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It may have been millions of years in the making but the sight of the Grand Canyon never gets old for anyone fortunate enough to set eyes upon it. Whether you are a first time tourist or regular sightseer, there\u2019s always a new way to admire the vast expanse of the national park. So, if you plan on joining the other 5 million annual visitors in the near future, now\u2019s a great time to discover some of the best views of the Grand Canyon.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shaped by the flow of the Colorado River and subjected to the harshest of weathering for millennia, the world\u2019s most famous canyon is a geological formation characterised by stunning views and magnificent rock features. As one of the seven natural wonders of the world there are few travellers who don\u2019t have this brutalist natural phenomenon on their bucket list. But as you might expect of a tourist attraction that stretches for 277 miles and reaches up more than 8,000 feet above sea level in places, there\u2019s more than one way to \u201csee\u201d the Grand Canyon. 

Depending on where, when and how visitors encounter the national park, the Grand Canyon can offer up a tremendous variety of experiences. After all, a walk along Redwall Bridge is distinct and different from making the more challenging trip to the canyon edge at Toroweap; just as booking tickets to the IMAX in the Grand Canyon Visitor Center<\/a> is a far cry from white water rafting down the Colorado River<\/a> itself. 

Choosing a great vista at the Grand Canyon is a little like choosing a dish from a Michelin-starred restaurant menu; you really are spoilt for choice. There are so many locations along both North and South rims, there are excursions down into the basin of the Canyon, exploratory trips to caves, trails through the rock formations and campsites for those willing to sleep out under the stars. 

Ask around and you will often find very different opinions on the best place to see sunset at the Grand Canyon or where the best viewpoint is at the Grand Canyon to appreciate the panorama. As you\u2019ll see, the best views of the Grand Canyon itself may not even be accessible from the ground. Indeed, thousands of visitors each year head for the skies so that they can admire this natural wonder of the world in all its aerial glory. 

So, should you take to the skies, stand atop the rim, or head down deep into the basin to the riverbank itself? Before you decide, take some time to read up on some of the most eye-catching, exciting and exhilarating options available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best views of the Grand Canyon from the air<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Covering an area of 1,900 square miles, the Grand Canyon is truly vast. To get a real sense of this size and scale, you need a bird\u2019s-eye view of the national park. And where better to start than by exploring the Grand Canyon National Park by Helicopter<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n

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Flying over to the Grand Canyon from Vegas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of providers who offer thrilling flights over the national park for tourists travelling from Las Vegas. Choose to fly high above for an aerial view or even choose a ride that takes you down into the Canyon floor.  Offers include a champagne picnic, walking tours of Hualapai Indian Territory, traversing of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Bowl of Fire and then a return trip to the Vegas strip at sunset.

State-of-the-art helicopter tours also depart from the South Rim airport and typically incorporate views of the North Rim, the confluence of the Little Colorado and the Dragon Corridor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Want to enjoy the Grand Canyon from a helicopter? You’ve got options <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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