Are you waiting for Spring Break to hurry and get here so you can go to Vegas? Or maybe you're just thinking about it? It's not too early to finalize your plans so you can beat the rush of Spring Breakers making reservations for the months of March and April.
Since you'll be close to the Grand Canyon when you go to Vegas, you should make plans to take a tour while you're there. While you can choose from a variety of tours, you should consider a bus tour because you'll see lots of scenic views and have the chance for some adventure.
Vegas is a good starting point for a Canyon tour because you can go to the West Rim or the South Rim. You can even add on a helicopter tour which adds an element of excitement and fun.
West Rim Skywalk
The West Rim of the Canyon is very popular because there are several fun things to do there. One of the best, is the Grand Canyon Skywalk. It is a massive glass viewing bridge that hangs over the edge of the rim so you can look down 4000 feet to the Canyon floor below you. You'll have impressive views and a few thrills, plus there are professional photographers stationed there to snap a photo of you enjoying the experience.
Helicopters are allowed to fly down to the Canyon floor at the West Rim, so you can add one of the adventurous flights to your bus tour. If you take the helicopter flight, you'll get to land beside the river and have a picnic complete with champagne while you enjoy the scenery from the bottom of the Canyon. This tour also comes with the option to take a boat ride along the Colorado River.
There are also several walking trails along the West Rim where you can see impressive views from lookout spots such as Guano and Eagle Point.
About The South Rim Of The Canyon
The West Rim is popular because of all the adventures available, but the South Rim is noted for being the most beautiful. You can take a bus tour to the South Rim and upgrade the tour with a helicopter flyover if you want. The flight goes over to the remote wilderness area of the North Rim and back. This includes a pass over the Dragoon Corridor, which happens to be the widest and deepest portion of the Canyon.
The bus tour itself also takes you to many scenic places such as Mather Point and Yaki Point. The tour includes a stop at Grand Canyon Village where you can shop for souvenirs, explore the Village, and get a bite to eat.
The Deluxe Tour Option
In addition to basic bus tour tickets, there are also deluxe tours available. The deluxe tours are more personal since they use a touring van that only carries 12 people. Compare that to the basic tour that uses a motor coach and takes about 40 people on each tour. When you go on a deluxe tour, you'll have a little more freedom when it comes to when to take rest stops and what landmarks you want to see.
The price you pay for a deluxe or basic tour is all-inclusive, which eliminates hidden fees. Entrance fees to the park and lunch are included. Bus tours are the most affordable way to see the Canyon, since you can book a tour for as low as $80.
Final Thoughts
A Vegas getaway that includes a bus tour to the Canyon is a perfect way to spend your Spring Break. The tours have several options for you to choose from, so you can upgrade your tour to include a helicopter ride or other fun adventures if you want. Canyon tours fill up fast, especially during busy times like Spring Break, so book your tour early for guaranteed seats and the lowest prices.
The Canyon is filled with all kinds of adventure, so it is a fitting experience for a Spring Break getaway. It is one of the most interesting and beautiful places on earth, so don't put off seeing it.
Since you'll be close to the Grand Canyon when you go to Vegas, you should make plans to take a tour while you're there. While you can choose from a variety of tours, you should consider a bus tour because you'll see lots of scenic views and have the chance for some adventure.
Vegas is a good starting point for a Canyon tour because you can go to the West Rim or the South Rim. You can even add on a helicopter tour which adds an element of excitement and fun.
West Rim Skywalk
The West Rim of the Canyon is very popular because there are several fun things to do there. One of the best, is the Grand Canyon Skywalk. It is a massive glass viewing bridge that hangs over the edge of the rim so you can look down 4000 feet to the Canyon floor below you. You'll have impressive views and a few thrills, plus there are professional photographers stationed there to snap a photo of you enjoying the experience.
Helicopters are allowed to fly down to the Canyon floor at the West Rim, so you can add one of the adventurous flights to your bus tour. If you take the helicopter flight, you'll get to land beside the river and have a picnic complete with champagne while you enjoy the scenery from the bottom of the Canyon. This tour also comes with the option to take a boat ride along the Colorado River.
There are also several walking trails along the West Rim where you can see impressive views from lookout spots such as Guano and Eagle Point.
About The South Rim Of The Canyon
The West Rim is popular because of all the adventures available, but the South Rim is noted for being the most beautiful. You can take a bus tour to the South Rim and upgrade the tour with a helicopter flyover if you want. The flight goes over to the remote wilderness area of the North Rim and back. This includes a pass over the Dragoon Corridor, which happens to be the widest and deepest portion of the Canyon.
The bus tour itself also takes you to many scenic places such as Mather Point and Yaki Point. The tour includes a stop at Grand Canyon Village where you can shop for souvenirs, explore the Village, and get a bite to eat.
The Deluxe Tour Option
In addition to basic bus tour tickets, there are also deluxe tours available. The deluxe tours are more personal since they use a touring van that only carries 12 people. Compare that to the basic tour that uses a motor coach and takes about 40 people on each tour. When you go on a deluxe tour, you'll have a little more freedom when it comes to when to take rest stops and what landmarks you want to see.
The price you pay for a deluxe or basic tour is all-inclusive, which eliminates hidden fees. Entrance fees to the park and lunch are included. Bus tours are the most affordable way to see the Canyon, since you can book a tour for as low as $80.
Final Thoughts
A Vegas getaway that includes a bus tour to the Canyon is a perfect way to spend your Spring Break. The tours have several options for you to choose from, so you can upgrade your tour to include a helicopter ride or other fun adventures if you want. Canyon tours fill up fast, especially during busy times like Spring Break, so book your tour early for guaranteed seats and the lowest prices.
The Canyon is filled with all kinds of adventure, so it is a fitting experience for a Spring Break getaway. It is one of the most interesting and beautiful places on earth, so don't put off seeing it.
About the Author:
Grand Canyon National Park specialist Jacky Archer suggests readers go here for Vegas bus excursions to the Skywalk/West Rim and here for journeys that go to the South Rim: http://grandcanyondaytrips.com/bus/south-rim/