subject: Deals On Grand Canyon Bus Tours Are Budget-friendly [print this page] If you're going to Las Vegas, you won't want to miss the chance to take a trip to the Grand Canyon. That's especially true when you realize you can find all-inclusive Grand Canyon bus deals for as low as $80 per person.
Bus tours will take you to the canyon's South or West Rim, but most people opt for one of the South Rim tours. It's not hard to understand why, because they include free shuttle service to and from your hotel, a light breakfast, lunch, and a professional driver/tour guide. The trip lasts 15 hours from start to finish, but you'll see some amazing sights and it's a great value for the price.
Searching online is the best way to start evaluating your options. I always recommend beginning with the National Park's official website. It has pages of interesting information on the region's wildlife, history and geology. It even includes PDF maps you can download at no cost. Next, start looking around for the best deals on coach trips. The good ones will be posted on the websites owned by the tour companies. Remember, though, that you'll need to book online in order to take advantage of those special discounts.
A bus tour of the South Rim will include a guided tour of the National Park. This part of the tour will last up to three hours and includes stops at the two best lookout points in the area ? Yavapai Point and Mather Point. Historic Grand Canyon Village is also included in the tour, and you'll have the opportunity to see Native American handicrafts and explore the village bookshops, art galleries, restaurants and museums.
If you're not up to a lengthy bus ride, West Rim bus tours are shorter. You'll arrive at the Grand Canyon a little over 2.5 hours after leaving Las Vegas. A basic West Rim bus tour package gives you up to three hours on the West Rim, a barbeque lunch, free admission to Hualapai Ranch and the Indian Cultural Center, and access to the park's efficient shuttle system.
You can extend a West Rim bus tour by adding a rafting trip down the Colorado River, a helicopter ride to the floor of the canyon, or passes to the fabulous Skywalk (the Glass Bridge). The Skywalk is especially popular with tourists who are attracted to the idea of walking 70 feet out over the rim's edge and seeing some of the most spectacular views in the entire region.
I urge you to book your canyon bus tour at least 72 hours in advance, especially if you'll be there during the spring or summer. Grand Canyon bus deals are very popular, and you don't want to wait until the last minute. By booking ahead, you'll avoid the need to make your arrangements while you're on vacation. But even more importantly, booking ahead will help you get the date and number of seats you need for your tour.
The cheapest way to get to the National Park is by taking a bus tour. They're much less expensive than helicopter or airplane tours, and that's especially true if you find a discount on coach packages. Remember, though, that you'll need to set aside an entire day for a Grand Canyon bus tour. A West Rim tour will take more than 12 hours, while 15 hours are required for South Rim bus tours. Don't worry, though, because those hours will fly.
