One of the most popular national parks in the United States is the Grand Canyon and it is an ideal destination for a family vacation. It would be a blast to go on an airplane tour of the Grand Canyon instead of just seeing it by car. These air tours are so exciting, your family will talk about it for years to come.

Over five million people visit the Grand Canyon each year to behold the splendor of this natural marvel. Seeing the Grand Canyon holds a spot on many people's "bucket list." By seeing the sights from an airplane, you will be able to see more of the canyon and its beautiful rock formations.

These plane rides take off from the Grand Canyon National Park Airport and from Las Vegas. Either one of the departure points is a good choice as both of them will provide you with an amazing bird's eye view of the canyon below.

Flights over the Grand Canyon take around 60 to 75 minutes. You will fly in a plane like the Vistaliner, which is a seventeen seater built specifically for sightseeing. These planes are equipped with spacious cabins, excellent climate control systems, expansive viewing windows and comfortable seats. Most airplane rides offer an informative and interesting pre-recorded narration which describes the sights you're witnessing as you fly overhead.

Grand Canyon aerial tours have been around since the 1920s and have thrilled generations of families with breathtaking views of the immense and beautiful canyon below. On your tour you can see other impressive sights such as Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam, and the Mojave Desert. When you depart from Las Vegas you can even enjoy the thrill of flying over buildings and the cityscape of Boulder City.

There are two basic kinds of air tours to the Grand Canyon: landing tours and aerial tours. Aerial tours are perfect for travelers who have limited time, and they're available at both canyon rims. Landing tours are a totally different experience and these allow you to engage in other fun activities while at the canyon. Some things you might do when you land is take a boat ride, experience the glass Skywalk, and take a helicopter flight. You could also enjoy a leisurely raft float down the smooth waters of the Colorado River when you land at the West Rim. You're certain to find a tour that will suit your budget, no matter how adventurous you are.

It is a good idea to book your air tour of the Grand Canyon at least 72 hours in advance or you might not be able to get a seat on the flight you want. Avoid booking your tour at the destination or through a ticket kiosk or hotel concierge, because you'll pay full price and you won't know anything about the company offering the flight.

Since the Grand Canyon is so incredibly huge, it isn't even possible to comprehend its grandeur unless you take an aerial tour. This massive geological formation can be seen from space; the best way for you to appreciate its size is by flying high overhead. When you take an air tour, you can cover what would take you days to do if you were on the ground. An aerial tour of the Grand Canyon is simply the perfect way to explore this great accomplishment of nature.