Hey it's Keith Kravitz and this is Helicopter Weekend Update!
It's June and we are experiencing our first consecutive 100° days in Las Vegas. In fact, we just saw 105°. Hot. Which is why I recommend people do their helicopter tours in the morning.
There will be isolated stretches of warm weather but that will probably range between 95 and 100°. Bottom line: Stay cool.
We've made it to the middle of June, and it's been a great month so far for flying. Everything has left on schedule and practically zero cancellations. You can't ask for better weather.
Next up: the July 4 holiday week.
July 4 is the 2nd biggest US holiday this summer. Meaning, tours will again be selling out and prices will go up. I guarantee it.
What to do?
Book your tour online and in as far in advance as you reasonably can. This will ensure that you get the best seats, the best flight times, and the best price.
Seriously, it's pretty simple.
Right now, our deluxe bottom-landing tour is leading the pack. Its the one that includes a flight over the Vegas Strip after visiting the base of the Canyon. If you are unsure what tour to do, try this on.
But enough with the intro. Let's dive in to this week's update:
Las Vegas, NV
I'll be posting some Skywalk pictures on the Facebook page soon. Until then, let it be know that the VIP Skywalk tour is hot. Guests love it because it includes a Vegas Strip tour and hotel transfers by limo. Further, you get a VIP Skywalk ticket that lets you cut to the front of the line.
It's also the perfect time to do a Champagne helicopter tour. This is the one where you take a 3,500-foot descent to the bottom, deplane, and sip "bubbles." The Colorado River, the waterway that created the canyon, is nearby, and if you like, you can take a stroll and check it out.
I know I mentioned the 4-in-1 tour last issue but it deserves to be mentioned again. This is the tour that goes top, bottom, boat and Skywalk. It's the most comprehensive tour offered. Do it and you've seen it all. It also takes up to 7.5 hours to complete, which during summer can be challenging but during fall and winter it's a piece of
cake.
Best Time of Day
Tours depart throughout the day, starting around 7 a.m. and ending around 4 p.m. You'll notice that prices are more expensive mid-morning and at sunset. There's a reason for that. Those are the best times to fly. Is it worth it? Yes, definitely so read this article and find out why...
South Rim/Tusayan, AZ
If you are up in the South Rim, please consider the 30-minute helicopter + Jeep combo. This is our best selling air-ground tour. Heli flies South Rim to North Rim and back. Jeep cruises around the park for 2 hours. All together, this is a deeply satisfying tour.
FYI there are no South Rim tours that fly below the rim and land on the bottom. It's illegal. Thus your best option is the 50-minute flight. This one covers the South, East and North Rims and by the time you're done you'll have seen up to 75 percent of the Park.
NEED A TOUR?
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Have a great day!
