If
you'll begin your tour in Vegas, try to book a tour that includes
complementary transportation to and from your hotel. The last thing you
want is worry about how to get to your chopper on time for the tour. You
may want to upgrade your tour package to include some other great perks
too.
Helicopter tours are the best way to see the canyon when you
don't have much time. That way you won't have to waste several hours
just driving to and from the canyon.
Another advantage of flying
to the canyon is your chopper can land on top of the rim or on the
bottom, if you land on the bottom, you can enjoy a fun champagne picnic
near the river. Of course, if you go to the West Rim, you don't want to
miss the Grand Canyon Skywalk. The Skywalk is a huge cantilevered bridge
made of glass panels that lets you walk out over the Grand Canyon. As
you stand on the glass floor, you can look all the way to the bottom of
the canyon, which is 4000 feet below you.
One
of the rules in place on the Glass Bridge is you can't carry anything
when you walk out on it including a camera or even a cell phone. That
eliminates the risk of cracking the glass if something gets dropped on
the bridge. Because of that, you can't take your own pictures of the
beautiful view, but you'll be able to purchase photos from a
photographer in the gift shop.
On the way to the canyon, your
helicopter will fly over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, so you'll get great
views of those famous landmarks too. Those are two of the most amazing
and famous man-made creations in America. Your flight might also include
a flyover of an extinct volcano, which is a fun experience! On top of
that, if you book a tour that lifts off from the Strip in Vegas, you'll
get an amazing view of the attractions and resorts of the city below.
If
you fly at sunset, the sights will be even more spectacular. You'll see
shadows sweep across the vibrantly colored canyon walls and rock
formations, plus you'll get to see the lights of Vegas spring to life as
you fly back to the city. It's a very scenic flight, and one worth
considering.
The Colorado River
carved the Grand Canyon out of the Kaibab Plateau in a process that
took millions of years, leaving behind a beautiful natural wonderland.
The Grand Canyon is a place of beauty and wonder, and you don't want to
miss seeing it. And the best way to see it, and the most fun too, is to visit by helicopter. It's the perfect way to spice up your vacation.
