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Remarkable Grand Canyon Bus Trips For The Memorial Day Holiday

By Belinda Shields


Are you planning a getaway to Vegas over the Memorial Day holiday? If you'll be in Vegas, then you don't want to miss the chance to visit the Grand Canyon too since it is near by. The bus ride to the Canyon only takes about 2.5 hours, and it's a fun sightseeing adventure. However, these tours are extremely popular and they sell out in advance, so you want to go ahead and book your tour now.

About Grand Canyon Bus Tours from Las Vegas

Tours operate pretty much all year round, and they will be running on a regular schedule for Memorial Day. They leave early in the morning from all hotels on The Strip, and they will take you out for a full day, before you arrive back in Vegas by around 9PM.

There are bus tour options for the West Rim, as well as the South Rim. The West Rim is closest, which is the 2.5 hour option. If you want to go to the more remote South Rim, the journey will be about five and a half hours, to the town of Tusayan in Arizona. Whichever one you choose, there will be some more adventure packages that you can add on to your basic tour.

For instance, you can add on an exhilarating helicopter ride at the West Rim. Just add it to your bus tour and when you get to the Canyon, you can transfer to the helicopter and descend to the Canyon floor. The helicopter lands beside the Colorado River where you can have a Champagne toast and picnic. You can even add a fun boat tour along the Colorado River to this tour package.

The famous Skywalk is located at the West Rim as well. Be sure to check it out if you can. The Skywalk is a huge viewing platform with a glass floor that lets you look down to the Canyon floor 4000 feet below you. The bridge is so big, you can walk out 70 feet past the edge of the rim for fantastic views of the Canyon. There are professional photographers there to capture you enjoying the Skywalk for an interesting souvenir of your trip.

The Bus Tour To The South Rim

If you do choose to go to the South Rim from Las Vegas, then you will also have a helicopter option that you can choose to add to your tour. The helicopter tour at the South Rim is a 30 minute ride that will take you all the way to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. This is a remote and mysterious area of the Canyon, and you really need to head up there if you can manage to work the helicopter tour into your budget. The South Rim tour also includes a flythrough of the widest and deepest trench of the Canyon - the Dragoon Corridor.

Getting the Best Value

Bus tours are the cheapest way to get out to the Canyon, and by adding helicopter flights, you can make the most of your adventure. Be sure to book early, because as Memorial Day draws nearer, the ticket prices will increase. I recommend that you make your booking as early as two weeks before you want to fly. Tours are all inclusive and include a guide, as well as a light meal during the trip. Make sure that you pack some snacks and water for your journey.

Also, be sure to book your tour online. That way, you'll avoid third party fees and get the lowest price possible. Just buy your tour online with your credit card and your seats are instantly locked in and confirmed. Using the Internet discount in this way ensures you get the lowest price possible for your tour.

Concluding

Hopefully this article has convinced you to visit the Canyon when you go to Vegas this Memorial Day. Both the West Rim and South Rim offer plenty of scenic views and fun adventures. Also, dress for the weather so you'll be comfortable - you'll need a sweater in case it is cold on the air-conditioned bus, but it will be hot at the Canyon, so you'll want light clothing that offers sun protection as you explore on foot.

Remember that you will need to book ASAP, because seats will sell out fast, and you don't want to miss the chance to see one of America's greatest natural wonders.




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