The Skywalk is the glass connect, which is an all-glass stage that gives you a chance to navigate over the edge of the Canyon somewhere in the range of 70 feet until the point that you are standing 4,000 feet over the base. The perspectives are breathtaking, particularly the ones of Eagle Pt. What's more, Guano Pt.
Summer is a time where the majority of travelers want to do a Grand Canyon Helicopter tour. With more than 20-plus trips from which to chose, it can be a jungle out there. In this article I'm going to focus on the best-sellers.
Trips depart from Las Vegas and the South Rim, which is located in the town of Tusayan, AZ, just outside the main gates of the National Park. Tours depart daily from 7 a. M. To sunset.
Hoover Dam
From Las Vegas, you can fly over the Canyon or you can land at the top, bottom, or both. All tours follow the same flight path over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the Colorado River before either turning back or landing.
Air-only tours are ideal for travelers with limited time because they take only 3.5 hours to do. They are also the cheapest option. For me, I prefer the landing tours because you get to see more and do more and they are the best value.
Bottom Landing
In particular, I like the the Champagne picnic tour. This tour takes you to the bottom for a picnic plus 30-minutes to explore the area. Many travelers upgrade this tour to include a Colorado River boat ride and VIP tickets to the Grand Canyon Skywalk.
The Skywalk is the glass bridge, which is an all-glass platform that lets you traverse over the edge of the Canyon some 70 feet until you are standing 4,000 feet over the bottom. The views are spectacular, especially the ones of Eagle Pt. And Guano Pt.
South Rim
South Rim helicopters are not allowed to fly below the rim and land. They are air-only. There's a 30-minute and 50-minute air-only option. The former goes from South Rim to North and back. The later does that too plus the West Rim.
I prefer the longer tour. You get to do and see more. If you are looking to extend this, there's a 30-min. Helicopter with 2-hour Jeep tour that stops at all the hot landmarks and lookouts. These "combo" trips are super limited so definitely book early.
Weather
It's hot at the canyon so dress accordingly. I recommend a brimmed hat, sunglasses, and a lightweight long-sleeve shirt. I also suggest you wear loose-fitting pants or shorts and pack along some decent sunblock and a bottle of water (you always want to stay hydrated in the desert).
You should also consider flying in the morning. There are several reason for this. First, visibility is best in the a. M. Second, air is smoother. And third, you'll avoid thunderstorms, which typically happen in the late afternoon (not every day but if they happen the late p. M. Will be the time!)
Conclusion
I hope this article on the best-selling Grand Canyon helicopter tours proved helpful. From Vegas, I'm going with the bottom-landing picnic w/ Champagne picnic. From South Rim, I'm sticking with the 50-minute flight. Finally, remember to RSVP and book online. Doing so will ensure you get the best flight at the cheapest prices.
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours - Final Days Of Summer Deals
There's few more long stretches of extraordinary summer climate and now's an ideal opportunity to book that heli ride. Do recall that September is the busiest month of the year and that you should RSVP your visit, particularly on the off chance that you need to go at nightfall.Top-Rated Grand Canyon Airplane Tours From Las Vegas
The West Rim is the place you get the most choices. To begin with, there's the visit that flies over the Canyon (if you don't mind take note of that all flights go over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grand Canyon) and afterward returns to Vegas. Takes around 3.5 hours add up to including inn exchanges.Exciting, Fun Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours From Las Vegas
Helicopter visits from Vegas just go toward the West Rim. The South Rim is too far (in the event that you need the South Rim you have to fly visit). The trip to West Rim is 45 minutes and amid that time you go over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Colorado River and the Canyon.