It isn't a holiday in Vegas if you don't visit the West Rim of the Grand Canyon by bus. I recently booked a prolonged version of this trip and I was thoroughly pleased. Here is a review of my trip...

1. A Review of My Grand
Canyon Bus Tour
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2. Bus Tours - Introduction
It isn't a holiday in Vegas if you don't visit the West Rim of the
Grand Canyon by bus. I recently booked a prolonged version of
this trip and I was thoroughly pleased. Here is a review of my
trip:

3. Bus Tours - Departure
The bus operator arranged to pick me up at 7 a.m. I was fine with
that. The slot machines were robbing me. The shuttle service was
right on time. I joined other travelers for a coffee and a Danish
and off we went.

4. Bus Tours - Luxury Coach
Today's luxury bus is a miracle of automotive technological
innovation. These buses are sleek, $500,000 machines. Mine was
outfitted with super-comfy seats, personal climate-control
stations, a spotless rest room, and seven TVs that played a
documentary about Grand Canyon West.

5. Bus Tours - Amenities
Each one of us got a pair of earphones. I used mine to listen to a
pre-recorded tour narration. It was fascinating. I felt it markedly
improved my experience. Other "extras" that I felt mattered was
the cup holder, fold out seat arm and the food tray. These items
may seem insignificant but I found them very helpful.

6. Bus Tours - The Route
Grand Canyon West is 120 miles from Las Vegas. Takes about
2.5 hours to get there. The beginning of the trip takes in the
Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. My tour bundled a photo stop at
the Dam on the Arizona side. It's amazing how far the water level
moved down. The view of the new Bypass Bridge is excellent
from here, too.

7. Bus Tours - The Route
The very last 10 miles of the ride was on a harsh dirt road. The
luxury coach I was on handled it like a champ. I thought to
myself, "I wouldn't want to drive this stretch myself." I have to
give props to our driver for adeptly driving this section.

8. Bus Tours - Upgrade
My bus tour included a chopper ride and boat trip. Additional
options include Glass Bridge tickets, a boat ride and a standard
ground tour of the rim.
I transferred over to the heli and made the 4,000-foot descent to
the base. It was outstanding. I'd describe it as one huge canyon
carve. At the base, I enjoyed a Champagne picnic. Then I
embarked on my Grand Canyon rafting trip, which turned out to
be a completely enjoyable smooth-water float ride down
Colorado River.

9. Bus Tours - On the Ground
I rejoined my fellow bus adventurers at the top of the rim. I
overheard a pair from the United Kingdom rave about Eagle
Point and Guano Point. My seatmate announced how amazing the
Sky Walk was, showing me a picture of her "catching air" at the
end of it.

10. Bus Tours - RSVP
Buy your canyon bus tours from Vegas online. There are
numerous operators available who would like your business.
Thus the price wars. That said, try to make sure your package has
a stop at the Hoover Dam. Scheduling before hand should also
help get you the very best rate.

11. Bus Tours - Summary
These Grand Canyon tour bus excursions to the West Rim last a
half day. If you make plans in Vegas for the nighttime, it is best
to push them to 8 p.m. Be conservative on this. I was very
satisfied with my bus trip. I saw everything as promised and
much more, and give my my road trip two thumbs up.

12. Bus Tours - Source
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