Tours By Helicopter Over Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon aerial tours are without a doubt one of the best ways to experience this incredible national park

. Those who only have a day or two to explore the park will also welcome the aerial views.

Tour Departures

The West Rim and the South Rim are currently the only two places helicopters are allowed to cover. The West Rim will be more desirable for those flying out from Las Vegas. It is only a 120 mile ride from the city to the West Rim.

For those who truly wish to see the South Rim of the canyon, a 45 minute diversion and transfer by airplane will be necessary. Outside the main gates of the national Park you will find Tusayan, which launches the South Rim helicopter tours. These tours are great if you are driving from Arizona.

Tour Variants

Compared to the South Rim tours, the West Rim provides more side trips. You could try the air-only tour, but most want a bit more. The landing tour is the most popular. After descending the four thousand feet to the bottom, you will land. You will typically be treated to a picnic at the bottom. You will also be given a bit of time to explore. If it appeals to you, then adding a river rafting package to your tour will most certainly be an option.

The West Rim landing tour also includes the Skywalk. A full tour of the walkway is available in this package. This piece of modern engineering will permit you to walk past the edge of the West Rim and see things you could never have imagined. The Colorado River will sit below your feet, providing an incredible sight.

On the South Rim you will find a plethora of natural beauty. Overall, a good helicopter ride will showcase that beauty. The South Rim features no landing strips. Before turning back at the North Rim, the most popular flight will actually take you over the Kaibab Plateau and into the Rangoon Corridor. At the start, the flight time will be thirty minutes, but it can actually be extended to fifty. The helicopter on the tour can also be upgraded to the EcoStar 130.

Find the Best Deal!

If you want to get a good deal on a helicopter tour, there are two things you need to do. First of all, reserve ahead of time. You would certainly benefit from reserving one or two months ahead. Start shopping online. There are great deals abound on the internet. Special promotions can actually save up to 35%. You will have to work at it, but it's worth your time and effort.

Get Psyched!

When it comes to exploring the national park, the Grand Canyon heli tours are the best way. Both the West Rim and the South Rim are on the menu. Great landing tours are a part of the West Rim flight. Only air tours are available on the South Rim. If you have proper funding, then upgrading to the EcoStar 130 would be to your benefit. Though you could of course use by two steps to saving and add a few side trips to your package. From the air, the canyon is absolutely incredible. This incredible view can be experienced through one of the many helicopter tours.

by: Luke Plunket

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