The next time you go to Vegas, you should take a fun bus trip to the Grand Canyon. You can choose from several tour packages and they are quite affordable. Also, there are a few tricks for saving money on your tour. When you book your seats online and use an online coupon, you get a real good deal on your Grand Canyon Tour. All-Inclusive These tour packages are all-inclusive so you don't have to worry about additional charges once your tour starts, the price includes transportation to and from your hotel, lunch, a tour guide, Park fees, and taxes. I think this is a big help, because you don't have to worry about anything other than wearing the right clothes and bringing some snacks and your cell phone/camera. Which Rim? When you depart from Las Vegas, you can go to the West Rim or the South Rim. The South Rim, at 277 miles, is more than twice as far as the West (120 miles). If you will travel with kids or seniors, you want to keep the travel time in mind when you decide which rim to visit. Visiting The South Rim Both the West Rim and South Rim bus tours take you by Hoover Dam and Lake Mead on the way to the canyon. Then you will head to Williams, Arizona and on to the main gates at the Park. Inside, you'll see highlights like Yaki Point, Mather Point and Grand Canyon Village, among others. The Village is a great place to grab refreshments and souvenirs. Tours To The West Rim You will see some fantastic scenery on these tours at lookouts like Eagle Point and Guano Point. However, nothing compares to the view you get from the Grand Canyon Skywalk. The bridge is made of glass so it offers spectacular views, especially considering you get to walk 70 feet beyond the rim and peer down 4000 feet to the bottom of the canyon! You can also take an exciting chopper flight that lands on the bottom of the canyon. The West Rim is the only part of the Grand Canyon National Park where helicopters are allowed to fly below the rim. And while you're on the bottom, why not go all out and take a smooth-water float tour down the Colorado? Grand Canyon bus tours pull out of Vegas 365 days a year, holidays included. You have to get up early though because they leave around seven in the morning. South Rim trips are up to 15 hours long, while the West Rim versions last up to 12. You will probably be worn out after your tour, so you won't want to book any shows or dining for the evening hours. Buying Seats Since the bus trips to the canyon are so inexpensive, they are very popular. Be sure to get your seats early, try for at least four days before your departure date. It is nearly impossible to book seats the day before or the same day. Be sure to get your tickets online too. That is where you find the lowest rates. Forget about travel broker sites like Viator or Expedia though. Go directly to the tour operator's website. Complete your purchase there and you'll get a great Internet discount. Plus, you can get another discount if you do manage to snag a valid coupon code! Summary Even though bus tours to the Grand Canyon are very affordable, you can save money off the retail price by getting your seats online and combining the Internet rate with a coupon code. Your biggest decision will be choosing the rim you want to tour. Bus tours to both of the rims are all-day adventures. You will have a fantastic experience and see spectacular scenery at either rim. ---------------------------------- Travel Advisory Are you ready to take a Grand Canyon coach tour? Visit here for an expert analysis of the best bus companies and here for a selection of today's best deals: http://grandcanyoncheap.com/bus-deals.html
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