I've done the helicopter trips to the Grand Canyon from Vegas. Awesome. I had never been in a helicopter before, and the views were incredible. We actually landed in the Canyon and ate a picnic lunch.

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Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't do helicopter ride of the Grand Canyon but you should go and see the Grand Canyon it's awesome

Why wouldn't you do a helicopter ride? Safety concerns?

I just don't like them. Not for me

I did a day trip kayaking on the colorado river and seeing an old gold mine - it was pretty cool.

When are you going? Northern AZ can get some pretty difficult winter weather, although the canyon after it snows would be awesome by helicopter.

Grand Canyon by car is more than a day trip. Worth it, but more than one day. Hoover dam if you just have a day.

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't do helicopter ride of the Grand Canyon but you should go and see the Grand Canyon it's awesome

Why wouldn't you do a helicopter ride? Safety concerns?

I took day trips by bus when I was in Vegas while dh was at a conference, 1 to the Hoover demand the other to the Grand Canyon.


The Grand Canyon trio actuLly ended up including a stop at this hooverdam overlook and a halicopter ride was a possible add on.

I bought both trips on Groupon. The Grand Canyon trip was was a company called comedy on deck (I think) the guide was great, super funny. You could purchase breakfast and dinner for a super low add on also, it was a sit down, full service breakfast. The Meal voucher for the canyon was also very good.

I'm glad I went on the separate trip to the Hoover dam, even though we stopped there on the other trip, because that tour included a visit to the power plant inside the dam and much closer photo ops.

I did both a small plane trip to the Grand Canyon (including a bus trip around the rim) and a drive to Hoover Dam when I was in Las Vegas the first time. Both were fascinating. Because I think it's important to see the great landmarks of the world when you can, I would probably pick the Grand Canyon in your situation. Hoover Dam is an easier trip from Las Vegas - I took my nephew to Hoover Dam the second time I was in Las Vegas - so you may have another crack at seeing it in the future. If you don't go by air from Las Vegas to see the Grand Canyon, it's a time-consuming (albeit enjoyable) journey to see it any other way.

I wouldn't do helicopter ride of the Grand Canyon but you should go and see the Grand Canyon it's awesome

Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire is a good one, that's cool. Hoover Dam is cool too.

Valley of Fire, if you're into hiking and have a car.

Also recommend Hoover Dam if you haven't been.

Las Vegas: Side Trips: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/las-vegas/685674

If you haven't seen the Hoover Dam it is worth seeing.

Hoover Dam is a good day trip.

I'm going to be in Vegas for a business meeting and have a free weekend and want to take a day trip somewhere. Is it worth taking a helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon? I've hiked Red Rock Canyon. Looking for a place to spend a day off the Strip.