Anni

I'm still thinking over which Grand Canyon tour to do in May and I was wondering if any of you who have already been on the Golden West holiday, could give me any advice as to which is the best one to do? :huh: I know of course, that the final choice is mine, but it's so difficult choosing between the 4 tours on offer ~ thanks guys

Anni

Thinking the same question myself - going September from Mancehster - what did you opt for in the end and any suggestions - I think the glass walkway one is out!

For anyone visiting the GC for the first time, I'd recommend the 3-in-1 to get a taste of the different perspectives. But whatever you do, make sure you do the helicopter flight, it was short but brilliant!

Cheers,

Bob

Like Bob I did the helicopter ride into and out of the canyon and the boat trip when I did the Golden West trip which was about three years ago, but I went back to the Grand Canyon about 18 months ago and they were no longer allowed to fly helicopters into the canyon. You could take a helicopter or plane ride over the canyon but no one could go below the top of the canyon.

As to whether to go by helicopter or plane, the helicopter tends to fly lower than the plane but the helicopter takes up to six passengers, three per seat, and if you are sitting in the middle then your view can be restricted. The plane flies higher and I think you get a better overall view of the canyon. Also in the plane each passenger had their own seat by a window.

I didn't try the horseshoe walk as our guide said that some people were disappointed by it and you aren't allowed to take your camera with you.

Regds

Jim