Hey it's Keith Kravitz and this is the Helicopter Weekend Update!
So finally summer is behind us and fall is here! In actuality, that doesn't mean too much if you're in Arizona or Nevada as the temperatures are in the mid- to
high-90's.
Consider that when you prepare to take a tour. In Vegas, you can still get away with shorts and t-shirts. However, if you take a tour to the bottom of the canyon in the early a.m., it will be pleasantly cool, which means low 70's or high 60's.
(By the way, all temperatures are farenheit).
The South Rim is a different story. It sits at about 7,000 feet in elevation so early mornings can have a bit of a nip to them but nothing you can't deal with in a fleece so dress comfortably because even the South heats up nicely by 11 a.m.
Is October a good time to fly? Yes, in fact it's one of the best months. The crowds start to get smaller and the weather and temperatures overall are the best. It's
always been my opinion that Oct. is the #1 month to do a heli tour. Fortunately, few listen so those that do get the Canyon all to themselves.
Las Vegas, NV
This is the helicopter ride from Vegas where you go to the bottom and sip bubbles. It's an awesome flight, expecially the part when you descend some 4,500 feet to the bottom. Once you
deplane, you're literally standing on some of the oldest exposed rock on the planet. Get more info on Champagne helicopter here...
There's a deluxe version of the Champagne tour, too. Instead of taking off
from Boulder City (a suburb of Vegas about 25 mins. from The Strip), you fly from McCarran Airport in Vegas. Further, hotel transfers are by limo, which gives everyone the opportunity to be a "celeb" or an "A-lister" for a day. Book deluxe Champagne tour
here...
Things to Do
Flights and tours start from Las Vegas and Tusayan,AZ (Grand Canyon National Park Airport. Las Vegas flights go to the West Rim, which is about 120 miles east as the "crow flies." The South Rim, which is located in northern Arizona is 60 mins. from
Flagstaff and Williams and about 3.5 hours form Phoenix. From Vegas, you'll need 5.5 hours to reach the South Rim. So...what to do when you get there? Lots! Here's a list of things to to at the West Rim and one that highlights things to do at the South Rim.
South Rim/Tusayan, AZ
We are getting a lot of bookings for the 50-minute South Rim flight. Doesn't
surprise me. This tour covers 75 percent of the Canyon and goes over the South Rim, North Rim and the East Rim. Of course, it's the most expensive option but in my opinion it's the best value by far.
For folks on a budget, I strongly recommend the South Rim 30-minute basic flight. It does a straight-shot from South Rim to North Rim and back via the Dragoon Corridor, which is the widest, deepest section of the National Park. Prices fluctuate during the fall season but you can get the cheapest rates if you book online and in advance.
I also want to let you know that the weather is so darn awesome that it's an ideal time to do the helicopter + open-air Hummer/Jeep tour. This package starts with a 30-min. heli ride and concludes with a terrific 2-hour Jeep tour (over flat
roads) that includes a guide and stops at key Park lookouts and monuments. There's also a sunset version (sells out fast).
(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).
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
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Have a great day!
