Maverick Helicopters – A Review of My Tour of the West Rim
Website design By BotEap.comMaverick Helicopters is a Las Vegas-based air travel company that flies trips to the West Rim and South Rim of the Grand Canyon. I recently had the pleasure of flying them to Grand Canyon West from Las Vegas. Here is a review of my trip:
Website design By BotEap.comMaverick is a premium provider of helicopter tours. They pride themselves on quality and customer service. I researched them on various reputable travel forums. Customers unanimously praised their experience. Definitely a good sign.
Website design By BotEap.comMaverick has a host of great trips to choose from, ranging from canyon sunset flights and river rafting adventures to Skywalk tickets and Valley of Fire flyovers. I booked an all inclusive tour called Wind Dancer. Fly to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
Website design By BotEap.comOne thing that separates Maverick from the rest is the location of his terminal. It is conveniently located at the southern end of the Las Vegas strip. The transfer from the hotel to the heliport takes a few minutes. Also, by virtue of its location, all Maverick flights include flying over the Las Vegas Strip.
Website design By BotEap.comThe company’s helicopter fleet is comprised entirely of EcoStar 130 aircraft. The EcoStar’s cabin is 25 percent larger than that of an average helicopter. The extra room translates to theater-style seating and plenty of leg and elbow room. It also sports a 180-degree wraparound windshield and noise-reducing Fenestron tail rotor. Passengers get their own headphones. This allows you to connect to the digital communication system and listen to a trip narration or chat with the pilot and other passengers.
Website design By BotEap.comThe flight was brilliant. The West Rim is a 45-minute flight from the Maverick Helicopter terminal. The flight plan takes you directly over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the new Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge. Helicopters fly at a lower altitude than planes, so the bird’s-eye view you get of the prey is amazing.
Website design By BotEap.comOur approach to the West Rim was spectacular. I could see the glass walkway of the Grand Canyon glistening in the desert sun. The 4,000-foot descent takes you through three geological time periods before landing. Maverick’s land helipad was near the Colorado River. It’s humbling to think that this river alone formed the Grand Canyon. I snapped out of my reverie and joined the rest of the group for a champagne picnic.
Website design By BotEap.comOur pilot offered to guide us around the base (we were also free to explore on our own). I plan to go out with him. I am happy to have done it. Otherwise he would have had my head stuck in my guide. Maverick also offers a helicopter tour that allows you to extend a bottom landing with a flatwater rafting trip down the Colorado.
Website design By BotEap.comThe return flight is great. We revisited Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam and
Website design By BotEap.comhe then veered north and strafed the Valley of Fire. This area is made up of bright orange sandstone. It is a surreal place and I have never seen anything like it. One passenger said he reminded her of Moab, Utah.
Website design By BotEap.comOur descent took us down the Las Vegas Strip. This is another one of those Maverick perks. We float over the horizon. To my left, I saw the Wynn, Planet Hollywood, Paris, the MGM Grand, and more. On the ground, I opted to purchase my tour on DVD. The quality is excellent and makes the perfect keepsake.
Website design By BotEap.comChoose Maverick Helicopters if you’re looking for a premium Grand Canyon helicopter tour from Las Vegas. Five star customer service. The planes are state of the art. And the quality of the tour is incomparable. Save money by booking your tours online. I did and I know for a fact that I cut 20%. A trip to Las Vegas isn’t complete without a helicopter tour of the West Rim. So do it in style. Do it with Maverick.