Grand Canyon Tours - Helicopter Rides | 5 Reasons To Rsvp

Grand Canyon Tours - Helicopter Rides | 5 Reasons To Rsvp

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One of several popular questions I get from travelers is, "Should I purchase my Grand Canyon helicopter trip in advance?" My answer is always a booming "Yes." Besides the fact that interest in these trips exceeds supply, here are five more good reasons to secure your seats immediately:

Sunrise and sunset flights will often be overbooked. This is when the canyon really comes to life, and travelers who've done their homework know this. Cancellations are unusual, especially during the summer season (high season).

Morning flights are the most enjoyable and offer the utmost flexibility. The air is smoother in the a.m. and visibility is at its best. Canyon weather is fickle; if there's a re-scheduling, those near the top of the queue fly first.

Choppers hold only six people. This limits the supply of seats. Further, these aircraft require a correct distribution of weight - a traveler weighing between 275 and 300 pounds may be required to obtain two seats.

Days are shorter in fall and winter. This impacts the existing number of flights available. Furthermore, this is "low" season, a time when tour companies decrease the number of flights they operate.

It's more affordable. Book on the internet in advance and you will save a huge wad of cash compared to the retail/rack rate with which you'll get slammed IF you successfully get a same-day flight at the heliport.

The principle of purchasing your Grand Canyon helicopter tour in advance applies whether you depart from Las Vegas or the South Rim. For Vegas travelers, helicopter tours only visit the West Rim and the Las Vegas Strip. To do the South Rim, it's essential to take a 45-minute airplane trip and switch to a helicopter.

West Rim tours include:

Landing at the base. Fly down 4,000 feet to the base. Exit the aircraft and explore the primordial floor. Champagne toast included. Upgrade to include a no-rapids rafting tour.

The Grand Canyon Glass Walkway. Land at Grand Canyon West. Access the "glass bridge," a astonishing structure that dangles 70 feet over the edge and lifts you 4,000 over the Colorado River.

Standard air tour. Fly over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, a Joshua Tree forest, and the Mojave Desert. U-turn over the West Rim. Upgrade to include a Las Vegas Strip flyover.

South Rim tours, which depart from Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan, AZ, situated just beyond the gates of the National Park, fly above the Kaibab Plateau and straight into the Dragoon Corridor before turning back at the North Rim. For the quintessential flight, upgrade to an EcoStar 130.

Canyon helicopter tours are incredibly popular with visitors to Las Vegas and Arizona. To enjoy this aerial journey, I highly recommend you purchase your tour upfront. Seats are in short supply, especially during sunrise and sunset flights. The great thing is getting to the front of the line has never been simpler. Just log on to the Internet and RSVP. Then kick back and enjoy the Grand Canyon the way it was supposed to be experienced. From the air!

About the Author:
Fly the canyon? Book early. And go with the best. Travel writer Keith Kravitz list his Top 3 Grand Canyon helicopter companies here. He's handpicked each based on tour quality, safety and price. Check it out and make sure you get the helicopter flight you deserve!



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