The Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular locations on the entire planet - that's why it's been named one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Americans are fortunate in that they can go there regularly to recharge their minds and bodies and indulge their senses. Places like the Grand Canyon are capable of doing this for their visitors because the sights are so exhilarating. Grand Canyon airplane tours are the best way for travelers to enjoy the overall experience the canyon provides.
I always suggest that travelers experience the Grand Canyon in as many ways as possible, but strolling along the canyon's rim just doesn't give you the same exciting point of view that you get from the air. The fact that you'll see far more of the National Park from the air is another advantage of Grand Canyon plane rides. You can take a plane to the South Rim or the West Rim, but there aren't any flights that go to both. As a general rule, tours of the West Rim are best for travelers who are short on free time.
West Rim Grand Canyon plane rides take a little over an hour and fly over Boulder City, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam (a remarkable feat of engineering!), and the Mojave Desert. These flights also provide views of Grand Wash cliffs, Grapevine Mesa and other wonderful sights at the canyon itself. The narration that usually comes with West Rim plane rides provides interesting information about this scenic wonder and its two billion year history.
The vast, desolate Mojave Desert covers almost 60,000 square miles and is surrounded by mountains. A small portion of it, aptly called Death Valley, is both the hottest and the lowest-lying region in all of North America. Temperatures there often soar over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Colorado River is the enduring waterway that carved out the Grand Canyon, but it also created Arizona's Grand Wash cliffs about 20 miles away. If you take this short trip you'll probably also want to go on the longer tour of the South Rim, which can take up to seven hours from start to finish (you'll be picked up and dropped off at your Las Vegas hotel). This particular tour allows you to stop periodically and enjoy the marvelous views.
This tour combines the best of narrated land-based tours and a plane ride over the region. You'll see views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the mighty Colorado River along the way, but you'll also stop at especially scenic spots, enjoy lunch in the canyon and take a guided motor coach tour that lasts several hours.
Just knowing that you're at the best of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World can be incredibly uplifting. You'll be able to see Zuni Corridor, Zuni Point and the Painted Desert. Once you arrive at the North corridor, you'll see what many consider the most spectacular sight in the entire canyon - the legendary Dragoon Corridor, which is the widest and deepest part of the Grand Canyon.
It's impossible to see all of this from the ground - there simply isn't enough time. Grand Canyon airplane tours are the best way to experience as much of the canyon as possible. If you're still not a believer, look online for some of the special deals that reduce the price by thirty-five percent or even more. I find these online discounts on a regular basis, and you can, too. So don't let money hold you back from taking one of these fantastic flights. Hop on a plane and see exactly why the Grand Canyon has more than five million visitors every year!
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