Friday, March 4, 2016

Vegas Heli Trips To Grand Canyon National Park During Spring Break

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By Joesph Carey


What makes a Spring Break getaway an awesome experience? Could it be the location of your getaway, the good times with friends or family, or maybe it is all the fun adventures you have? It's undoubtedly a mix of all three and if that's what you're after, you should spend Spring Break at the Grand Canyon. A lot of the Canyon tours depart from Vegas, so you can spend a few days enjoying the shows and fun activities there before and after your tour. Since these tours are so popular over Spring Break, be sure to book your tour in advance so the one you want to take isn't sold out by the time you buy your tickets.

Tours To The West Rim

Vegas is about 125 miles from the West Rim, which is the closest rim for tours. The helicopter flight from Vegas to the West Rim takes 30-45 minutes. The helicopters that depart from Vegas don't go to the South Rim because it is too far away, however, you can get there by airplane in around an hour.

The West Rim tours are air-only or landing tours that let you tour the Canyon on foot. The landing tours are very popular because you can add on some fun adventures. There are two types of landing tours. One type of landing tour sets down on top of the Canyon where you can hike on scenic trails and visit the Skywalk, another tour sets down on the Canyon floor where you can enjoy a picnic by the Colorado River and then take a boat tour. Of course, you can also choose to do both!

The Skywalk is a thrilling experience, so you don't want to miss the chance to try it when you go to the West Rim. It is a massive glass platform that hangs beyond the edge of the rim so you can look down to the Canyon floor. It's like standing on air as you're suspended 4000 feet above the bottom of the Canyon. You can have your photo taken by a professional Canyon photographer, forever capturing the special moment.

Touring The South Rim

When you tour the South Rim and depart from Vegas on an airplane, you can transfer to a helicopter once you get to the rim for a tour of the most scenic portion of the National Park. When choosing your South Rim helicopter tour, be sure to book the one that gives you 50 minutes of air time so you can see the North Rim, South Rim, and all of the park over to the eastern border. There is also a 30-minute flight available that costs less and covers the part of the Canyon between the North and South Rims.

Deluxe Travel

You can book a basic tour or upgrade to a deluxe tour and have a better experience. The deluxe tours come with shuttle transportation in a limo and a flight on a newer sightseeing helicopter that has a roomy cabin, comfortable seating, a stable ride, and a panoramic viewing window. The EcoStar 130 is utilized on all the deluxe helicopter tours, so you get the best views possible.

Spring Weather At The Canyon

Temperatures at the Canyon are normally mild in the spring, but since the weather can be hard to predict, you may want to wear long pants, a jacket, gloves, and a scarf. If you're taking a landing tour, you don't want to freeze if the weather turns chilly.

Wrapping up

Don't forget to book your tour as early as you can. Booking early ensures you'll have seats waiting when you arrive at the helipad. Just buy your tour online with your credit card and your seats will be secured. Booking online is the best way to get a good price on your tour since you can bypass a travel agent's commission.

There are plenty of options to choose from at the Canyon, allowing you to customize your own adventure from Vegas. Book soon and take advantage of one of the most beautiful parks in the United States.




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