Friday, April 8, 2016

Vegas Grand Canyon National Park Spring Break Plane Flights

By Belinda Shields


Ready for Spring Break to finally be here? Then start planning now for a fun experience that you'll always remember. For instance, you can head to Vegas and top off your stay in the party town with an awesome airplane tour of the Grand Canyon.

Two Unique Canyon Regions

Some of the airplane tours from Las Vegas head to the West Rim. Touring the South Rim is an option, too, and all you have to do is fly to Tusayan in Arizona to begin the tour. It would take hours to drive to the South Rim from Vegas, but if you fly you can be there in about an hour.

The South Rim is known for being less crowded than the West Rim, so if you want to enjoy the scenic beauty in relative peace and quiet, then this is the place to go. When you choose an airplane tour, the complete package can include a bus tour through the National Park. The ground tour lasts about 2.5 hours, and you'll get to see the main highlights of the South Rim. The tour comes with pickup and drop off service at your hotel and it takes about ten hours to complete. You'll also have plenty of time to explore on your own, especially at the local tourist village where you can shop for crafts, souvenirs, and snacks.

If that's not enough fun and excitement, you can upgrade the tour further to include a helicopter flight over the rim. You can ride in a helicopter and fly to the North Rim and back. There is also a longer, fifty-minute tour that goes all the way to the eastern border of the park. You'll see a lot on the longer tour because it flies over approximately 75 percent of the Park. You'll even get to see the Dragoon Corridor, which is famous for being the deepest and widest part of the Canyon.

If you want to fly a little closer to Vegas, then you will enjoy the West Rim. It only takes around 30 minutes to get out there by airplane.

Touring The West Rim

The airplane tour to the West Rim allows you about 2.5 hours to explore the trails and scenic lookout points on foot. There are many hiking trails, so you'll find something that matches your fitness level, however, be sure you wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather conditions. The West Rim is also home to the world famous Skywalk, the glass and steel platform that extends over the edge of the Canyon. You'll get to look through a transparent floor to the bottom of the Canyon 4000 feet below you for one of the most spectacular views imaginable. You can also get a professional photo of your experience as a memento of the exhilarating experience.

Like the South Rim, there are also helicopter tours available. The best one is a helicopter that will take you inside of the Canyon and set you down next to the Colorado River. You can even upgrade your ticket to include a boat ride for the full experience.

Lock In Your Seats Early!

The Canyon will be extremely popular during Spring Break, so make sure that you book your tickets early. You should book at least two weeks prior to the day that you want to fly to avoid any disappointment. Book online with a credit card because that's where the best deals are found. You will also avoid missing out on tickets.

Conclusion

If you've been wondering what you should do this Spring Break, I hope that this article has given you plenty to get excited about. If you're going to the South Rim, I recommend that you add the longer helicopter tour that covers the eastern park boundary. At the West Rim, the bottom landing tour is definitely a highlight. Whatever you choose, have fun, and enjoy the most beautiful National Park that North America has to offer.




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