What To Expect When Booking Grand Canyon Flights}

Submitted by: Rhegie Taylor

The Grand Canyon is considered to be on of the natural wonders of the world, and is known all over the planet. Visitors flock there each year from all points to see the majestic beauty and possibly camp. Some people who do not have time to camp overnight may still want to see all it has to offer, but do not have time to take the days-long hike to see it all. That is when air tours are a great bet. You can book Grand Canyon flights from both an airplane and a helicopter to let you see the wondrous beauty from the air.

Airplane tours are quite popular, because they can run the gamut from an hour long quickie where you never leave the plane, to an all-day tour with multiple landings.The quickie tour usually lasts anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour, with departures happening every hour during peak tourist seasons. These let you fit a visit into an otherwise hectic schedule.

The longer plane sessions may go for several hours. In fact in these, the aircraft might actually land in one or two spots, depending on the type of session you booked. This allows you to get out and explore for a bit and take pictures with the group.

Helicopters are a lot of fun and give you a similar tour, but you can go deeper into the crevice without having to land. Much like the planes, a copter session lets you choose from a short jaunt or a longer, afternoon or even day-long jaunt instead. With shorter ones, you generally are out for one or two hours, and may or may not make a landing to let you get out.

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A longer one may actually let you explore something else other than the Canyon itself. In fact, day-long ones may even go to places like the Hoover Dam, which is a marvel unto itself, albeit a man made one. If you want to combine multiple destinations into one, there just may be a package deal.

Many of the companies will pick you up in Vegas, because that is where a good percentage of tourists come from. Though this is in Nevada and not Arizona, it is a short drive or air ride away, and very convenient. There are other nearby towns that may also be pickup spots if you want to go a bit off the beaten path. The starting spot of Las Vegas is particularly convenient for those who are there for a quick visit, such as a weekend convention, short work trip or even a bachelor or bachelorette party.

Though there are shops and booth to buy souvenirs and essentials dotted near the park, it is best and more affordable to bring your own. Sunscreen is a must, no matter what time of year it is. Sunglasses help cut glare and a hat is a good idea if you are getting off your aircraft to explore.

If you are not in the area, you can easily book online to reserve your place. Each plane or helicopter only holds a few people, so spots fill up very quickly. It is best to try to book as early as possible to ensure space. You may even get a better deal that way, which just adds to your overall enjoyment of this once in a lifetime opportunity.

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