5 Tips: Awesome Las Vegas Helicopter Rides To Grand Canyon

By Beth Adams


Vegas is the ultimate vacation getaway because there are so many fun things to do in the city. And it is pretty close to the Grand Canyon too, so you can book a thrilling helicopter tour of the natural wonder from Vegas. Helicopter tours come with a variety of options, so here are five tips to helps you plan the best adventure.

Tip One: Book A Deluxe Helicopter Tour

Looking at all of the options available, you will find both deluxe and basic Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas. If you can't seem to find the true benefit of either package, then let me tell you that deluxe is the way to go. For a slight increase in ticket price, you will receive a true VIP experience. Deluxe tours provide a limousine shuttle service, which sets the tone of your adventure. The deluxe helicopter is larger and newer, and it has the best seat layout, with a huge viewing window that will allow you to take in all of what you see. As an added bonus, these tours fly directly from Vegas (basic tours leave from Boulder City), and include a flyover of the Las Vegas Strip.

Tip Two: Book A Tour That Lands At The Canyon

You'll also have to choose between a flyover tour of the Canyon and one that lands. While the flyover tours provide you with many spectacular views, they are all from the air, but when you take a landing tour, you get to see the Canyon from the air and from the ground too. You can book a tour that lands on the Canyon floor that includes an exhilarating descent into the Canyon, a Champagne picnic, and a boat ride along the Colorado River, or you can book a tour that lands on top of the rim where you can visit the Skywalk or hike on a number of scenic trails with lookout points. A landing tour is definitely the way to go if you want the full adventure experience at the Canyon.

Tip Three: Book Early

All tours of the Canyon are popular, but the helicopter tours are even more so. The seats fill up fast and often sell out. Therefore, you should buy your tour ahead of time to make sure you get seats on the day and time you want. Aim to have your seats locked in about two weeks ahead of time, but you can do it earlier too, buying your tour after you book your hotel room is a good idea. Then you will be all set and won't risk missing out on your tour because you didn't get it booked in time.

Tip Four: Book Your Seats Online

Booking online is the easiest way to ensure that your tickets are confirmed and that you get the best ticket prices. Booking online is also cheaper, because you won't have to pay any additional fees that are added on by travel agents or other third parties. Just make sure that you complete the transaction with your credit card, as this will ensure you get the best price and that everything is confirmed for the day that you plan to fly.

Tip Five: Book The Last Daily Flight

Would you like to see an amazing play of lights and shadows when the sun sets over the Canyon? Then be sure to pick the final tour for the day. The sunset tour lets you see the Canyon in a very unique way and it also allows you to see the lights of The Strip spring to life. Taking in the lights of Vegas from the air at night is an amazing experience.

Conclusion

I hope these tips help you book the best helicopter tour of the Canyon. If you'll be in Vegas on vacation, you don't want to miss your chance to visit the Canyon, which is just a short flight away. Just keep the tips above handy so you can book the tour that will give you the best experience at the lowest price.

You'll find a lot more information about Canyon tours on my website. I'll help you find the best price for your tour, and if you have questions about picking the best tour package, you can use the chat feature on my site to ask me questions. That way, you won't have to bust your budget to create a fun filled experience at one of America's most loved natural landmarks.




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