Grand Canyon Air Tours – Taking a Plane to the Skywalk by K Kravitz
Smart travelers know that one of the most fantastic ways to experience the Grand Canyon Skywalk from Las Vegas is to take an air tour.
Flights leave the Las Vegas area and make the 120-mile trip in 20 minutes. There are two types of tours. The air-only one flies past the “glass bridge” and turns back. The other lands at Grand Canyon west, whereupon you deplane and enter the Skywalk.
These flights come with free hotel pick up and drop off at all major Vegas resorts. Landing tours include VIP Skywalk tickets, a professionally guided rim-top tour, and a barbecue lunch prepared by the Hualapai Indian Tribe. From start to finish, these air tours are less than half a day – perfect for travelers who want a quick West Rim day trip.
Flights are conducted aboard a customized Vistaliner airplane. These large, spacious aircraft seat up to 19 people, and its aerodynamic design makes for a silky smooth ride. The “V-Liner” is climate-controlled and is outfitted with comfortable seats (lots of leg room, too!), large windows, and wings affixed to the top of the aircraft for unobstructed views.
These flights are highly regulated and safe. Grand Canyon airspace is strictly controlled by tight FAA guidelines. Two pilots, who must meet FAA requirements, man these aircraft. Moreover, the FAA requires all canyon sightseeing tours to operate under their rigid rules for charter air transportation flights.
As you fly to the Grand Canyon, you’ll pass Lake Mead, the largest man-made reservoir in the United States, historic Hoover Dam, the fabulous Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, an ancient Joshua Tree forest, and the surreal Grand Cliffs Wash. For me, these “bonus” sights make these airplane tours an irresistibly good deal.
Situated amid 9,000-acres of Hualapai Indian tribal lands, the Grand Canyon Skywalk is an incredible outdoor attraction. The glass walkway takes you 70 feet past the canyon’s edge and lifts you 4,000 feet over the Colorado River. The deck is made up of 46 specially made glass panels that carry a price tag of $250,000 each. Cameras and other personal electronics are banned because if dropped they can chip the glass. The Skywalk is designed to hold up to 800 people at once. Maximum occupancy, however, is 120 people.
Smart travelers know that the best price on Grand Canyon Skywalk airplane deals is on the Internet. I personally have purchased these air tours at up to 35 percent off retail. My most recent price hunt found the air-only package as low as $105 per person and the deluxe Skywalk package at $205. Prices change depending on peak travel seasons. However, if you book in advance, which I strongly suggest, you can lock in very low rates.
Las Vegas Grand Canyon Skywalk airplane tours are a great way to experience the “glass bridge.” Flights are cheap, quick, and flown on one of the most awesome sightseeing aircraft plying the skies today. These tours take anywhere from four to six hours to complete and come with everything that’s required to enjoy the Grand Canyon. If you are looking for the most unique way to experience the canyon, take one of these Skywalk air tours. Smart travelers swear by it.
About the Author
Travel journalist Keith Kravitz rates and reviews Grand Canyon tours. Go here for his top 3 Grand Canyon air tours to the Skywalk…
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