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A helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon is exciting and it is the ideal way to view the scenery. Any other experience will not compare to doing it all in a chopper. These tours take off daily year round and have so many options available that you are bound to find the flight of your dreams. Tour Departures The helicopter tours take off from the airport in Tusayan, Arizona near the South Rim and from airfields around Las Vegas. While both tours offer various air or ground tours, only those leaving from Las Vegas and the West Rim offer flights that venture beneath the rim and land on the canyon floor. Noise restrictions prohibit flying below the rim in other parts of the canyon. Vegas Voyage! The Vegas tours start your sightseeing immediately. In addition to seeing the canyon from the air, you'll get an aerial view of Lake Mead and the Colorado River as well as other scenic landmarks during your flight. Landing tours fly to the bottom of the canyon, the top or a combination of both. A fun tour to consider is the one that flies you down to the canyon floor where a champagne picnic awaits. Another fun thing to do at the canyon is add on an eleven mile floating trip down the Colorado River. The floating tour sets off near the Hoover Dam and follows the river through the Black Canyon and it's dark volcanic rock formations. The raft ends its journey in the tranquil waters of Willow Beach. Here you'll find a welcoming oasis that's the perfect spot for a relaxing dip in the cool waters of the river. This tour departs early morning once a day. South Rim Views The South Rim is noted for it's natural beauty and it's the perfect place to take a sightseeing tour. Two options are available, depending on how much time or money you want to spend. One flight lasts about 30 minutes and flies over the North Rim and circles back. The 50-minute tour, goes from rim to rim, but also includes views of up to 75% of the entire Park. You can also add in a land tour, for instance, you can add a Jeep excursion of the park along with the 30-minute helicopter tour. This tour is the best of both worlds since you see the park from the air and from the ground too. At Mather Point, you see the canyon stretch out in brilliant colors for miles. The path the Colorado has cut through the canyon will be on full display at Yavapai Point. You'll even get to take a break at historic Grand Canyon Village where you can step back in time, shop, or dine. This is a definite tour for those eager to see the most of the canyon. Enjoy A Deluxe Flight You can book a basic or deluxe tour depending on the aircraft the tour utilizes. There are basic and deluxe tours to choose from too. Basic tours utilize the standard Bell Ranger or A Star. Fine crafts for flying, but they lack climate and noise control. The deluxe tour uses the EcoStar 130 that boasts a cabin 25% larger than basic tours, deluxe stadium seating, and climate control. The EcoStar is also quieter and offers a smoother ride than other choppers. Plus its 180-degree wrap around windshield allows for amazing views. Lots Of Enticing Options You'll get to choose from a variety of fun options when you begin planing your helicopter tour. Hopefully, you now know about some of the best choices available. The deluxe flights might cost more, but you get a lot more value with the added perks and enhanced flying experience. Two popular tours you may want to consider are the South Rim flight with an included Jeep excursion through the park, or the Vegas tour that comes with the fun champagne toast on the floor of the West Rim. No matter what tour you pick, be sure to book it online well in advance so it isn't sold out when you're ready to go. Tips from the Author
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