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By Luke Plunket
If you’re planning to go to the Grand Canyon from Sin City, almost certainly you’ll be viewing the West Rim. The most affordable way to get there? By tour bus, of course. Not only are coach trips inexpensive, but there are a selection of trips that will fulfill every one’s desire for sightseeing and adventure.
Everything in Sin city features a twist, right? So why not bus trips! To save you time, here is a summary of the all-time favorites:
West Rim Bus. Consists of Hoover Dam photo stop on AZ side of the bridge. Two-plus hours at the rim. Free Park shuttle.
West Rim Bus with Skywalk. Comes with passes to the matchless Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, the construction that permits you to walk 70 feet past the edge.
West Rim Bus, Helicopter and Boat. Take a 4,000-foot heli ride to bottom of canyon. Boat ride down the legendary Colorado River. Includes time at the top for sightseeing.
All bus excursions are all-inclusive. That means they come with complimentary hotel pick up and drop off, a grab-and-go breakfast, box lunch, all park fees and professional driver/guide.
Some brave travelers prefer to drive themselves to the West Rim. I suggest against it. First, it’s rather hazardous. The final 10 miles of road is rough dirt. Blowouts happen every day. If you go for it, please rent an SUV with high ground clearance and carry water. Secondly, you’ll end up paying nearly 75 percent more once you add together all the Park fees.
Today’s buses aren’t the coaches of yore. These are double-deckers and they come with quiet-ride suspensions, extra-large viewing windows, recliner-style seats, DVD players, A/C and spotless bathrooms. Believe me, you’ll really appreciate these rigs once you comfortably knock back the 2.5 hours it takes to access the rim.
The rim preferred by most Las Vegas travelers is the West Rim. This is the only location in the National Park where you can take a helicopter to the bottom. You can even prolong this trip by including a Colorado River boat ride. In sum, the West Rim is ideal for visitors searching for excitement and adventure.
In addition there are bus trips to the South Rim. This location can be found 5.5 hours from Las Vegas. Overall, the trip lasts 15 hours. Without a doubt, there’s lots of travel time involved, but when you are interested in unequalled scenic beauty, the South Rim is for you, especially if you experience it from Mather Point, Yavapai Point and along the rim-top trail.
Tourists bust their humps trying to find the best deal. It’s exhausting just hearing about it. If you want to save your time and cut costs, follow these three basic steps:
Book a minimum of 1 week ahead of time
Purchase your bus tour on the Internet
Complete the complete transaction on the internet.
I’m insistent about number three. Good people get to a site after which hit the customer service number. Resist. These are sale agents and they’ll bill you more. Today’s travel sites are safe, secure as well as user friendly. They even generate a confirmation-receipt to your inbox that details everything you purchased. If there’s a mistake, now’s the time to contact the tour organization.
Vegas is an excellent place to stage a Grand Canyon West Rim bus tour. The distance from Las Vegas to the rim is just 125 miles, and, when done by coach, goes by like nothing. Plus, if you would like more “umph” on your tour, think about adding the Skywalk or a helicopter-boat trip! The West Rim of the Grand Canyon is a fantastic place. Ensure you as well as your group ensure it is part of your Sin City vacation.
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