride & Buffalo Safari
Western Shooting Range
All optional activities are payable locally and not included in this tour
and cattle ranching operation in Northern Arizona. In the 1880s,
miners constructed sturdy stone cabins to process gold ore near
Grass Springs. Shortly thereafter, the Starkey family moved
into those stone cabins. In 1931, they sold the property to Tap
Duncan, a colorful figure linked to the outlaw world. He built the
main Ranch House and ran a massive 1.4 million-acre, Diamond
Bar cattle empire. Rumors swirled that Tap’s wealth came more
from bank and train robberies - he was related by marriage
to Black Jack Ketchum of the Hole in the Wall Gang and even
engaged in a fatal gunfight in Idaho.
Following Duncan’s death, the Ranch changed hands in 1956,
falling into the hands of Dale Smith, a famous World Champion
National Rodeo Hall of Fame Roper. Smith was the first Cowboy
ever to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo in four events
and was one of the greatest time-event Cowboys of all time.
Smith maintained Diamond Bar as a working cattle and horse
ranch. Then in 2002, the property began its transformation
into the Western Ranch experience we know today. A new
ownership team introduced horseback and wagon rides, a gun
range, buffalo herds, helicopter tours into the Canyon, cabins,
glamping tents, and a restaurant in the historic Ranch House
Headquarters.
Today, the ranch weaves together multiple eras - indigenous
presence, mining, cattle frontier, outlaw lore, and Guest ranch
hospitality nestled in the backdrop of Spirit Mountain and the
800 year-old ancient Joshua Tree Forest. The Ranch is perfectly
located only 50 minutes by helicopter, 2.5 hours from Las Vegas
by ground and just 10 miles from the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon Western Ranch Optional Activities -
1 Hour Guided Horseback Ride and Buffalo Safari
45-minute Horse-drawn Wagon Ride & Buffalo Safari
Western Shooting Range
All optional activities are payable locally and not included in this tour
Sights
- Grand Canyon
- Hoover Dam & Bypass Bridge
- Grand Canyon Western Ranch
- Fortification Hill & Black Mountains
- Joshua Tree Forest Parkway
- Grand Wash Cliffs in the Distance
- Pierce Ferry & Diamond Bar Roads
Important Information
Minimum number of passengers required to operate non-private helicopter tours. The Helicopter Seats Up to Six (6) Passengers.
Passengers exceeding 250 lbs (112kg) will be required to purchase an additional seat.
Please bring valid Photo ID and Credit Card at Check-In.
Arrive 30 minutes Prior to Departure Time.
Please look at our Terms and Conditions for more specifics.
Passengers exceeding 250 lbs (112kg) will be required to purchase an additional seat.
Please bring valid Photo ID and Credit Card at Check-In.
Arrive 30 minutes Prior to Departure Time.
Please look at our Terms and Conditions for more specifics.
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