Grand Canyon Helicopters - Winter Rates Mean Big Savings in 2014
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Keith Kravitz
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Going to the Grand Canyon by helicopter is one of life's greatest thrills. And now there's a way to get these flights at a great rate. The secret? It's all about the timing.
What exactly do I mean by that?
Well, as many in the industry know, the travel industry is seasonal. In the case of the Grand Canyon, summer is the popular time to go and winter is the "low season."
Now here's the interesting part. In order to fill seats from November through February, tour operators drop the price. Makes sense. But more interesting is this:
Purchase a flight now for 2014 and get the ridiculously low 2013 winter rate.
Of course, this requires some planning on your part but by taking action like this you can save big bucks on all aspects of your trip (e.g. hotel, shows, etc.).
Some will object and say "What if my plans change?" And that's a great question. The solution is to make sure you book your flight with a company that offers a rock-solid cancellation policy.
The best ones let you cancel your flight all the way up to 24 hours prior to take off. Further, if there's a weather issue, the best companies will reschedule your flight for the next available time or later that week or refund you money.
Grand Canyon helicopters depart from Las Vegas and Grand Canyon, AZ (actually, there are two names for it: Tusayan or South Rim). Both locations offer flights daily. There are usually no flights on Christmas Day.
Las Vegas helicopters take off from The Strip or from Boulder City. If you take a Strip departure, you'll pay more because it's more convenient. Thus if you are on a budget, I recommend you go the Boulder route.
From Vegas, you can take either an air or landing tour. The former is the cheapest option and the latter the most expensive. I like the basic air tour, especially if you want to quickly sample the canyon.
However, my preference is for landing tours. Why? Because you get to land at the top or bottom, exit the aircraft, and experience the canyon from the ground up. My particular favorite is the one that lands at the bottom.
But what makes a Vegas landing tour so special? The fact that helicopters can fly below the rim and land on the bottom. You can't do this anywhere else in the National Park and that's what sets them apart from the pack.
The South Rim, which many refer to as the "official" Grand Canyon, is where you go for incredible views and scenery. Vegas helicopters can't reach this destination, but there is an airplane tour that makes the trip in less than one hour.
Thus the majority of South Rim flights are air only (and none go below the rim and land). In this case, I always recommend taking the 50-minute flight because you see nearly all of the park. There's really no other tour that does this.
Conclusion
I wrote this article specifically for folks planning to take a Grand Canyon helicopter tour in 2014. I know it sounds like I'm way ahead of the curve but my point is this: Those who purchase their tour now get the low winter rate versus the high spring and summer rate. And, based on my experience, the difference in pricing is significant. So are the savings.
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Article Title: Grand Canyon Helicopters - Winter Rates Mean Big Savings in 2014
Author: Keith Kravitz
Word Count: 597
Article URL: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1870559&ca=Travel
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*********************** ARTICLE START ***********************
Going to the Grand Canyon by helicopter is one of life's greatest thrills. And now there's a way to get these flights at a great rate. The secret? It's all about the timing.
What exactly do I mean by that?
Well, as many in the industry know, the travel industry is seasonal. In the case of the Grand Canyon, summer is the popular time to go and winter is the "low season."
Now here's the interesting part. In order to fill seats from November through February, tour operators drop the price. Makes sense. But more interesting is this:
Purchase a flight now for 2014 and get the ridiculously low 2013 winter rate.
Of course, this requires some planning on your part but by taking action like this you can save big bucks on all aspects of your trip (e.g. hotel, shows, etc.).
Some will object and say "What if my plans change?" And that's a great question. The solution is to make sure you book your flight with a company that offers a rock-solid cancellation policy.
The best ones let you cancel your flight all the way up to 24 hours prior to take off. Further, if there's a weather issue, the best companies will reschedule your flight for the next available time or later that week or refund you money.
Grand Canyon helicopters depart from Las Vegas and Grand Canyon, AZ (actually, there are two names for it: Tusayan or South Rim). Both locations offer flights daily. There are usually no flights on Christmas Day.
Las Vegas helicopters take off from The Strip or from Boulder City. If you take a Strip departure, you'll pay more because it's more convenient. Thus if you are on a budget, I recommend you go the Boulder route.
From Vegas, you can take either an air or landing tour. The former is the cheapest option and the latter the most expensive. I like the basic air tour, especially if you want to quickly sample the canyon.
However, my preference is for landing tours. Why? Because you get to land at the top or bottom, exit the aircraft, and experience the canyon from the ground up. My particular favorite is the one that lands at the bottom.
But what makes a Vegas landing tour so special? The fact that helicopters can fly below the rim and land on the bottom. You can't do this anywhere else in the National Park and that's what sets them apart from the pack.
The South Rim, which many refer to as the "official" Grand Canyon, is where you go for incredible views and scenery. Vegas helicopters can't reach this destination, but there is an airplane tour that makes the trip in less than one hour.
Thus the majority of South Rim flights are air only (and none go below the rim and land). In this case, I always recommend taking the 50-minute flight because you see nearly all of the park. There's really no other tour that does this.
Conclusion
I wrote this article specifically for folks planning to take a Grand Canyon helicopter tour in 2014. I know it sounds like I'm way ahead of the curve but my point is this: Those who purchase their tour now get the low winter rate versus the high spring and summer rate. And, based on my experience, the difference in pricing is significant. So are the savings.
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