MAVERICK TOURS FLASHCARDS

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ABOUT MAVERICK: Maverick Helicopter Tours- Take In The Beautiful Scenery Of The Southwest Aboard An Airplane Or Helicopter On These Exciting Grand Canyon Tours. Marvel At Iconic Landmarks Such As Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, And The Sky Walk Glass Bottom Bridge. Venture Out Into Grand Canyon National Park To The South Or Explore Hualapai Indian Territory To The West. Maverick Helicopters, One Of The Largest Aviation-based Tourism Companies In The World, Was Founded In 1995 By An Entrepreneurial Couple With One Helicopter And A Vision To Create A Company That Would Provide A True VIP-level Experience Not Previously Offered In The Helicopter Industry.In The Early Years, The Founders' Daily Responsibilities Included Booking Reservations, Flying Passengers, Maintaining The Aircraft And Shuttling Guests. More Than 20 Years Later, Maverick Helicopters Now Employs Over 400 Dedicated Team Members Whose Mission Is To Provide Premier Aerial Experiences.Maverick Aviation Group, The Parent Company Of Maverick Helicopters, Operates Six Locations In Nevada, Arizona And Hawaii. In Addition To Maverick Helicopters, They Also Operate Maverick Airlines Based In Henderson, Nevada.

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ABOUT MAVERICK: Maverick Helicopter Tours- Take in the beautiful scenery of the Southwest aboard an airplane or helicopter on these exciting Grand Canyon tours. Marvel at iconic landmarks such as Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Sky walk glass bottom bridge. Venture out into Grand Canyon National Park to the south or explore Hualapai Indian territory to the west. Maverick Helicopters, one of the largest aviation-based tourism companies in the world, was founded in 1995 by an entrepreneurial couple with one helicopter and a vision to create a company that would provide a true VIP-level experience not previously offered in the helicopter industry. In the early years, the founders' daily responsibilities included booking reservations, flying passengers, maintaining the aircraft and shuttling guests. More than 20 years later, Maverick Helicopters now employs over 400 dedicated team members whose mission is to provide premier aerial experiences. Maverick Aviation Group, the parent company of Maverick Helicopters, operates six locations in Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. In addition to Maverick Helicopters, they also operate Maverick Airlines based in Henderson, Nevada.	NEED TO KNOW INFO All tours depart from Private Terminals at either Las Vegas McCarren Airport or Henderson Executive Airport! Guaranteed to fly in a luxury ECO-Star Helicopter with wraparound glass for outstanding visibility! Surround-sound stereo headsets provided to all passengers with voice activated microphones! 23% Larger cabin than other helicopters guaranteeing a more spacious and comfortable experience! Quiet Technology reduces outside noise by 50%, enhancing the experience & limiting effects on nature! 23 months & under free; ALL Ages require ID/Birth Certificate Wheelchairs - room on board for collapsible chair, companion can lift ADA recipient into/out of helicopter, this will NOT be provided by Maverick personnel. Grand Canyon tour is not ADA accessible upon landing. Maverick is NOT required to allow service animals There is a multi-lingual audio narration available including: Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish. LANGUAGE PREFERENCE MUST BE SPECIFIED AT TIME OF BOOKING!! Not all helicopters have the Mavstar System (MULTILINGUAL SYSTEM)
WIND DANCER TOUR	WEST RIM/ HOOVER DAM4 HOURS - Most popular tour! -Departs from LV - Lands in the Canyon (3,500 ft. Down) -Champagne/Drinks/Snack box -Fly over Las Vegas Strip -Fly Through the Grand Canyon Depart the Las Vegas Strip and start your experience with an exhilarating helicopter tour over the iconic Hoover Dam, one of America's national treasures and a popular sightseeing attraction. You will enjoy panoramic views of Lake Mead and the Mojave Desert as you head toward the Grand Canyon. You'll also have intimate views of Temple Rock, a unique formation on the shoreline of Lake Mead and Fortification Hill, an extinct volcano.The ground drops away as you enter the Grand Canyon, one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World." After flying miles into the canyon, this helicopter tour will descend and land 3,500 feet below the rim. Champagne, beverages and light snacks will be served some 300 feet above the mighty Colorado River atop Maverick Helicopters' private bluff deep within this natural wonder.As you fly back through the Grand Canyon, you'll view the red rock formations of the Bowl of Fire and conclude your adventure with an exciting flight over Downtown Las Vegas and the Strip.
VEGAS NIGHTS	LAS VEGAS STRIP 2 HOURS (HELICOPTER 12-15 MINUTES) -Nighttime view over LV Strip -Champagne Available (21+) -Departs from Las Vegas -Great for 1st Time Heli Flyers. - Best bang for your buck! Enjoy unparalleled views of the "Entertainment Capital of the World" from the sky. Soar high above the world-famous Las Vegas Strip as you witness iconic landmarks such as Bellagio, Caesars Palace, the Eiffel Tower, MGM Grand, Luxor, The Strat, T-Mobile Arena and more. This fabulous Las Vegas helicopter tour is designed to impress and includes complimentary ground transportation to and from Maverick's Las Vegas Strip terminal as well as a champagne toast upon arrival. You will also enjoy unmatched views of historic Downtown Las Vegas and Fremont Street, home to the city's first casinos. This ultimate view of Las Vegas has become the preferred way to get an encompassing overview of the neon lights of the Strip. The 12-to-15 minute flight takes you high above the east and west sides of the Vegas Strip as you absorb stunning views aboard our ECO-Star helicopter, the "limousine of the sky. Complimentary champagne is available to all guests 21 years of age or older before to the flight.
FREE SPIRIT	WEST RIM/HOOVER DAM4 1/2 HOURS -Departs from Henderson - Lands in the Canyon (3,500 ft. Down) -Champagne/Drinks/Snacks -Fly Through the Grand Canyon Travel in a luxurious ECO-Star helicopter over iconic Hoover Dam and Lake Mead along with many other awe-inspiring views in route to a memorable Grand Canyon landing experience. Soar over the vast Mojave Desert, majestic mountains and striking valleys that characterize the region. You will be treated to multiple highlights, such as an extinct volcano known as Fortification Hill and Temple Rock, a unique formation on the lakeshore. From high atop the West Rim, you will descend approximately 3,500 feet into the interior of the Grand Canyon, exploring some of the region's most secluded vistas and landing on a private bluff overlooking the Colorado River. A cool beverage, light snack and champagne toast are served nearly 300 feet above this peaceful stretch of the Colorado River. While there, enjoy your champagne, and capture the panoramic views of the canyon. Your return flight features intimate views of Black Canyon on the way back to Henderson Executive Airport. Be advised that this tour does not fly over the Las Vegas Strip during the return flight.
GRAND CANYON EXPLORER	SOUTH RIM- AIRPLANE7 1/2 HOURS -45 minute plane ride to South Rim -Ride to GC National Park -Stops at Mather Point & Bright Angel Lodge - Includes boxed LunchFly to the Grand Canyon's South Rim for a day of exploring scenic overlooks, historic architecture and picturesque hiking trails. Begin with an airplane flight departing from Maverick's Henderson Executive Airport terminal, for a 40-minute flight to the Grand Canyon's South Rim aboard an executive-style airplane. Continue with a short ride into the Grand Canyon National Park for entrance to Grand Canyon Village. Your ground tour will include awe-inspiring vistas, panoramic overlooks, and trails that can only be accessed from inside the park. You will have ample time to visit historical sites such as El Tovar, built in 1903, and Mather Point, which boasts some of the best views of the canyon. From these vantage points, you will see such highlights as the Tower of Ra, Phantom Ranch, Summer Point, Dragon Head, and the Battleship. A box lunch will be served at Bright Angel Lodge on the edge of the rim. Soak in the magnificence of the Grand Canyon and be sure to take plenty of family photos. Memories made during the Grand Canyon Explorer tour are sure to last a lifetime. The tour concludes with a return flight to Henderson.