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Grand Canyon Air Tours

Grand Canyon Air Tours

Grand Canyon Air Tours are a phenomenal way to experience the tranquil beauty of one of the world’s natural wonders. The Grand Canyon is 270 miles long and more than 18 miles wide.

For this reason, an aerial tour is one of the best ways to appreciate the Canyon’s grandiosity.

Grand Canyon Air Tours, Airplane & Helicopter Day Trips From Las Vegas

These air tours will usually range from landing tours where visitors are taken to the bottom of the Canyon more than a mile deep to tours that involve flying over the Canyon itself. With tours departing from either Las Vegas or other cities in Southwest America, there is no reason not to book and appreciate the immense beauty of the Grand Canyon.

Take up one of the tours from the Maverick Helicopters, which is an award-winning company that has earned its place in the list of ’10 Best Helicopter Thrills”. The wind dancer tour, for which the company is best known for, is one of the most popular packages. The tour begins with when you are picked up by the complimentary limousine coach from your hotel and transported to the company terminal nearby.

From here, visitors board the helicopter flying over the Canyon with excellent views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and Lake Las Vegas along the way. The helicopter then lands at the Maverick Helicopters’ private bluff for Champagne, beverages, and light snacks break; before flying back to The Strip.

Sign up for the Daily Express Skywalk Helicopter Tour that is perfectly suited for visitors whose stay in Las Vegas is limited. Visitors are picked from their hotels and taken to the airport, where they board a helicopter for the fun air tour. On arrival at the West Rim, you get to experience the iconic Skywalk that extended 70 feet over the Canyon Rim. Other attractions to look out for on the flight back include Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam.

Other Grand Canyon air tours include adventures offered by Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, who fly to the Grand Canyon’s West Rim, along with the North & East Rims.

These incredible sightseeing tours are a must-experience when in Las Vegas, so plan ahead and find the perfect match for your budget and schedule.

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