Can you think of any adventure more exciting for Spring Break than flying in a helicopter over the Grand Canyon? It's hard to top this thrill! Spring Break 2014 is but a few weeks away and now is the time to secure your flight arrangements. Touring by Grand Canyon helicopters is a trendy spot for Spring Break and tours fill up very fast. Early booking will ensure you do not miss the opportunity! West Rim tours leave from many airfields in the Vegas metro area while South Rim Grand Canyon helicopter tours depart from the Grand Canyon National Park Airport in Tusayan, Arizona. The West Rim is not frequented by flights originating in Arizona, and the South Rim does not receive air traffic from Vegas air fields because of the distance between the areas. Additionally, no chopper flights occur between the South and West Rims. South Rim Grand Canyon helicopters do air-only tours; there aren't any landing flights there because of strict FAA regulations. A sunset National Park 4x4 tour can be added to your package for a closer look at the South Rim area. South Rim There are two versions of the South Rim air-only Spring Break tours: a half-hour flight or a longer, 50-minute extended flight. Booking a tour that uses the EcoStar 130 Chopper adds an even more exciting element to the trip. On the short tour, a flight is made from the South Rim to the North Rim and back. It includes what I think is the coolest place in the whole National Park ? Dragoon Corridor, which is the widest, deepest part of the canyon. Pick the longer flight if you want even more adventure. The extended tour also circles the South and North Rims, but adds the bonus of the East Rim so that you can experience Imperial Point, the Painted Desert, and Zuni Corridor. When touring the West Rim, there is an air-only option or landing tour available. Air-only tours are cheaper and give you a great taste of the West Rim's highlights. Tours That Land Spare no expense, and take on one of the landing tours to maximize your time in the canyon. They give you a more comprehensive experience because you'll see the canyon from the air and from the ground. I also think they're a better value even though they cost more than air-only Grand Canyon helicopters. The price of a landing tour includes the services of a professional guide, free Strip hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch and all Park fees. Plus, with landing tours, you can add a rafting trip down the Colorado, passes to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, and/or a flight down to the canyon bottom for a picnic in a unique setting. With the extreme demand of Grand Canyon Spring Break tours, it is advisable to book one to two weeks in advance. That is the best way to make sure you get the date and flight time you want. Outrageous costs will await you if you try and schedule a same-day booking, so avoid them when possible. Conclusion By booking your tour online you are sure to find the best deal. For the best pricing go directly to the tour companies and avoid third-party sites like Travelocity, Expedia, or Orbitz. Complete your entire purchase transaction on the tour company's website and you'll get a special online discount. I've saved as much as 30% by booking direct with the tour company, and you could too! Tips from the Author Fly Grand Canyon? Then take a helicopter tour. Here's the best tour operators. And here's my favorite flight deals for spring: http://grandcanyoncheap.com/helicopter-deals.html
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