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Vegas is the perfect setting for a festive New Year's celebration. You can make the experience even more fun by taking a side trip to the Grand Canyon. Yes, the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. Maybe you never even thought about it, but it is the perfect time to go. It is only 120 miles away so it is one of the more popular attractions for Vegas visitors. So how does one go about visiting the Canyon, right? Well, there are numerous ways, but the most popular include bus tours, airplane flights and helicopter rides. Also, there are ATV tours, Jeep adventures, and walking tours. Let's look closer at the top three ways to tour the Grand Canyon. Bus tours are fun and these will take you to either the West or the South Rim. The West Rim is closest, and it's also home to the Grand Canyon Skywalk. The South Rim is farther at some 277 miles away, but it is packed with scenic wonders to behold. Do note that bus trips leave once a day and that they only pause at Hoover Dam for photos. It is a lot quicker to get to the canyon by airplane, you can be at the West Rim in a half hour and at the South Rim in an hour. These tours are economical and quick. I also prefer them when it comes to getting to the South Rim. That's because it only takes an hour. Compared to a 5.5-hour bus ride, it's like riding a Cheetah. Of course, the helicopter tours are very popular. These only go to the West Rim because the South is too far away. You can stay in the air during the tour or land at the canyon and enjoy the many fun things to do there. One popular landing tour flies down to the canyon floor where you can enjoy a nice picnic complete with champagne. Personally, the descent alone is worth the price of admission, so to speak. One nice thing about tours to the Grand Canyon is they are all-inclusive. Everything is included in the price such as shuttle service to your hotel, fuel surcharges, Park fees, and even lunch on the landing tours. So once you buy your seats, you won't face unexpected charges. Since the New Year's holiday is in the middle of winter, expect it to be cold in Vegas and in the Grand Canyon. Heed this and dress for temperatures that could reach freezing. The nice thing is the day does heat up as time goes on but there's not guarantee that it will so dress accordingly. So bring along a jacket. And if you can, make sure to bring a hat and gloves. I mentioned online checkout earlier, which leads me to price. The lowest prices are always online. Plus, it is a lot better than looking all around for a coupon or good deal. Just save time and go online to start with. When you go right to the tour operator's website, you can get your tickets quickly, easily, and at the most competitive rate. Tips from the Author Ready to explore the Grand Canyon? The author recommends going here Canyon tour reviews: http://grandcanyoncheap.com Then here for deals, tips and more: http://grandcanyoncheap.com/site-map.html
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