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Of all the ways to see the Grand Canyon, the helicopter tours are a favorite of many. The Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour With Lunch from Flagstaff can be taken in 30 or 45 minute increments and comes with a full-day luxury coach tour from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon. You will pass the snowcapped San Francisco Peaks and the Aspen Groves as you travel to Tusayan. 

Entrance fees to Grand Canyon National Park are included in the price of tickets, and your helicopter ride will take you through the Dragon Corridor upon entering the park.  You will also have a gourmet lunch at the Yavapai or Maswik Lodge followed by a walk along the South Rim for a spectacular view and a visit to the historic Watchtower Observatory.  Then you will head out along the Little Colorado River Gorge for an incredible view of the Painted Desert on the Navajo Reservation.  At the conclusion of the tour, you will stop at the historic Cameron Trading Post.

This is a wonderful way to see the Grand Canyon and its magnificent red rocks.  The tour lasts 9 hours in its entirety and includes a full narration by an experienced and knowledgeable guide.  Do not miss this chance to see gorgeous aerial views of the red rocks and to capture the experience on film.  Visit www.flagstafftours.com for more details.

Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours

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Visitors to Arizona and the surrounding area, climb aboard the Grand Canyon Train for a unique look at the famous Grand Canyon.   There are several ways that you can spend your time in the area, including a one or two night getaway or a similar sightseeing package for one, two, or three nights.

Should you decide on the one-night getaway package, you will enjoy dinner and breakfast as well as a one night stay at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams.  You can either arrive in Williams the night before your trip or you can opt for the one-night getback package and use your hotel stay after you return from the Grand Canyon.  The choice is yours.  During your time in Williams, you can get out on your own and walk along historic Route 66 to check out some of the distinctive restaurants and other sites along the highway.  In the morning, you will dig into a delicious breakfast before getting on your way.  About a half hour before your departure time, you can catch an entertaining gunfight show that is not to be missed. 

Your train trip will take just over two hours, and you will take the same rail line that was developed over a century ago.  With all the fiddlers, guitarists, and gunfighters on board the train to keep you amused, the time will go by in a snap.  Once you reach your destination, you have a few options to choose from.  You can either take the three hour time slot and discover the wonders of the Canyon on your own, or you can choose from two narrated motorcoach rim tours, which can easily be added onto your ticket.  Lunch is included in these tours, and once you have seen the area you may decide to stay overnight.  The Grand Canyon Railway offers overnight accommodation in Grand Canyon National Park at the Maswik Lodge.  This is a great experience for those who have never been to the Canyon before, and you can wake up in the morning to watch the sun rise over the tremendous red rocks.  If you decide to forego the overnight stay at the Lodge, you will board the train back to Williams in the afternoon.

There are several other Grand Canyon packages available, including the Canyon two and three night packages.  The two night package includes accommodation for one night in Williams and one night at the Maswik Lodge while the three night package includes two nights in Williams and one night at the Lodge.  For more information on these incredible Grand Canyon excursions, visit www.canyontours.net.

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Williams, a city located along Route 66 in Arizona, is the ideal winter vacation spot offering a variety of tours and activities for all ages.  Because it is situated so closely to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, Williams draws in an impressive number of visitors each year. 

On your trip to Williams, one of the most popular tour options is the Grand Canyon Train.  You can take this tour in one day or you can choose the overnight package if you are looking to spend some extra time checking out the area.  Train tours are a great way to get an overview of the city and its surrounding area before deciding on specific locations to revisit in more detail.  Should you opt for the regular train tour, you will spend just over two hours riding around and getting to know your surroundings a little better.  To make your trip that much more comfortable, there are five classes of train service to choose from, each with its own unique amenities, from a fully stocked bar to reclining seats and large picture windows for optimal viewing.  Knowledgeable guides will be there to educate you along the way, and they are more than happy to answer any questions that may arise.

Not only will you have a lot to look at out the windows of your train car, but you will have a lot going on inside as well.  Strolling musicians will serenade you with music that was popular throughout history, and you will even get to witness the reenactment of an old fashioned shoot out and train robbery.  Once you reach the Canyon, you can walk along the edge as you enjoy an incredible view, or you can board the shuttle bus which will make stops at several scenic checkpoints.  Make sure to bring a camera or camcorder to capture your memories, since you will definitely want to look back at your trip later.

If you are more interested in taking in an aerial view of the Grand Canyon, you can book a ticket on the Helicopter Tour from Grand Canyon South Rim.  These tours can be taken for 25 or 45 minutes depending on your personal timetable, and the views from above the Kaibab Plateau - part of the Colorado Plateau - are not to be missed.  The Kaibab Plateau also houses the largest Ponderosa Pine forests in the world, which are best viewed from above.  You will travel over part of the Painted Desert and the Desert View Watchtower as well, where you can catch the widest view of the Canyon.  Using the path of the Colorado River as a guide, your group will follow it upstream to where it meets with the Little Colorado River. 

Your trip to Williams can be booked solid with activities if you choose, with additional tours offered by van, SUV, bus, and river raft.  Visit Williams Tours online to ensure that your next vacation is everything you envisioned and more!

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If you are ready to take a trip to somewhere new but aren’t sure where to start in your planning process, Round America LLC has an excellent tool available to you.  On www.roundamerica.us, you can plan your vacation or road trip in a quick and efficient way with an easy-to-use state, city, country, and tour type search feature.  This way, you can skip through the activities that you are not interested in and get right to those that pique your interest immediately.

Round America features over 5000 products, the most popular of which are the Alcatraz Tour & San Francisco City Tour, Orlando City Tour, San Francisco City Tour, and the Grand Canyon Train.   Major cities highlighted on the site include San Francisco, Chicago, Las Vegas, and New York.  However, people in 215 North American cities and more than 40 countries around the world can take advantage of the company’s convenient and reliable services.

Traveling in a group? Round America also offers charter services so that your group, whether large or small, has its transportation and touring needs covered.  The tours and activities offered are a great way to show your class, corporation, or out-of-town family members a good time while they are visiting or to introduce them to all there is to see in their own backyard.

This past year, the term “staycation” has become widely used.  When you are looking for something to do without having to go very far, Round America is there to help out and to make your tour or activity special whether you are traveling down the street or across the world.  There is plenty to do close to home, so you don’t need to literally get out of town to get away from it all for a few hours.

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Flagstaff is a city in northern Arizona, once dependent on the railroad, lumber, and ranching industries.  Its first permanent settlement was formed in 1876 at the base of Mars Hill.  Flagstaff is the home to a major astronomical observatory and an active theater scene, and several festivals take place throughout the year here including the annual Northern Arizona Book Festival which brings several nationally known authors to display their work.

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The main attraction, located near Flagstaff, is the Grand Canyon.  There are many ways to travel to and around the Canyon, including bus, Jeep, airplane, and helicopter tours.  The large number of tour offerings also allows you to choose whether you would rather see the Canyon by day or by night where the red rocks appear to light up under the setting sun.  The Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour With Lunch from Flagstaff can be taken in 30 or 45 minute increments and comes with a full-day luxury coach tour from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon. This tour includes admission to Grand Canyon National Park and the Watchtower Observatory, along with a helicopter ride through the Dragon Corridor.  Gourmet lunch at Yavapai or Maswik Lodge is also included.  At the conclusion of the tour, you will stop at the historic Cameron Trading Post.

For a day out on the water, the Grand Canyon River Rafting Experience from Flagstaff will take you from a designated hotel pick-up spot to Page, Arizona where you will view a video about the Northern Arizona area before climbing into a raft at the base of the Glen Canyon Dam and getting on your way.  You will float on the Colorado River for 4 hours in the company of your fellow travelers and a skilled guide, surrounded by incredible views of the area. 

If you are staying in the Sedona and Flagstaff area, take the Northern Arizona Scenic Tour in Sedona.  This is a full-day activity and includes a Jeep tour featuring many highlights in Sedona and Flagstaff.  Sedona’s famous rock formations will be pointed out by a skilled tour guide as you travel north from Sedona to the Colorado Plateau.  When you get to Flagstaff you will receive a guided tour of this area as well, known for its institutes of higher education. 

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The Grand Canyon is the tallest peak in Arizona and you will have the opportunity to see it from many vantage points on the Grand Canyon Experience Tour with El Tovar Lodge Lunch from Flagstaff.  This tour includes lunch at the El Tovar Lodge and provides a comprehensive view of the famous Canyon.  The day begins with complimentary pick-up at an area resort or hotel.  During the ride to the Canyon, you will view an informational video about the Northern Arizona area and your guide will narrate, giving you valuable information about the dramatic scenery surrounding you.

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Once you have reached Grand Canyon Village, you will have some time on your own to explore the historic buildings, hike part of the South Rim trail, or visit the gift shop.  Afterwards, your guide will show you some more great views from the East Rim, while sharing some of the Grand Canyon’s history and geology with you throughout. 

Towards the end of the day, you will drive along the Little Colorado River Gorge into the Navajo Nation where you make a stop at the Cameron Trading Post to look at some Native American artwork and some neat souvenirs.  The views and history that you will get from this tour are top notch, and you will not be sorry about how you spent your day.  The information shared is invaluable, as are the amazing views and the pictures you will be able to take looking out at the Canyon.    

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