Father's Day Is Almost Here So How About Treating Dad To A Grand Canyon Helicopter Flight?

Jun 14
09:53

2013

Tracy Delvecchio

Tracy Delvecchio

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Father's Day is fast approaching and if you're still shopping for something ideal for Dad try a Grand Canyon copter tour. Get more info. Read this article...

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Your dad's holiday is on Sunday,Father's Day Is Almost Here So How About Treating Dad To A Grand Canyon Helicopter Flight?  Articles June 16, and it will be here soon. If you haven't yet set your plans, I have an idea: consider a tour on one of the Grand Canyon helicopters that fly out of Vegas or Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCA) at Tusayan, AZ. These flights have always been a hit with Dads, and you'll need to book one quickly before they sell out. There is a full schedule of flights that day including the sunset tours and early morning departures. South Rim Flights You can choose from two tours to the South Rim, one of the lasts 50 minutes and the other one lasts 30 minutes. I strongly urge you to consider the longer flight. Since you are celebrating with dad, you should think about upgrading to a deluxe tour. Deluxe tours use an EcoStar 130 chopper, a state-of-the-art aircraft that delivers the best experience. This is why they are so great:
  • 180-degree wraparound windshield for great sightseeing
  • More personal space because of the larger cabin
  • You get the best views thanks to stadium style seats that all face the front
  • The EcoStar flight of the South Rim covers about three-fourths of the entire National Park
You can also add on an exciting ground tour to your trip. An exciting tour takes you on a Jeep Safari to see some amazing sights including sunset at the edge of the canyon. You can only take this tour in late afternoon. Vegas Flights If your tour starts in Las Vegas, you can take off from the most convenient heliport in Henderson, Boulder City, or the Vegas Strip. It costs a little more to depart from the Strip. You can also choose air-only or landing tours when you leave from Vegas. My favorite air-only trip is the upgraded, deluxe version. Why? Because these air tours use the best choppers, the EcoStar 130. Plus, depending upon your tour operator, you might get extra air time. On the way to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, you will fly over the scenic Lake Mead and the immense Hoover Dam. Your air-only tour also flies over the glass Grand Canyon Skywalk and the Colorado River before it circles back to Vegas. You should consider taking a landing tour. One of them flies you down to the bottom of the canyon where you can enjoy a scenic champagne brunch or lunch. You can also add on a fun raft trip along the Colorado River. Other landing tours set down at the top of the rim and give you 2 hours for exploration. You will want to visit Guano Point and Eagle Point, but be sure to visit the glass Skywalk. You won't want to miss this unique experience, which lets you stand 4,000 feet above the canyon floor while you're 70 feet past the rim's edge! Booking Seats For Your Trip Avoid using sites like Viator, Expedia, or Priceline to book your seats. Because of the added fees, you have to pay more than you need to. Instead, go to the tour operator's official website to get your tickets. When you buy your seats directly from the tour operator using the Internet, you can save up to 30 percent. Summing Up Treat your day to a fantastic experience by taking him on a chopper tour of the Grand Canyon. It's a terrific experience that Dad won't soon forget. I recommend upgrading any air-only or landing tour to the deluxe version if you can swing it. Get your tickets as soon as you can because they are so popular, they fill up quickly. Book online, directly with the tour company, so you can take advantage of the super Internet rate. Just remember to complete the transaction on the site!