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...
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There's only one place on the planet where you can take a helicopter tour to the bottom and land alongside the Colorado River. And that place is Las Vegas. This tour starts by going over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam before making a 3.5k descent to the bottom. Here, you'll land on some of
the oldest exposed rock on earth. Deplane and it's a short walk to the picnic area where you can indulge in hors d'oeuvres and sip Champagne. Learn more... |
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Vegas No-Landing (Deluxe) |
Got limited time but want to do the Canyon in elegance and style? Try the deluxe no-landing tour. This awesome tour departs from the glitzy Las Vegas Strip, then heads east over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, the Colorado River and the Canyon before heading back to the heliport. This trip
includes free hotel transfers via a stretch limousine plus an extended tour from the top of the Strip to the bottom. This is one of our most popular adventures so book it ASAP. Read
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Folks, repeat after me, "Las Vegas helicopters don't fly to the South Rim." It's true and it's a fact and it's because the South Rim is too far and out of range of all helicopters (the distance from Vegas to the South Rim is a whopping 277 miles!). If you want to do the South, all's
not lost because we offer a direct flight by plane that takes a mere 60 minutes to reach the National Park. Deplane and transfer to an amazing 30-minute helicopter tour that goes from South to North Rim and back. Then it's a bus tour inside the Park. Learn more... |
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The South Rim is situated in the northern part of the state of Arizona. It's a huge area, covering more than a million acres of pristine wilderness. Naturally, you want to see as much of this scenic area as possible and helicopters are the best way to do it. Remember, South Rim tours
are no-landing tours because the Park Service bans flying below the rim and landing. No big deal because the no-landing tours are incredible, especially the 50-minute ride that lets you see up to 75 percent of the Park. Read
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There are a number of key times during the day to fly and Sunset is one of them. It also explains why sunset flights are so darn popular and sold out (makes sense when you consider they depart once a day). People ask me if they'll be in the canyon at night and if they can see
anything. The short answer is that yes you arrive at the bottom of the Canyon around dusk and everything is visible. And when you ascend out of the Canyon you reach the Las Vegas Strip when the neon lights are coming on. Sincerely, this is one of the best ways to do both Vegas and the Canyon in one fell swoop. Learn more... |
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OK, it's official. The Skywalk is Las vegas' most popular outdoor attraction. And for good reason. The $25 million all-glass platform lets you walk 70+ feet over the edge until you are standing a whopping 4K feet over the bottom (just look under your feet!). This experience only gets
better when you consider its deluxe, which means the package includes hotel transfers via a limo as well as an extended tour over the world-famous Vegas Strip. Lastly, and like all deluxe tours, the helicopter used is the superior EcoStar 130. Read more... |
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OK, yes, sunset is one of the best times to fly, but there are a handful of others. The reason timing is so important is that you get maximum visibility and smoother air. There's also the issue of glare and where the sun is positioned en route to the Park.
Years back, nobody cared about flight times. But I've been writing about them for years and finally folks are paying attention. I can tell because now those departure slots are in high-demand and often sold out (another reason to ALWAYS book in advance!). If you want to gain an edge over your fellow travelers, you'll want to read this article. Learn more... |
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Is Their a Weight Surcharge? |
I put this topic back into the newsletter because there's a bit of confusion about weight and if there's a limit. Short answer is "no," there is no maximum. You can weigh as much as you like and you'll be able to take any helicopter tour you like. But if you exceed a certain weight,
you'll be required to pay a surcharge, which is reasonable because you'll be getting two seats for the price of one (relatedly, some operators will charge you for two tickets and that's where you'll want to read the fine print). The whole weight issue will pop up as you go through online check out. Don't sweat it. You don't pay the surcharge then. You pay it at check in. Learn more... |
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