subject: Grand Canyon Helicopter Trips Energize The Typical Las Vegas Vacation [print this page] Vacationers in Vegas often opt for an exciting day trip of sightseeing on Grand Canyon helicopter rides. These helicopter tours offer the thrills Sin City is famous for and at the same time provide the chance to marvel at the majestic scenery of one of the top natural wonders of the world. Tourists can even add a ground tour of the canyon for a true adventure experience.
The tour operator even makes arrangements to pick passengers up at their hotels and drive them to the airport to board the chopper. Once safely seated inside the chopper, passengers can enjoy a narrated audio tour during the 45 minute air flight to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. These helicopter trips pass low over some amazing sites such as Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam, so taking photographs is definitely recommended.
The Grand Canyon helicopter rides include a stop at Grand Canyon West where the infamous glass walkway called the Skywalk is located. While the Skywalk delivers heart pounding thrills, it doesn't compare to what comes next. The helicopter dives to the bottom of the canyon, dropping 4000 feet in only eight minutes, making it seem to passengers like they are taking part in an action scene of a blockbuster movie.
Passengers are allowed to disembark at the bottom, and enjoy sweeping views of the legendary Colorado River. There is a package tour option here that includes pontoon boat rides up the river, which is an unforgettable experience all by itself. After the relaxing boat ride, passengers are in for more thrills as the helicopter makes it steep climb back up the sides of the canyon.
The next stage is by road and passengers join the bus excursions heading into Grand Canyon West, which is owned by the Hualapai Nation. The tribe charges an entry fee to enter their land. But those who book the Grand Canyon helicopter tours won't have to purchase the entrance tickets or a Skywalk Pass. Visitors can also hop on convenient shuttles for a quick trip to Guano Point where they can eat lunch while gazing upon spectacular natural scenery.
The excursion then moves to the famous Skywalk, where visitors will walk on thin air with nothing but glass between them and the bottom 4000 ft below. Other great views of the canyon can be seen from Eagle Point. Guests will also enjoy spending time in the Native American village.
After a day of scenic beauty and heart pumping thrills, it is time to head back to the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas. But there is one more spectacular site to take in first. The neon-lit landscape of the Vegas Strip with its exotic casino resorts is a memorable site when viewed from a chopper. When the tour guests are back on the ground, the tour operator takes care of the transportation back to their Las Vegas hotels.
The total time required for Grand Canyon helicopter tours from Las Vegas may vary. At the very least, guests should expect to spend a half a day. In case anyone's worried about it, the helicopters are state-of-the-art and the ride is perfectly safe and routine.
by: Luke Plunket
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