Memorial Day is almost here. If you're going to be in Las Vegas for the holiday, then make sure that you do something to make it special and memorable. Grand Canyon flights are one of the best available tours from the city, and with plenty of options, you will find one that perfectly suits your budget and your needs.
Tips from Vegas
There are two types of Vegas tours. There are flyover tours, and then there are landing tours. As all trips follow the same route out to the Grand Canyon, you can choose any tour. This means that there will be a flyover of the Lake Mead reservoir, and the impressive Hoover Dam. On reaching the Canyon, the trip operator will conduct some attractive moves before going back to Vegas. Your tour operator will set you down at the Canyon's top or bottom if you opt for the landing trip.
The bottom landing tour is my personal favorite, and it's also hugely popular with visitors. You will be set down right next to the Colorado River, and you can enjoy a champagne picnic after exiting the helicopter. If you want to get even more out of the bottom landing tour, then make sure that you book a boat tour, which will allow you to witness the Canyon from a whole new perspective.
The many hiking routes and observation points on the West Rim are what make the top landing tour so attractive. There is another immensely well-known sight amongst tourists which is the Grand Canyon skywalk. Standing at 70ft from the platform's edge and 4000ft from the Canyon's bottom the transparent flooring gives you the an outstanding tingling experience.One of the legal photographers of the park will take your photo at this penultimate photo point.
Grand Canyon South
The South Rim is in nearby Arizona, but you'll have to take a short one hour plane journey to get there from Las Vegas. At the South Rim you can take a 50 minute helicopter tour that covers the North and South Rims, as well as the boundary at the eastern area of the park. If you do want to go to the South Rim, I recommend the flight rather than driving, because the journey is 5.5 hours from Vegas if you take your car or a tour bus.
Booking Deluxe Tours
You have to pick between luxury and basic while reserving your tickets. As there is only a small difference in ticket rates I always advise the exclusive as it also gives a beautiful experience. The EcoStar 130 helicopter, which are customized for excursions are used in luxury tours. It has a larger viewing window than any other helicopter, and it has large seats in a stadium layout so that nobody's view is obstructed. With its included limousine commute service, the exclusive tours add more value to the already exclusive tour bundle.
Conclusion
Lastly, make it a point to make advance reservations. If you ask me, reservations should be made no later than fifteen days from the date you intend to fly. You don't want to miss your tickets with Memorial Day and its peripheral days being so busy. For confirmed seat reservations, use your credit cards while making convenient online bookings. Online bookings also assure you premium prices.
Don't forget to bring along some snacks, light clothes to cover your arms, sunscreen and bottled water as it is very hot at the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. Select the perfect date and tour offer and you can expect one of the best experiences found in North America.
Tips from Vegas
There are two types of Vegas tours. There are flyover tours, and then there are landing tours. As all trips follow the same route out to the Grand Canyon, you can choose any tour. This means that there will be a flyover of the Lake Mead reservoir, and the impressive Hoover Dam. On reaching the Canyon, the trip operator will conduct some attractive moves before going back to Vegas. Your tour operator will set you down at the Canyon's top or bottom if you opt for the landing trip.
The bottom landing tour is my personal favorite, and it's also hugely popular with visitors. You will be set down right next to the Colorado River, and you can enjoy a champagne picnic after exiting the helicopter. If you want to get even more out of the bottom landing tour, then make sure that you book a boat tour, which will allow you to witness the Canyon from a whole new perspective.
The many hiking routes and observation points on the West Rim are what make the top landing tour so attractive. There is another immensely well-known sight amongst tourists which is the Grand Canyon skywalk. Standing at 70ft from the platform's edge and 4000ft from the Canyon's bottom the transparent flooring gives you the an outstanding tingling experience.One of the legal photographers of the park will take your photo at this penultimate photo point.
Grand Canyon South
The South Rim is in nearby Arizona, but you'll have to take a short one hour plane journey to get there from Las Vegas. At the South Rim you can take a 50 minute helicopter tour that covers the North and South Rims, as well as the boundary at the eastern area of the park. If you do want to go to the South Rim, I recommend the flight rather than driving, because the journey is 5.5 hours from Vegas if you take your car or a tour bus.
Booking Deluxe Tours
You have to pick between luxury and basic while reserving your tickets. As there is only a small difference in ticket rates I always advise the exclusive as it also gives a beautiful experience. The EcoStar 130 helicopter, which are customized for excursions are used in luxury tours. It has a larger viewing window than any other helicopter, and it has large seats in a stadium layout so that nobody's view is obstructed. With its included limousine commute service, the exclusive tours add more value to the already exclusive tour bundle.
Conclusion
Lastly, make it a point to make advance reservations. If you ask me, reservations should be made no later than fifteen days from the date you intend to fly. You don't want to miss your tickets with Memorial Day and its peripheral days being so busy. For confirmed seat reservations, use your credit cards while making convenient online bookings. Online bookings also assure you premium prices.
Don't forget to bring along some snacks, light clothes to cover your arms, sunscreen and bottled water as it is very hot at the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. Select the perfect date and tour offer and you can expect one of the best experiences found in North America.
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