July 4th is one of the Park's busiest times of the year. Many tours sell out for the holiday (so you need to book yours quickly), but Grand Canyon plane tours seem to be some of the most popular. The plane tours are exciting but they are so popular because they give you a unique perspective on the immense natural landmark. The National Park covers over 1 million acres, so the only way to see it is to fly over in a plane.
Plane tours depart from Vegas and from Tusayan in Arizona where the Grand Canyon National Park Airport is located. Tusayan flights do the South Rim, while Vegas flights go to the South or the West Rim. Unfortunately, there aren't any flights that connect the two rims.
Air Tours From Tusayan
Grand Canyon plane tours leaving from Tusayan are perfect for folks coming from Phoenix, Sedona, Flagstaff, Williams, Scottsdale, or other points in Arizona. You'll need to get to GCN on your own. You should plan to check in at least thirty minutes before your departure time.
You will have several tour choices but one of the more popular options is the hour-long flight that flies over about three-fourths of the entire National Park. My personal favorite is the package that includes a 4x4 off-road Jeep trip to Antelope Canyon to see the famous ?Slot Canyons,? followed by a smooth-water float trip down the Colorado River.
Airplane Tours From Vegas
If you can start your tour in Vegas instead, you will have even more fun options to choose from. You can enjoy an air-only flight or a landing tour.
If you don't have a lot of time to spend or are on a tight budget, then an air-only tour is ideal for you. The route passes over scenic Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, and then it's off for Grand Canyon West before turning back to Sin City.
The air-only tours are a lot of fun, however, you should try a landing tour if you have enough time because they add even more excitement. A popular tour option includes a helicopter descent to the floor of the canyon where you can take a smooth-water rating excursion on the Colorado River. The tour that includes VIP access to the Grand Canyon Skywalk (just imagine yourself walking 70 feet past the edge of the rim!) is a close second.
Vegas travelers can do the South Rim too. You would fly to the airport in Tusayan in a flight that takes about an hour and then hop on a motor coach for a three-hour bus tour of the Park. A thrilling option you can include is a chopper ride over the canyon that goes to the North Rim and back.
Booking Your Grand Canyon plane Tour
Keep in mind, the Fourth of July holiday is a very busy time for visiting the Grand Canyon. I urge you to book your plane tour at least a week ahead of the date you want (two weeks ahead would be even safer). Also, you will find the lowest prices on the Internet. But stay away from the big online travel brokers like Expedia, Viator and Priceline, instead, buy direct from the tour company itself. By getting your seats on the company's website, you qualify for their low Internet rate.
Summing Up
The Fourth of July holiday is an extremely busy time for tour operators. Ensure you get seats on the canyon air tour you want by getting them about two weeks ahead of time. Remember to buy your seats online so you get the low Internet rate. You're sure to have a great time, whether you'll be flying out of Tusayan or Las Vegas, and whether you'll be on an air-only or landing tour. Who know, I might just see you there!
Plane tours depart from Vegas and from Tusayan in Arizona where the Grand Canyon National Park Airport is located. Tusayan flights do the South Rim, while Vegas flights go to the South or the West Rim. Unfortunately, there aren't any flights that connect the two rims.
Air Tours From Tusayan
Grand Canyon plane tours leaving from Tusayan are perfect for folks coming from Phoenix, Sedona, Flagstaff, Williams, Scottsdale, or other points in Arizona. You'll need to get to GCN on your own. You should plan to check in at least thirty minutes before your departure time.
You will have several tour choices but one of the more popular options is the hour-long flight that flies over about three-fourths of the entire National Park. My personal favorite is the package that includes a 4x4 off-road Jeep trip to Antelope Canyon to see the famous ?Slot Canyons,? followed by a smooth-water float trip down the Colorado River.
Airplane Tours From Vegas
If you can start your tour in Vegas instead, you will have even more fun options to choose from. You can enjoy an air-only flight or a landing tour.
If you don't have a lot of time to spend or are on a tight budget, then an air-only tour is ideal for you. The route passes over scenic Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, and then it's off for Grand Canyon West before turning back to Sin City.
The air-only tours are a lot of fun, however, you should try a landing tour if you have enough time because they add even more excitement. A popular tour option includes a helicopter descent to the floor of the canyon where you can take a smooth-water rating excursion on the Colorado River. The tour that includes VIP access to the Grand Canyon Skywalk (just imagine yourself walking 70 feet past the edge of the rim!) is a close second.
Vegas travelers can do the South Rim too. You would fly to the airport in Tusayan in a flight that takes about an hour and then hop on a motor coach for a three-hour bus tour of the Park. A thrilling option you can include is a chopper ride over the canyon that goes to the North Rim and back.
Booking Your Grand Canyon plane Tour
Keep in mind, the Fourth of July holiday is a very busy time for visiting the Grand Canyon. I urge you to book your plane tour at least a week ahead of the date you want (two weeks ahead would be even safer). Also, you will find the lowest prices on the Internet. But stay away from the big online travel brokers like Expedia, Viator and Priceline, instead, buy direct from the tour company itself. By getting your seats on the company's website, you qualify for their low Internet rate.
Summing Up
The Fourth of July holiday is an extremely busy time for tour operators. Ensure you get seats on the canyon air tour you want by getting them about two weeks ahead of time. Remember to buy your seats online so you get the low Internet rate. You're sure to have a great time, whether you'll be flying out of Tusayan or Las Vegas, and whether you'll be on an air-only or landing tour. Who know, I might just see you there!