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Arizona
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Karen
& Jim's Guide to the Grand Canyon, Havasu Falls, and Sedona
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Havasupai
More Getting There
The
other helicopter service which can take you to Supai is Papillon
Helicopter at Grand Canyon; http://www.papillon.com/.
The ride down to Supai was an amazing experience. Hualapai
Canyon is a beautiful side canyon of the Grand Canyon.
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Karen boarding
helicopter for trip to Supai |
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Helicopter
swoops into Hualapai Canyon
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We
had a really beautiful surprise at Hualapai Hill Top. Hualapai
Canyon is beautiful! The white sandstone cliffs of the canyon
just fall away revealing the sage covered canyon floor below.
The lower layers are an intense red rock that contrasts sharply
with the layers above.
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As
the helicopter flew down into the canyon I could see that
there was an emerald green heart to the canyon composed of
cottonwood and mesquite trees. The helicopter flight to the
village takes less than five minutes at the 120 mph measured
air speed, but it was well worth the price we paid of $80
each.
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Havasu Canyon |
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Havasupai
Lodge |
We
really didn't want to backpack so we arranged two nights lodging
at the Havasupai Lodge at $75.00 per night. Fortunately we
were able to stay an extra night because some other traveler
had canceled their reservation. The Havasupai Lodge is a nice
little motel with family style rooms that have two queen size
beds and full bath. In the photo at left you'll see that there's
always someone there to welcome you.
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