{"id":22336,"date":"2014-05-19T07:14:18","date_gmt":"2014-05-19T14:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/?p=22336"},"modified":"2025-01-29T03:06:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T10:06:48","slug":"take-helicopter-ride-grand-canyon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/take-helicopter-ride-grand-canyon\/","title":{"rendered":"Take a Helicopter Ride Into the Grand Canyon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8b19f6d2 gb-headline-text\">After having&nbsp;traveled to Las Vegas a half a dozen times in the past couple years, on this current trip I was looking for something more than sparkling lights,&nbsp;feathered girls and dancing water fountains. Plus, it was my birthday, which absolutely warranted a unique adventure. <em>And that was exactly what I found.<\/em> The complete&nbsp;bonus was that&nbsp;the chosen&nbsp;celebratory&nbsp;venture would also knock two items off <a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/my-bucket-list\/\">my bucket list<\/a>, seeing the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/grca\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grand Canyon<\/a> and taking a helicopter ride.&nbsp;Plus, it would be a great addition to my list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/45-amazing-things-to-do-before-you-die\/\">top things to do before you die<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\">A&nbsp;bucket list twofer was about to happen.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After a&nbsp;very&nbsp;late pre-birthday&nbsp;evening experiencing the&nbsp;Rose. Rabbit. Lie. show in Sin City, my husband, our good friend and myself woke up early to prepare ourselves for the main event of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Preparation included mimosas, truffle fries and a few games of Three Card Poker.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-4b0406a5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"355\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-4b0406a5\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_0432-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Gray Limo in Las Vegas\" title=\"Limo Las Vegas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_0432-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2014\/05\/IMG_0432-800x600-300x133.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the early afternoon <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sundancehelicopters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sundance Helicopters<\/a>&nbsp;was scheduled to pick the three of us up at our hotel, The Cosmopolitan. In a sea of black limousines, they showed up with a&nbsp;shiny grey stretch limo to whisk us&nbsp;away to the helicopter airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Limousines should be a requirement for all birthday ground transportation.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We arrived and were assigned to a helicopter and pilot. There were five&nbsp;passengers inside of our helicopter who would be taking the 45 minute ride to the Grand Canyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-97682c24\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"288\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-97682c24\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_0444-800x600-e1400366311185.jpg\" alt=\"Helicopter Ride to the Grand Canyon\" title=\"Helicopter Ride\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_0444-800x600-e1400366311185.jpg 796w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2014\/05\/IMG_0444-800x600-e1400366311185-300x108.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2014\/05\/IMG_0444-800x600-e1400366311185-540x195.jpg.webp 540w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2014\/05\/IMG_0444-800x600-e1400366311185-150x54.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We strapped ourselves in, put on our headphones and started the journey to what is known as one of the seven natural wonders of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\">The ride&nbsp;produced a constant vibration, like getting a chair massage. <em>Bonus.<\/em> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We moved at what seemed like a snails&nbsp;pace though we were going well over a hundred miles per hour. Somehow, I felt more comfortable and safer in this helicopter than I did in any plane.&nbsp;<em>Ever.<\/em>&nbsp;This was most likely&nbsp;because I was seated next to the pilot and could witness her every move. Maybe this could be an option on my next commercial Airbus flight?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We traveled over Hoover dam and Lake Mead along the way to the grand finale. All the while, commentary explaining the sites below&nbsp;was communicated&nbsp;in our headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon approaching the canyon, &nbsp;I was taken aback by its unique combinations of geologic color, erosional forms and massiveness. At&nbsp;up to 18 miles wide, and a mile deep this was a natural wonder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\">The helicopter proceeded to land 3200 feet below the canyons rim.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We only had a half hour on the ground to explore, which was way too short to take it all in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-35cd39b0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-35cd39b0\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_6639-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Inside the Grand Canyon\" title=\"Helicopter Ride Grand Canyon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_6639-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2014\/05\/IMG_6639-800x533-300x199.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2014\/05\/IMG_6639-800x533-150x99.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There was also a&nbsp;picnic lunch waiting for us, complete with champagne&nbsp;and a chocolate birthday cake. <em>My favorite.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to leave&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were leaving the Grand Canyon in the early evening which&nbsp;meant the sun would be setting as we made our way back to&nbsp;Vegas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The red-orange filled the sky in combination with the shimmering lights of the city, made the perfect ending to one of the most memorable birthdays.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-edb82fe8\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ea27839a gb-headline-text\">Traveling Soon? Use my Favorite Resources for Booking Your Trip!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Book Your Flight<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Expedia<\/a> is my favorite flight search engine, because it checks dozens of airlines so you can easily find the best fare deals. You can also select &#8216;Watch Prices&#8217; to get an email alert when the prices change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Book Your Accommodations<\/strong><br>I use both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=1250897\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Booking.com<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Expedia<\/a> for hotels, because each offers a couple different hotel choices and I like to compare the reviews on each one. If you have a group or are  looking for more of a home atmosphere, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vrbo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">VRBO<\/a>&nbsp;or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AirBNB<\/a> that has houses, apartments and even just a room for rent in every price range.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Book Your Rental Car<\/strong><br>If love the freedom to explore like I do, driving from place to place is the best option! I always book with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentalcars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">RentalCars.com<\/a> <em>(it&#8217;s part of booking.com)<\/em> for the best prices and top brand options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Book Some Fun Tours!<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/?pid=P00119334&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Viator<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/?partner_id=TG89VQ1&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Get Your Guide<\/a> are my go-to search engines for cool bucket list experiences! Each one can have different tours, so check both\u2014why limit yourself, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Don\u2019t Forget Travel Insurance<\/strong><br>Travel can be unpredictable. Whether it\u2019s a last-minute cancellation, an injury, or (ugh) theft, things happen. That\u2019s why I recommend never leaving the country without travel insurance. Here are my faves: <a href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance\/?referenceID=26058307&amp;utm_source=26058307&amp;utm_medium=Ambassador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Safety Wing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldnomads.com\/usa\/travel-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">World Nomads<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Get Packing &amp; Travel Essentials Ready<\/strong><br>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/bucketlistjourney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bucket List Journey Amazon Store<\/a> to find all <em>my favorite<\/em> travel essentials. Everything from Packing cubes, to travel adapters and toiletry containers to walking shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><em>*Lastly, check <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">travel.state.gov<\/a> for visa requirements and safety information. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More About Arizona<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/ghost-town-in-goldfield\/\">A Guide to Visiting Goldfield Ghost Town in Arizona<\/a><span class=\"s1\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/getting-bit-by-an-ostrich-not-on-the-bucket-list\/\">Getting Bit By An Ostrich Bird. 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