What is the Finest Time to Take a Grand Canyon Heli Tour?

by Luke Plunket

Grand Canyon helis fly to the National Park from sunrise to sunset. For the majority of travelers, each flight is one to keep in mind. But what if I mentioned that by timing your airline flight right, it could be better still?

Being a travel reviewer, I've been taking canyon chopper trips for years. I've done morning hours, lunch as well as dusk. Each provides you with a distinctive view of the Park. Nevertheless, in case I had my druthers, I would stay with morning departures.

I say this for a couple of reasons:

The environment is smoother. As the day progresses, the sun heats the ground and forms turbulence. I've never had a ride that was irritatingly bumpy. However, if you're looking to take photographs, it matters. In addition, it might make a distinction in case you are vulnerable to motion sickness.

The air is clearer. The winds pick up right after lunch and they bring dust and possibly smoke from local wildfires, which, due to drought, occur quite often during summer. Having said that, a bit of haze intensifies sunsets and makes early evening flights really worth your consideration.

Summer thunderstorms avoided. The northern Arizona monsoon season runs from July through September. The season is marked by quick afternoon storms. The worst that may happen is you will be grounded until the storm passes. I, however, think it's worth the wait: The Grand Canyon looks utterly beautiful after a rain shower.

To get the flight as well as time you desire, you must book your Grand Canyon helicopter tour in advance by at least a week. This rule of thumb is applicable to tours that begin from Las Vegas as well as Grand Canyon Airport (a.k.a. South Rim in Arizona).

Further reasons to RSVP are: 1) Chopper tours are incredibly popular as well as sell out. Last-minute bookings for two or more individuals are hard to get. If you do succeed, anticipate paying out the nose; 2) morning as well as sunset flights are at the top of everybody's wish list; and 3) copters only hold six people plus the pilot, therefore putting a further stress on accessibility.

Like all others, I'm searching for a awesome deal on helicopter tours, as well. Every day I search the Web for buddies, family as well as clients. I've reduced my strategy to get flight discounts to two basic points:

First, reserve ahead of time. The further out the better, with a minimum of a week beforehand. Second, purchase your seats on the Internet. It's common knowledge that the best deals are online. I only use tour operators that provide special online prices. And third, complete the entire reservation online. Employing an agent will cost you more. This is the step that everybody falls down on.

I strongly believe that the very best way to take advantage of the National Park is by going for a Grand Canyon Chopper tour. The canyon is a massive place (like over 1 million acres!), and choppers tend to be the best way to come to terms with its awesomeness. And, for individuals who want to take their canyon experience one stage further, fly in the a.m.

Travel writer Luke Plunnket specializes in Grand Canyon tours. He recommends these helicopter tours because they are tops in price and safety.

Article submitted Thursday, February 09, 2012 & read 1 times.

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