Tips to Plan a Safe and Memorable Airplane Tour

If you are considering choosing a flight tour, airplane tours are not only a great choice, but much less expensive than you might think. Not only this, you’ll be amazed at the number of the choices you have if you decide to do a little sightseeing from high up above.

Whether you decide to take an airplane tour in Canada, Arizona, New York, Florida, Sedona or the Grand Canyon, there are thousands of miles of beautiful scenery to be explored from the skies.

Grand Tours
There are many airplane scenic tours in the USA and Canada, as well as in other parts of the world. For example, in Arizona, there are tours that will take you inside the heart of the Grand Canyon, if you really desire a close up look without having to hike down into it.

Many of these tours not only give you spectacular views of the Grand Canyon from the sky, but also include a four-wheel drive trip too. These are known as combination tours – allowing the guest to experience spectacular views from both up above and down below. Fun!

Airplane tours can be a memorable experience if you plan ahead and follow some very basic but necessary tips prior to making any reservations, regardless of where you fly. It is important to choose a plane tour company that is both well documented and well known for its superior service and track record.

Tips to Make It Memorable
Here are some helpful tips when planning your next air-tour, no matter where you plan to have the experience. You will feel better and safer if you fly with a company that has been in operation for a lengthy period of time and has an excellent safety record.

Some Questions to Ask
When inquiring about an air tour, ask specifically what is included in the price they are quoting you. These include the following:

How long is the tour?

What special attractions will be seen?

Are the planes air-conditioned?
All of the Arizona companies I researched noted that all of the planes had air-conditioning, but it would be wise to confirm this, especially during the summer months.

Are the tours narrated?
Many scenic flights include narration along with individual stereo headsets for optimal audio of the information provided by the tour guide.

What is their cancellation policy?
Some companies do not offer refunds no matter what exigent circumstances you may encounter, while others have a 48-hour cancellation policy.

Are there any special prices on any of the tours?
You can sometimes find summer or winter specials and save a significant amount of money, so ask about any current or upcoming specials. Here is another great tip that you can use. Most of the nearby hotels will have numerous attraction coupons, including air-tours, inside the lobby area.

What Kind Of Safety Record Exists?
The Federal Aviation Administration, the FAA, now requires every passenger to provide proof of identification with a photo-ID. You will be required to provide either a state-issued driver’s license or a valid passport.

Arizona
There are a number of great options to consider in Arizona. Take a tour from the small town of Page, Arizona, to the world-famous Grand Canyon Airport on the South Rim. These tours provide both spectacular views of the Grand Canyon as well as the history behind the canyon. Some of them also include the option for you to stop and experience the IMAX theatre while you are there.

Tours come in a wide variety of packages. You can go on a “short and sweet” air tour for a mere twenty minutes for under $100, a four-to-five hour airplane tour, or even an overnight tour, giving you the opportunity to witness a beautiful Grand Canyon sunset at the Grand Canyon Hotel from which you will do sightseeing the next day.

I also discovered a four-to-five hour airplane tour in Arizona, which also included a helicopter tour and boat cruise! This particular air-tour was one of the more expensive tours in Arizona, costing just shy of $400 per person, but was topped off with a delicious Barbecue meal!