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You've probably heard about the fun bus tours that take you from Phoenix or Vegas to the Grand Canyon. It is a very scenic way to take in the canyon and surrounding region. However, the bus combo tours are an even better experience. It's because they show you the Grand Canyon in ways that not many other tours can.
Grand Canyon Bus Tours From Las Vegas
When you leave from Vegas, you get to choose between a tour of the South Rim or a tour of the West Rim. The South Rim is a 5-hour drive from Sin City; the West Rim is much closer and only a 2-hour ride.
Bus tours pull out from Vegas 365 days a year, including all holidays. Each one is all-inclusive, meaning the price includes a professional driver/guide, free Strip hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch and all National Park entrance fees and taxes.
Most Vegas travelers end up choosing the West Rim because of the much shorter drive time. Some points to consider are below.
1. If you want adventure and thrills, go to the West Rim.
2. If you want to see the most natural beauty and scenic vistas, then the South Rim is best.
About The West Rim
The West Rim offers great combo tour experiences. For instance, you can choose a combo tour that comes with VIP access to the famous Grand Canyon Skywalk.
This $30-million spectacular attraction is famous for it's 40 glass panels that cost $250,000 each as well as for letting travelers walk 70 feet over the edge until they are standing some 4,000 over the bottom!
To protect the glass, travelers aren't allowed to take any personal electronics (including cameras or cell phones) onto the Skywalk. You can still get photos made by one of the professional photographers on the Skywalk. Their photos are amazing, so don't pass up the opportunity to get one done.
Next in popularity is the combo tour that comes with a 'copter flight to the canyon's bottom, followed by a float trip down the Colorado River. In fact, the West Rim is the only place along the Grand Canyon where helicopters are allowed to fly below the rim and land on the canyon floor.
South Rim
There are fewer options in Vegas South Rim bus tours. That's because the ride to the South Rim is so long, you can't really add on a long rafting tour, plus choppers can't land on the bottom of the canyon there.
A great combo tour for the South Rim is one that includes a helicopter ride that takes you to the North Rim and back, flying over one of the most dramatic parts of the canyon known as Dragoon Corridor.
Tours from Phoenix
Phoenix bus tours only go to the South Rim -- the West Rim is too far away. The ride to the South Rim is very scenic and includes a stop at Sedona. In my opinion, the 30-minute 'copter flight is a must-do optional add-on.
Get Your Seats Early
Touring the Grand Canyon by motor coach is the most affordable way to see the natural landmark. Plus, there are ways to save even more. For instance, get your seats early, try to get them at least a week ahead of time. Also, the lowest rates are on the Internet. Complete the entire transaction on the tour company's site and you'll qualify for a special online rate!
These kinds of combo tours are a terrific way to see the Park, so I hope I've inspired you to consider one. Seeing the Grand Canyon on a bus tour is always wonderful, but adding the Skywalk, a float trip or a helicopter ride will make your trip even better!
