Take A Grand Canyon Airplane Ride This Memorial Day Weekend

By Author: Tracy Delvecchio
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Memorial Day is on Monday, May 27, and it will be here before you know it. The holiday also marks the beginning of the summer travel season, and it is a busy one, so if you are planning to go to the Grand Canyon then, you had better book your tour seats as early as possible.

Plane tours of the Grand Canyon originate from Tusayan, AZ by the South Rim, and from Las Vegas. Flights operate on a regular schedule during the holiday weekend and depart several times daily. To be safe, you should get your tickets at least one week ahead of your trip, don't wait until the last minute.

Vegas Airplane Tours To The Grand Canyon

If you depart from Vegas, you can go to the West Rim or to the South Rim. The flight to the West Rim takes around 30 minutes and once you are there, you can engage in several fun activities. You don't want to miss the chance to take a helicopter ride to the floor of the canyon. You can also add on a scenic raft ride down the Colorado River.

Another fantastic tour option is a pass to the Grand Canyon Skywalk. The Skywalk is sure to give you your thrills and chills for the day. It is ...
... made out of glass and juts out 70 feet past the wall of the canyon. You will feel like you're walking on air as you peer between your feet to the canyon floor 4000 ft beneath you!

Choosing a South Rim flight from Vegas is a great option too. It takes 5 hours to drive to the South Rim from Vegas, but it only takes an hour to fly there. When your flight arrives, you hop on a bus for a scenic 2 hour bus tour through the National Park, plus you can upgrade and add a thrilling helicopter ride along the Dragoon Corridor and across the canyon.

South Rim Airplane Tours

One of the most popular tours of the South Rim is the flight that takes you to the South, North, and East Rims of the canyon and lasts almost an hour. That tour flies over approximately 75% of the National Park. It is the best way to get the full Grand Canyon experience when your time is limited.

You should also consider the new airplane tour that includes a raft trip. You begin with the 50 minute aerial tour that takes you to Glen Canyon Dam, there you get in a Jeep and ride through the slot canyons known as Antelope Canyon. Then you get aboard a raft and set off on a relaxing 15-mile float trip down the Colorado River. This scenic tour covers smooth water so it is ideal for families with kids as young as 4 years old.

In Conclusion

The Memorial Day holiday is a great three-day weekend to spend exploring the magnificent Grand Canyon while the temperatures are still mild. An airplane tour gives you a unique perspective on the immensity of the canyon and is the only way to appreciate it fully. Plus they are a lot of fun and affordable. And since the airplanes hold 19 people, your whole group can travel together. So, get your tickets early and buy them online to get the best deal. Don't go to the big travel website, just go right to the tour operator's site. The tour operator is able to give you the biggest discount when you buy online and choose the Internet rate.

Tips from the Author

Travel reporter Tracy D. is a specialist on Grand Canyon air tours and recommends using these coupons to get the cheapest prices on the best flights: http://www.grandcanyonairplanetours.net/grand-canyon-airplane-tour-coupons.html