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Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Optional Upgrades
Las Vegas, United States
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- 14 hours (approx.)
- Pickup from select hotels
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: 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.
** Please note: Effective for bookings made from March 16, 2022, the price displayed does not include a USD10 per person fuel fee. This fee is payable direct to the supplier on the day of your tour **
- 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
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This Grand Canyon South Rim tour lets you customize your experience with add-ons like an IMAX film, hummer tour and helicopter flight.
What's Included
- 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)
- Gratuities
- IMAX Movie The Grand Canyon Discovery and Adventure (if option not selected)
- Helicopter Flight over South Rim (if option not selected)
Meeting And Pickup
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Pickup details
You must confirm the exact pickup time and location for your tour by contacting the supplier directly after purchase. Failure to confirm the exact pickup time and location can cause you to miss your tour and refunds will not be granted for missed pickups.
What To Expect
This sightseeing tour of the Grand Canyon begins with a hotel pickup in Las Vegas. Make the trek east in an air-conditioned, luxury motor coach, passing through the Mojave Desert and the Black Mountains and Grand Wash Cliffs of Arizona along the way.
Arrive at the Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center for lunch and souvenir shopping, then proceed to Grand Canyon National Park for several hours of exploring at the South Rim. Make scenic stops at Bright Angel Lodge, one of the original hotel destinations at the Grand Canyon South Rim and Mather Point, with the most popular overlook and trails lining the edge of the canyon. See the widest and deepest point of the Grand Canyon at over 8,400 feet deep and 21 miles across.
Upgrade to include the most-watched movie in IMAX history, 'Grand Canyon Discovery and Adventure,' and/or a guided hummer tour along the rim, complete with stunning views and an education on the canyon’s history, geology and wildlife. Another option would be to take a scenic helicopter flight over the South Rim of the canyon (this replaces the visit to Mather Point and Visitors Center).
Arrive at the Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center for lunch and souvenir shopping, then proceed to Grand Canyon National Park for several hours of exploring at the South Rim. Make scenic stops at Bright Angel Lodge, one of the original hotel destinations at the Grand Canyon South Rim and Mather Point, with the most popular overlook and trails lining the edge of the canyon. See the widest and deepest point of the Grand Canyon at over 8,400 feet deep and 21 miles across.
Upgrade to include the most-watched movie in IMAX history, 'Grand Canyon Discovery and Adventure,' and/or a guided hummer tour along the rim, complete with stunning views and an education on the canyon’s history, geology and wildlife. Another option would be to take a scenic helicopter flight over the South Rim of the canyon (this replaces the visit to Mather Point and Visitors Center).
Las Vegas Strip
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
Grand Canyon Imax Theater
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
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants 23 months and under are considered a lap child.
- Children ages 2 years and up require a seat
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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Q:Do you offer hotel pickup for the Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Optional Upgrades?
A:Yes! Pickup is available from most Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas hotels in a luxury air-conditioned motorcoach. When booking your tour, please advise where you are staying in order to schedule a pick-up and drop-off at your hotel.
Apr 2021
Q:How can I arrange pickup if I'm not staying on the Strip or Downtown?
A:Hotel pickup is only available from the hotels listed in the "Tour Details" section at checkout. Please select the closest hotel to your location. Once confirmed, call the phone number on your ticket to confirm your pickup details.
Apr 2021
Q:How do I know when and where to meet for my Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Optional Upgrades pickup?
A:Be sure to call the phone number on your voucher 24-72 hours prior to your departure date to confirm your exact pickup time and location.
Apr 2021
Q:Can I bring my small child on the Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Optional Upgrades?
A:Yes, children under 2 years old can join for free as a lap child.
Apr 2021
Q:Can I bring a stroller on the Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Optional Upgrades?
A:Yes, baby strollers are allowed on the bus. However, storage is limited, so please notate your request in the "Special Requirements" field at checkout. Also, be sure to re-confirm your request when calling to confirm your pickup details.
Apr 2021
Q:Is the Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Optional Upgrades handicap accessible?
A:Yes, there are wheelchair-accessible vehicles with lifts, however, not all vehicles are equipped. If you require an accessible vehicle, please let us know in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.
Apr 2021
Q:Can I bring my dog with me on the Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Optional Upgrades?
A:Service dogs are allowed to travel with the correct and current paperwork. Pets are not allowed on board.
Apr 2021
Q:Is there a restroom on the bus during the Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Optional Upgrades?
A:Yes - there is a restroom on the tour bus for your convenience.
Apr 2021
Q:How long do we stay at the Grand Canyon during the Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Optional Upgrades?
A:You will have approximately 3.5 hours to explore the South Rim including the lunch stop.
Apr 2021
Q:Are there vegetarian options available during the Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Optional Upgrades?
A:Yes - There are vegetarian options. Please advise of any dietary restrictions in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.
Apr 2021
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Traveler Tips
You will need to call the day prior to get your pickup time and location.
So better pack it, food and drinks are allowed inside the coach.
Reviews
3.5
1,807 reviews
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Grand Canyon
Theresa_G, Mar 2023
Just wished we had more time to explore the canyon and gift shops. 15 minute breaks not long enough. It took 15 minutes for the loo break.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Hello Theresa,
Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 4-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide Gia. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions.
On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon.
Regards,
GL Vegas Customer Service
We enjoyed the trip as I...
Jeff_C, Jan 2023
We enjoyed the trip as I travelled with my wife and parents in-laws. I wish we had a more specific schedule of the different stops and a rough time table. It would have been nice to know that we would only have a few hours to spend at the Grand Canyon specific stops. The tour guides/drivers were great and I found the information they provided quite interesting/useful.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Hi Jeff_C,
Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions.
On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon.
Regards,
GL Vegas Customer Service
Grand Canyon and the...
Elfie_A, Oct 2022
Grand Canyon and the drive to and from. Bus driver Fil was outstanding with his knowledge and humor!
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Hello Elfie_A,
Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide Fil. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions.
On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon.
Regards,
GL Vegas Customer Service
Great views
Matthew_P, Sep 2022
I will start off by saying that the Grand Canyon was a great experience, amazing views and everyone should go, if they can.
I think our tour guide and driver was called Terry and he has only been working there since May.
He seemed a nice guy, he was prompt and informative. But, I am not sure whether it was nerves and/or inexperience. I was a little disappointed. He talked a lot, but about the names of the roads we were on and repeated himself regarding the itinerary for the day. I think everyone got the message. He informed people about 4 times not to get on the Shuttle buses at the GC. Who would!?
He gave a running commentary on what he would be doing whilst we were off the bus. He said the DVD player wasnt working, as I would have liked to have watched information on the Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon. The replacement driver got it working with no issues.
I dont know how training works, so wouldnt comment or suggest. But can someone tell him that a lot of the info was irrelavent or repeated.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Dear Matthew,
Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and leaving us very useful feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the Grand Canyon and we will be have Terry undergo some additional customer service training to hone his skills and make the narrative more relevant for future guests. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line I want to wish you all the best in your future travel experiences.
Sincerely,
GL Vegas Customer Service
Grand Canyon Experience
Rhys_B, Sep 2022
It was a great ride, comfortable coach and plenty of stops for bathroom breaks and snacks. Overall a very enjoyable trip, my only complaint was the fact it hammered down which prevented us from seeing the canyon properly
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Hello Rhys_B,
Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 4 star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide Freddy. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions.
On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon.
Regards,
GL Vegas Customer Service
Fantastic experience 100% recommend
Ellen_H, Jun 2022
The whole day was excellent and easygoing. It’s a long day, but the bus driver Fil made it so informative and enjoyable!
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Hello Ellen_H,
Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5 star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide Fil. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions.
On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon.
Sincerely,
GL Vegas Customer Service
The best day ever
rachel_h, May 2022
This was the best trip I've ever experienced. Honestly from the start to the end was just amazing. Ian the tour guide was the most genuine fellas I've ever met. Thankyou so much
Response from Host, May 2022
Hi rachel_h,
Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5 star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions.
On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon.
Sincerely,
GL Vegas Customer Service
13 hrs on a bus for 2 hrs at GC--not worth it
John_C, Apr 2022
This is not a reflection on the company--more about the experience. Had to leave my hotel room at 6:30AM and returned 10:30PM. Of the 16hrs, 2 hours was actually spent viewing the Grand Canyon. Can't say it's worth it.
Also, the bus makes too many stops. I'm sure they're getting some form of compensation to bring 50 people into these places, but the return trip had four stops. Everyone is tired and wants to get "home" and they just kept stopping. There is a bathroom on the bus if needed. Two stops to stretch your legs is all that's needed. Even one stop on the return trip would be enough.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Dear John C,
Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and leaving us feedback. We are sorry that we missed you sightseeing expectations. At Gray Line Las Vegas we have been taking visitors to the amazing South Rim of the Grand Canyon for over 40 years and during that time the bast majority of our guests have indicated that since the journey is over 4 1/2 hours each way they expect a stop in each so that they can grab a snack, stretch their legs and most importantly use a restroom that is not traveling down the highway at interstate speeds.
And there is no getting around that a day trip to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon makes for a long day as it is over 570 miles round trip from Las Vegas- the closest major city to the South Rim.
On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the world, I want to thank you for choosing Gray Line and wish you all the best in your future travel experiences.
Sincerely,
GL Vegas Customer Service
1 traveler found this review helpful
Heater and defroster didn't work
Marlene_W, Mar 2022
The vivid colors of the canyon was awesome! It was great to lear about the history of the canyon and people who have lived there.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Hi Marlen,
Thank you for leaving Gray Line a nice 3 star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions.
We are sorry that our coach's heating/cooling system let you down, yet I do want you to know that this issue has been attended to. Thanks for the feedback.
On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon.
Sincerely,
GL Customer Service.
Awesome experience
Michaella_G, Feb 2022
Our driver Fil was amazing! He was very informative and fun!! The day was long but it was a great experience!
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Hello Michael,
Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5 star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide Phil. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions.
On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon.
Sincerely,
GL Vegas Customer Service
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