Grand Canyon Helicopters: Special Valentine's Day Holiday Tours (Feb. 14)

By Paulette Neary


Want to make Valentine's Day extra special? A helicopter tour at the Grand Canyon will make it one to remember for a lifetime. Romance and adventure are combined on these tours that depart from Las Vegas, and the Arizona South Rim.

Helicopter Tours Out Of Vegas

Vegas is a great Valentine's Day destination, and you can make the trip even more exciting by adding on a helicopter tour. These tours are available as landing tours or air-only options, plus there are different activities you can add on.

Because it's Valentine's, I recommend the extra special bottom landing tour. This flight will take you inside the Canyon, where you can enjoy a Champagne picnic and even a boat ride on the Colorado River. You could even go to the top of the Canyon to experience the Skywalk.

The Skywalk is a thrilling adventure of its own. It is a huge bridge made of glass that juts beyond the edge of the rim, and you can walk out on it and stand 4000 feet above the Canyon floor and marvel at the fantastic view.

South Rim Helicopter Tours

The South Rim is fun to visit too, but it usually isn't as busy as the West Rim. If you're looking for a quiet, intimate experience at the Canyon, then going to the South Rim is the ideal choice. The South Rim begins at Tusayan in Arizona. You can drive to Tusayan if you'll be staying in Arizona, and you can fly there if you'll be staying in Vegas.

The South Rim has two tours available. The first tour last 30 minutes and flies to the North Rim and then circles back. However, there is a longer tour that is even better. The longer flight covers the same ground as the shorter tour and adds on all the land over to the eastern border. You'll get 50 minutes of air time, and during that time, you'll see around 75 percent of the entire park lands.

Upgrade to Deluxe

You get to choose from a basic or deluxe tour. The basic tours include a minibus shuttle service from your hotel. However, if you want to please your Valentine, then upgrading to a deluxe tour is worth it.

Deluxe tours use newer EcoStar 130 helicopters. These helicopters provide for a smoother flight, they have larger cabins, and they have deluxe stadium style seats. The best feature is the gigantic 180-degree windscreen, which gives you a complete panoramic view of the Canyon.

The deluxe tour provides complimentary transportation too, but you get to ride in a limo rather than a shuttle bus. That's quite suitable for a romantic Valentine's Day outing.

Book Your Flight In Advance

Tours from Las Vegas and Arizona are incredibly popular, so you will need to book soon. Book around two weeks ahead of the date that you want to fly, and book online, using your credit card. Booking online is not only convenient, but it will lock in your tickets and ensure that there's no disappointment on the day. Online deals are also discounted, because there are no additional fees from booking agents.

Last Thoughts

Viewing one of the most mysterious and scenic places on earth is a romantic experience when you do it with the one you love on a special occasion such as Valentine's Day. The tours come in a variety of prices, so you can find a fun tour that fits within your Valentine's Day budget.

Give your Valentine a gift that they won't forget. Remember to book online with your credit card, and don't miss out on the opportunity to spend Valentine's Day at the most impressive scenery in the United States. There's no other gift that says 'I love you', in quite the same way.




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