At 277 miles long and 18 miles wide, the Grand Canyon is a truly immense chasm in the surface of the planet. It's also one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Grand Canyon National Park has several ecosystems and it's the home of many plant and animal species, but it's best known for its unique rock formations and other geological features.
People who want to see this awe-inspiring canyon can choose from several types of tours. Because they're fast, affordable and comfortable, Grand Canyon flights are among the most popular tours of the region.
Most canyon airplane tours fly to the West Rim from Las Vegas. The one-way trip to the canyon is 120 miles, but it only takes about 20 minutes. Other flights leave Las Vegas and fly directly to the canyon's South Rim, taking about 45 minutes to get there. Still other airplane tours are designed for people coming from Phoenix, Sedona or Scottsdale, Arizona. These flights take off from Grand Canyon National Airport in Tusayan, Arizona, a small town located just outside the main entrance of the Park.
Passengers on West Rim flights from Las Vegas see several spectacular sights along the way. First, the planes soar over Lake Mead, the largest man-made body of water in the United States. From there, they fly over Hoover Dam and the new bypass bridge. After that, passengers enjoy views of the Mojave Desert, the Colorado River, the Grand Wash Cliffs and an ancient Joshua Tree Forest. Most West Rim flights land at the airfield at Grand Canyon West.
Once your plane lands, you'll be able to explore all the sights at the West Rim, including Hualapai Ranch and the Indian Cultural Center. You can also enjoy the scenic vistas from the lookouts at Eagle Point and Guano Point. Some Grand Canyon flights can even be packaged with an extra-cost boat trip down the Colorado River, a pass to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, and/or an exciting helicopter flight down to the canyon floor. You'll guarantee yourself a memorable experience if you purchase one of these packages!
Most South Rim flights from Las Vegas include a guided motor coach tour of the park, but many people opt instead for a rim-to-rim helicopter flight. If you like, you can choose an extended flight (50 minutes instead of 30) and see landmarks such as the Desert Watchtower, Grand Canyon Village, Imperial Point, Zuni Point and the isolated North Rim.
Landing flights are only offered from Las Vegas and the West Rim; all South Rim flights are air-only. Every airplane tour includes a pre-recorded, in-flight narration that's chock-full of interesting information about the park. The tour airplanes feature expansive viewing windows that provide unobstructed views of the magnificent scenery. Most tour operators include hotel transfers in their tour packages.
A flight like this will give you a unique perspective on the park that's impossible if you stay on the ground. Airplane tours are also perfect for people who don't have enough free time for a long ride on a motor coach. Sunset airplane tours are spectacular, and they're extremely popular.
Although flights can be quite affordable, you can reduce their cost even more by booking online and taking advantage of special Internet discounts. I highly recommend booking in advance, especially if you'll be taking your tour during the peak season (May through September) or traveling with more than just one or two other people. Booking your Grand Canyon flight early will also help you get the best seats - that way you'll get the maximum experience.
Travel writer Ione Maher is an EzineArticles Diamond Author specializing in Grand Canyon tours. For more information on getting the airplane tours at cheap rates, she strongly recommends visiting this website: http://www.grandcanyonairplanetours.net/discounts
0 nhận xét:
Đăng nhận xét