Vegas Helicopters Tour the Grand Canyon National Park
There are many things you don't want to miss out on when you visit Vegas. Visiting Hoover Dam and Lake Mead should be on your list. And since the Grand Canyon is so close, you wouldn't want to pass up the chance to see it either. Is it possible to see all these amazing sites in one day? I recommend helicopter tours. There are many Las Vegas helicopter tours to choose from, so you can select the perfect one for your interests and budget.
When you consider just how huge the Grand Canyon is, it just makes sense to take an air tour so you can see it all. After all, the canyon covers over a million acres and is 277 miles in length. It's also 1-mile deep and up to 18 miles wide.
The size of the Grand Canyon isn't the only amazing statistic; geologists think it was carved out by the Colorado River two million years ago. Scientists may debate the age of the canyon, but everyone agrees that it holds awe-inspiring beauty; it is one of the most visited tourist spots on the planet and has been designated as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Each year, the canyon receives about five million visitors, the vast majority of which will view the gorge from the South Rim. A higher elevation is offered by the North Rim, but it is closed during the winter time. Recently, the West Rim has actually become very popular, particularly with tourists who want to experience the Skywalk.
Grand Canyon West, or the West Rim, is actually on Hualapai Indian land and the money brought in from tourists helps the reservation to prosper. The locals help visitors create a vacation to remember by offering guided tours and cultural entertainment for them to enjoy.
Helicopter tours to the West Rim depart from Las Vegas and promise excitement and adventure. These are called "landing" tours, and they include trips that go to the bottom (includes a Champagne picnic), a boat ride on the famed Colorado River and an unrestricted pass to the Grand Canyon Skywalk.
Visitors love the Skywalk, which is a U-shape glass walkway that lets you walk out over the canyon below. Guests are not allowed to take pictures while on the Skywalk. This is a safety precaution to prevent damage to the walkway from a dropped camera. However, when you are in the air, you can take as many pictures as you want.
You could also choose an aerial tour. These are shorter trips that soar over the West Rim and give tourists a spectacular view of the canyon from on high. These planes hold around seventeen people and have plenty of elbow room and large viewing windows so guests can see the amazing sights below. These air-only tours provide an unforgettable ride, but they are only the beginning!
My final thought about helicopter tours regards pricing. There are a lot of tour operators out there offering flights at rates that make no rhyme or reason. You need to be careful and not buy the first deal you come across. My advice is understand the special you're about to purchase. Specifically, if you are purchasing your trip online (which is where all the great deals are), make sure to complete the transaction online. If you buy your ticket in person, or by phone, you may have to pay more.
When you consider just how huge the Grand Canyon is, it just makes sense to take an air tour so you can see it all. After all, the canyon covers over a million acres and is 277 miles in length. It's also 1-mile deep and up to 18 miles wide.
The size of the Grand Canyon isn't the only amazing statistic; geologists think it was carved out by the Colorado River two million years ago. Scientists may debate the age of the canyon, but everyone agrees that it holds awe-inspiring beauty; it is one of the most visited tourist spots on the planet and has been designated as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Each year, the canyon receives about five million visitors, the vast majority of which will view the gorge from the South Rim. A higher elevation is offered by the North Rim, but it is closed during the winter time. Recently, the West Rim has actually become very popular, particularly with tourists who want to experience the Skywalk.
Grand Canyon West, or the West Rim, is actually on Hualapai Indian land and the money brought in from tourists helps the reservation to prosper. The locals help visitors create a vacation to remember by offering guided tours and cultural entertainment for them to enjoy.
Helicopter tours to the West Rim depart from Las Vegas and promise excitement and adventure. These are called "landing" tours, and they include trips that go to the bottom (includes a Champagne picnic), a boat ride on the famed Colorado River and an unrestricted pass to the Grand Canyon Skywalk.
Visitors love the Skywalk, which is a U-shape glass walkway that lets you walk out over the canyon below. Guests are not allowed to take pictures while on the Skywalk. This is a safety precaution to prevent damage to the walkway from a dropped camera. However, when you are in the air, you can take as many pictures as you want.
You could also choose an aerial tour. These are shorter trips that soar over the West Rim and give tourists a spectacular view of the canyon from on high. These planes hold around seventeen people and have plenty of elbow room and large viewing windows so guests can see the amazing sights below. These air-only tours provide an unforgettable ride, but they are only the beginning!
My final thought about helicopter tours regards pricing. There are a lot of tour operators out there offering flights at rates that make no rhyme or reason. You need to be careful and not buy the first deal you come across. My advice is understand the special you're about to purchase. Specifically, if you are purchasing your trip online (which is where all the great deals are), make sure to complete the transaction online. If you buy your ticket in person, or by phone, you may have to pay more.