Grand Canyon Tours can be done in so many ways. From
touring on land via railroad or ATV to air-born tours
a helicopter. By land or by air the views are spectular
and you are guanteed to see it all!
The Grand Canyon Railroad is a great
way to experience the Grand Canyon. The train runs
from Williams, AZ to the South Rim and brings you
back to how the train was in the 1920s. Characters
stroll through the train recreating the old day experience.
Once you arrive at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon
there is a 3 and half hour lay over. During this time
you are free to tour the Grand Canyon or go on a guided
motor coach tour. This type of canyon tour is recommended
for people who seek a relaxing way to see the Grand
Canyon. For reservations email: reservations@canyon-country.com.
For more information regarding the cost of a train
ticket and schedules visit Canyon
Country.
If touring the Grand Canyon on an ATV
is your idea of paradise you must visit Grand Canyon
ATV Adventures. Tours operate April through November.
No experience is necessary and you do need a driver’s
license; however wearing the helmet they provide is
required. Your helmet is equipped with stereo headphones.
Your knowledgeable guide will take you deep into the
forest where you will visit historic sites and if
you're lucky, you will experience an abundance of
wildlife. For reservations email: reservations@canyon-country.com
For more information regarding cost and a schedule
visit Canyon
Country
If helicopter sightseeing excites you
then you must use Papillon Airways Inc. for the best
sightseeing of the Grand Canyon via helipcopter. The
company offers several tours ranging from 30 minutes
to all day excursions including ground activities.
Each Papillon tour is designed to spend maximum flight
time discovering wilderness and scenic attractions.
Areas untouched by man and inaccessible by foot can
be experienced via a helicopter. The company offer
pickup at most Grand Canyon hotels. The Heliport is
located just off Highway 64, inside the North Entrance
to the Grand Canyon Airport. The company offers two
types of tours – the North Canyon Tour which
is 30 minutes long. You will fly over the North Rim
and see the beauty of the North Rim verses the South
Rim and flying through the widest part of the Colorado
River. The other tour is called HAVASUPAI FULL DAY
EXCURSION. This tour is a full day excursion to the
remote Havasupai Indian Village at the bottom of Grand
Canyon. The area is viewed via horse back or hiking
and the tour is about 7 hours. For reservations email:
reservations@canyon-country.com For more information
reagrding costs and a schedule visit Canyon
Country.
Another well known helicopter sightseeing
company is Maverick Airstar. The offer great sightseeing
packages and an edge on the other sightseeing compnaies
with their exeperince. Maverick Airstar has ten reasons
you should fly with then:
1. Aircraft
built for sightseeing
2. Smoothest and quietest ride available
3. All forward facing seats
4. No obstructions to block your view
5. Air conditioned comfort
6. Concert hall stereophonic sound
7. Narration in 7 languages
8. Home video sound hookup
9. Free souvenir photograph
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