5 Reasons To Buy Grand Canyon Plane Tours Early

5 Reasons To Buy Grand Canyon Plane Tours Early

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How do you put the Grand Canyon into perspective? Take an airplane ride. These air trips show in an hour what would take days on the ground. Its what makes them in-demand and it's why I recommend you pay for your seats beforehand. Allow me to share five more reasons you need to RSVP:

1. Makes certain you fly the day that's best for you. These tours are incredibly popular. Each airplane holds 19 travelers. Oftentimes, they fill up with charters and groups. Book early and avoid getting bumped.

2. Lets you lock down the most ideal flight times. Travelers get in line for a.m. and sunset tours. No surprise, either: The best visibility is in the am, and sundown rides are beyond awe-inspiring.

3. Provides more re-scheduling convenience. Sometimes weather at the Grand Canyon can turn and flights need to be detained. If this happens to you as a morning departure, relax. You will end up the first to go once the clouds part.

4. Will give you peace of mind. I don't know about you but the last thing I want to do is make travel arrangements when I'm there. I'd rather be out hiking the Rim Trail or gazing at The Bellagio Fountains than going back and forth with a ticket broker.

5. Saves serious cash. The canyon has its share of peak season travel months. This means prices go up. Buy before these travel spikes and you lock in a lower charge that can't be hiked up. Also, booking at the air terminal or The Vegas Strip costs more. Much more.

There are two spots in the national park to which planes fly: The West Rim and the South Rim. For Vegas visitors, the West Rim is the clear choice as it's just 120 miles away (there's a Vegas to South Rim flight but more about that later). South Rim trips depart from Grand Canyon Airport, located minutes away from the Park's main gate.

The fantastic thing about West Rim air tours is the side trips. Yes, there are air-only flights, but if you truly desire to find yourself in the canyon's mojo, you can extend your package to include Grand Canyon Sky Walk tickets, a guided tour of the West Rim, a helicopter descent to the base, or a pontoon boat ride on the Colorado.

At the South Rim, there's an excellent 50-minute flight that takes in the South, East, and North Rims. The main add-on is the 1-day no-rapids float trip. This journey takes off from Tusayan and arrives near Glen Canyon Dam, the starting point for pontoon boat trips down the River.

The Las Vegas to South Rim flight usually takes 45 minutes. It follows the Colorado River from Vegas to the South Rim. Upon landing, you switch to a luxury coach and go into the park. There's plenty of time to explore and all the most important lookout points are covered. There's also an option to add a helicopter ride.

All Grand Canyon air tours are all-inclusive and come with hotel pick up and drop off, lunch, and side-trip transportation. Flights are throughout the year (the South Rim raft tour is seasonal and operates from April to November). Incredibly, these are 1-day excursions, which means you will be back in time for your evening plans.

Travelers are really catching on to the benefits of taking a canyon air tour, especially folks who want to spend just several days at the canyon. The popularity of these flights, however, means more sold out flights. This can be avoided if you purchase your air tickets before hand. Not only will you save yourself money, but also you'll be assured of getting a seat. Make the effort to RSVP. Then sit back and relish the best ride the canyon has to offer.

About the Author:
Mr. Kravitz is a travel writer who reviews tours to the Grand Canyon. His Top 3 Grand Canyon airplane tours are posted here. These flights are handpicked based on saftey, price, and quality.



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