I never gave it consideration when to take a Grand Canyon Helicopter tour. But she makes her case and it made our flight that much more spectacular. Definitely review if you plan to fly the canyon.

1. What's the Best Time to
Take a Grand Canyon Heli
Trip?
Presented by Julie Rainier
http://www.grandcanyonhelicopter.org/

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Grand Canyon helicopters travel to the National
Park from sunrise to sundown. For most
travelers, each flight is one to keep in mind. But
let's say I told you that by timing your airline
flight right, it might be better still?

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Being a travel reviewer, I've been taking
canyon chopper trips for years. I've done
morning hours, lunch and dusk. Each gives you
a unique view of the Park. Nevertheless, if I
had my druthers, I would stay with morning
departures.
I say this for a couple of reasons:

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The air is smoother. As the day progresses, the
sun warms the ground and forms turbulence.
I've never had a trip that was irritatingly bumpy.
However, if you're looking to take pictures, it
matters. In addition, it might make a distinction
if you are vulnerable to motion sickness.

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The environment is clearer. The winds pick up
right after lunch and they bring dust and
possibly smoke from local wildfires, which, due
to drought, occur quite often during summer.
That said, a bit of haze intensifies sunsets and
makes early evening flights really worth your
consideration.

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Summer thunderstorms averted. The northern
Arizona monsoon season runs from July
through September. The season is marked by
quick afternoon storms. The worst that can
happen is you will be grounded until the storm
passes. I, however, think it's well worth the
wait: The Grand Canyon looks absolutely
beautiful following a rain shower.

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To get the flight and time you want, you must
reserve your Grand Canyon heli tour in
advance by at least a week. This principle
applies to excursions that begin from Las
Vegas and Grand Canyon Airport (a.k.a. South
Rim in Arizona).
Additional reasons to RSVP are:

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1) Heli tours are extremely well-known and sell
out. Last-minute reservations for two or more
individuals are difficult to get. If you do
succeed, anticipate paying out the nose;
2) morning as well as sunset flights are at the
top of everyone's wish list; and 3) helis only
hold six people along with the pilot, therefore
putting a additional stress on accessibility.

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Like all others, I'm searching for a great deal on
helicopter excursions, as well. Each day I
search the Web for friends, family as well as
clients. I've boiled down my strategy to get flight
reductions to two simple points:

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First, reserve in advance. The further out the
better, with a minimum of a week in advance.
Second, buy your seats on the Internet. It's
common knowledge that the best deals are on
the internet. I only use tour operators that
provide unique online pricing. And third,
complete the entire reservation online.
Employing an agent will cost you more. This is
the step that everyone falls down on.

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I strongly believe that the absolute best way to
enjoy the National Park is by taking a Grand
Canyon Chopper tour. The canyon is a massive
place (like over 1 million acres!), and copters
are the best way to come to terms with its
awesomeness. And, for individuals who want to
take their canyon experience to the next level,
fly in the a.m.

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For more information about helicopter rides to
the Grand Canyon, please visit:
http://www.grandcanyonhelicopter.org/best-
grand-canyon-helicopter-tours.html