I get asked all the time how to pick the best Grand Canyon helicopter tour so I put together this list of 5 tips that will ensure you get the best flight at the lowest price.

The first thing I always recommend is booking your helicopter ride ahead of time. I suggest you make your reservations at least a week or two in advance.

Some travelers think this is too much upfront planning but it\’s not. The reason why is that helicopters only hold up to 6 people. Further, they are very popular and sell out, regardless if it\’s summer or winter.

Book Online

My next piece of advice is to always book online. I\’ve used every helicopter company out there. From my experience, each booking site is safe, secure and very easy to use.

But the most important aspect about booking online is price. See, if you purchase you trip online, you get the Internet discount rate, which at times can save you up to 35 percent.

Another tip is to fly in the morning. Or, more specifically, any time between 8 a. M. And 12 p. M. The reason I like this time frame is that visibility is at its best and the air is nice and smooth.

Landing Tours

Next, always opt for a landing tour. This is more applicable for travelers visiting the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas. In this instance, I recommend that Vegas visitors take the tour that goes to the bottom for a Champagne picnic.

(FYI: Only Las Vegas helicopters go to the bottom of the National Park. South Rim helicopters, which depart from Tusayan, AZ, are not permitted to do this).

As for South Rim flights, I strongly recommend taking either the 50-minute aerial tour or the one that combines a 30-minute rim-to-rim trip with a 3-hour Jeep excursion.

Lastly, I always take the deluxe flight over the basic. There are a number of reasons for this. In Vegas, deluxe tours leave from the Las Vegas Strip and then fly over The Strip when you return from the Canyon.

Limo Service

Further, deluxe Vegas flights also include limousine service to and from your hotel. Equally important is the type of helicopter a deluxe tour uses, and it\’s the EcoStar 130.

The reason the EcoStar is so important is that\’s it\’s the #1 aircraft in its class for Canyon sightseeing. It boasts a 180-degree wraparound windshield, stadium-style seats and an aerodynamic body that makes it cut the air like butter.

Indeed, the deluxe flights (the EcoStar is also available on South Rim tours, too), cost a bit more, but once you consider how superior they are to the basic option, they are the clear winner when it comes to value.

Conclusion

I hope these 5 tips for superior Grand Canyon helicopter tours helped you as you search for the flight that\’s ideal for you. Of all the tips, the one I\’m adamant about is taking the deluxe version of a tour. It\’s loaded with value and you also get the best chopper. But it the end, it comes down to budget and time. And if you give these tips consideration, I believe you\’ll end up with the best tour at the lowest price.

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