Sunday, May 29, 2011

Beauty And Splendor Aboard Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours

By Yesenia Terry


Many things are referred to as grand, such as places and things we consider impressive but it is bird eye views of the Grand Canyon that can most aptly be described as grand. Taking in lofty views of it aboard Grand Canyon helicopter tours lets one see sights and sounds that capture the essence of grandeur.

You may take a helicopter tour from a number of tour companies offering the service. The schedules and circuits of the flights vary. There are different departure points and landing areas. Tours may be taken starting from the South Rim and others start the other way, which is from the North Rim.

The duration of the different flights also differ. Some are as short as 15 minutes, others are a bit longer, lasting 30 minutes and others will go on for 45 minutes to an hour. Most popular are helicopters that allow for clear views with no obstructions. Some flights talk passengers through the tour with multi-lingual narrations. This may be done with music as well, that comes from headphones.

There are a number of these. Some of them are the Dragon Corridor which is the broadest and deepest part of the place. Another outstanding feature is a towering hill that rises to a height of 6, 076 feet. The hill was named as far back as the 1800s after the Egyptian sun god. There are other striking rock shapes that are naturally shaped like shrines and temples which are over a billion years old. Other remarkable sights are the Colorado River and the Black Canyon.

Flying over the Vegas Strip is another way to go. This choice will afford views of the Red Rock mountain, Mt. Charleston and the nearby mountainous ranges. There will also be views of the magnificent hotels and resorts in Vegas and gold courses and world-famous pools. The Nellis Air Force Base, the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Downtown Las Vegas are other sights that will be enjoyed. Flights will usually be short, starting from 12 to 15 minutes. Flights over the Vegas Strip can be taken by night or day.

Yet another option is coming from the Southwest to catch view of Fortification Hill, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Flights on this route include going down some 3,500 feet into the heart of the mountain. Some tours will also include a landing 300 feet on top of the Colorado River and a sight of Black Canyon on the return journey to the South Las Vegas Valley.

There are more than a few options for Grand Canyon helicopter tours. Be guided by your budget and sights you are most keen on seeing and perhaps photographing. Either way, as long as you are looking out at this amazing place from above, the experience and views are sensational and unforgettable.

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