Mega Savings - Las Vegas Helicopter Charter Tours For Groups

Booking a helicopter tour on-line for a party of ten or more people? Make sure you use the group-booking form and save up to an additional 10 % on already low Internet pricing.

Finding it, however, requires a certain amount of work.

Locate links that read "event planners," "incentive travel," or "groups of 10 or more." Most helicopter tour sites are set up for independent travelers. That's changed: Papillon and Maverick, by way of example, clearly link to their group web page.



When you book your group tour online, your trip will be managed by a dedicated account executive. This individual will work with you to coordinate flight times, seating, and special needs. They'll also assist you to put together your trip's itinerary. This service is free.

Nobody buys tickets for full-price in Las Vegas. To get the cheapest price, book on-line and take 45% off retail (basically a two-for-one deal). It gets better for groups: Add an extra 10% on top of that.

Why do Las Vegas companies do this? It comes down to two words: Volume and competition. More than 35 million people a year visit Sin City, and a large number take helicopter trips. Sensing this demand, the most-renowned tour companies on the planet are headquartered here and they compete like crazy for your travel dollar. The winner? You.

There are a number of trips from which to chose for your group. Here are the most popular:

Las Vegas Tours

The most awesome way to see The Strip is to fly over it. You'll be thrilled as you and your group takes in the world's most distinct skyline: New York, New York, MGM Grand, Paris, Bellagio, Wynn...all the great hotel resorts and their accompanying attractions. Flight time is ten minutes. And it's without a doubt the most incredible ten minutes a group can experience together.

Grand Canyon Tours

The most bang for your buck, however, are Grand Canyon helicopter tours. The two areas of the Canyon you can visit are the West and South Rims. The former is by far the more popular. Here are specifics:

West Rim

This Rim is merely 120 miles from Las Vegas (45 minutes by helicopter). You can choose to fly over it or land, either on the rim or at the bottom of the Canyon (the West Rim is the only place where you can do this). On the Rim, you should definitely experience the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass bridge that extends 75 feet over the edge, the Colorado River 4,000 feet below. Descending and landing on the bottom of the Canyon is an incredible journey, as you descend, wind, and canyon-carve your way to the banks of the Colorado River. Your tour will also include flying over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, the second largest dam in the U.S., as well as parts of the pristine Mojave Desert. Most trips include a quick detour over The Strip or let you include it as an add-on.

South Rim

This trip requires you to take a tour bus to the South Rim, where you will transfer to your helicopter at Grand Canyon National Airport. One-way drive time is 5.5 hours and full of adventure, too, as you get to drive next to Lake Mead and over Hoover Dam, where you'll stop for pictures on the Arizona side. You'll fly over the deepest part of the Canyon (Dragoon Corridor) as well as many rock shrines and temples before coming upon the isolated North Rim. Flight time is 20 minutes. Most tours include time on the ground at the Rim, where you'll see such fantastic lookouts like Mather Point, Yavapai Observation Station, Hermit's Rest, and more. The developed area is called Grand Canyon Village, and it's here where you will discover restaurants, souvenir shops, and Native American handicrafts.

Wrap Up

Interested in bring a large number of people to Las Vegas? Take a helicopter group tour. The more people who fly, the cheaper. But don't forget to seek out the "group" on-line-booking page and you'll get the special "bulk rate" you deserve. Tours include the Las Vegas Strip and the two main Grand Canyon destinations: The West Rim (Skywalk, bottom-landings) and the South Rim (deep gorge flyover, Grand Canyon Village). No matter which package you finally choose, you and your group will be talking about this Vegas helicopter vacation for a lifetime.

About the author

Keith Kravitz is a freelance travel writer. His expertise is Las Vegas helicopter charters. He also rates tour operators and posts them at Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour Reviews.

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