Amongst the most popular questions I get from visitors is, \”Should I get my Grand Canyon helicopter ride upfront?\” My answer is always a definite \”Yes.\” Beyond the fact that interest in these trips exceeds supply, allow me to share five more excellent reasons to lock in your seats immediately:

Sunrise and sunset flights will often be overbooked. This is the time the canyon really comes to life, and travelers that have done their homework know this. Cancellations are scarce, especially during the summer months (high season).

Morning flights are the most enjoyable and offer the most flexibility. The air is smoother in the a.m. and visibility is at its best. Canyon weather conditions are fickle; if there\’s a re-scheduling, those at the top of the queue fly first.

Helis hold only six people. This limits the supply of seats. Further, these aircraft require a correct distribution of weight – a individual weighing between 275 and 300 pounds may be required to acquire two seats.

Days are shorter in fall and winter. This impacts the overall number of flights available. Moreover, this is \”low\” season, an occasion when tour companies lower the number of flights they run.

It\’s more affordable. Book on the internet in advance and you will save a tremendous wad of cash in comparison to the retail/rack rate with which you\’ll get slammed IF you successfully get a same-day flight at the heliport.

The principle of scheduling your Grand Canyon helicopter tour in advance applies whether you leave from Vegas or the South Rim. For Vegas travelers, helicopter tours only visit the West Rim and the Las Vegas Strip. To do the South Rim, you need to take a 45-minute airplane flight and switch to a helicopter.

West Rim tours include:

Landing at the bottom. Drop 4,000 feet to the base. Deplane and explore the ancient floor. Champagne toast included. Upgrade to include a no-rapids raft ride.

The Grand Canyon Glass Walkway. Land at Grand Canyon West. Access the \”glass bridge,\” a incredible structure that hangs 70 feet over the edge and suspends you 4,000 over the Colorado River.

Standard air tour. Fly over the Lake Mead Reservoir, Hoover Dam, a Joshua Tree forest, and the Mojave Desert. U-turn over the Grand Canyon West. Upgrade to include a Las Vegas Strip flyover.

South Rim trips, which embark from Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan, AZ, situated just outside the gates of the National Park, fly over the Kaibab Plateau and straight into the Dragoon Corridor before turning back at the North Rim. For the perfect flight, upgrade to an EcoStar 130.

Canyon helicopter tours are incredibly popular with visitors to Las Vegas and Arizona. To enjoy this aerial adventure, I recommend you get your trip upfront. Seats are in short supply, especially during sunrise and sunset flights. The great thing is getting to the front of the line has never been simpler. Just log on to Web and RSVP. Then kick back and experience the Grand Canyon the way it was meant to be experienced. From the air!

Author Bio: Fly the canyon? Book early. And go with the best. Travel writer Keith Kravitz list his Top 3 Grand Canyon helicopter companies here. He\’s handpicked each based on tour quality, safety and price. Check it out and make sure you get the helicopter flight you deserve!

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