This is Why Grand Canyon Bus Tours Are Cheaper Online

[Keith Kravitz]

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I was recently shopping offline for Grand Canyon bus tours and was surprised to see such price differences. Clearly, it's cheaper to book on the Internet and here's why I think it's like this.

First, it costs a tour operator less money to process an online transaction. Think about it. If you call the company, you'll talk to a real person. This individual costs the company money to retain (salary, health insurance, bonuses, etc.), and it's an expense that will be passed on to you.

The way around this additional cost is to book online and conclude the transaction there. Then, should you have questions about your trip, call and feel free to chat all you want about the cancellation policy, the lunch and the side trips. The feedback you get is all provided at no charge.

Best Deals

Tour operators are famous for posting their best deals online. For instance, if it's a new bus tour or the company brought on new buses, they'll need to fill seats, and this is usually best done by running promotions. However, look before you leap. Sometimes these deals have weird terms and conditions that can trip you up later down the road.

Relatedly, if you are trying to book your coach trip within 72 hours of departure, the website is the place to go. I'm not going to say that the prices will always be the lowest, but in some cases they are because companies are trying to fill last-minute cancellations. Again, pay attention to terms because in most cases these seats will be non-refundable.

Don't let "cyber-security" scare you off from taking advantage of online deals. I've been booking trips on the Web for years and I've yet to have an issue. Unlike other merchants, tour companies are highly sensitive about protecting your financial information. And in nearly all cases they are hosting their booking site on a secure server (or at least the ones that I recommend).

Large Selection

Some travelers worry that some trips are not available on the website. That couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, all inventory is usually released on the website first. If there's an issue it's having too much from which to choose. But don't let the choices hold you up. Here's how I typically maneuver the selection process:

First, determine if you want to the see the West Rim or the South Rim. The West is closest to Las Vegas and is home to the Grand Canyon Skywalk. It's also where you go if you want to take a helicopter to the bottom of the canyon and a boat down the Colorado River. The South Rim is where you go for scenery, nature and a more laid-back environment.

Make sure to block out an entire day for these trips. The West will typically run 12 hours and the South will be around 15 hours. Much of the time is travel time, which is fine because you'll see some terrific scenery as well as Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and an assortment of unique desert plants.

Conclusion

I hope this article about why Grand Canyon bus tours are cheaper online was helpful. The key thing to remember is to book the entire trip online before you get on the phone and deal with customer service. From thereon, you’re on cruise control, so kick back and enjoy the greatest road trip on the planet.
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