Grand Canyon by Helicopter

The Grand Canyon is a tourist mecca, and over five million visitors make what can only be described as a pilgrimage to it each year. We cheated and took a helicopter from Las Vegas. The night before hadn't ended until 0200 so when our 0600 transfer to the airport turned out to be a stretch limousine it barely eased our pain.

Transfer

Sitting up the front of the helicopter as we made our way across Nevada and Arizona and into the western side of the Grand Canyon was amazing. Unfortunately, though, the glare of the early light made it hard to see at times as we flew in the direction of the sun. We landed at the bottom of the Canyon, on land owned by the Hualapai people. A champage breakfast was provided for us to enjoy as we took in the incredible view.

It cost us an arm and a leg (both Daniel's), but it was an incredible and very easy way to see one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. In hindsight, I think we may have missed out on the true Grand Canyon experience, but that story comes later.