Thursday, December 31, 2015

Las Vegas Trips: Grand Canyon National Park Bus Rides Through Christmas Holidays

By Belinda Shields


If you're planning a trip to Vegas over the holidays, then you should take a side trip to the Grand Canyon since it's only 120 miles away. A bus tour to the National Park would be a great way to spend a day with the family. You can take a tour to the West Rim or the South Rim, but you need to book your tour soon.

Bus tours operate throughout the season, including Christmas Day itself, but they fill up fast, so book soon if you want to go over Christmas.

Touring at the South Rim

Las Vegas is almost 300 miles from the South Rim, and the journey takes just over five hours. Even so, this trip is in high demand, with the South Rim offering untouched scenic beauty.

The South Rim tour will take you to Tusayan in Arizona. This small town is right outside the entrance to the National Park. You'll have about three hours there to take in the sights. You can visit Yaki and Mather Points and explore Grand Canyon Village. The South Rim and the West Rim are very different from each other, so it is worth making the trip to see the beautiful surroundings here.

Vegas Bus Tours To The West Rim

If you'd prefer a shorter ride, then you'll want to choose a West Rim bus trip since you can get there from Vegas in about 2 ? hours. Plus, you'll get to see Hoover Dam as your bus passes by it on the way to the Canyon.

These tours are available in a basic or deluxe version. The tour comes with breakfast and all other fees included. An all-inclusive tour means you won't have any surprise charges in the middle of your trip.

Like the South Rim, you will have around three hours to explore the West Rim. There are plenty of walking tracks and vantage points, such as Guano Point and Eagle Point. The West Rim is the most popular Grand Canyon destination, so there are even attractions like the Skywalk. You could purchase a ticket for this platform, and step out onto a transparent floor that is 4000 ft. above the bottom of the canyon, and 70 ft. over the edge. It's an exhilarating experience, and one that you should not miss at the West Rim.

There are also helicopter options at the West Rim. One tour can take you down to the bottom of the Canyon, where you could take a boat tour along the river. With so much to see and do, and being so close to Las Vegas, it's no wonder that the West Rim is so incredibly popular.

You Want To Book Early

As already stated, these tours are very popular. They usually sell out in advance, so you need to book your tour in advance. Since Christmas in nearly here, you need to book now. It's convenient to buy your tour online with your credit card, plus you'll get the best rate that way and confirmation of your seats. Bus tours provide a full day of fun, so you'll want to set aside an entire day when you book your trip.

Since the colder months are upon us, you'll want to dress in layers so you stay warm. The South Rim in particular can get cold enough to snow, so be sure to check the weather forecast the night before your tour so you know how to dress.

Wrapping Up

Give you and your loved ones a special gift this Christmas. Visit the Grand Canyon. From Las Vegas, you have access to the South Rim and the West Rim, and the sights at both areas, are simply stunning. The West Rim is more suited to excitement, whereas the South Rim is more about the untouched and isolated natural beauty. Make your choice and book online, and prepare for a trip like no other.




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