[GRAND CANYON] Helicopter tours, tips and reviews for November 10, 2016

Published: Thu, 11/10/16

This Week's Hot Tours...

Hey it's Keith Kravitz and here's a list of what's hot when it comes to Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas & South Rim...

Best Landing Tour

Las Vegas is the only place where you can hop a heli and fly to the bottom. That in and of itself makes this trip one of the most unique on the planet. Hyperbole? I think not. This is the one trip where sellouts are chronic so book in advance and online to get guaranteed seats. Don’t miss this thrilling adventure (or the Champagne picnic that comes with!). Read more...

Best Flyover Tour

Landing tours out of your price range? Don't panic. Take a flyover tour. All Vegas helicopters follow the same flight path over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam before entering the Grand Canyon. And instead of landing, you'll zip, hover and bank over some of the West Rim's hottest sites and landmarks at a rate that can't be beat! Learn more...

Sunset Tours

Sunset is one the best times to do the Canyon. You get incredible light and shadows and a peacefulness that will have you donating to your local charity once you land back on The Strip. These flights take off once a day. Period. And there's only a set number of helicopters dedicated to this run. So if you're serious about a sunset tour, you better plan ahead. Read more...

Skywalk And Boat

Some of us are born wanting to see-all-do-all. That's where this MEGA tour comes in. It goes top and bottom and includes a boat ride down the famous Colorado River and VIP tickets to the world-famous Grand Canyon Skywalk. Miraculously, this tour takes just 7.5 hours tops. And that includes transportation to and from your hotel as well as wolfing down a tasty BBQ lunch on the edge of Guano Point. Learn more...

50-Min. South Rim Flight

The South Rim encompasses more than 1 million acres. There's no way you can do all that on foot. But it's a reality in a helicopter. That's why we came up with the 50-minute flight. It goes over the Colorado Confluence, three Rims and the Dragoon Corridor before making a dramatic, pine-tree filled descent back to Tusayan Airport. By the time you step out of the cabin, you'll have seen a whopping 75% of the National Park. Read more...

How to Get Front Seats

Probably one the most popular topics in Live Chat: “How do I get to sit next to the pilot?” The easy answer is pay the front seat upgrade and see where the chips land when you check in. But there are other factors to consider before going the upgrade route. Like how many people in your group? What time of day are you taking the flight? Do you want to privatize the aircraft? Etc. If this post doesn't answer all your questions, contact me and I'll give it a whirl. Read more...

West Rim or South Rim?

Which rim is the best to visit? Depends on where you are starting? Then there's your budget along with how much time you have to spend touring. These are just a sample of what you need to ruminate on when it comes to picking a rim to experience. One thing's for sure: You can't do both (except if you do a plane tour and even then you are flying over one to explore the other). Learn more...