Take A Grand Canyon Plane Tour This Memorial Day Weekend

Monday, May 27 is the date for Memorial Day this year. The weekend is also the official start of summer and the peak travel season, so if you plan to take a tour of the Grand Canyon then, you should get your tickets early.

You can book an exciting airplane tour from Tusayan, Arizona by the South Rim or from Las Vegas, Nevada. Flights adhere to the normal schedule over the holiday weekend, and you have your choice of several departure times during the day. Plan to book your seats at least one week before your tour or they might be sold out.

Las Vegas Airplane Tours

When Las Vegas is your departure city, you can go to the West or South Rims of the canyon. It only takes around a half an hour to fly to the West Rim from Vegas, and there are several fun excursions you can take once you get there. One activity that can't be missed is a helicopter ride to the bottom of the canyon. You can also enjoy a relaxing raft trip along the Colorado River.

Another fun thing you should do at the West Rim is buy a tour that includes passes to the Grand Canyon Skywalk. The Skywalk is sure to give you your thrills and chills for the day. It is a massive glass bridge that extends 70 feet beyond the canyon wall. You will feel like you're walking on air as you peer between your feet to the canyon floor 4000 ft beneath you!

Choosing a South Rim flight from Vegas is a great option too. It takes 5 hours to drive to the South Rim from Vegas, but it only takes an hour to fly there. When your flight arrives, you hop on a bus for a scenic 2 hour bus tour through the National Park, plus you can upgrade and add a thrilling helicopter ride along the Dragoon Corridor and across the canyon.

Grand Canyon Airplane Tours Of The South Rim

One of the most popular tours of the South Rim is the flight that takes you to the South, North, and East Rims of the canyon and lasts almost an hour. That tour covers nearly 75% of the entire Grand Canyon National Park. It is the best way to get the full Grand Canyon experience when your time is limited.

There is a fairly new air tour option to consider too that includes a raft excursion. After the air tour, you go to Glen Canyon Dam, get in a safari Jeep and ride through Antelope Canyon, which is home to unique slot canyon formations. Then you get aboard a raft and set off on a relaxing 15-mile float trip down the Colorado River. This scenic boat ride takes place on smooth water so it is perfect for seniors and kids as young as four.

In Conclusion

The holiday weekend is the ideal opportunity to spend time in the Grand Canyon before the summer heat sets in and temperatures become unbearable. An airplane tour gives you a unique perspective on the immensity of the canyon and is the only way to appreciate it fully. They are affordable and great fun. The tour airplanes carry 19 people per trip so they are ideal if you have a large family or group that wants to travel together. Book your seats early so you won't be disappointed and get the best price by buying them online. Go to the tour operator's site and don't bother with the travel websites. The tour operator is able to give you the biggest discount when you buy online and choose the Internet rate.

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