As if the excitement of the strip and Freemont Street weren't enough of a reason to visit Las Vegas, here's another: The Grand Canyon lies a short airplane trip away. There are actually quite a few ways to take a day trip to the Grand Canyon while visiting the Southern Nevada area: plane, helicopter, bus, and of course car. The Canyon Dream Air and Land Tour offers perhaps the most exciting and unique opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon that you'll ever have: plane and helicopter combined!

For your Canyon Dream Air and Land Tour, you'll board a comfortable Beechcraft 1900D aircraft for a 40-minute ride to the south rim of the Grand Canyon. You'll have a chance to view one of the most magnificent natural wonders of not only the United States, but the entire world. You'll see unforgettable scenery including the Tower of Ra, Kaibab National Forest, and the mighty Colorado River.

You'll land at the south rim of the Grand Canyon, and then you'll board an ECO-Star helicopter and soar 25 miles across the enormous expanse of the canyon to the Grand Canyon National Park. You'll then land at the park and have the opportunity to hike nature trails, take guided tours, and visit a museum featuring prehistoric artifacts found in the area. You'll also enjoy a delicious boxed lunch provided with your tour in undoubtedly one of the most amazing places you'll ever eat lunch. There's no telling the wildlife you'll see as you enjoy the amazing vistas before you--maybe an eagle or other bird of prey.

You'll return to Las Vegas the way you came, offering more opportunities to gaze at wonders of the painted desert of the Southwest. The trip lasts approximately seven hours total.

Going to Southern Nevada and only seeing the Las Vegas strip is like going to New York and only seeing Times Square. The Southwestern part of the U.S. is a majestic sight, awash in rich reds, brilliant coppers, and vibrant oranges. A visit to Las Vegas offers the perfect opportunity to see this stunning part of the world.