Friday, January 15, 2016

Grand Canyon Helicopters: Special Valentine's Day Holiday Tours (Feb. 14)

By Paulette Neary


Want to make Valentine's Day extra special? A helicopter tour at the Grand Canyon will make it one to remember for a lifetime. Romance and adventure are combined on these tours that depart from Las Vegas, and the Arizona South Rim.

Helicopter Tours Out Of Vegas

Vegas is a great Valentine's Day destination, and you can make the trip even more exciting by adding on a helicopter tour. These tours are available as landing tours or air-only options, plus there are different activities you can add on.

One tour that is ideal for Valentine's Day is the one that flies you to the Canyon floor. This tour comes with a Champagne picnic, and you can even add on a scenic boat ride along the Colorado River. Another fun thing to do at the Canyon is on top of the rim, because that's where the Skywalk is location.

The Skywalk is a thrilling adventure of its own. It's a transparent platform that extends out over the Canyon rim, and will allow you to look down 4000ft to the river below.

South Rim Flights

You could visit the South Rim instead, and as an added bonus, it usually isn't as busy at the West Rim. If you're looking for a quiet, intimate experience at the Canyon, then going to the South Rim is the ideal choice. Flights over the South Rim depart from Tusayan in Arizona. If you're staying in Arizona, you can drive to Tusayan, but if you're staying in Vegas, you can get to Tusayan by adding a plane flight to your tour package.

You can pick from two tours of the South Rim. One of them gives you thirty minutes of air time and goes over to the North and back to the South Rim. However, there is a longer tour that is even better. It includes the same sights as the shorter tour, but also flies over to the eastern border of the national park. The tour lasts fifty minutes and takes you over about 75 percent of the entire national park.

Upgrade to Deluxe

Basic tours are available all year round. They include a minibus shuttle service from your hotel. However if you really want to impress, then a deluxe tour is the way to go.

For one thing, the deluxe tours fly on newer EcoStar 130 choppers. These aircraft have smooth flights, plus the cabins are roomier and the seating is arrange stadium style. The best feature though, is the enormous windscreen that wraps around the aircraft giving you panoramic views of the scenery below.

The deluxe tour provides complimentary transportation too, but you get to ride in a limo rather than a shuttle bus. That's quite suitable for a romantic Valentine's Day outing.

Don't Miss Out!

Helicopter tours of the Canyon are very popular whether you leave from Vegas or Arizona, so you need to book your tour as soon as you can. Plan to buy your tour online with you credit card at least two weeks ahead of time. Buying your tour online is the easy and convenient way to lock in your tour, plus you'll get instant confirmation of your seats. Plus, you'll get the lowest prices online since you'll be able to bypass a booking agent.

Conclusion

There are few things that are more romantic than seeing one of the most beautiful spots on earth, from a helicopter, a riverboat, or an impressive platform like the Skywalk. Since you have a lot of options to choose from, they cover a wide range of prices, and it is easy to find a tour that fits your budget.

Give your Valentine a gift that they won't forget. Remember to book online with your credit card, and don't miss out on the opportunity to spend Valentine's Day at the most impressive scenery in the United States. There's no other gift that says 'I love you', in quite the same way.




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