Thursday, January 21, 2016

Grand Canyon Helicopters: Special Valentine's Day Holiday Tours (Feb. 14)

By Paulette Neary


Are you looking for a unique way to surprise your sweetheart this Valentine's Day? A helicopter tour at the Grand Canyon will make it one to remember for a lifetime. These scenic flights combine romance and adventure, and you can take one that leaves from Vegas or one that leaves from Arizona near the South Rim.

Vegas Tours

Vegas is already a special place to be, but you can make it even better with a helicopter tour. There are plenty of options available from the city, including air-only and landing flights.

Because it's Valentine's, I recommend the extra special bottom landing tour. This flight will take you inside the Canyon, where you can enjoy a Champagne picnic and even a boat ride on the Colorado River. You could even go to the top of the Canyon to experience the Skywalk.

Being on the Skywalk is a thrilling adventure. It is a huge bridge made of glass that juts beyond the edge of the rim, and you can walk out on it and stand 4000 feet above the Canyon floor and marvel at the fantastic view.

South Rim Flights

The South Rim is fun to visit too, but it usually isn't as busy as the West Rim. If you're looking for a quiet, intimate experience at the Canyon, then going to the South Rim is the ideal choice. The South Rim begins at Tusayan in Arizona. You can drive to Tusayan if you'll be staying in Arizona, and you can fly there if you'll be staying in Vegas.

You can pick from two tours of the South Rim. One of them gives you thirty minutes of air time and goes over to the North and back to the South Rim. However, there is a longer tour that is even better. It includes the same sights as the shorter tour, but also flies over to the eastern border of the national park. The tour lasts fifty minutes and takes you over about 75 percent of the entire national park.

Upgrade to Deluxe

Basic tours are available all year round. They include a minibus shuttle service from your hotel. However if you really want to impress, then a deluxe tour is the way to go.

For starters, superior EcoStar 130 helicopters are used on the deluxe tours. Your flight will be much smoother on an EcoStar, plus the cabins are large and the seating is arrange stadium style for the best viewing. The best feature though, is the enormous windscreen that wraps around the aircraft giving you panoramic views of the scenery below.

To top things off, deluxe tours also include a limousine shuttle service. Why not treat your loved one to the complete experience?

Don't Miss Out!

Helicopter tours of the Canyon are very popular whether you leave from Vegas or Arizona, so you need to book your tour as soon as you can. Book around two weeks ahead of the date that you want to fly, and book online, using your credit card. Buying your tour online is convenient, but more importantly, it locks in your seats so you won't get shut out of the tour you want. Plus, you'll get the lowest prices online since you'll be able to bypass a booking agent.

Conclusion

There are few things that are more romantic than seeing one of the most beautiful spots on earth, from a helicopter, a riverboat, or an impressive platform like the Grand Canyon Skywalk. With a number of options to choose from, Grand Canyon sightseeing can also suit your budget.

So do something different and exciting this year for Valentine's Day. Buy your seats online and lock in your reservation by paying with your credit card, and you'll be set to spend the day with your loved one at one of the most beautiful spots on the planet. A helicopter tour is the perfect way to say 'I love you' on Valentine's Day.




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