The Vegas Strip is an amazing blend of fabulous resorts and huge hotels. Located outside the official boundaries of the city, it measures about 6.8 km long. In addition to offering wonderful entertainment and accommodation options, the Strip acts as the hub for helicopter flights to Grand Canyon West and aerial tours of the city's spectacular skyline.

The unique architecture of the big resorts on the Strip is one of the things that makes this area such a big hit with visitors. Of course, the Las Vegas helicopters and their amazing adventures are pretty popular too. The aircraft utilized for these tours are state of the art, complete with air conditioning. Whisper jet technology is used for quiet, calm, relaxing flights.

The helicopters usually have room for six guests and the seats face forward for a good view. Passengers can listen to music or a recorded narrative that is available in ten languages. All Vegas flights impose weight limits, and passengers who weigh more than 275 pounds will be required to purchase an additional seat. Most of these tours require booking in advance.

Grand Canyon West is just around 120 miles from Vegas. This portion of the canyon sits in Arizona. The Colorado River created this, and all parts of the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon National Park is located next to the West Rim. Tours to this area are popular because they cover such a vast amount of amazing scenery. The actual canyon is about 277 miles (466 km) long and portions are up to 18 miles (29 km) wide. Helicopter flights not only provide a more spectacular view, they also allow you to see much more of this enormous but magnificent region.

You will spot all sorts of wildlife from your helicopter and you will get to see over 1000 species of plants. The majestic views offered by these aerial tours are what you would expect from the Entertainment Capitol of the World. Golf is a popular recreational activity in Vegas and when seen from above, the many golf courses look like beautiful oases in the desert.

Vegas flights have been popular for years, and landing tours are one of the reasons. They're only available at the West Rim. On these, the helicopters descend 3500 feet to the floor of the canyon and land close to the river. If you take this tour, I suggest you upgrade and add a pass for the famous Grand Canyon Skywalk and a Colorado River float trip.

Since the helicopter tours are so popular, it is pretty easy to find a tour that fits your budget. Almost 40 million people go there every year, and a pretty hefty percentage of those visitors enjoy helicopter flights. To make sure you get the day, time, and price you want, be sure to book your tour in advance. Just don't book your tour through a kiosk on the Strip or a hotel concierge, or you will pay more, and you may not have the best experience. Booking online is the way to go because you could save up to 35% off the cost of your air tour. You'll need to complete your purchase online in order to get that special price.