Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters
For a short ranch trip, try Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters. The company assures guests that its helicopter tours of the Grand Canyon have the least environmental impact. This helicopter tour offers pick up for guests in Las Vegas. You'll board your helicopter and take in the views of the West Rim section of the Grand Canyon. Guests are then invited to partake in a champagne toast after landing at El Dorado Canyon. You then may choose to stay at El Dorado and be bussed back later or get back on the helicopter.
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters
Las Vegas, Nevada
(888) 635-7272
papillon.com
Grand Canyon Ultimate Helicopter and Ranch Adventure
If you're looking for something a bit more cowboy-like, consider the Grand Canyon Ultimate Helicopter and Ranch Adventure. This tour also takes off from Las Vegas. The tour is approximately four hours long. You'll take in sweeping views of Hoover Dam, the Vegas strip and the Grand Canyon. The tour will take you below the rim of the canyon for an up-close view. After the tour, you'll land at the Grand Canyon West Ranch and be greeted by cowboy entertainers. You'll have to opportunity to ride a horse, watch a fight/draw or just learn about the history of the ranch. A meal is also included.
Heli USA Ariways
245 E. Tropicana Ave.
Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 359-8727
heliusa.com
Grand Canyon Ranch
Another is an overnight stay at the Grand Canyon Ranch. Enjoy all there is to know about cowboy culture while eating authentic cowboy meals (three are included for every night stay) and enjoying entertainment from that era. The ranch offers guests rooms in authentic American Indian tepees or in pine cabins. Activities include horseback riding, a wagon journey and campfire songs. Helicopter rides over the Grand Canyon are offered to guests. Rates vary depending on what you'll partake in. The tours fly below the rim of the Grand Canyon for up-close photo opportunities.
Grand Canyon Ranch
3750 E. Diamond Bar Ranch Rd.
Meadview, AZ 86444
(702) 736-8787
grandcanyonranch.com
Article Written By Christina Martinez
Christina Martinez has been writing professionally since 2007. She's been published in the California State University at Fullerton newspaper, "The Daily Titan." Her writing has also appeared in "Orange County's Best" magazine. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications and print journalism from California State University.
