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Are you planning a getaway to Vegas over the Christmas season? Definitely consider doing a helicopter tour to the Grand Canyon. But don't delay too long. Helicopter tours are very popular with visitors to Vegas so the seats go fast. Don't make the mistake of thinking that things are quiet around Vegas in December. It may have been that way years ago, but thanks to aggressive marketing, more and more people flock to Vegas all the time, even in the winter months. There are many great reasons to go to Vegas. I mean there's shows, restaurants, shopping, attractions and, of course, the Grand Canyon. The Canyon is just 120 miles from the City of Entertainment, making it quick to reach by helicopter. You can get there in 45 minutes by chopper. If you go by airplane, it takes a half hour and if you go by bus it takes 2 ? hours. Cheapest Option You will be surprised at your options in tours on Grand Canyon helicopters. The least expensive ones are the ones that don't land at the canyon, but just circle the rim and head back to Vegas. These aerial tours are ideal when you don't have much time to spend or when you want to stick to a budget. In addition to seeing the canyon from the air, you get to fly over Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam. If possible, you should consider a landing tour instead. These add some fun adventures to your trip so you get to experience the canyon up close as well as from the air. The tour that descends to the canyon floor is probably one of the most popular with visitors to the Grand Canyon. It's a spectacular flight and one that gets two thumbs up. However, don't take the first flight of the day-it's cold down there and it takes a while for the sun to make its way to the bottom. Float Trip When you get to the canyon floor, you can take a boat trip on the river. I know it sounds odd to do a boat ride in December but if you get down there any time after 10 a.m. it's absolutely gorgeous. Further, the Colorado River is a magnificent waterway and to float it is very special. Lastly, there's the Skywalk. You can take a tour that includes the boat ride and tickets to the Skywalk. You could also just take a tour that lands on top of the rim and only comes with Skywalk passes. Do this flight and you also get around 2 hours to explore the top, which is more than sufficient (just make sure you check out Guano Pt.). Ticket prices are creeping up for the holiday tours. It is a good idea to get your tickets early. Don't put it off. You will pay a lot more money if you do. The Grand Canyon is worth seeing at any price. But if you are like most of us, you would rather save money where you can. Summary I hope this article helped you as you consider booking your Las Vegas helicopter tour for Christmas Holiday 2013. Just be aware that most helicopters out of Vegas do not fly on December 25, which is Christmas Day. If you need to get airborne, do an airplane tour, all of which will be taking off as regularly scheduled. Tips from the Author Explore the Grand Canyon? The author advises going here to find the best helicopter tour operators: http://grandcanyoncheap.com/helicopter-tours.html Then here for a listing of the best specials on these great flights: http://grandcanyoncheap.com/helicopter-deals.html
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