We were in Las Vegas and looking for something to do. On a whim, we booked a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon. I had some questions about the different tours, and the customer service agents I corresponded with on Maverick's website chat were extremely helpful and friendly.
The morning of the helicopter ride, we were promptly picked up at our hotel and taken to Maverick's terminal. Check-in was seamless. Our pilot, Rob, went over safety features and gave precise instructions so that everyone would have a great experience.
Neither my husband nor I had ever been in a helicopter before, and we were a little nervous. Once we got going, the fear dissipated as we realized how extremely cool a helicopter ride is! It was so interesting to be able to fly so low over the terrain. I have a little anxiety flying in planes, and I really preferred the helicopter ride to a plane ride.
We circled around the Hoover Dam to see all the great views, and headed for the Grand Canyon. We landed with a couple of other Maverick helicopters, and all the guests enjoyed champagne and a snack while taking lots of great pictures. On the way back, we took a different route and flew over the Las Vegas strip, which was so cool to see from the air.
Rob was a great tour guide, providing us with interesting historical and educational information, but also not talking our ears off. He always made sure everyone was comfortable and provided a great experience. We wanted to give him gratuity after the flight, but we had zero cash at the time (probably lost it all gambling the night before). Sorry Rob!
Maverick is definitely your best choice compared to other companies - they have newer helicopters, and they are extremely invested in safety.
All in all, I highly recommend this excursion - even if you don't land in the Grand Canyon, or are only flying over the Las Vegas strip, you definitely won't be disappointed!