We decided to book the South Rim tour along with a helicopter flight, and we were thrilled we did because we had an amazing 5-hour adventure. We were picked up right on time from MGM Grand and took a 20-minute ride to a smaller airport in Vegas. After a quick check-in (don’t forget your photo ID), we boarded a small propeller plane with about 16 seats and our two fantastic crew members-straight out of Top Gun! The flight to Grand Canyon airport lasted about 45 minutes, and all passengers were invited to the flight deck (no doors here!) to chat with the pilots who were more than happy to take photos. Upon landing, a small coach picked us up and took us to the canyon rim-words and photos just can’t capture how stunning it is. We enjoyed our packed lunch (included in the price) while soaking in the views for about an hour. Then the coach took us back to the Maverick offices near the airport, where the best part was still ahead. I had never been in a helicopter before, but there was no need for nerves as we took off smoothly and soared over the forested plateau to the rim. The thrill of flying across and around the Grand Canyon was indescribable-I’ll never forget it. Afterward, we enjoyed another great flight back to Vegas, taking a slightly different route with even more breathtaking views, and finally returned to the hotel. If you do just one thing in Vegas, make it this trip-it’s worth every single penny!