Grand Canyon Airplane Tours Offer Breathtaking Views

By Ione Mahler


Known as one of the greatest wonders of the world, this vast chasm is said to have formed over a three to six million-year time span. The erosion was caused by the Colorado River but others feel other forces were at work. To truly experience this awe inspiring sight you must avail yourself of one of the Grand Canyon airplane tours.

Some tours work out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Schedule your flight upon arrival there to guarantee that not all spots will be taken on the days you are free to go. Departure times, cost, and the length of your excursion will be explained to you in detail. Some flights leave at different times and it is said there is nothing more beautiful than the sunset over the South Rim of the gorge.

You will not even have to make arrangements to get to the departure terminal. Hotels have worked with tour guides for pick up and drop off at all major hotels. Once everyone is aboard the plane, the trip from Vegas will last about forty-five minutes. These sightseeing airplanes are fitted with huge windows that offer spectacular views and ease in taking photos.

The deluxe flight will take a total of eight hours to complete. The forty-five minute ride to the abyss follows the course of the Colorado River. You will also see the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Narrations in different languages are part of the flight. The plane will land at the Grand Canyon Airport.

Passengers will travel by bus to the South Rim. Located along the way is Mather Point where the most picturesque of sights are taken for postcards and framed prints. You will stop at Bright Angel Lodge to sample some of the local fare and shop in the many gift stores for memorabilia of this fantastic tour. You can take the flight in the evening and have the added advantage of seeing the most spectacular sunset there is to be seen.

As with the deluxe tour there are no bad seats on the Grand Discovery tour. The length of time for this tour is just shy of one hour because this flight takes off and lands from the same place; the Grand Canyon Airport in Arizona. It was the first flight to be offered over this chasm. You will experience astounding views of the Painted Desert and the Navajo Indian Reservation among others.

It is the South Rim that offers the most awe-inspiring sights. It is here where the best photos of the canyon are taken. Yet even the best photos cannot capture the beauty that is seen by the human eye. For those wishing an even closer look, the Deluxe Tour can be upgraded to include a helicopter ride that will take you from one rim to the other and back.

Either of these tours offers the utmost in views. The time involved also takes nothing away from you trip to Vegas, but adds to its excitement. Do not miss out on one of the greatest parts of your visit by passing up the Grand Canyon airplane tours. For a minimal added cost, your vacation can include two famous stops; one being man made; the other being created by nature.




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