The Grand Canyon of Las Vegas offers some exciting Thanksgiving helicopter tours.

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Thanksgiving will soon be here. If you want to spend the holidays doing something more exciting than eating and drinking, consider taking a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon. There is no better way to see the Canyon than from a helicopter and there are many excursions and options available when you leave Las Vegas. These tours fill up quickly during the holidays, so if you want the best offer and confirmed seats, you must book your tour in advance. 

Helicopter tours from Las Vegas go to the West Rim just because the South Rim is too far away for the helicopters to make the round trip. The flight route from Las Vegas to the West Rim passes right over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, so you can see them from the air. When you book your tour, you can choose a landing tour or one that simply flies over the Canyon. You will have to pay more for a landing tour, but if you can afford it, you must do it because you will have the opportunity to have some adventures that you will never forget.

My favorite excursion to recommend me is a picnic in Champ that reaches the bottom of the canyon where you can enjoy a picnic and then explore the area on foot. This particular tour is a most popular helicopter tour in the West Rim, so seats quickly fill up, in fact, trips are often sold out three days before.



You can add other adventures to this tour, such as navigating the natural Colorado River. You will appreciate the view of the river while your boat rolls around the base of the wall. Another fun complement is the helicopter plane at the top of the edge so you can go through the skywalk. In case you didn't know, Skywalk is a great observation deck that hangs around a foot and a half at the edge of the canyon. You will have a spectacular view of the valley and you can reach the floor of the canyon 4000 feet below you on the glass floor.

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Choose your helicopter
In addition to choosing your route and accessories, you will also have to choose the type of helicopter in which you will fly. Do that when booking a standard or luxury tour, and here are the differences between the two. AStar and Bell Rangers are used in standard routes. While these are reliable and safe helicopters, they are not modern or specifically designed for sightseeing. You will have an excellent view of the standard helicopters, but you may want to upgrade to a luxury tour for a better travel experience.


The luxury tours fly in EcoStar 130 helicopters. These helicopters are designed for the best tourism experience, and you'll see why. Your flight will be much quieter in an EcoStar, and the cabins are 20 percent larger than older model helicopters, so your flight will be more comfortable. The best thing about flying in an EcoStar is that it has a 180-degree massive viewing window that gives you the best possible panoramic view during your flight. In addition, each seat has a great view since it is organized in the stadium-style.

More benefits
Standard tours take off from an airfield in Boulder City, which is near Las Vegas. It takes about 30 minutes for transportation from The Strip to Boulder City. On the other hand, the luxury tours take off from the Vegas Strip and will pick you up and take you back to your hotel in a limousine instead of a standard shuttle bus. The luxury tour makes your trip to Las Vegas and the Canyon tour even more enjoyable, as you will feel like a VIP with all the advantages. In addition, the luxury tour comes with an overpass of The Strip, so you have an impressive view of the city's attractions, resorts, and neon lights.



Buy your tour early

Just remember, these tours are sold out because they are very popular. Try to block your seats two weeks before your tour. This not only ensures your seats but also helps you get the lowest price on your tour. By using your credit card and buying the tour online, you can use the low internet rate and you will get instant confirmation of your purchase. You may save up to 35 percent when you buy online and that adds up when you buy seats for your family.


Celebrate a unique thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the perfect party to take a quick getaway to Las Vegas. Forget about spending Thanksgiving by filling and napping on the couch, take a helicopter tour of the Canyon! Simply connect online to buy your seats and be sure to do so soon. While a landing tour is strongly recommended, there are so many options for tours available, that you can choose the one that suits your budget and interests, so you can spend a fantastic time in one of the most beautiful natural places in the United States.