Grand Canyon Tours That Will Change the Face of Father"s Day Forever
Father's Day is June 15th, and it's almost here. Want to do something really special for dad? What could be better than a fun tour of the Grand Canyon? there are several fun things to do and tours to choose from, so you're sure to find something he will enjoy.
You can begin a tour from Las Vegas, or if you are in Sedona, Williams, Phoenix, or Flagstaff, you can go to Tusayan, Arizona and tour the South Rim. All the tours operate as usual on Father's Day. Just don't wait too long to book your seats, the holiday is a popular time for canyon tours. It's a good idea to get your seats at least one week in advance.
Here's a look at the tours you can choose from:
Helicopter
Helicopter tours of the South Rim come in 30 or 50 minute lengths. Both are nice, and the shorter one flies you over some spectacular scenery on the way to the North Rim and back. Choose the longer flight if you can because it gives you more airtime to take in many more sights. By the time you're done, Dad will have seen close to three-quarters of Grand Canyon National Park!
Vegas helicopters do the West Rim. Popular options include:
Land at the canyon and tour the Grand Canyon Skywalk with a VIP pass
A helicopter flight to the floor of the canyon, by the way, this is only possible at the West Rim. You can also include a raft ride along the smooth-water section of the Colorado River as well.
Tours By Airplane
Vegas airplanes fly to both rims so you can tour either the South or West Rim. Flying to the South Rim from Vegas only takes about an hour, which is much better than going by bus, which takes over five hours! Landing tours and air-only tours are offered at the West Rim, and the same optional add-on's are available as for helicopter tours.
The plane tours to the South Rim last 50 minutes. They cost less than chopper tours but follow the same basic flight path as the helicopters. The views from the plane are still spectacular, but they aren't as good as you get from the helicopter since choppers fly lower. Helicopter windshields give you a 180-degree view.
Bus Tours
Las Vegas bus tours do the South Rim (270 miles away) or the West Rim (120 miles) 365 days a year. If you head to the South Rim, think about adding on a helicopter tour once you get there. There are lots of fun things to do at the West Rim too, such as flying in a helicopter to the canyon floor, walking on the Skywalk, and taking a boat ride.
Both rims are great, so the one you choose depends on how long you want to ride on the bus and your dad's preferences. If he is a nature lover, choose the South Rim. The West Rim is better if he wants thrills and adventure.
Canyon Raft Tours
Basic South Rim rafting tours bus you to the launching point, but an upgraded version that includes a 4x4 off-road tour of Antelope Canyon and flies you by plane to the launching point would be perfect for Father's Day.
A terrific helicopter-rafting combo tour is available from Vegas. The chopper flies you to the canyon floor and then you go to the base of the Hoover Dam to begin your float along the smooth waters of the Colorado River for eleven miles.
Conclusion
These Canyon tours are very popular and Father's Day is just around the corner, so you need to book your seats soon. By buying your tour online on the company's website, you get to buy your seats at the low Internet rate and save some money too.
I hope you and your dad have a great day at the Grand Canyon!
You can begin a tour from Las Vegas, or if you are in Sedona, Williams, Phoenix, or Flagstaff, you can go to Tusayan, Arizona and tour the South Rim. All the tours operate as usual on Father's Day. Just don't wait too long to book your seats, the holiday is a popular time for canyon tours. It's a good idea to get your seats at least one week in advance.
Here's a look at the tours you can choose from:
Helicopter
Helicopter tours of the South Rim come in 30 or 50 minute lengths. Both are nice, and the shorter one flies you over some spectacular scenery on the way to the North Rim and back. Choose the longer flight if you can because it gives you more airtime to take in many more sights. By the time you're done, Dad will have seen close to three-quarters of Grand Canyon National Park!
Vegas helicopters do the West Rim. Popular options include:
Land at the canyon and tour the Grand Canyon Skywalk with a VIP pass
A helicopter flight to the floor of the canyon, by the way, this is only possible at the West Rim. You can also include a raft ride along the smooth-water section of the Colorado River as well.
Tours By Airplane
Vegas airplanes fly to both rims so you can tour either the South or West Rim. Flying to the South Rim from Vegas only takes about an hour, which is much better than going by bus, which takes over five hours! Landing tours and air-only tours are offered at the West Rim, and the same optional add-on's are available as for helicopter tours.
The plane tours to the South Rim last 50 minutes. They cost less than chopper tours but follow the same basic flight path as the helicopters. The views from the plane are still spectacular, but they aren't as good as you get from the helicopter since choppers fly lower. Helicopter windshields give you a 180-degree view.
Bus Tours
Las Vegas bus tours do the South Rim (270 miles away) or the West Rim (120 miles) 365 days a year. If you head to the South Rim, think about adding on a helicopter tour once you get there. There are lots of fun things to do at the West Rim too, such as flying in a helicopter to the canyon floor, walking on the Skywalk, and taking a boat ride.
Both rims are great, so the one you choose depends on how long you want to ride on the bus and your dad's preferences. If he is a nature lover, choose the South Rim. The West Rim is better if he wants thrills and adventure.
Canyon Raft Tours
Basic South Rim rafting tours bus you to the launching point, but an upgraded version that includes a 4x4 off-road tour of Antelope Canyon and flies you by plane to the launching point would be perfect for Father's Day.
A terrific helicopter-rafting combo tour is available from Vegas. The chopper flies you to the canyon floor and then you go to the base of the Hoover Dam to begin your float along the smooth waters of the Colorado River for eleven miles.
Conclusion
These Canyon tours are very popular and Father's Day is just around the corner, so you need to book your seats soon. By buying your tour online on the company's website, you get to buy your seats at the low Internet rate and save some money too.
I hope you and your dad have a great day at the Grand Canyon!