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Article Title: Steps to Finding Grand Canyon Bus Tours
Author: Keith Kravitz
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When you plan the family vacation, you have a lot of things to consider. Grand Canyon bus tours are no exception to the rule. However, if you figure out what you want to experience on the tour, it helps you narrow down your choices.
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Over four million people visit the Grand Canyon every year. There is plenty to see there too since it is so huge at 18 miles wide, 1 mile deep, and 277 miles long. Motor coach tours are the ideal way to get a close view of the amazing sites to be seen in the canyon.
There are a lot of tour operators offering bus tours from Phoenix and Vegas. Picking out the best tours may seem overwhelming. One thing you can do is read online reviews of the various tours. Reading about the experiences of others may help you filter out the tours you want to avoid.
One of the most important things to consider is which rim you want to visit. The motor coach tours go to the South Rim and the West Rim. If you plan to depart from Las Vegas in Nevada, you can choose either rim. If Phoenix is your departure city, you will go to the South Rim. Expect to spend an entire day on these tours. In fact, a tour to the South Rim from Vegas takes around 15 hours from start to finish. While you can go to either rim, keep in mind there are no shuttle buses between the two rims.
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Tours From Vegas
It will take your motor coach around 2.5 hours to get to the West Rim from Las Vegas. When you are at the West Rim, don't miss seeing the Grand Canyon Skywalk where you can walk 70 feet past the edge of the canyon and peer into the depths below. I think that's awesome, but even better is the helicopter tour to the bottom (you can even take a Colorado River boat ride while down there!).
I noted that Vegas-South Rim is an all-day adventure. For your convenience you can get free pick up and drop off service to your hotel, plus lunch is included too. It also features a great 3-hour tour inside the Park where you'll see Mather Point, Yaki Point and Grand Canyon Village, among other sights.
Tours From Phoenix
Departing from Phoenix, Arizona means you get to see some beautiful scenery such as the red rock buttes of Sedona. The scenery of Sedona is beautiful and you will appreciate getting to stop there. After Sedona, you pass by Flagstaff and then go to the South Rim for a three-hour tour of the canyon. Lunch is included.
Dress for comfort is what I tell readers. The West Rim is hotter in the summer than the South Rim is. No matter where you go, protect yourself from the sun by bringing water, a hat, and sunblock. If you go to the Grand Canyon in the winter, be prepared for extreme weather at the South Rim. So dress to stay warm with a hat, long pants, jacket, and gloves.
Summary
If you are planning a family getaway, think about taking a bus tour of the Grand Canyon. These trips are very affordable ways to see the canyon whether you leave from Phoenix or Vegas. If you are starting out from Vegas, you get to pick between the West Rim and the South Rim (if you go West Rim, strongly consider adding the Skywalk or a helicopter ride to the bottom). If you plan to depart from Arizona, you will go to the South Rim only. It is a good idea to get your seats early and buy them online. But remember: to get the Internet discount, you've got to complete the transaction online.
Have a fun time on your bus tour!
About The Author: Travel author Keith Kravitz is a specialist on Grand Canyon National Park bus excursions. He suggests that travelers begin here to obtain the least expensive rates on the very best coach excursions:
http://grandcanyonbustours.org/coupons.html
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