Taking a tour on a Grand Canyon helicopter is a great vacation idea. These fun rides provide you with thrills and adventure. But the best part is the stunning scenic views you enjoy from the air. This is especially true if you are flying over the South Rim of the National Park. It is situated in Arizona to the north of Sedona and Phoenix and west of Flagstaff. Don't confuse this rim with the West Rim, which is located 120 miles east of Las Vegas. Here is an important tidbit you should know about the rims. It is possible to fly to the canyon floor, but you have to do that by taking a chopper out of Vegas since helicopters are not permitted to fly below the rim at the South Rim. Logistics Also, no air tours go to both rims. So if you are starting from Vegas, but want to tour the South Rim by helicopter, you should fly to the South Rim by airplane first. The best Grand Canyon helicopters at the South Rim are the ones that lasts fifty minutes. It is a fantastic deal because that tour lets you see about 75 percent of the entire Park. The tour begins at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport and flies over to the eastern boundary of the park where you will see the Desert Watchtower. The Mighty Colorado Then your tour heads north over the canyon where you'll be treated to many breathtaking sights. You'll also see the Colorado River confluence on the way to the North Rim. Next, you fly over the widest and deepest part of the canyon called Dragoon Corridor. You'll also be presented with some fine views of Grand Canyon Village. The 30-minute tour is less expensive than the 50-minute one because it flies from South Rim to North Rim and back via the Dragoon Corridor. Although the tour doesn't last as long, it still offers plenty of fabulous views. Sunset Flight You'll also want to consider taking the South Rim tour that includes a sunset Jeep excursion. This 30 minute tour begins late in the afternoon close to sunset. When your chopper brings you back to the airport, you hop in a Jeep and drive to the edge of the canyon for a spectacular sunset view. Please be advised that you need to self-drive to the airport to take these flights. If you don't have a vehicle it's OK because transportation can be arranged from the Bright Angel Lodge or from any accommodation inside Grand Canyon Village. Bring along your government-issued ID and be sure to get to the airport thirty minutes early. Make sure, too, that your camera or smart phone is fully charged and to wear dark clothing as light clothing reflects. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes so you'll be comfortable all during your tour. Summary This was a quick overview of air tours of the South Rim at the Grand Canyon. Keeping it simple, there are two main kinds: a 30-minute and 50-minute flight. Which one you decide to go with is based on your budget and time. If you can swing it, you should consider the longer tour because you get to see so much more. Tips from the Author Let's fly Grand Canyon! Visit here for the best helicopter suppliers and here for a summary of the top promotions: http://grandcanyoncheap.com/helicopter-deals.html
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