Even though helicopter tours of the Grand Canyon are wildly popular, it is still possible to find some fantastic helicopter deals. They are not difficult to find, and by using a helicopter coupon, your vacation to Vegas and the Grand Canyon will be more affordable.

The touring business has a lot of competition so companies advertise special offers all the time on the television or billboards. A lot of tour operators today have websites they keep updated with current specials and coupons.

The competition in Vegas for tourist dollars is intense and the tour companies work hard to attract new customers even if it means they have to offer significant discounts. It is not unusual to see helicopter tour prices slashed by 50% at times. Also, coupons can be used almost every day that will cut the price of a helicopter tour by at least 10-15%. A good place to find these coupons is on websites operated by the various tour companies. In order to use the special internet coupons, you will have to book and pay for your tour online.

Don't think your tour will not be as good just because you got a discount. In fact, you'll enjoy the same service that's provided to the travelers who pay full price. Some of the helicopter discounts for Grand Canyon tours are suitable for groups too, so if you are traveling with your family or group of friends, you can save money on every seat.

There are a couple of reasons tour companies offer these discount rates. One is the competition, but the other is to fill empty seats. Almost 40 million people visit Las Vegas every year, and tour operators are creative about getting their share of the tourist "pie." Discounted packages benefit everyone, except the people who don't know about them and pay full price.

Promotions are clearly the way to go, but you still need to find out what's included in the tour package. Has something that's normally part of the tour been dropped to keep the tour profitable even at a 20% discount.

In most cases, using a coupon or special offer won't get in the way of you choosing the particular helicopter flight you want, but there are some things you should consider.

Aircraft type. The least expensive tours tend to use Astar helicopters. These are okay for sightseeing, but an upgrade may be preferable. An EcoStar 130 offers significantly more cabin space, and it's an incredibly quiet chopper.

Avoid booking on the same day. Even if you could get a last-minute seat, you will have to pay a lot more. Most tour deals aren't available within 24 hours of flight time. So book your seat ahead of time. I suggest making your reservation at least three days before your desired date.

Flight times. When you're flying over the canyon, the earlier in the day the better. The air isn't as choppy early in the day and the visibility is clearest then. On the other hand, sunset is a spectacular time to fly too.

Touring the Grand Canyon by helicopter is the ideal way to spend a thrilling and memorable day when you are in Vegas. Remember, though, you don't need to pay full price. There are fantastic discounts available online. Make sure you read the tour description so you know what you're getting.