Need a little break from the glitz and glam of Vegas? Looking for a reprieve in the great outdoors? Luckily, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World is a road trip away! If you’re already in Sin City, it’s the perfect opportunity to embark on a journey to the Grand Canyon and be blown away by the magnificent sights that await you there.
While self-driving to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas is popular among travellers, you can also opt for an exclusive tour that may even include an IMAX film or a helicopter ride!
Keep reading and find out how to get to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas in the best way possible!
When in Vegas, it’s your chance to see this phenomenal Natural Wonder of the World!
A fun and easy way to get to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas is by going on this day tour from Klook, with optional upgrades. All you have to do is board the tour bus from the pickup point of your choice and get whisked away to the Canyon.You can even upgrade to a package with an IMAX movie ticket or even a helicopter or Hummer ride! All the while, from the bus ride to the Canyon itself, an expert guide will deliver the 411 on this picturesque natural phenomenon. Oh, and you’re going to feel famished during the trip. But don’t worry because a hearty lunch will be included!
The journey begins at your hotel
The Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Day Tour includes Round-Trip Transfers To And From Your Hotel!
Your epic adventure to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas starts at your hotel, where an ultra-comfy bus with WiFi will pick you up. Make sure to be ready 10 minutes before your schedule! Pick-up points include these hotels, or you can meet up with your guide at Gray Line Tour Center in Vegas. After boarding your bus, just sit back, relax, listen to your guide, and enjoy the four-hour ride to the Canyon’s South Rim. Make sure to wear comfy shoes and wear sunscreen!
A helicopter ride is just one of the exciting upgrades you can get during your tour!
What to expect during the tour
On the ride there, you’ll learn more about the marvel you’ll be visiting (Fun fact: the Grand Canyon is a whopping 277 miles long!), as well as the native cultures of the early Western Settlers of northern Arizona. After the four-hour ride, you’ll reach the National Geographic Visitor Center, where you can access the South Rim side of the canyon.
Elevated at 7,000 feet, the South Rim is located at the heart of the Grand Canyon National Park, offering astonishing views of the vast expanse of colorful rock layers that became a world-famous landmark. Plus, it’s the only one of the Canyon’s three rims that’s open year-round, even during the winter.
You can also opt to see the Canyon up close during a Hummer adventure!
If you’ve opted for upgrades to your day tour package, you can also enjoy them at the National Geographic Visitor Center. You can get an awe-inspiring bird’s-eye view of the canyon during a helicopter ride, or feel the breeze as you traverse the canyon’s many pathways on the Hummer tour. With the IMAX movie ticket, you can sit back on your comfy cinema seat and learn all about the geological masterpiece that is the Grand Canyon.
The helicopter ride is the perfect mix of thrills and fantastic views!
All three packages offer unique and memorable ways to get to know the famed Grand Canyon. You’ll also be given enough time to take in the sights and even snap amazing pics at the many viewing points around the canyon.
After your grand tour, you can even grab some grub and go souvenir shopping at the Visitor Center.
Where to get tickets
This impressive view of the Grand Canyon’s multi-colored rock formation awaits!
This whole tour is hassle-free from start to finish, the start being booking your tickets on Klook. Your ticket already includes lunch, an audio guide you can listen to learn more about the canyon, and round-trip transfers.
If something comes up (it happens), no hard feelings—full refunds will be issued if you cancel 24 hours before your scheduled tour. You can also reschedule or request a refund in case of unforeseen circumstances or a force majeure wherein the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour.
