amenteachtravels
Jun 2019
A friend recommended this experience to my husband and me. Husband was hesitant, but I was going regardless :)
We opted for the 7am flight because it was cooler and they offered a little discount for the early time. The pick-up process was a breeze from our hotel. Staff at the airport were professional and helpful answering any questions we had. We were in a group with two other couples on the helicopter. Matt, our pilot, was not only an amazing pilot, but he was also exceptionally professional, courteous, and had a great playlist for when he wasn't communicating with us via headset.
Flight time from the airport to the Grand Canyon was about 45 minutes. Once there we had about twenty minutes to eat a snack breakfast, take photos, and walk around. The return trip, even with a fuel stop, lasted about half an hour.
One thing that impressed the most wast he attention to detail Matt showed. While in the canyon, Matt cleaned bug guts off the windows on the helicopter.
Book the trip. Make the memories. You won't regret it (even if you realize 12 minutes in you have a far of heights).