Memorial Day is round the corner. For those who will be holidaying in Las Vegas, put in some efforts to make your holiday both outstanding and unforgettable. One of the best ways to tour the city is through Grand Canyon flight and you are sure to find one from the many options fitting both your requirements and financial plan
Tips from Vegas
Vegas tours come in two varieties. There are flyover tours, and then there are landing tours. Whichever option you choose, you will follow the same route on the way out to the Grand Canyon. This means that there will be a flyover of the Lake Mead reservoir, and the impressive Hoover Dam. Once at the Canyon, the flyover tour will perform some scenic passes, before heading back to Vegas. If you choose the landing option, then your helicopter will either set you down at the top, or the bottom of the Canyon.
The bottom landing tour is my personal favorite, and it's also hugely popular with visitors. You land down by the Colorado where on alighting the helicopter you can have a memorable time with a champagne picnic. You have to take a boat tour to get the most out of the bottom-landing trip, and get a chance to view the Canyon with a completely different outlook.
Top landing tours are also great, with numerous lookout points and hiking trails being available at the top of the West Rim. There's also the Grand Canyon skywalk, which is a hugely popular tourist attraction. This platform has a transparent floor, which will give you the ultimate thrill as you stand 70ft from the rim, and 4000ft from the bottom of the Canyon. It's the perfect spot to have your photo taken by one of the official park photographers.
South Grand Canyon
You have to take a short air trip spanning an hour to reach South Rim, which is in adjacent Arizona, from Las Vegas. There is a 50minute helicopter ride at the South Rim, which crosses the North and South rims and the park's eastern region's borders. If you plan to visit the South Rim, it is better if you take the flight than drive down as the road trip spans 5.5 hours from Vegas on car or tour bus.
Booking Deluxe Tours
When you book your tickets, you will need to choose between basic and deluxe. I always recommend deluxe, because there's only a moderate increase in ticket price, and for that you will get the best experience. Deluxe tours use the EcoStar 130 helicopter, which is custom built for sightseeing. It has a larger viewing window than any other helicopter, and it has large seats in a stadium layout so that nobody's view is obstructed. Deluxe tours also include a limousine shuttle service, which adds a little bit of extra value to your already fantastic tour package.
Verdict
As a last word, make sure that you book your tickets soon. I recommend that bookings are made no later than two weeks before you intend to fly. Memorial Day and the surrounding days will be extremely busy, and you don't want to miss out on tickets. Book online for convenience, and confirm using your credit card so that your seats are secured. By booking online you will also get the best prices.
As it is extremely hot in the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas, you need to take along some light clothes to cover your arms, bottled water, sunscreen and some food. Get ready for a penultimate experience available nowhere else in North America after picking your desired date and tour pack.
Tips from Vegas
Vegas tours come in two varieties. There are flyover tours, and then there are landing tours. Whichever option you choose, you will follow the same route on the way out to the Grand Canyon. This means that there will be a flyover of the Lake Mead reservoir, and the impressive Hoover Dam. Once at the Canyon, the flyover tour will perform some scenic passes, before heading back to Vegas. If you choose the landing option, then your helicopter will either set you down at the top, or the bottom of the Canyon.
The bottom landing tour is my personal favorite, and it's also hugely popular with visitors. You land down by the Colorado where on alighting the helicopter you can have a memorable time with a champagne picnic. You have to take a boat tour to get the most out of the bottom-landing trip, and get a chance to view the Canyon with a completely different outlook.
Top landing tours are also great, with numerous lookout points and hiking trails being available at the top of the West Rim. There's also the Grand Canyon skywalk, which is a hugely popular tourist attraction. This platform has a transparent floor, which will give you the ultimate thrill as you stand 70ft from the rim, and 4000ft from the bottom of the Canyon. It's the perfect spot to have your photo taken by one of the official park photographers.
South Grand Canyon
You have to take a short air trip spanning an hour to reach South Rim, which is in adjacent Arizona, from Las Vegas. There is a 50minute helicopter ride at the South Rim, which crosses the North and South rims and the park's eastern region's borders. If you plan to visit the South Rim, it is better if you take the flight than drive down as the road trip spans 5.5 hours from Vegas on car or tour bus.
Booking Deluxe Tours
When you book your tickets, you will need to choose between basic and deluxe. I always recommend deluxe, because there's only a moderate increase in ticket price, and for that you will get the best experience. Deluxe tours use the EcoStar 130 helicopter, which is custom built for sightseeing. It has a larger viewing window than any other helicopter, and it has large seats in a stadium layout so that nobody's view is obstructed. Deluxe tours also include a limousine shuttle service, which adds a little bit of extra value to your already fantastic tour package.
Verdict
As a last word, make sure that you book your tickets soon. I recommend that bookings are made no later than two weeks before you intend to fly. Memorial Day and the surrounding days will be extremely busy, and you don't want to miss out on tickets. Book online for convenience, and confirm using your credit card so that your seats are secured. By booking online you will also get the best prices.
As it is extremely hot in the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas, you need to take along some light clothes to cover your arms, bottled water, sunscreen and some food. Get ready for a penultimate experience available nowhere else in North America after picking your desired date and tour pack.
About the Author:
Grand Canyon expert Beth Adams recommends getting this free report because it will make these Las Vegas helicopter tours to the National Park much, much cheaper: http://grandcanyonhelicopter.org/best-grand-canyon-helicopter-tours.html
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