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Sunday, June 15, is the day we celebrate the dads in our lives, and it is fast approaching. Celebrate the occasion with a chopper tour of the Grand Canyon, you can depart from Vegas or the Grand Canyon National Park Airport in Tusayan, AZ. Chopper tours are very popular with dads and their families so don't wait too long to get your tickets. Tours operate on the usual schedule then, they even offer the popular early morning flights and the sunset tours. South Rim Helicopter Tours There are two chopper tours of the South Rim, one is a 30 minute flight and the second is a longer one that takes 50 minutes. If you have enough time, you should choose the longer flight. Since you are celebrating with dad, you should think about upgrading to a deluxe tour. The deluxe tours use top of the line EcoStar 130 helicopters that offer the ultimate in comfort. These choppers offer these great benefits: 1. The over sized 180 degree wrap around windshields offer fantastic scenic views 2. The large cabins provide ample personal space 3. You get the best views thanks to stadium style seats that all face the front 4. The EcoStar tours fly you over a huge territory that encompasses of the National Park You can also add on an exciting ground tour to your trip. You can choose an amazing Jeep Safari that lets you experience the canyon up close and then enjoy watching the sun set over the canyon rim. You can only take this tour in late afternoon. Las Vegas Chopper Tours Of The Grand Canyon If your tour starts in Las Vegas, you can take off from the most convenient heliport in Henderson, Boulder City, or the Vegas Strip. Choosing a tour that takes off from a suburban heliport is less costly. The Vegas helicopter tours are available as air-only trips and landing tours. The deluxe version is the best option when it comes to air-only tours. Why? Because these air tours use the best choppers, the EcoStar 130. Also, you might get some extra air time, depending upon your tour operator. On the way to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, you will fly over the scenic Lake Mead and the immense Hoover Dam. Other notable sights you will see include the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon Skywalk before your chopper turns around and heads back to Vegas. If you can, take a landing tour instead. One of them flies you down to the bottom of the canyon where you can enjoy a scenic champagne brunch or lunch. Another fun option is a smooth water float trip down the Colorado River. You can also land on top of the rim if you prefer, in that case you can explore the region for a couple of hours. Visit notable sites such as Eagle Point, Guano Point, and the glass Skywalk Bridge. You can walk 70 feet past the rim of the canyon onto a glass walkway, and peer down to the canyon floor that is some 4000 feet below you! Booking Your Trip Avoid using sites like Viator, Expedia, or Priceline to book your seats. You will pay more if you do. Instead, go to the tour operator's official website to get your tickets. Buying direct from the tour operator's website saves about 30% off the price of your seats! To Review Treat your day to a fantastic experience by taking him on a chopper tour of the Grand Canyon. These tours make memories that last forever. If you can, opt for the deluxe tours. Get your tickets as soon as you can because they are so popular, they fill up quickly. Buy direct from the tour operator's website so you get the low Internet rate. Just remember you need to complete your transaction online so you can get the lowest rate. Tips from the Author Ready to fly Grand Canyon? The author recommends these Canyon air tour companies and these hot deals on the best flights: http://grandcanyoncheap.com/helicopter-deals.html
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