Taking a Las Vegas helicopter tour can be one of the most exhilarating ways to see Vegas and the surrounding area. Las Vegas helicopter tours can be scheduled through a number of different tour companies. Most Las Vegas helicopter tours make trips over the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, sections of the Colorado River, and the Las Vegas Strip. Depending on the amount of time you'd like to spend on your Las Vegas helicopter tour and the area you would like to see, there are a variety of Las Vegas helicopter tour options.
Most Las Vegas helicopter tours will offer pick-up from local Las Vegas hotels on the strip and in downtown Las Vegas. The average helicopter will hold between 2 and 6 passengers depending on the helicopter company. Large groups or families who would like to stay together for their tour should check ahead when booking their helicopter tour in Las Vegas.
A typical helicopter tour in Las Vegas will take off from
the Las Vegas Airport. On the tour you'll see Lake Mead.
Lake Mead is the largest man-made lake in the world and
is located on the Colorado River. Lake Mead was created
after the construction of the Hoover Dam. The Hoover Dam
is also a typical touring spot for a helicopter tour in
Las Vegas. Built in 1931 and completed in 1936, Hoover
Dam was the project of former president Herbert Hoover.
The construction of Hoover Dam and the resulting creation
of Lake Mead were meant to protect endangered farming
communities located downstream from melting mountain snow
that resulted in floods each spring. A view of Hoover
Dam and Lake Mead from the height of a helicopter provides
for stunning views.
Most helicopter tours in Las Vegas also make trips over the Grand Canyon. For those who have not toured the Grand Canyon, and even for those who have, viewing the gorge from the comfort of a helicopter can add excitement to this beautiful site. Former president Theodore Roosevelt is widely known for his great attachment to the Grand Canyon, and travelers taking a helicopter tour of the area will be impressed by the vast channel that stretches 277 miles long, 15 miles wide in some spots, and is more than a mile deep.
While Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Grand Canyon are some of the most well known sites on a typical helicopter tour in Las Vegas, individual helicopter companies also provide their own unique touches. Lunch at a ranch, horse rides, and other special amenities can all be part of your helicopter day tour adventure.
Las Vegas discount helicopter tours are usually available during the summer or winter. Booking Las Vegas discount helicopter tours through a travel agency or as part of your entire vacation travel package is also a great way to take advantage of the best deals. Some travelers even find Las Vegas discount helicopter tours by booking at the last minute.
However you plan to organize your helicopter tour, there is almost never a bad time to view Las Vegas and the surrounding area; and you'll still have plenty of time for shopping, dining, and clubbing in Las Vegas. With plenty of clear days and great weather, helicopter tours in Las Vegas are a great way to see the city.
