Hey it's Keith Kravitz and this is Helicopter Weekend Update!
Two big holidays are on the horizon: Halloween in Oct. and Thanksgiving in Nov. Both get a lot visits from Las Vegas and Tusayan, AZ (e.g. South Rim). If you are planning a trip to the
Canyon during those holidays, please RSVP as seats will sell out.
We are now officially done with summer. The canyon is still warm but you won't see those 100-degree days that you do in Sept. In fact, we've see a couple of low-pressure systems drop some good rain.
If you live in the desert, rain is
good!
And, if it rains during the day of your trip, no worries. We got you covered. Our policy allows you to cancel the trip for a 100-percent refund or a free re-schedule. That said, I expect the fall moisture to taper off and a brisk return to dry, temperate weather.
Las Vegas, NV
The most popular tour at this time is the Champagne helicopter package. I don't expect that to change. Especially consider how good of a value it is. The basic bottom-landing trip includes 30-minutes at the base, a picnic, and free hotel transfers.
There's a deluxe Champagne picnic, too. Personally, I think this is the better value but it costs more than the basic. What makes it so special? First, it comes with a Vegas Strip flyover (top to bottom).
Second, it includes free hotel transfers by limousine.
Then there's the air-only (no-landing) tour. This is a grea toption if you have limited time or limited budget. It flies over all the key
landmarks and sights. If you want to super-size it, go with the deluxe air-only, which adds on a Vegas Strip flyover and limo transfers.
It's also perfect weather for the 4-in-1 Mega tour! This is
the one that goes top, bottom, boat and Skywalk. You do all this in 7 hours. If there's one tour where you can say, "Been there, done that," this is it. I find the descent to the bottom and the ascent to the top to be mind-blowingly fun.
Weight Limits
There are no weight limits on helicopter tours. Just weight surcharges, and they kick in on
any guest who weighs more than 300 lbs. Further, the weight surcharge only applies to Las Vegas departures. There is no weight surcharge at the South Rim. Relatedly, there's a weight surcharge of $100 if you take a plane tour from Las Vegas. Read
more...
South Rim/Tusayan, AZ
Because the weather should be turning the corner and getting super awesome, consider trying one of our special helicopter and jeep combos. In a nutshell, the most popular one includes a 30-minute helicopter ride combined with a 2-hour Jeep tour inside the Park. Frankly, this air-ground
tour is the ultimate way to experience South Rim...if it's still available. Go here for prices and availability.
(I also have a 50-minute helicopter + 2-hr. Jeep tour but it's super limited and
only available over the phone. If you want it, call me at 702-530-8687. Ask for Keith).
Then there's the 50-minute deluxe flyover (South Rim helicopters do not fly
below the rim and land. That's only available from Las Vegas). This is the best all-air tour on the planet. Covers South Rim, East Rim and North Rim in one package. By the time you've done it, you'll have seen up to 75 percent of the Park!
NEED A TOUR?
Reply back to this message if you need to buy a tour by telling
me:
*From Las Vegas or South Rim?
*Day and month you want to do a tour
*The kind of tour you want
I reply to EVERY email.
Have a great day!
