South Rim Grand Canyon Airplane Tours
South Rim Grand Canyon Airplane Tours
The Grand Canyon is a massive geological masterpiece that is more than a mile deep and 277 miles long. The average visitor to the South Rim experiences only a fraction of this splendor. If you want to see it all, book a flight on an airplane tour.
Flights depart daily from Grand Canyon National Park Airport, which is situated on the outskirts of Tusayan, the small town just outside the Park's main gate. The airport is a flurry of activity (including helicopter) and serves as the primary base for incoming and outgoing South Rim air traffic.
Scenic Airlines is one of the primary operators of this popular "flightseeing" tour. These businesses and others use an aircraft called the Vistaliner. This aircraft seats 19 people and was designed specifically for sightseeing and features large viewing windows. Further, each aircraft comes with pre-recorded trip narration that shares insights and facts about the canyon as you soar above it.
Typical air tours depart the Grand Canyon National Park Airport and head for the eastern section of the Canyon. Highlights on this leg of the tour include crossing Zuni Point and the Zuni Corridor, as well as darting over the Desert View Watchtower, the Painted Desert, and the Navajo Indian Reservation, which you will find lying just east along the Colorado River.
The aircraft will bank at this point, crossing majestic Temple Butte, before flying to the North Rim (the distance between South and North Rim is 10 miles), where you'll be treated to fantastic views of the Kaibab Plateau and Kaibab National Forest. You'll approach Imperial Point, the highest of its kind in the canyon, and then head back to the airport via the Dragoon Corridor, the widest, deepest part in the entire National Park.
Expect your tour to last about 50 minutes. If you can, I suggest you get a window seat on the right side of the plane for the best views and pictures (seating is usually assigned at check-in). Tickets cost about $125 for adults and $90 for kids. You can get better rates if you book on the Internet.
Several operators offer air tours from Las Vegas, NV, to the South Rim, where you will deplane and board a sightseeing bus. The bus-tour segment is three hours with key stops at select Grand Canyon lookout points such as Mather Point, Yavapai Observation Center, and Hermit's Rest. Flight time to the South Rim is approximately one hour and ten minutes.
Grand Canyon airplane tours are the #1 way to see the National Park in all its glory. You'll see more canyon in an hour that most travelers will experience in days on the ground. Flights leave from Grand Canyon Airport, which is conveniently located just 10 minutes from the rim. From a cost perspective, these trips are under-priced. To get the absolute best deal, shop the Internet. There are deals out there that take up to 35 % off the retail price. That is sure to change as more travelers discover these air tours. For now, the sky's the limit! Hausa Folklore - tales from West Africa Celebrities in Pyjama's Providing You A Companion Is What An Escort Agency London Does End of The Rainbow Delights London Crowds Utilizing Your Credit Card While On Trip Trip And Credit Cards Some Spread Betting Guides Planned for Individuals who Live in Ireland The Reasons Why Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Gets 5 Stars How to Meet Singles Washington DC The Best Of A London Escort Agency Is Seen With Its Work Tourism in Atlanta Kauai Travel Tips-What To Bring On Your Visit To Kauai Tour Packages To India And Sri Lanka