Valentine's Day is this February 14. Do you have something special planned? A trip to Las Vegas and a Grand Canyon tour can turn the average date, into a spectacular romantic adventure. Just remember that this is one of the busiest times of year, so you'll need to book soon to secure your seats, and the best ticket prices.
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 an impressive sight and it gets you prepared for the amazing things you'll see on your tour. The West Rim helicopter tours come in two types, so you get to choose between a landing tour and an air-only tour.
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. As an added perk, you'll get to see Vegas from the air since the helipad is right on the Strip.
The main reason deluxe tours are worth the price is because they use EcoStar 130 helicopters. These are newer and larger choppers. These helicopters have a stadium style seating arrangement, large cabins, and a huge panoramic windscreen. When you fly on one of these helicopters, you're sure to have the best viewing experience possible.
Romantic Champagne Toast
Hands down, my favorite tour at the Grand Canyon is the landing tour at the West Rim. This will take you right into the Canyon, setting you down at the bottom, where you will toast the occasion with a Champagne picnic. This is absolutely perfect for Valentine's Day.
At the top of the Canyon, there's also the Skywalk. This is a specially engineered glass platform that extends 70ft over the edge of the Canyon. Oh, and it's also 4000ft above the bottom! Looking down from this platform is definitely an experience, and an amazing photo opportunity. There are professional photographers on site to capture the moment, which would make for the perfect Valentine's memento.
If your budget doesn't allow for a landing tour, then an air-only tour is a good alternative, just be sure to opt for the deluxe version. The deluxe air-only tour comes with the same perks of free limo transportation and a Vegas flyover.
Book Soon
These tours sell out pretty fast, so it's important to book your tour early. Deluxe tours are particularly popular, so you should try to book one of those at least two weeks ahead of time. If you delay, you risk losing 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.
You can expect the weather at the West Rim to be very similar to the weather in Vegas. Plus, the helicopters are climate-controlled, so you won't need to take more than a sweater on an air-only tour. It's best to take a jacket along if you plan to take a landing tour.
South Rim Tours
The South Rim begins in Arizona, but you can fly there from Las Vegas on a one hour airplane journey. Here, you can either tour the South Rim in an airplane, or purchase tickets for a deluxe helicopter tour. The helicopter tours are preferred, because they fly at lower altitudes, and you will have the best views.
To Wrap Up
Valentine's Day will soon be here, so begin planning your tour now. Valentine's Day is a good time for a quick trip to unwind, just make sure you get your seats booked for your tour in advance, and the best way to do that is to buy your tour online with your credit card so you get the lowest price. While all the Canyon tours are fun, a deluxe tour offers perks that make your experience even more special. There's no better way to make special memories of Valentine's Day than to take your loved on an exciting tour of the Canyon.
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 an impressive sight and it gets you prepared for the amazing things you'll see on your tour. The West Rim helicopter tours come in two types, so you get to choose between a landing tour and an air-only tour.
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. As an added perk, you'll get to see Vegas from the air since the helipad is right on the Strip.
The main reason deluxe tours are worth the price is because they use EcoStar 130 helicopters. These are newer and larger choppers. These helicopters have a stadium style seating arrangement, large cabins, and a huge panoramic windscreen. When you fly on one of these helicopters, you're sure to have the best viewing experience possible.
Romantic Champagne Toast
Hands down, my favorite tour at the Grand Canyon is the landing tour at the West Rim. This will take you right into the Canyon, setting you down at the bottom, where you will toast the occasion with a Champagne picnic. This is absolutely perfect for Valentine's Day.
At the top of the Canyon, there's also the Skywalk. This is a specially engineered glass platform that extends 70ft over the edge of the Canyon. Oh, and it's also 4000ft above the bottom! Looking down from this platform is definitely an experience, and an amazing photo opportunity. There are professional photographers on site to capture the moment, which would make for the perfect Valentine's memento.
If your budget doesn't allow for a landing tour, then an air-only tour is a good alternative, just be sure to opt for the deluxe version. The deluxe air-only tour comes with the same perks of free limo transportation and a Vegas flyover.
Book Soon
These tours sell out pretty fast, so it's important to book your tour early. Deluxe tours are particularly popular, so you should try to book one of those at least two weeks ahead of time. If you delay, you risk losing 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.
You can expect the weather at the West Rim to be very similar to the weather in Vegas. Plus, the helicopters are climate-controlled, so you won't need to take more than a sweater on an air-only tour. It's best to take a jacket along if you plan to take a landing tour.
South Rim Tours
The South Rim begins in Arizona, but you can fly there from Las Vegas on a one hour airplane journey. Here, you can either tour the South Rim in an airplane, or purchase tickets for a deluxe helicopter tour. The helicopter tours are preferred, because they fly at lower altitudes, and you will have the best views.
To Wrap Up
Valentine's Day will soon be here, so begin planning your tour now. Valentine's Day is a good time for a quick trip to unwind, just make sure you get your seats booked for your tour in advance, and the best way to do that is to buy your tour online with your credit card so you get the lowest price. While all the Canyon tours are fun, a deluxe tour offers perks that make your experience even more special. There's no better way to make special memories of Valentine's Day than to take your loved on an exciting tour of the Canyon.
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