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| - This is my favorite thing I've ever done in Vegas...and I've done a lot!!! 15 trips and counting, baby - it steals the show without a doubt!
First of all, I am terrified of heights. I get weak in the knees in glass elevators and on bridges. Why would I subject myself to this you ask? YOLO! You can slap me for that ridiculous pop culture phrase (what am I, a Kardashian?!) but it truly is the reason I made myself spend the $480 for the experience. Yes, you may balk at the price, especially considering it is more than the round trip airfare you paid to get to Vegas in the first place but...it is breathtaking. And one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!
The experience from start to finish is first class. Yet another reason I love small companies. They really focus on those finishing touches. We were picked up in a Mercedes van by the cutest, friendliest driver right on time. There were iPads (with internet!) and water for each seat as well as the ability to ask for good music to be played. He chatted with us for the 30 minute drive to their private airport and metaphorically held our hand during checking-in. The girls at the desk are pretty friendly although at times they seemed a little exasperated. I can't fault them...they were herding cattle! And when I say cattle I am being a bit sarcastic, there are only 12 people max. They have 2 helicopters which seat 6 tourists each. (Sooooo much better than the other companies that have 20 choppers in their fleet.)
As soon as Caroline and I got in the chopper (seated right next to the pilot), I knew this was going to be in my top 5 favorite experiences ever. Our pilot, Dr. Love, was one of the coolest tour guides I've ever had (and I've traveled a lot). Plus I felt perfectly safe considering he was a fighter pilot and a helicopter mechanic. He syncs his ipod to correspond perfectly to what you're seeing (a REALLY good soundtrack - I won't spoil it for you but America's A Horse With No Name was on it) and gives a fun, informative and funny tour thousands of feet above the ground.
I thought I was going to have to close my eyes the entire time but I felt like I was flying! I don't know why but I had no anxiety and felt safer in this tiny helicopter with glass at my feet than I do in a giant plane. And when we got to the Grand Canyon I felt like we were in a dream. It was surreal...especially when you land on their private landing at the bottom of the Canyon. What a view! And you get a picnic - with champagne! I was going crazy with my camera - that view!
Don't worry if you're not a photographer type they take photos of you ($20 for a 5x7) and they film the whole thing, which you can purchase for $50 (it includes the photo as well). GREAT experience and so much better use of your time/money/life than getting wasted on the strip...
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