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Halloween will be here at the end of the month, and while many will be out trick-or-treating and taking part in some spooky festivities, there are plenty of people who like to take this time of year to fit in a short vacation before Christmas. And when it comes to fun vacation activities, there isn't much that will beat taking an air tour of the Grand Canyon. You can take flights from Las Vegas, from nearby Boulder City, and even from Arizona in the town of Tusayan. The flights lift off every day, except for Christmas Day, so you'll find plenty of tours over Halloween. October is a great time of year to tour the Grand Canyon, and because of that the tours will fill up fast, so you want to book your tour as soon as possible. Las Vegas Helicopter Tours If you take a helicopter tour that lifts off from Boulder City or Las Vegas, then you will fly to the West Rim. There are several fun things to do at the West Rim such as taking a boat ride on the Colorado River and seeing the Grand Canyon Skywalk. To do these activities, you'll need to book a landing tour. The West Rim is the only part of the Canyon where you can land at the top of the rim, or at the riverside below. An air tour is fantastic in itself. Your flight gives you many scenic views, you'll even get to see the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. The best way to see the Grand Canyon is from a chopper, and you'll have plenty of beautiful sights to see. If you can work it into your budget, I do recommend taking a landing tour. Landing at the Canyon enhances your tour, and you won't miss anything on the aerial portion of the tour since the choppers follow the same flight path as the helicopters that fly on the air-only tours. Stepping out on the Skywalk, 4000ft above the Canyon, is an exhilarating experience. Even if you want to land at the bottom, the riverboat ride will offer you a complete opposite perspective to that which you get in the helicopter. You'll be able to pick the adventures you're most interested in and create a tour package you'll enjoy. Sipping Champagne at the bottom of the Grand Canyon is not something that everyone can claim to have done, but it's exactly what you could do if you choose one of the bottom landing tours. Touring The South Rim Even though you can't take a landing tour at the South Rim, there are plenty of other reasons to go there. You can choose a flight that takes you all the way to the wilderness area of the North Rim. The North Rim is interesting because it is so remote, in fact, it is so remote that it is one of the least traveled sections of the Grand Canyon National Park. Other Grand Canyon helicopters that fly here offer a longer flight that lets you see the remote North Rim as well as all of the park over to the eastern boundary. This second option is so extensive that you will see three quarters of the National Park. You'll see so many amazing sights that the extra cost of taking the longer tour seems very worthwhile. Helicopters Different types of helicopters are used on the various tours, and if you want the best ride, you should book a deluxe tour. The deluxe helicopter tours fly on the EcoStar 130 helicopter. This chopper is roomier and has comfortable seats, plus it is quieter and best of all, it has a huge wraparound window that gives you panoramic, unobstructed views. Deluxe tours in Vegas are also more convenient because they depart directly from the Las Vegas Strip and include a limousine shuttle service. By comparison, basic tours leave from Boulder City, and require a shuttle bus ride to get out to the air pad. Paying extra for a deluxe tour ensures you'll have the best views and the ultimate comfort and convenience on your tour. If it works for your budget, go with a deluxe tour. However, there is no reason to be concerned if you need to book a basic tour, because a basic tour of the Canyon is an experience you'll never forget. To Wrap Up Halloween is an exciting time of year, but yours could be even more special with a Grand Canyon helicopter. Air tours show the Canyon from the most impressive perspective, and with so many options, it is easy to find a package that fits your budget and schedule. Also, book your tour now, or it might be sold out if you wait. Book your tour online too, so you can use the low Internet rate and get a great deal on a fun holiday adventure. Tips from the Author
This writer is an expert on the Grand Canyon and suggests looking through these helicopter excursion reviews in addition to looking into these extraordinary heli discounts: http://grandcanyoncheap.com/helicopter-deals.html
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