Air Tours Over The Grand Canyon - An Unexpected Departure From The Typical Las Vegas Trip

Las Vegas is often referred to as the entertainment capital of the world

, and that is not all hype from travel agents trying to make a living. After all, it's full of world-class gaming, five-star resort hotels and some of the world's best live entertainment. While you are enjoying the shows and gambling, you might as well put some of your money toward Grand Canyon air tours departing from Las Vegas.

If you cannot imagine what a million acres of uncivilized wilderness might look like, you must visit the expansive Grand Canyon National Park to take it in for personally. The mighty Colorado River carved the 277-mile gash in the Earth's surface by sheer water power alone. But its length isn't the only enormous thing about the Grand Canyon ? it averages about ten miles wide and one mile deep. It's a canyon of epic proportions, and it attracts an epic five million visitors every year. It is among the seven wonders of the world, and many rank it as the most breathtaking.

The scenery in the region is nothing short of spectacular. Although backpacking and hiking are popular ways to experience this natural wonder, you won't be able to see everything properly from the ground. Grand Canyon helicopter rides give you the best opportunity to see the magnificence all around you.

Your Grand Canyon helicopter tour will begin with a free limousine or hotel shuttle that takes you to the airfield. You'll then check in and board a comfortable, modern helicopter. For the best experience, look for tour services that use EcoStar 130 planes, since they are much quieter than other planes and offer more space to sit back, relax, and take in the views from large viewing windows.

You will fly over inactive volcanoes as well as many bodies of water, including the Colorado River, Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead. You'll see plenty of photo opportunities, so bring several rolls of film if you're using a film camera, or freshly-charged batteries for your digital camera or smart phone. Once you are ready to fly, make sure to put on your headphones so you can communicate with the pilot and others on the plane while listening to educational information regarding the Grand Canyon.

There are two types of Grand Canyon helicopter rides. An aerial tour will take you to the Canyon and right back to the safety of your hotel. A landing tour allows you to fly out to the Canyon, but also dips down for adventures on the ground. For example, you can take an exciting landing tour that includes a flight 4,000 feet down to the canyon floor. You can take in the floor of the Canyon and the amazing Colorado River while you recharge with a snack.

One landing tour allows you to walk on the Grand Canyon Skywalk, which is known as the ?glass bridge? because it is made entirely of glass. Hundreds of thousands of visitors brave the Skywalk every year, standing on glass 3,500 feet over the floor of the canyon and venturing seventy feet from the rim of the Canyon. You will have to leave your cell phone, camera, and all other electrical devices behind, as they are not permitted on the Skywalk.

You want to dress comfortably for this type of tour, which means dressing for the weather. Temperatures in the summer can soar well over 100 degrees, and you'll want to bring a hat, water, sunglasses and lip balm. You should wear a long sleeved shirt even in this extreme heat. Jackets and windbreakers are essential in the winter, since it can get very chilly and the wind might kick up quite strong.

Once you decide to take a Grand Canyon helicopter flight, book one as soon as possible. If you leave it to the last minute you will likely find yourself without a seat and without this amazing experience. I suggest you book your helicopter tour at least a few days in advance. Online sites will always give you the most reasonable rates. To find the deals and steals, go to the website for companies offering these tours.

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by: Jenny Ducate

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