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Vegas Day Trips: Taking a Grand Canyon Bus Tour
- By Ione Mahler
- Published 01/13/2012
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Ione Mahler
More information about Grand Canyon bus tours and how to get them cheaply can be found at: http://www.grandcanyonbustours.org/grand-canyon-west-rim-bus-from-las-vegas.html
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Vegas Day Trips: Taking a Grand Canyon Bus Tour
A trip to the Grand Canyon is a wonderful way to experience what nature has created and preserved. By utilizing a Las Vegas-based company that offers canyon bus tours, you are able to enjoy a stress-free journey. Driving your own vehicle or motor home can be cumbersome while watching the road and informational signs. With a coach tour, there is nothing to worry about except capturing a the perfect photo with your camera.
From Las Vegas, there are two separate tours in which to enjoy the National Park. Each is dependent on how much time you have, what sights you wish to see and which package gets you more bang for the buck. The West and South Grand Canyon bus tours both provide comfortable rides that feature experienced tour guides and refreshments. All coaches are air-conditioned and smoke-free, thus allowing you to focus on the gorgeous outside scenery without uncomfortable distractions.
The West Rim bus tour is the "mini version" that winds its way to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon while listening to interesting facts about the Hoover Dam, the 900-year old Joshua Tree Forest and other exciting details of your upcoming adventure. These West Rim tours can range from 3.5 hours to 12 hours depending on your booking.
West Rim bus tours come with a number of exciting side trips. The main attraction is the Grand Canyon Skywalk, which lets you walk up to 70 feet past the lip of the canyon. Then there's the helicopter descent to the bottom for a Colorado River boat ride. Use the free shuttle on top of the rim to check out Guano Point, Indian Cultural Center, Eagle Point and fabulous Hualapai Ranch. In most cases, these trips include a BBQ lunch prepared by the Tribe.
The South Rim bus tour is a 14-hour extravaganza that allows plenty of for sightseeing and adventure. The bus takes off the same way West Rim coaches do, stopping at Hoover Dam before heading to Kingman, AZ, Route 66, Williams, and the National Park (drive time is about 5.5 hours). Grand Canyon National Park is an attraction in itself and with the aid of professional guides natural wonders are pointed out as never seen in books or in films. There are great places that offer different cuisines (the best are located in Grand Canyon Village, and particularly in the Bright Angel Lodge complex) and there's even the opportunity to fly in a helicopter across the canyon and back in 30 minutes!
When you have time to spare and are ready for an adventurous but comfortable trip, the South Rim bus trip is far more detailed, covers more scenery and provides a vast assortment of memories that will last a lifetime. The price is also less expensive than the West Rim bus package. That's no knock against the West Rim as it has its own unique offerings (e.g. the Skywalk and the helicopter descent to the bottom). Decide for yourself or take them both because you will not tire of this place where history and nature command respect but lull you into a dream of wonder.
From Las Vegas, there are two separate tours in which to enjoy the National Park. Each is dependent on how much time you have, what sights you wish to see and which package gets you more bang for the buck. The West and South Grand Canyon bus tours both provide comfortable rides that feature experienced tour guides and refreshments. All coaches are air-conditioned and smoke-free, thus allowing you to focus on the gorgeous outside scenery without uncomfortable distractions.
The West Rim bus tour is the "mini version" that winds its way to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon while listening to interesting facts about the Hoover Dam, the 900-year old Joshua Tree Forest and other exciting details of your upcoming adventure. These West Rim tours can range from 3.5 hours to 12 hours depending on your booking.
West Rim bus tours come with a number of exciting side trips. The main attraction is the Grand Canyon Skywalk, which lets you walk up to 70 feet past the lip of the canyon. Then there's the helicopter descent to the bottom for a Colorado River boat ride. Use the free shuttle on top of the rim to check out Guano Point, Indian Cultural Center, Eagle Point and fabulous Hualapai Ranch. In most cases, these trips include a BBQ lunch prepared by the Tribe.
The South Rim bus tour is a 14-hour extravaganza that allows plenty of for sightseeing and adventure. The bus takes off the same way West Rim coaches do, stopping at Hoover Dam before heading to Kingman, AZ, Route 66, Williams, and the National Park (drive time is about 5.5 hours). Grand Canyon National Park is an attraction in itself and with the aid of professional guides natural wonders are pointed out as never seen in books or in films. There are great places that offer different cuisines (the best are located in Grand Canyon Village, and particularly in the Bright Angel Lodge complex) and there's even the opportunity to fly in a helicopter across the canyon and back in 30 minutes!
When you have time to spare and are ready for an adventurous but comfortable trip, the South Rim bus trip is far more detailed, covers more scenery and provides a vast assortment of memories that will last a lifetime. The price is also less expensive than the West Rim bus package. That's no knock against the West Rim as it has its own unique offerings (e.g. the Skywalk and the helicopter descent to the bottom). Decide for yourself or take them both because you will not tire of this place where history and nature command respect but lull you into a dream of wonder.