Why a helicopter tour is the best way to see the Grand Canyon
You can see the Grand Canyon by airplane, SUV, horse or boat but none of them come close to the experience that you get soaring like a Condor 5000 feet up. Here's what's in store for you when you board your helicopter...
The Grand Canyon is big!
The Grand Canyon is an astounding natural wonder of the world. The size of the Grand Canyon area is immense, being over 270 miles (435km) long if you follow the route of the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon is 18 miles (29km) wide at its widest points and it's around a mile (1.6km) deep.
A Grand Canyon helicopter ride is the best way to see it all
It's because of the overwhelming size of the canyon that a helicopter tour is really the best way to get a feel for the area on a short visit or at the beginning of a longer stay. From the dizzying heights of your aircraft you'll be able to look down on the Grand Canyon as if you're a Condor soaring over the magical landscape.
From your vantage point above the canyon you will have the unequaled ability to contrast the distinctively varied landscapes and vivid colours present in different areas of the Grand Canyon; from dry, dusty oranges to the greens of the more lush areas.
Descending below the Rim
As the helicopter descends into the Grand Canyon it's walls and many peaks will become visible. This provides an awesome view of the many layers of rock stacked on top of one another. The different layers of rock provide a colourful timeline of geological history with the youngest rocks nearest the top and oldest at the bottom. The oldest rocks are around 1,800 million years old.
The small number of passengers on your helicopter trip will allow you to escape the rat race of the tourist centres and viewing points. They do get very busy and can distract from the natural beauty of the Canyon itself.
So let yourself get lost in the beauty of our natural world, book yourself a Grand Canyon helicopter tour today, you won't regret it.
How to see the Grand Canyon by helicopter. See the video of my helicopter trip over the Grand Canyon http://thegrandcanyontours.com/helicopter-tours/
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