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If you're planning a trip to Las Vegas, then you should definitely take a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon while you're there. You can take an air-only tour or choose one that lands at the canyon, which is a much better idea. Here are a few of my reasons: Las Vegas is just 120 miles away from the West Rim. It takes around 45 minutes to fly there in a helicopter. You can board the chopper right on the Las Vegas Strip or you can take a 30-minute shuttle ride to Boulder City and take off from the airfield there. The tours that leave from Boulder city cost less since they are not as convenient as those that leave from the Strip which is nearer your hotel. You get another added perk for the additional cost too because the tours that depart from the Strip use a limo to pick you up and drop you off at your hotel. At the Bottom You have several choices in tours that fly out of Vegas. The perennial favorite is always the one that lands on the Canyon's bottom. Taking a West Rim tour out of Vegas has the benefit of letting you choose to land on the canyon floor because choppers are not allowed to do that in other areas of the canyon. The helicopter ride to the canyon floor is very exciting and once there, you get to enjoy a Champagne brunch and then explore the area for about 30 minutes on foot. You'll be able to walk right up to the shoreline of the Colorado River! The sunset helicopter tours are very popular too. You are treated to a magnificent view of the sun melting into the canyon as the lights spring to life in Vegas. Three Tours In One Personally, though, I think the best of all the air tours is the one that I've heard people call the "three-in-one." It includes landing on the bottom, a float trip down the Colorado River and a landing at the top of the West Rim (allowing you around 2 1/2 hours' worth of exploration time). But because it also comes with VIP access to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, I call it the "four-in-one" tour. This tour is the best way to see and experience the grandeur of the West Rim. There are no additional costs for these landing tours since they are all-inclusive and come with lunch, park fees, taxes, tour guide and free limo service to the airfield on the Strip or free shuttle service to Boulder City. Because you'll be walking around after you land, dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. The West Rim is quite hot during the summer. I suggest wearing shorts, a lightweight long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes, sunglasses and a hat with a brim. Bring some water and your sunscreen too. Let's Summarize This article gives you some basic facts about the West Rim landing tours on Grand Canyon helicopters that fly out of Vegas. If you'll be based in Sin City but you'd rather see the South Rim, you'll need to take a bus or plane to get there and then get aboard a chopper. Keep in mind that the Boulder City flights are cheaper, but the tours that include limo service leave from the Strip. These tours offer beautiful scenery and fun adventures, so don't miss out! Tips from the Author This writer is an expert on Grand Canyon tours. When it comes to great helicopter trips, she says to try these: http://www.grandcanyoncheap.com/helicopter-deals.html
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