View the Immense Grand Canyon from Above on Your Vacation!
Planes and helicopters will transport you from one area of the canyon to the next on these extraordinary adventures in the Grand Canyon. You can view the majesty of the canyon with a bird’s eye view, taking in the Painted Desert and sharp cliff faces that make this place one of the natural wonders of the world. The canyon attracts thousands of people every year, but the because of its sheer size and immensity, the canyon is best viewed from above, giving visitors the best understanding and big picture of the area while they’re here.
Start off your Grand Canyon adventure by taking the South Rim Airplane Tour, an exciting trip that provides you with highlights such as Zuni Point, the beautiful Painted Desert, Navajo Indian Reservation and the Desert View Watchtower. Fly high across the canyon in your comfortable airplane, letting the pilot do the work as you enjoy all the sights surrounding you. You’ll even have a chance to see the tremendous Kaibab National Forest, the most famous natural growth in the area.
In addition to the airplane tour, visitors can also see highlights of the South Rim on the North Canyon Helicopter Tour, providing amazing views of the winding Colorado River and the Dragon Corridor. The helicopter will enter the Dragon Corridor during your 30 minute flight, giving you an up-close inspection of the amazing geological features that surround this unique area. You’ll also receive a special live narration from your pilot, providing you with insight into the area’s history.
Discover both the North and the South Rim on the exciting Grand Kingdom Helicopter Tour – North & South Rim, giving visitors a sightseeing experience 5,000 feet above the Colorado River. Visitors will find out more about the geological features of the Grand Canyon than they ever imagined, with an easy way to sightsee and learn from viewpoints near such highlights as the Imperial Point to the Painted Desert.
Spend Labor Day Weekend Viewing the Grand Canyon in the Air!
Labor Day weekend marks a great time for the sights of the Grand Canyon landscape. The red painted desert stretches on for miles, and you’ll see rock formations all throughout the ravine. Your sightseeing experience can be even better up in the air, and there are plenty of helicopters and planes awaiting your arrival for a bird’s eye view of the various canyon rims. Soar above the Colorado River by looking through the folowing tours.
Grand Kingdom Helicopter Tour – North & South Rim
See two sides of this natural landmark on a flying tour across cliffs and various vegetation. From 5,000 feet above, you’ll be able to view the Colorado River as it rushes around bends and twists in the rocky gaps. The color of the river will change depending on the mineral content of the water, appearing either aqua blue or brownish red. Don’t worry about a noisy ride, as the helicopter is one of the quietest aircrafts in the Grand Canyon area.
If you’d like to see all the sites of the South Rim, you can fly above the area inside the comfortable interior of a plane. Along the way, you can look for areas like the Navajo Indian Reservation, Zuni Point and Painted Desert. Each area has its own special sites, such as the tall Desert View Watchtower and historic Temple Butte.
If you decided on the South Rim Airplane Tour, you can always follow up with a view of the opposite side of the canyon. Explore via helicopter famous sights like the Dragon Corridor, which is located near the canyon’s center. The area is both the widest and deepest part, and you’ll be able to see the entire thing within minutes with your transportation.
See the sights of the canyon in all directions with these tours and more. Your Labor Day weekend couldn’t be more promising!
