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Grand Canyon helicopter rides are offered by plenty of tour operators. However, if you want to ensure you have a great experience and a comfortable flight, then you should fly on Maverick choppers. They offer some of the best tours around. Maverick choppers that fly over the South Rim depart from Tusayan in Arizona. Flights over the West Rim take off from Vegas. There aren't any direct chopper flights between Vegas and the South Rim. Fortunately, Maverick offers an awesome tour package that includes an airplane flight from Vegas to the South Rim. You can get to the South Rim in about 50 minutes if you fly there from Vegas on a plane. The other option is to make the trip by car or bus and that involves a 5 1/2 hour trip each way. For that reason alone, I think Maverick's plane package is by far the best option for Las Vegas-South Rim travelers. Tours From Las Vegas The helicopters used for West Rim tours depart from a couple of locations in Vegas. The departure point is determined by the tour package you book, but you'll either take off right from the Vegas Strip or you'll take off from the Henderson Executive Airport. Even Henderson is only 15 minutes from all the big Strip hotels. Many of the other tour operators fly out of the airport in Boulder City instead. It's a 40-minute shuttle ride just to get to that airfield. Another thing about Maverick is that they have the largest fleet of EcoStar 130 aircraft. These helicopters are made for sightseeing, and they offer a superior experience. The huge wraparound window offers amazing views and the cabin offers plenty of comfy legroom. It features comfortable stadium-style seating, so every seat is just as good as all the others. Most helicopter tour operators, including Maverick, offer landing and air-only helicopter rides from Las Vegas. The good thing about booking a tour with Maverick, is all the fun activities they pack in their tours. Some of the fun options they offer include an air tour of the Valley of Fire, a flyover of the Vegas Strip, and a picnic on the floor of the canyon (when you go to the West Rim, your chopper can descend into the canyon and land on the bottom, but this is not permitted at the South Rim). Touring The South Rim South Rim Maverick helicopter tours are in the air for either 30 or 50 minutes. Although the shorter flight is great if you don't have much time, I always suggest taking the longer version whenever that's possible. There's a lot of beautiful scenery to see, and you'll take in a lot more on the longer tour. All expenses are included in the price of your Maverick tour including lunch if you take a landing tour, shuttle service to and from the airfield, a tour guide, and park fees and taxes. You don't have to be concerned about forgetting something important because Maverick thinks of everything for you and includes it in your tour. You might have to pay more for a Maverick tour, but you'll be glad you did. You'll have a superior experience, so the money is well spent. Be sure to book your tour right on the company's website, so you get the lowest price. Internet rates are a lot cheaper than full retail price. Parting Advice You should book your Grand Canyon tour in advance. Maverick's Grand Canyon helicopters fill up fast because their tours are so popular. Avoid booking your flight the same day if at all possible. You may not be able to find a seat, and if you do, it will cost much more than you'd have to pay if you book at least a week or so in advance. Tips from the Author This author is experienced in Grand Canyon helicopter tours and recommends visiting this site for excellent prices on these fantastic flights: http://www.grandcanyoncheap.com/helicopter-deals.html
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