subject: Hot Tips On Grand Canyon Coach Tours [print this page] If you will be visiting Las Vegas, you should take one of the exciting Grand Canyon bus trips that depart from the city, for an exciting change of pace. These tours are a fantastic way to spend the day exploring one of the greatest natural wonders of the world.
These bus tours take you to either the West Rim or the South Rim of the canyon. If you want to visit both spots, you'll need to book two different trips because it isn't possible to do both in one day. No matter which rim you visit, though, your bus will take you to much more than just the rim's big points of interest.
One landmark you will pass on a Grand Canyon bus excursion from Las Vegas is Lake Meade, which happens to be the largest man-made reservoir in the United States. On most of them, you'll ride over the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge and then double back to the Arizona side of the dam so you can take some great photos. Check with bus tour companies to see if this stop is included in the tours they offer.
Exploring the Grand Canyon National Park by bus is a good way to get a close look at it's spectacular scenery. You will probably have about three hours to explore the canyon area, and that should be plenty of time to soak up the diverse sights. If you choose a West Rim tour, you will see landmarks such as Eagle Point, Hualapai Ranch, the Indian Cultural Center, and Guano Point. Mather Point, Yavapai Point and Grand Canyon Village are some of the South Rim's highlights.
You could tour the Grand Canyon a different way, such as a helicopter or airplane ride, but coach tours are much more affordable. The type of tour you end up booking will determine the price you have to pay. Basic tours are the most affordable. You'll pay more if you add a pass to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a helicopter ride or a boat ride to your tour package. If you can afford it, you should upgrade your tour because you will get to see and do much more than you could on just a basic tour.
The driver of your bus also acts as a guide to the area. Your driver/guide will make your tour even more special by telling you about the area's geology, wildlife and history.
The deluxe bus trip option will give you the most personalized experience. These limit passengers to about a dozen people so you will have personal access to the guide. You will probably even get to stop more often both coming and going to the Grand Canyon. I suggest you look into this type of tour because it's a great experience.
Motor coaches today are surprisingly luxurious, and in addition to comfy seats, they have personal air conditioners, lots of leg room, plasma TVs, large windows for viewing the sights, and clean restrooms. Many are double-decker buses. All these niceties may not seem necessary now, but you will certainly appreciate them after you spend a day driving through the desert during the summer months.
I strongly suggest you book your Grand Canyon bus tour as soon as possible. These tours are extremely popular with Las Vegas visitors, and I'm seeing more and more dates being sold out. Just check the tour operator websites to find out what options and dates are still available. By booking online, you will get the best deal for your money when you book Grand Canyon excursions from Las Vegas.
