A Practical Summary of Helicopter Tours Over the Grand Canyon
If you're planning to book one of exciting Grand Canyon helicopter tours, read on for a review of the four most popular tours and companies operating in Arizona and Las Vegas.
Grand Canyon All-American Helicopter Tour Rating: 4.2/5
The Grand Canyon All-American Helicopter Tour starts at the Las Vegas airport and treats guests to a 3.5 hour trip that includes a lunch on the floor of the canyon, champagne, limo transfer to and from your hotel and a guided tour through some of Vegas and Nevada's sites on the way.
The cost of this tour typically hovers around $300. However you should budget for a potential fuel surcharge being added on at the last minute. This unexpected and unadvertised fee is what cost the All-American a five out of five score. Instead of surprising passengers with a $40 expense, they should simply advertise the new price.
Phoenix Grand Canyon Helicopter Adventure Tours Rating: 2.8/5
Though these Grand Canyon helicopter tours leave from Phoenix, Arizona, travelers should know that the majority of the trip is done on a bus. The total trip time is about 13 hours and includes the amount of time it takes to drive from Phoenix to the airport close to the Grand Canyon.If you're tight for time and want a full day that includes a stop in Sedona, a drive through Oak Creek and the Grand Canyon, then this is the trip for you. However, for those looking for a relaxing helicopter ride and a short day, you may want to leave from somewhere closer to the canyon. This helicopter and bus tour is priced from $289.
The West Rim Combo Tour with Papillon Rating: 4.5/5
Papillon is a major helicopter tour operator in Las Vegas, but they also do runs from the Grand Canyon airport. One of their most popular tours is the West Rim Combo that leaves from Las Vegas and includes a boat ride.Customers travel from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon West Rim in a luxury SUV. Upon arrival, they are ferried by helicopter to the bottom of the canyon where they take a boat down the Colorado River. There will be stops along the way at Boulder City and the Hoover Dam.
The full day is a great value at around $345, particularly since it includes lunch. That said, the tour makes a stop at the now-open SkyWalk, but its $30 SkyWalk admission cost is not included
in your tour fee.Maverick Helicopter Grand Canyon Tours Rating: 4.7/5
Maverick runs its Grand Canyon helicopter tours from both Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon airport. Their trips start between $200 and $300 and cover much of the natural geography of the area. They also guarantee a view seat for all passengers.
By: Trevor Price
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