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.
If you're going to Vegas, then you'll want to visit the Grand Canyon too because it is fairly close and it is definitely worth seeing. There are several kinds of tours available, but the bus tours are one of the best ways to go.
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.
In addition, the West Rim is great for walking and hiking and enjoying magnificent views from lookouts like Eagle Point and Guano 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 portion of the tour takes you to notable spots like Mather and Yaki points. You'll also stop at Grand Canyon Village to get something to eat or to shop for souvenirs of your trip.
The Deluxe Tour Option
You get to choose between taking a basic or deluxe tour. The deluxe tours are a more private experience since they utilize touring vans that take 12 people per tour. Compare that to the basic tour that uses a motor coach and takes about 40 people on each tour. One good thing about a deluxe tour is that you have a voice in when you stop for a rest and what landmarks you will 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.
Conclusion
Celebrate Spring Break in a big way this year by heading to Vegas and taking a bus tour to the Canyon. You have lots of options from which rim to tour, deluxe or basic tours, and even upgrades like a helicopter flyover. Don't forget to book your tour as soon as you can because they will fill up fast over Spring Break, plus booking early ensures you get the best price on your tour and any upgrades you choose.
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.
If you're going to Vegas, then you'll want to visit the Grand Canyon too because it is fairly close and it is definitely worth seeing. There are several kinds of tours available, but the bus tours are one of the best ways to go.
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.
In addition, the West Rim is great for walking and hiking and enjoying magnificent views from lookouts like Eagle Point and Guano 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 portion of the tour takes you to notable spots like Mather and Yaki points. You'll also stop at Grand Canyon Village to get something to eat or to shop for souvenirs of your trip.
The Deluxe Tour Option
You get to choose between taking a basic or deluxe tour. The deluxe tours are a more private experience since they utilize touring vans that take 12 people per tour. Compare that to the basic tour that uses a motor coach and takes about 40 people on each tour. One good thing about a deluxe tour is that you have a voice in when you stop for a rest and what landmarks you will 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.
Conclusion
Celebrate Spring Break in a big way this year by heading to Vegas and taking a bus tour to the Canyon. You have lots of options from which rim to tour, deluxe or basic tours, and even upgrades like a helicopter flyover. Don't forget to book your tour as soon as you can because they will fill up fast over Spring Break, plus booking early ensures you get the best price on your tour and any upgrades you choose.
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 expert Jacky Archer recommends readers go here for Las Vegas bus tours to the Skywalk/West Rim and here for trips that visit the South Rim: http://grandcanyondaytrips.com/bus/south-rim/
