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Once again, it's time to start planning your summer vacation. Why not make your trip memorable by going to the Grand Canyon and taking an exciting air tour? Since summer is the busy season at the Grand Canyon, be sure to book your tour early, and if you follow these tips, you can get a great deal on the price of your tour. There are two departure points for Grand Canyon aerial tours: the Vegas metro area and Tusayan in Arizona. The Tusayan tours cover the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, while flights from Vegas go to the West Rim. Tours Departing From Vegas When you depart from Vegas, you get your choice of an air-only tour or a landing tour. The flight from Vegas to the Grand Canyon is scenic too, and you'll get aerial views of Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam. The landing tours are packed with adventure. Some things you may want to include in your tour are a descent to the canyon floor where you can enjoy a champagne picnic and boat tour along the Colorado River or tickets to the Skywalk on top of the rim. You can customize your tour package to your liking so it will include the things you like to do best that fit in with your budget. The only place you can take a landing tour is at the West Rim, because they are not permitted at the South Rim. South Rim Tours Departing From Tusayan The aerial tours of the South Rim are fantastic, and that makes up for the fact you can't land in that part of the canyon. There are two tours you can take of the South Rim. There is a tour that provides thirty minutes of air time and covers the portion of the park between the North and South Rims, and another tour that provides 50 minutes of air time and flies over the South Rim, North Rim, and eastern border of the park. The 50-minute tour flies over 3/4 of the Grand Canyon National Park. You can also tour the South Rim by ground if you add on a jeep tour to your package. It's the ultimate way to tour the canyon, since you'll get to see it from the ground and from the air. There are airplane tours of the South Rim available too. They follow the same tour route as the helicopter flights, although the airplanes have to fly at a higher altitude. An advantage of taking an airplane tour is that it costs less than a helicopter tour, and that is easier on your budget. How To Get The Best Tour Price Buying an early bird tour online is the best way to get the best deal. Buying early means you can avoid last-minute pricing, so it's a good idea to book your tour when you book your hotel, or at least two weeks in advance. Plus, when you book online, you'll be able to see all the current promotions and discounts. When you book your tour early, you'll have a better chance of getting the tour date and time you prefer. Tours of the Grand Canyon are very popular and they sell out quickly. If you buy your tour in advance, you won't be disappointed when you get to Vegas or Arizona only to discover they are sold out. Plan Your Tour Now Start planning your trip now, before summer is gone. Since you can begin your tour from Vegas or Arizona, it's easy to work a quick tour into your vacation schedule. Don't forget to book online for the best discount, and do it early to get the best choice in tours. The Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful and unique places on earth, and the best way to see it is on an air tour of the South or West Rim. So make plans to get to the canyon soon. Tips from the Author
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