We’re a family of 4 eagerly anticipating to this flight for quite some time. Unfortunately the tour was rescheduled at a later date due to bad weather. As they say, things happen for a reason, and that’s what happened when we took our tour on Wednesday the 27th 2022.
The first thing was that Mad Dog Mike ended up being our pilot, the most experienced and best pilot in the business, extremely knowledgeable about the Grand Canyon and the weather, as well as being very witty, genuinely attentive, and easy to talk to. He explains anything and everything out there in a way that is simple to comprehend. We particularly liked the fact that he was paying close attention to my 11-year-old niece and made sure she was having a great time.
In addition, two of the passengers on board with us were afraid of heights and demanded to return to the terminal after takeoff. Mad Dog Mike attempted to reassure them that the altitude was safe, but his efforts were in vain, so we had to returned to the terminal to drop them off and resumed the flight with only four of us, turning the flight into a “private tour”.
It was our first time riding in a helicopter. We had no idea it was that cool. Mike provided the best experience of a lifetime, with a great narrative of facts and tidbits ranging from weather to canyons, oceans and trails to wildlife viewing.
The views were breathtaking, full of colors and textures. We're interested in photography, but Mike said Google can provide us with excellent images of the Grand Canyon, so he advised us to take a few pictures and put the phones away to enjoy the scenery, which we all agreed. During our 90-minute "private flight," we saw Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon's South Rim, the Las Vegas Strip and some more.
If you're debating whether to book the tour or not and can afford it, go for it! You will not be disappointed! Even though it was pricey, it was well worth it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Thank you Mike; our family had one of the most amazing experiences and you were a big part of it. You were fun and made sure we were comfortable throughout the tour. 5 star’s more than lucky to have you on board.