Hey it's Keith Kravitz...
Here to report that tour sales are brisk. As such, I highly recommend that you book as soon as you reasonably can. Especially for the bottom-landing tours out of Vegas and the 50-min. tour from South
Rim.
I also got this reader question yesterday: "Should I book an air-only or landing helicopter tour?" I get this one a lot. To help folks out, I wrote this to resolve the
debate.
I'm also hearing from both domestic and international guests questions about our refund policy. In a nutshell:
"If you cancel 48 hours prior to flight time, you will get a 100% money back refund to the credit card used for the purchase. No questions asked. We do this so people can
book in advance."
If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to email me by replying to this message.
Las Vegas, NV
The most popular tour at this time is the one where you drink Champagne on the bottom. I don't expect that to change. Especially consider how good of a value it is. The basic bottom-landing trip includes 30-minutes at the base, a picnic, and free hotel transfers. Further, you can
privatize this tour for just you and the family.
There's also the elite version with Vegas Strip and limo. Personally, I think this is the better value but it costs more than the basic. What makes it so special? First, it comes with a Vegas Strip flyover (top to bottom). Second, it includes free hotel transfers. Third, you can make it a sunset
tour. And, lastly, a private option is available.
Then there's the air-only (no-landing) tour. This is a great option if you have
limited time or limited budget. It flies over all the key landmarks and sights. If you want to super-size it, go with the deluxe air-only, which adds on a Vegas Strip flyover and resort transfers.
It's also perfect weather for the 4-in-1 Mega tour! This is the one that includes top, bottom, boat and Skywalk. You do all this in 7 hours. If there's one tour where you can say, "Been there, done that," this is it. I find the descent to the bottom mind-blowingly
fun.
Weight Limits
There are no weight limits on helicopter tours. Just weight surcharges, and they kick in on any guest who weighs more than 300 lbs. Further, the weight surcharge only applies to Las Vegas departures.
There is no weight surcharge at the South Rim. Relatedly, there's a weight surcharge of $100 if you take a plane tour from Las Vegas.
South Rim/Tusayan, AZ
The #1 South Rim tour is the helicopter plus Jeep combo. In a nutshell, it kicks off with a 30-minute helicopter ride followed by a 2-hour Jeep tour inside the Park. There's even an option to bundle the Jeep with a longer heli tour. Frankly, this air-ground tour is the ultimate way to experience South Rim...if it's
still available.
Then there's the 50-minute deluxe flyover (South Rim helicopters do not fly below the rim and land. That's only available from Las Vegas). This is the best all-air tour on the
planet. Covers South Rim, East Rim and North Rim in one package. By the time you've done it, you'll have seen up to 75 percent of the Park! This tour can be privatized, too...
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*Day and month you want to do a tour
*The kind of tour you want
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Have a great day!