Give me five minutes and I’ll show you ways to get up to 35% off your next Grand Canyon west rim helicopter tour from Las Vegas.

Interested? Good. Let’s go save some money.

First thing you need to know is that Las Vegas has the best helicopter tour discounts. Thank the fact that competition for your travel dollar is fierce. It’s what keeps prices low.

Papillon, Maverick, and Sundance are all based in Las Vegas. These firms are huge, and West Rim helicopter trips are a huge part of their business.

There’s more than enough business to go around. Las Vegas hosts more than 35 million visitors a year. Let’s say 10% of these people book a helicopter tour. That’s a whopping 3.5 million trips!

Everyone, from the hotel concierge and the ticket vendor on the street to the travel agent and the resort hotel itself, profits at your expense.

How do beat this game? Book your tour directly with the tour supplier. I know, it sounds odd, but the companies that operate the helicopter tour offer the lowest prices.

Papillon Helicopters, for example, offers significant price cuts on its West Rim trips. Its popular Grand Celebration tour retails at $399 but can be bought on its website for $280. Or take its Grand Celebration with boat and Skywalk. This tour retails for $597 but is available for $400 online. The savings really accumulate as you upgrade your package to include such activities as rafting, horseback riding, and the Skywalk.

If you are booking a Papillon tour for a group of 10 people of more, you get an additional 10% off the discounted rate. This extra bonus is not automatic. You have to work a little bit to get it. First, go to the website and find the West Rim helicopter trip you want. Next, scroll down the left-hand until you see “small-group” pricing. Click it. The web page will refresh and you’ll now be in “group” mode.

Take a moment to skim these quick facts. They’ll help you get a better idea about which West Rim tour will work best for you:

1. The West Rim is the only spot in the entire Grand Canyon where you can land on the bottom. Don’t pass up this phenomenal opportunity. Papillon’s Grand Celebration tour is my top pick for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

2. The West Rim hosts the Skywalk, the glass bridge that extends 70 feet over the edge and suspends you 4,000 feet above the Colorado River.

3. West Rim tours are a great day trip from Las Vegas. It takes a helicopter only 45 minutes to reach Grand Canyon West. En route, you’ll also see Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. Most trips, including hotel pick up and drop off, last around six hours.

4. This Rim is home to the most activities. River rafting, horseback riding, ATV trail riding. There’s even a package that includes a working ranch in El Dorado Canyon.

Las Vegas travelers “in the know” never pay full price for helicopter trips to the Grand Canyon’s West Rim. The town is full of promo codes and discounted prices, some of which can net you up to 35% off. The most consistent low-cost leader is Papillon Helicopters. Their best promotions are always on their website and require that you book them online. If you are making a group buy, they will give you an additional 10 percent off. Helicopters make a fantastic day trip to the Grand Canyon. And, if the price is right, isn’t it time to fly now?

Author Bio: Ready to fly Grand Canyon West? Read Keith Kravitz’ trip ratings first at http://www.GrandCanyonHelicopterTourReviews.com

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