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grand canyon helicopter /bus aroplane tour from vegas

  • 29-04-2008 7:11pm
    #1
    steo123
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    hey

    wondering does any1 know about what best tour to go for from las vegas to grand canyon is

    will be there aug/july

    surfed loads sites and found cheapest 300dollars before tax

    any1 ever done it???

    helicopter better than plane??bus??

    looking for cheap option but would love helicopter of it


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  • #2
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    steo123 wrote: »
    hey

    wondering does any1 know about what best tour to go for from las vegas to grand canyon is

    will be there aug/july

    surfed loads sites and found cheapest 300dollars before tax

    any1 ever done it???

    helicopter better than plane??bus??

    looking for cheap option but would love helicopter of it

    Unless you fancy a 6-8 hour bus trip get the helicopter.
    I can't recommend http://www.papillon.com/ enough.
    A trip of a lifetime and with the weak dollar it's a bargain.

    Friends did the flights over with the airplane and all felt airsick
    on the small planes - not a problem on the helicopters.
    Plus the helicopter trip gives you the chance to actually land
    and walk about in the canyon for a short bit.

    The views from the helicopter as you fly over Hoover dam, Lake Mead
    and the canyon are great - have the cameras fully charged!


  • #3
    rossie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,403 ✭✭✭✭rossie1977


    when i went to the canyon it was by car and we explored it at our own pace.

    i wouldn't recommend a bus as it takes at least 6 hours and you have very little time there from what i have been told, certain not enough to hike down the canyon anyway

    papillon is the name that keeps coming up as regards helicopter trips so they must be doing something right :)


  • #4
    mcgrate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 131 ✭✭mcgrate


    is it not cheaper to book there?
    The papillion tours start from the South rim heliport - I presume thats at the grand canyon not vegas?
    Can anyone recommend any particular tours on papillion? Leaving from vegas?


  • #5
    gandalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,458 ✭✭✭✭gandalf


    Went with Papillion as well. Booked a Plane (to Grand Canyon Airport), Coach (to 2 viewing points) and Helicopter (30 minutes through the Canyon) tour for around $280. Would definately recommend it.

    Would avoid the coach only tour unless you are constrained by budget.


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