Top Las Vegas Strip Helis That Check Out The Grand Canyon

There are plenty of options when going from the city of Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park, which is just 125 miles away. However if you want the very best experience, take a flight that departs from The Strip. Discover why. Check out this article.

Lights Of Vegas

One fun reason to book a helicopter tour that departs from the Strip is that you get to see Neon Boulevard and all it's colorful lights on your return flight from the canyon. The pilot gives you a bird's eye view of the Strip and notable landmarks like the Luxor Pyramid and the Stratosphere Tower. Not only that you'll see the Manhattan skyline of the New York-New York, the Bellagio fountains, the Paris Eiffel Tower, and the MGM Emerald City.

Plus, this tour offers transportation to and from your Vegas hotel by limousine. If you'll be in Vegas for an anniversary, birthday, or honeymoon celebration, this tour will make it more special. The flights that depart from the Strip in Vegas utilize state-of-the-art EcoStar 130 sightseeing choppers too.

The EcoStar 130 offers the best flight experience when you tour the Grand Canyon. The cabin is about 25 percent bigger than a basic helicopter so you have more room, and this allows for more comfortable seating, plus you will ride in climate controlled comfort. The aircraft has a 180-degree panoramic windshield for the best views below you, plus the chopper is designed to give you a nice, smooth flight. The older-style helicopters used in he basic tours aren't nearly as comfortable or as nice.

Options In Air Tours

First of all, decide if you want to land at the canyon and add on some adventures, or if you just want to fly over the region and circle back to Vegas. Both tours give you an aerial overview of the Colorado River, the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, Lake Mead, and the Hoover Dam, but the only tours that set down at the canyon are the landing tours. The air-only tours take you over all the main landmarks and scenic high points in the region and the fly on back to Vegas without landing. You'll see the same sights on a landing tour but you'll also get to land on the top or bottom of the rim and get out and enjoy fun activities on foot. In particular, I'm a huge fan of the bottom-landing Champagne picnic tour as it lets you enjoy the Canyon in the most unique way possible. However, that's just the start of your fun because you can also add on a pontoon boat ride along the Colorado River and tickets to walk out on the world-famous glass Skywalk.

After you've got your tour picked, book it ASAP as these flights are popular and sell out quickly. It's a fact that tickets on the best helicopter tours sell out. By buying your ticket in ahead of time you are going to get the best seats at the best rate. I always recommend booking your tour way in advance and usually after you've got your hotel rooms secured. Please avoid booking 72 hours prior to flight time as in most cases the flight will either be sold out or the price will skyrocket or both.

Once tour day arrives, be sure to dress for the weather at the canyon. Summertime is hot at the canyon and 100 degree temperatures are common. I suggest you dress comfortably in clothes that "breath" so you can stay as cool as you possibly can. Carry extra water with you and protect yourself from the sun by wearing sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen. Don't forget to wear sturdy shoes too if you plan on walking around the canyon. Salty snacks will keep hunger at bay and give you energy for exploring the canyon in the hot sun.

Get Ready For Some Fun

The chopper tours that depart from the Vegas Strip are convenient and offer the utmost in comfort and options. You'll get an aerial view of Vegas as well as free limo transportation. Fortunately, these tours utilize the EcoStar 130 chopper, so no matter where you sit, you'll get a great view. All these perks make these tours very popular, so you want to book yours as early as you can. If you delay, the tour may be sold out, and if you do get a seat, you'll probably have to pay more for it.

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