subject: Grand Canyon Helicopter Flights - A Fantastic Way To Explore The National Park [print this page] Las Vegas is often referred to as the entertainment capital of the world, and that is not all hype from travel agents trying to make a living. After all, it's full of world-class casinos, five-star resort hotels and some of the world's best live entertainment. While you are enjoying the shows and gambling, you might as well put some of your money toward Grand Canyon air tours departing from Las Vegas.
Encompassing over a million acres of untouched wilderness, Grand Canyon National Park is a natural wonderland. The park is more than 270 miles long, and that was created by the sheer willpower of water over the course of years. But its length isn't the only enormous thing about the Grand Canyon ? it averages about ten miles wide and one mile deep. The enormity of the Grand Canyon is beyond reason to many people, which explains the millions of people who pass through to tour the park every single year. It's the most breathtaking member of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
The scenery in the region is nothing short of spectacular. Many people take on the challenge of hiking or backpacking their way through the Canyon, but the best views come from above. You can take Grand Canyon helicopter flights right from Las Vegas and take in a high view of this amazing destination.
Your Grand Canyon helicopter tour will begin with a free limousine or hotel shuttle that takes you to the airfield. You are seated comfortably in a well designed, modern plane after checking in for your tour. The best tour services are now using EcoStar 130 planes which are designed with less noise from the plane and more space for your feet; plus you can enjoy theater seating that is far more comfortable than most other planes.
You will fly over inactive volcanoes as well as many bodies of water, including the Colorado River, Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead. This is a tour that stimulates a great desire to snap pictures and preserve memories, so make sure the film is on hand and the digital camera is completely charged. As you fly over this beautiful terrain, you will be permitted to listen to educational recordings regarding the scenery below while talking with others aboard your plane, all through the use of simply headphone sets.
You will have to choose between two varieties of Grand Canyon helicopter flights. If you just want to fly out to the Grand Canyon and head right back to your hotel, you should go with the aerial tour. Personally, I think the helicopter flights that combine aerial and ground experiences (?landing tours?) are better than the strictly aerial trips. One of the most exciting landing tour is one that takes a 4,000 foot dip to land on the floor of the Grand Canyon. You can take in the floor of the Canyon and the amazing Colorado River while you recharge with a snack.
If walking on a glass bridge far over the bottom of the canyon sounds exciting, you may consider a landing tour that gives a visit to the ?glass bridge,? also known as the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Hundreds of thousands of visitors brave the Skywalk every year, standing on glass 3,500 feet over the floor of the canyon and venturing seventy feet from the rim of the Canyon. You simply have to abide by the rules, which means leaving your camera, phone, and other electronics behind while you take this thrilling walk.
Wear comfortable clothes for your tour, but make sure they're appropriate for the weather. Summer weather can get extremely hot, so prepare for 100 degree weather by packing water, chapstick, sunglasses, and perhaps a sun hat. You should wear a long sleeved shirt even in this extreme heat. Winters are cold and sometimes windy, so wear a jacket and bring a windbreaker, too.
If you want to enrich your Las Vegas vacation with one of these Grand Canyon air tours, make sure to book your tour seats well in advance. If you leave it to the last minute you will likely find yourself without a seat and without this amazing experience. I suggest you book your helicopter tour at least a few days in advance. You'll find the best prices online. To find the deals and steals, go to the website for companies offering these tours.
