Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Optional Upgrades

Golden Nugget Hotel, 129 East Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5603

Duration

14 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Explore the Grand Canyon National Park on this guided, full-day sightseeing adventure tour around the South Rim. Travel to the South Rim and the National Geographic Visitors Center. See panoramic views from various lookout locations while learning about the history and geology of the canyon from your guide. Upgrade to include an IMAX movie and/or tour of the canyon rim by hummer or a scenic helicopter flight. Lunch and Las Vegas hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Narrated bus tour to the Grand Canyon South Rim from Las Vegas
Only South Rim Bus tour that stops at the National Geographic Visitor Center
Time to explore the Grand Canyon at your own pace
Entertaining and informative commentary from your driver/guide
Includes lunch with a wide selection of options
Upgrades include an IMAX movie, Hummer tour and helicopter flight
Pickup and drop-off from Las Vegas hotels

What To Expect

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After hotel pickups are finished you will depart immediately to the Grand Canyon. Travel time between Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon is around three hours each way. Your driver will provide an expert commentary along the way. All vehicles are climate controlled and equipped with reclining seats, video monitors restrooms and over-sized windows.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Optional Upgrade: You’ll get a spectacular taste of the Grand Canyon if you attend a screening of the most watched movie in IMAX history, The Grand Canyon Discovery and Adventure. The footage captured by airplanes, helicopters, hang gliders and canoes is truly incredible.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

On your exclusive stop at the National Geographic Visitors Center you’ll enjoy lunch (included) before viewing National Geographic’s exhibits of the Grand Canyon, including the amazing photo gallery. Here, you will enjoy a sit-down lunch where you can get (included in tour price) – Pizza, Deli-fresh Sandwich or Gourmet Salad and choice of cookies, chips, apples or side salad and soda, juice, coffee, hot chocolate or tea.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jeep Tour w/ IMAX Option:

Meet your guide at the entrance to the park for a 2-hour jeep tour along the rim. Your guide will tell you are the canyon’s history, dramatic geology, wildlife and the extraordinary landscape of this natural wonder which are revealed through stories, facts and legend. Travel along the stunning South Rim, ending at Grandview Point, and witness some of the most expansive, gorgeous and magnificent vistas! Your tour finishes at the IMAX theater for your movie viewing.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Helicopter Option:

Why not upgrade your tour to include an approximate 25-minute helicopter flight over the amazing Grand Canyon. There really is no better way to experience the magnitude of this wonder of the world. With this option you will not visit Mathers Point.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Next, it’s on to the National Park where you will visit the two most spectacular lookouts. Take a hike along the various trails to lookouts such as Mather Point.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gaze at the awe-inspiring beauty of this seventh wonder of the natural world. Also visit the historic El Tovar Lodge where you can shop for souvenirs!

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

On your journey back to the bright lights of Las Vegas, you’ll make a stop in Kingman Arizona at McDonalds for dinner (own expense). You will return to Las Vegas in time for a night out on the town!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants 23 months and under are considered a lap child.
Wheelchair accessible
Children ages 2 years and up require a seat
Stroller accessible
Adult pricing applies to all passengers
Service animals allowed
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark the bus.
Buses equipped with a lift are based upon availability and might not be available. Should a bus equipped with a lift be required, a three day advanced notice is required, and you must contact the local tour operator immediately after booking to confirm your request.
Motor coaches are climate controlled and equipped with restrooms, reclining seats, video monitors and over-sized windows
Infants must sit on laps
Please be advised that there may be waiting periods at any point or attraction due to weather or passenger volumes
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Hotel pickup is available for this tour/activity. Please note: depending on the hotel, buses may not be able to access or enter every property. In this case, pickup may be redirected to a central bus stop or nearby hotel. Exact pickup details will be provided to the guest upon reconfirmation with the local tour operator.
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 56 travelers

Included/Excluded

Narrated bus tour to the Grand Canyon South Rim and National Geographic Visitors Center
Hotel pickup and drop off from most Las Vegas Strip and Downtown hotels
Box lunch at the Grand Canyon (if helicopter or hummer option selected)
Meal voucher provided (if tour only or IMAX option selected)
Helicopter Flight over South Rim (if option selected)
Restroom on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Large panoramic windows on the bus
Bottled water

Gratuities
IMAX Movie The Grand Canyon Discovery and Adventure (if option not selected)
Helicopter Flight over South Rim (if option not selected)

Durations

14 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

Golden Nugget Hotel, 129 East Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5603

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