We took a Scenic Airlines tour from the Las Vegas Hilton to the Grand Canyon. The company picked us up in a bus and took us to a small airfield where we boarded a small plane with about 15 seats. The flight is not for those who get airsick or claustrophobic, but it offers stunning views during the hour that you are in the sky.
The disappointments were that we only got about 1.25 hours total to walk around two different areas of the Canyon, and we left our hotel at 8am and didn't return until 7pm.
The best part of the trip was walking around Bright Angel Point. We found a secluded spot and sat at the edge just taking in the scenery. After fifteen minutes, my boyfriend surprised me by getting down on one knee, proposing, and putting a beautiful diamond solitaire on my finger. I was so stunned that I almost fell into the Canyon. About fifteen minutes later, another couple came by who said that they saw the proposal from another rim of Bright Angel Point and ran over to take pictures. That really made our day complete.
Quick Tips/Suggestions:
You really need several days to be able to fully enjoy the Grand Canyon. I have stayed at the cabins at Bright Angel Point in the past and recommend booking one. It is frustrating when a tour company dictates where and how much time you can spend marveling at the natural beauty.
Although it is expensive and crammed with tourists all the time, it is really worth it to spend a few days on the North Rim and then to drive around other areas of the Grand Canyon. This is the most amazing natural feature in the US and should be fully enjoyed, not rushed!
Best Way to Get Around:
Driving from the Flagstaff airport and booking an accomodation near the Grand Canyon and then just walking around or taking a helicopter into the canyon would be my recommendation.
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