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To me, tours on Grand Canyon helicopters are the best way to see the National Park. The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and the views from a helicopter are magnificent. Here are five tips that will help you plan a fantastic tour: TIP #1 - Book a landing tour if at all possible. Sure, they cost more than air-only tours, but you'll definitely get your money's worth. It is the best of both worlds because you get to see the canyon from above and from the ground. Just keep in mind, the only helicopter landing tours you can take are ones that take off from Vegas and go to the West Rim because the tours that go to the South Rim are not permitted to land in the National Park. The most popular package includes an exciting helicopter landing on the canyon floor, where passengers enjoy a champagne picnic. Another popular option is the tour that also lands on the bottom, but adds VIP access to the renowned Grand Canyon Skywalk at the top. TIP #2 - Upgrade to one of the EcoStar 130 Grand Canyon helicopters. These choppers have large cabins that offer plenty of room with comfy stadium-style seating, huge windshields for better viewing, comfortable climate control, and an exceptionally quiet ride. TIP #3 - If you want to go to the South Rim instead, be sure to select the 50-minute tour. You'll have a choice between it and a shorter thirty minute tour. The longer tour is a better deal. These tours depart from Grand Canyon National Park Airport and fly you over the South Rim, North Rim, East Rim, and the dramatic Dragoon Corridor, which is the deepest and widest part of the Grand Canyon. These tours are even better if you upgrade to the EcoStar 130 chopper for the ultimate viewing experience. TIP #4 - Don't bother with the so-called front-seat upgrade. Even if you book the seat in advance, there is no guarantee you will get to sit in it. Passengers are assigned seats according to weight rather than seat preference. That's because weight has to be distributed evenly in the cabin of the chopper. By pure dumb luck you could wind up in the front without paying for the upgrade (likewise, you could pay for the upgrade but end up sitting in back). The helicopters only take six people at a time, so you always have a 1 in 6 chance of getting the coveted front seat. TIP #5 - Always book your tour on the Internet. This might be the last tip, but it is an important one. The best prices are always online. But don't waste time searching sites and comparing prices. Instead, buy direct by booking your flight right on the tour company's website. You'll get a super Internet price if you complete your purchase on the Web. I have other tips that can help you find a great tour, but these five are the most important. Choose your preferred rim first, the West Rim is packed with thrills and the South Rim has amazing natural beauty. All West Rim helicopter flights originate in Las Vegas, and the South Rim is serviced from GCO, just outside the Rim's main gates. That's it! There are few things more thrilling and beautiful than seeing the Grand Canyon from the air. Advice from the Author
Ms. Justine M. is an expert on Grand Canyon tours and suggests reading these ratings first before making use of these coupons to get them cheaper: http://www.grandcanyoncheap.com/helicopter-deals.html
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