Most unique way to experience the canyon? Try a Grand Canyon helicopter tour. These trips fly into the heart of the canyon and put you face to face with Mother Nature at her most impressive. There’s a huge selection of helicopter packages from which to choose. Start with my Top 3. Not only are they the most popular, but they also meet my standards in terms of quality, safety and price. Browse the list. I’m sure one of them is just right for you…
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Grand Canyon Landing Tour (Top Rated!) Fly to the bottom of the Grand Canyon? Absolutely! Departs daily from Vegas and flies over Lake Mead & the Hoover Dam. The 4,000-foot descent starts once you clear Grand Cliffs wash. Land near the banks of the legendary Colorado River. Join fellow passengers in a Champagne toast! Free hotel shuttle included. Total trip time: 4 hours! |
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Grand Canyon Helicopter, Boat & Skywalk Best 3-in-1 tour on the market! Starts with helicopter flight from Vegas to bottom of the canyon. Take a steel-pontoon boat ride down the Colorado River. Fly to top of canyon and do the Skywalk, a glass bridge that lets you walk 70 feet past the edge! Includes complimentary shuttle service and lunch. Expect to spend 6 hours on this incredible mega-tour. |
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Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour (Air Only!) Time crunch? This helicopter ride’s for you. Leave Vegas and fly over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam before entering canyon airspace. There you’ll see the West Rim, the Colorado River, Guano Point, Eagle Point and the Skywalk. Best canyon sampler on the market! Includes free shuttle service. Round-trip time: 3.5 hours. |
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You can’t go wrong with these trips UNLESS you wait until the last minute to make reservations. Lots of visitors ask, “Is it better if I book my trip when I arrive in Las Vegas?” No. These are the most in-demand trips. They sell out quick. Try to book within 48 hours and the odds of getting a flight are stacked against you. .
Cheaper in Vegas?
Travelers tell me the reason they prefer to book in Vegas is because they think they can get a better price. Phooey! Couldn’t be farther from the truth. Buy from the hotel concierge and you’re paying out the nose. Same goes for tour operators who liken same-day phone-bookings to winning the lottery. The fact of the matter is this: You pay more when you buy at the destination.
The Negotiator
There’s also the idea out there that prices are negotiable. Just yesterday I received a call from a forthright traveler who said, “We are four adults who want to take the skywalk/boat package tomorrow morning. I’ll pay you $400 a seat. Take it or leave it.” I kindly explained I couldn’t be of assistance and hung up. I wasn’t being rude. I simply know from experience that it’s impossible to educate the “negotiator” that helicopter tours are in short supply and tour operators don’t budge from rate card. Especially if it’s a request to fly within 48 hours.
Grand Canyon Helicopters - The Best Way to See the Canyon!
Deals? Shop Online!
The Internet has made making tour reservations a walk in the park. The majority of tour websites are safe, secure and very simple to use. The entire transaction is captured in an email and sent to you after the order is completed. Equally important is price: The best discounts are found on these sites. I regularly score deals that save me up to 35% off rack!
The 80/20 Rule
Choose from any of my Top 3 Grand Canyon helicopter tours and you can’t go wrong. Know the 80/20 rule? It says that 20 percent of something generates 80 percent of the business. Same applies to helicopter tours. My Top 3 comprise that elite 20 percent. Fly any of them and I guarantee your total satisfaction!
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