Observe The July 4th Holiday On A Grand Canyon Plane Tour

The Fourth of July holiday is a busy time at the Grand Canyon National Park. Many tours sell out for the holiday (so you need to book yours quickly), but Grand Canyon plane tours seem to be some of the most popular. Plane tours are so popular because they are an exciting and fun way to grasp the magnificence of the region. The National Park covers over 1 million acres, so the only way to see it is to fly over in a plane. Airplane tours fly out of Tusayan, AZ (home of Grand Canyon National Park Airport, or GCN) and Las Vegas, NV. The tours that leave from Las Vegas fly to the South Rim or West Rim and the tours that fly out of Tusayan go to the South Rim. There are no flights that go between the West Rim and South Rim. Tusayan Tours Tusayan serves travelers in Arizona so it is the ideal starting point for cities such as Sedona, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Williams, and Flagstaff. You start by driving or taking a bus to the airport in Tusayan. You should plan to check in at least thirty minutes before your departure time. You'll have several choices here, but the most popular flight covers almost all of the entire National Park in less than 60 minutes. You should also consider the package that comes with an off-road Jeep ride to see the Slot Canyons in Antelope Canyon and a raft trip down the smooth waters of the Colorado River. Las Vegas Air Tours Vegas travelers are in luck when it comes to seeing the Grand Canyon. They have several options, including air-only and landing flights. If you don't have a lot of time to spend or are on a tight budget, then an air-only tour is ideal for you. The route passes over scenic Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, and then it's off for Grand Canyon West before turning back to Sin City. Air-only tours are great, but I recommend a landing tour if you can swing one. My favorite at the West Rim is the package that includes an exciting chopper flight to the canyon bottom, followed by a smooth-water float trip down the Colorado. Another thrilling tour is the one that comes with VIP access to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, if you take it you can walk 70 feet away from the edge of the canyon on a glass sidewalk. If you prefer, you can go to the South Rim from Vegas. The direct flight from Vegas to GCN only takes 60 minutes and the tour includes an almost 3-hour bus tour inside the Park. A South Rim-to-North Rim-and back chopper flight is an exciting optional add-on that I highly recommend. Booking Your Grand Canyon plane Tour Keep in mind, the Fourth of July holiday is a very busy time for visiting the Grand Canyon. I urge you to book your plane tour at least a week ahead of the date you want (two weeks ahead would be even safer). Book your seats on the Web for the best prices. Avoid big sites such as Viator, Expedia, or Priceline though and go straight to the tour operator's website. If you buy your ticket through the company's site, you qualify for the discounted Internet rate. To Sum Up Grand Canyon airplane tours are popular, and July 4th is one of their busiest times of the year. Ensure you get seats on the tour you want by getting them about two weeks ahead of time. Don't forget to buy your seats from the tour operator online so you get the lowest possible rate. No matter which city you depart from or whether you choose an air-only or landing tour, you will have fantastic time and make memories to last a lifetime. I hope to see you there!