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The Grand Canyon is one of the oldest and largest national state parks. stretches for more than 270 miles from Lee’s Ferry on the eastern side to Grand Wash Cliffs in the west . Its entire area is an enormous 1.2 million acres and is situated right in the center of the Kaibab National Forest.  The majority of travelers take day trips from Las Vegas to the South and West Rim, however these day trips eliminates the North Rim, since it’s too far. Lets review some great idea when looking at Grand Canyon Bus Tours for your of fun.

Many Grand Canyon Bus Tours From Las Vegas are inclusive of a breakfast and lunch meal but expect these tours to cost more than others. Breakfast will often consist of a snack which you enjoy on your drive out to the canyon, while lunch is in the form of a voucher which you can use one of the restaurant stops prior to getting to the canyon or if your tour offers, at one of many locations at the rim of the canyon. If your lunch voucher is good at the canyon, you can choose from several restaurants to choose from. Your return to Las Vegas will be just in time for dinner.

If you don’t mind spending several hours on a bus and you have the time available, a Grand Canyon Bus Tours to the South Rim is a great opportunity to take pictures you will treasure for a lifetime. If you don’t have much time set aside, however, then you need to go with an excursion of the West Rim. The West Rim is approximately 140 miles from Las Vegas and is 2.5 hours each way by ground tour and you still get to see the dazzling views of the canyon.

Situated on the way to the West Rim are a number of other attractions to see and visit. For one is the Hoover Dam, a technical achievement and national landmark. Make sure the particular tour that you take stops here – you just can’t experience the magnificence of the dam from the window of a bus passing through. Your tour bus is also going to pass through the well-known Black Canyon and you’ll be able to get a close-up view of the ancient Joshua Tree Forest as well. Enjoy additional sights of Boulder City, the town that housed the construction workers of Hoover Dam and the beautiful Lake Mead.

Upon arrival at the Grand Canyon, you’ll want to take full advantage of your day, stopping at each of the many scenic stops available. There are some tours that will only spend two hours at the Canyon, which you’ll soon learn is just not enough time to spend at the canyon. There are several companies that allow you 3 hours and at least one tour that gives you a full four hours to experience the West Rim.

Seek out a tour specialist that is all inclusive providing a tour guide narrator to help point out some historical background about the land. They should also provide shuttles for transportation between the various viewpoints. This service is especially convenient in the summer months as it can get quite hot and walking from point A to point B would be difficult. If you have an opportunity, you should also check out one of the many helicopter flights available in the area On your Grand Canyon Bus Tours !