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This year, the Memorial Day holiday falls on Monday, May 27. The holiday weekend also officially kicks off the peak months of the summer travel season, so if you plan to take a Grand Canyon airplane tour then, you had better book your seats early.
Airplane tours of the Grand Canyon depart from Vegas in Nevada and from Tusayan, Arizona near the South Rim. Flights leave throughout the day and follow the usual schedule on Memorial Day weekend. To be safe, you should get your tickets at least one week ahead of your trip, don't wait until the last minute.
Las Vegas Airplane Tours
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. One of the most popular options is a helicopter ride that takes you to the floor of the canyon. You can also enjoy a relaxing raft trip along the Colorado River.
Another fun thing you should do at the West Rim is buy a tour that includes passes to the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Strolling on the Skywalk is chilling and thrilling at the same time. 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.
Airplane Tours Of The South Rim Of The Grand Canyon
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 allows you to see almost three-fourths of the entire park. It is a fantastic way to see a huge portion of the region in a limited amount of time.
You might also be interested in taking one of the new air tours that includes a rafting trip. After the air tour, you go to Glen Canyon Dam, get in a safari Jeep and ride through Antelope Canyon, which is home to unique slot canyon formations. Then you get on board a pontoon raft and begin a relaxing float tour along the Colorado River that covers about 15 miles. This scenic tour stays on gentle waters so kids as young as four are allowed.
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 of the Grand Canyon is the only way to appreciate its grandeur and immensity. Plus they are a lot of fun and affordable. And since the airplanes hold 19 people, your whole group can travel together. Book your seats early so you won't be disappointed and get the best price by buying them online. Don't go to the big travel website, just go right to the tour operator's site. By completing your transaction on the tour operator's website, you get to take advantage of the Internet rate that is not available elsewhere.
