A Grand Canyon Airplane Trip Adds Excitement To Your Memorial Day Vacation

May 18
09:27

2013

Tracy Delvecchio

Tracy Delvecchio

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Memorial Day commences the summer holiday season. If you're considering going for a Grand Canyon plane tour during this time, reserve it now. Flights are popular and sell out rapidly. Here's why...

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Monday,A Grand Canyon Airplane Trip Adds Excitement To Your Memorial Day Vacation Articles May 27 is the date for Memorial Day this year. The holiday weekend also officially kicks off the peak months of the summer travel season, so if you plan to take a Grand Canyon airplane tour then, you had better book your seats early.

Plane tours of the Grand Canyon originate from Tusayan, AZ by the South Rim, and from Las Vegas. Flights adhere to the normal schedule over the holiday weekend, and you have your choice of several departure times during the day. Still, you don't want to wait until the last minute to get your tickets, try to buy them at least one week ahead of time.

Airplane Tours Departing From Las Vegas

When Las Vegas is your departure city, you can go to the West or South Rims of the canyon. The flight to the West Rim takes around 30 minutes and once you are there, you can engage in several fun activities. You don't want to miss the chance to take a helicopter ride to the floor of the canyon. You can also enjoy a relaxing raft trip along the Colorado River.

Another fun thing you should do at the West Rim is buy a tour that includes passes to the Grand Canyon Skywalk. The Skywalk is a thrilling marvel of architecture. It is made out of glass and juts out 70 feet past the wall of the canyon. You feel suspended in the air, 4000 ft above the canyon floor!

The South Rim flights from Las Vegas are a lot of fun too. Flying to the South Rim is the best tour option because that only takes an hour whereas a bus ride there takes over five hours! When your flight arrives, you hop on a bus for a scenic 2 hour bus tour through the National Park, plus you can upgrade and add a thrilling helicopter ride along the Dragoon Corridor and across the canyon.

Airplane Tours Of The South Rim Of The Grand Canyon

One of the best tours you can take is the one that flies over the North, South, and East Rims, and lasts nearly an hour. That tour allows you to see almost three-fourths of the entire park. It is the best way to get the full Grand Canyon experience when your time is limited.

You might also be interested in taking one of the new air tours that includes a rafting trip. You begin with the 50 minute aerial tour that takes you to Glen Canyon Dam, there you get in a Jeep and ride through the slot canyons known as Antelope Canyon. Then you get on board a pontoon raft and begin a relaxing float tour along the Colorado River that covers about 15 miles. This scenic boat ride takes place on smooth water so it is perfect for seniors and kids as young as four.

To Summarize


The Memorial Day holiday is a great three-day weekend to spend exploring the magnificent Grand Canyon while the temperatures are still mild. An airplane tour of the Grand Canyon is the only way to appreciate its grandeur and immensity. Plus they are a lot of fun and affordable. Plus, the planes hold 19 people so it is an ideal trip for a large family or a group of travelers who want to stick together. Book your seats early so you won't be disappointed and get the best price by buying them online. Go to the tour operator's site and don't bother with the travel websites. By completing your transaction on the tour operator's website, you get to take advantage of the Internet rate that is not available elsewhere.