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Submitted by: Keith Kravitz
The Grand Canyon is widely regarded as one of the most magnificent visual wonders on earth. It is a dream of many to see the Grand Canyon in person and many people go back more than once to take in its grandeur.
When you visit Vegas, you don’t want to miss seeing the Grand Canyon for yourself since it is an easy bus ride to the West Rim. Getting up close to nature on one of these tours is a memorable experience.
For travelers in Las Vegas, the West Rim is probably the most popular destination in the Grand Canyon. It only takes around 2 1/1 hours to get to the West Rim from Las Vegas by bus since it is only 120 miles away. The tours leave bright and early, around 7:00 a.m. and last a full day. Many of the Grand Canyon bus tour operators provide free pick up and drop off service to the hotels on the Strip. Don’t assume anything though, be sure to verify all details by reading the terms of your trip on the tour operator’s website to make sure shuttle service is included. Also check to see if your tour includes a visit to the Hoover Dam so you can take pictures of the immense structure to show friends back home.
You will be amazed by the beautiful scenery you pass on your way to Grand Canyon West. One such picturesque sight is at the foot of a scenic mountain range where the Colorado River meanders along the base of the mountains. As you head for Pierce Ferry Road, you will pass through an amazing forest of ancient Joshua trees. When you reach Diamond Bar Road, you’ll know you are not far from your destination. Your journey culminates with you covering the last ten miles over a dirt road.
When you get to Grand Canyon West your fun is just beginning and you can board a helicopter and descend to the floor of the canyon. Then you can get in a pontoon boat and enjoy a ride down the smooth waters of the Colorado River. You will also find Hualapai Ranch at Grand Canyon West. There are several fun things to do in the old western town such as watching a staged gunfight that will entertain the kids.
Since members of the Hualapai tribe live and work on the West Rim, you will have many chances to experience authentic Native American culture during your Grand Canyon bus tour. You can even visit a traditional Hualapai village that has been recreated at the Indian Cultural Center. You can catch magnificent views of the region from two lookouts in the area called Eagle Point and Guano Point.
If you have a taste for adventure, be sure to experience the Grand Canyon Skywalk when you take a West Rim bus tour. This is a glass U-shaped structure that extends 70 feet beyond the rim of the canyon that you can walk out on. While standing on the glass, you can look between your feet into the depths of the canyon for around 4000 feet. Even though it is a little frightening, it is completely safe. The Skywalk was designed to be strong and can withstand winds of 100 mph and can hold the weight of 70 big jet planes.
Tours to the Grand Canyon can be adventurous and exciting, but they can be quite relaxing too. To find the best options and price for your vacation, go online and search the various tour operator websites, and when you find a tour you like, be sure to book it as early as you can or it may sell out, especially in the summer when tours book fast. The best discounts are available online too, so you can save money that way. By booking online, you might be able to save up to 30 percent off the regular price of a West Rim bus tour.
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