One of the most exciting experiences to try when you visit Las Vegas is a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon. Cheap Grand Canyon helicopter tours are perfect for viewing the National Park, but they also provide impressive aerial views of the Vegas Strip and Hoover Dam. One of the most popular flights is the one that takes you down 4000 feet to the bottom of the canyon where it lands.

You'll have a terrific time on one of these Las Vegas-Grand Canyon helicopter tours. If you are staying in a hotel on the Strip, a convenient shuttle will pick you up and drop you off after your flight. Not only will you get to see some spectacular scenery, you can also watch a Native American performance and enjoy a complimentary lunch. You can also add on a float trip down the Colorado River along the floor of the canyon and marvel at the amazing rock formations that rise above you.

Helicopter tours are priced as low as $200 but can go up to more than $500, depending on their features and services (you can choose a basic tour package or something more luxurious and extensive). Naturally, the more involved tours cost more. Helicopter discounts are frequently available, however, and I suggest you book the best tour your budget allows. Helicopter tours of the Grand Canyon are once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and they're not where you want to take shortcuts to save a few bucks.

Cheap helicopter tours are available every day; these depart from Grand Canyon National Park Airport or Las Vegas and typically last from four to six hours. If you don't have a lot of time to spend touring the canyon, an air tour is ideal because you can see a lot in a short amount of time. If you have more time to spend, you can take a longer tour that lands and includes a walk on the Grand Canyon Skywalk and a float trip down the Colorado River. If you depart from Vegas, you can arrange free hotel shuttle service, but if you fly out of Grand Canyon National Park Airport, you will have to provide your own transportation to and from the airport.

A few tips can help you enjoy your Grand Canyon helicopter tour to the fullest extent possible. For example, wear lightweight clothing, sun block, and comfortable, closed-toe shoes during a summer or fall tour. During the spring or winter when the weather is cooler, you may want to wear layered clothing and a hat.

It is also a good idea to take a flight that departs early in the morning, especially during the summer months. That is when the air is calm and the visibility is the best in the summer. In the winter though, late morning is best because that allows time to let the sun burn off the morning fog. Sunset helicopter tours are a wonderful experience but they're more expensive because they're popular. They sell out quickly too, so you will want to book your tour in advance. Don't forget to look for a discount so you can get the lowest price.

It is very easy to pay for your helicopter tour. You will have to pre-pay using your debit or credit card. When you pay online, you will get your ticket by email. All you have to do is print it out and follow the directions that come in your email.

Your ticket should include a cancellation policy in the event there is bad weather or an emergency. Reputable tour operators will refund 100% of your money as long as you cancel at least 24 hours ahead of your scheduled flight time.

Finally, you'll want to get the best deal, so book your tour online. The best discounts are found on the internet, but in order to take advantage of them, you have to buy your ticket online.