subject: Grand Canyon Airplane Trips - Sightseeing At Its Best [print this page] When planning a Las Vegas adventure, you have to include an excursion through the Grand Canyon. Traveling through the Grand Canyon on foot is a major ordeal, since the park is so huge, but you can see everything much faster from the air. You may be tempted to save some money by taking a bus tour, but you will thank yourself in the end for booking one of the best Grand Canyon airplane deals.
You can book your canyon flights any day of the year, including on a major holiday, and you may choose to depart from Las Vegas or from the Grand Canyon National Airport. Flights from Tusayan only go to the South Rim (there aren't any connecting flights between the rims), but Las Vegas flights go the South or West Rim.
I suggest you try to book a morning flight because the visibility will be better and the air will be smoother than in the afternoon. Sunset airplane tours are a popular option, and the direct flight from the South Rim back to Las Vegas always occurs around sunset. If you're on this flight, try to get a seat on the plane's left side ? the views will be better there than on the right.
You will have the choice of finding Grand Canyon airplane deals for landing tours or aerial tours. The shortest trip is from Las Vegas to the West Rim (20 minutes), but you will need around 45 minutes to go from Las Vegas to the South Rim. Aerial canyon flights to the South Rim last about forty-five minutes, but I strongly recommend the landing tour instead. That way you'll be able to add a smooth-water rafting trip or pontoon boat ride on the Colorado River, land on the canyon floor in a chopper, or have unrestricted access to the Grand Canyon Skywalk.
Your plane window will give you a view of well over a hundred miles of the canyon, but a bus window limits your view to about thirty miles. You might think these are tiny private planes, but they're actually standard commercial jets that are fully certified for safety by the FAA (the Federal Aviation Administration).
The largest planes will accommodate about seventeen adults. They've been customized for sightseeing and their generously sized, climate-controlled cabins offer plenty of legroom, comfortable seating and windows large enough to provide unobstructed views of the landscapes passing below. You'll be given a headset that will let you hear interesting information about the geology and history of the Grand Canyon and the surrounding area.
If you want to find the best Grand Canyon airplane deals, you need you have to turn to the internet. Finding airplane deals that reduce the cost of a tour by 35% isn't unusual. When you order online you will be emailed a confirmation of your booking, which can make it easier to check in for your tour. If you own a smart phone, you could even text your confirmation number to yourself.
Canyon airplane rides are clearly the easiest and most rewarding options for visiting the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas. You will be amazed how affordable these tours can be if you shop around online and take advantage of the discounts. And, these airplane deals will let you see five times as much of the canyon in less than 60 minutes. Booking online in advance will save you money and ensure that the flight you want isn't sold out.
