The Grand Canyon is one of the most terrific national parks in North America. Certainly other destinations come to mind, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find anything more spectacular the first time you see the Canyon in all its majesty.
Most travelers have seen pictures of the Canyon before and visit with a preconceived idea of what to expect. But that image quickly gets redefined as you come to the realization of just how vast and expansive this place really is. And while your kid’s may wonder why you chose the Grand Canyon over a visit to Disneyland, that doubt leaves their head’s the second they first see the awesomeness of the mighty chasm.
While seeing the canyon after a long road trip is spectacular, it pales in comparison to the feeling you first get when you see the National Park during a Grand Canyon helicopter tour from Las Vegas. Even if you’ve seen the Canyon a dozen times before, flying above it is a totally new experience you’ll never forget.
So why do a helicopter trip of the Grand Canyon when visiting Las Vegas, NV? You can generally put the reasons into two categories: experience and convenience.