Valentine's Day is on February 14th and it will soon be here. Do you have any plans made yet? For a fun and adventurous way to celebrate, you should take a trip to Vegas and include a Grand Canyon tour. Valentine's Day is actually a busy time for the tours, so it's important to book your tour early if you want to get a good price and guarantee your seats.
Las Vegas Tours
One of the fun things about taking a helicopter tour to the Canyon out of Vegas is that you get to fly over the massive Hoover Dam and scenic Lake Mead. It's a great way to prepare for the exciting sights ahead. You can choose air-only tours, or tours that land at the top or bottom of the West Rim.
You can also opt for a deluxe helicopter tour, and this is a good upgrade to include since you're celebrating Valentine's Day. The deluxe tours lift off from the Strip and they pick you up and drop you off in a limousine, which is a romantic touch. Since the choppers take off and return to the Strip, you'll also get to see a beautiful view of Vegas from the air.
The best thing about deluxe tours, is that they use state of the art EcoStar 130 helicopters. These are the largest helicopters that fly to the Grand Canyon. They're roomy inside, have stadium style seating, and feature a huge panoramic viewing windshield. You will have the best possible aerial view in these helicopters.
Romantic Champagne Toast
By far, one of the most popular helicopter tours to the West Rim is the landing tour that offers a Champagne picnic. This tour comes with a helicopter descent into the Canyon where the chopper sets down on the floor and lets you out to enjoy a picnic complete with a Champagne toast. It's a unique and fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day.
You can also land on top of the Canyon if you want, because that is where the Skywalk is located. The Skywalk is an amazing glass structure that hangs out 70 feet beyond the edge of the Canyon. Not only that, it sits 4000 feet above the Canyon floor below. The view from there is simply amazing, and it's a great photo op too. There is even a professional photographer available to take a picture of you and your sweetheart to commemorate your special Valentine's Day adventure.
Even if you can't stretch your budget to the landing tour, make sure that you book one of the deluxe air-only tours. The flyover is impressive and unforgettable, and you still get the Las Vegas flyover, as well as the limousine service.
Book Soon
Tours are in high demand, so you will need to book soon. The deluxe tours are especially popular, so if you want all the VIP perks, be sure to get your seats locked in two weeks ahead of time. If you put it off, the tour might sell out before you can lock in your seats. Sometimes you get lucky and can grab a seat at the last minute, but even if you can, you'll probably have to pay more for your tour.
The weather at the Canyon will reflect the weather in Las Vegas. Helicopters are climate controlled, so wear at least a sweater if you're taking an air-only tour. If you will be landing at the canyon, take a jacket with you.
South Rim Tours
All of the South Rim helicopter tours start in Arizona, so you'll need to take a plane from Vegas, which is a short one-hour flight. Here, you can either tour the South Rim in an airplane, or purchase tickets for a deluxe helicopter tour. Helicopter tours are the best choice though because they fly lower and you can see better through the panoramic windscreen.
To Wrap Up
Now that you know what is available, you can plan the perfect Grand Canyon getaway from Las Vegas. Valentine's is the perfect time to travel, just remember to book early, and to get the best prices, complete your transaction online with your credit card. Deluxe tours are the best way to treat your significant other, but almost any Grand Canyon air tour will make for a special trip. Choose one that works for you, and I know that it will be your best Valentine's Day so far.
Las Vegas Tours
One of the fun things about taking a helicopter tour to the Canyon out of Vegas is that you get to fly over the massive Hoover Dam and scenic Lake Mead. It's a great way to prepare for the exciting sights ahead. You can choose air-only tours, or tours that land at the top or bottom of the West Rim.
You can also opt for a deluxe helicopter tour, and this is a good upgrade to include since you're celebrating Valentine's Day. The deluxe tours lift off from the Strip and they pick you up and drop you off in a limousine, which is a romantic touch. Since the choppers take off and return to the Strip, you'll also get to see a beautiful view of Vegas from the air.
The best thing about deluxe tours, is that they use state of the art EcoStar 130 helicopters. These are the largest helicopters that fly to the Grand Canyon. They're roomy inside, have stadium style seating, and feature a huge panoramic viewing windshield. You will have the best possible aerial view in these helicopters.
Romantic Champagne Toast
By far, one of the most popular helicopter tours to the West Rim is the landing tour that offers a Champagne picnic. This tour comes with a helicopter descent into the Canyon where the chopper sets down on the floor and lets you out to enjoy a picnic complete with a Champagne toast. It's a unique and fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day.
You can also land on top of the Canyon if you want, because that is where the Skywalk is located. The Skywalk is an amazing glass structure that hangs out 70 feet beyond the edge of the Canyon. Not only that, it sits 4000 feet above the Canyon floor below. The view from there is simply amazing, and it's a great photo op too. There is even a professional photographer available to take a picture of you and your sweetheart to commemorate your special Valentine's Day adventure.
Even if you can't stretch your budget to the landing tour, make sure that you book one of the deluxe air-only tours. The flyover is impressive and unforgettable, and you still get the Las Vegas flyover, as well as the limousine service.
Book Soon
Tours are in high demand, so you will need to book soon. The deluxe tours are especially popular, so if you want all the VIP perks, be sure to get your seats locked in two weeks ahead of time. If you put it off, the tour might sell out before you can lock in your seats. Sometimes you get lucky and can grab a seat at the last minute, but even if you can, you'll probably have to pay more for your tour.
The weather at the Canyon will reflect the weather in Las Vegas. Helicopters are climate controlled, so wear at least a sweater if you're taking an air-only tour. If you will be landing at the canyon, take a jacket with you.
South Rim Tours
All of the South Rim helicopter tours start in Arizona, so you'll need to take a plane from Vegas, which is a short one-hour flight. Here, you can either tour the South Rim in an airplane, or purchase tickets for a deluxe helicopter tour. Helicopter tours are the best choice though because they fly lower and you can see better through the panoramic windscreen.
To Wrap Up
Now that you know what is available, you can plan the perfect Grand Canyon getaway from Las Vegas. Valentine's is the perfect time to travel, just remember to book early, and to get the best prices, complete your transaction online with your credit card. Deluxe tours are the best way to treat your significant other, but almost any Grand Canyon air tour will make for a special trip. Choose one that works for you, and I know that it will be your best Valentine's Day so far.
About the Author:
Grand Canyon National Park professional Ione Mahler suggests these chopper rides for Valentine's in addition to all these that leave Vegas: http://www.grandcanyonhelicopter.org/grand-canyon-helicopter-tour-coupons.html
