Every year, millions of people of all ages visit Las Vegas. Some go for the casinos, some for the outstanding name acts and entertainment, some for the feel of the place, the lights, the slot machines, and the razzmataz. Many go to Vegas for all of those reasons and then some. During the winter months, it's a great opportunity to escape the cold, wet eastern and Midwest weather, while in the summer it offers a dry climate. Any time of year, there's much to see and do, plenty of Las Vegas sightseeing in store. Amongst the greatest attractions for visitors to Las Vegas is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the magnificent Grand Canyon Tour.
No matter how they try, photographers and cinematographers have not been able to capture the vastness, richness and beauty of the Grand Canyon on film. It's one of those things in life, which truly must be seen, with one's own eyes, felt and known firsthand. The sense of awe as the earth falls away, down into the canyon... well, words and pictures will always be insufficient; the majesty of this place is nearly incomparable. The shapes, colors, sounds, scents, and textures...God has performed some of his finest handiwork on this landscape.
Las Vegas is a great vacation bargain, owing to that patrons of the casinos supplement costs which would otherwise be assumed by the traveler. There's plenty to see and do within the city itself, including at least one championship golf course right there on the strip. Some of the attractions are free, or available at little cost. Others, such as the 18 holes, can set you back $200-$300 for half a day. In comparison, the day-long tours to the incomparable Grand Canyon are less than half the price of that golf session, which makes them a great bargain to complement your Las Vegas vacation.
Tours of the Grand Canyon depart from Las Vegas at 7:30 am. The West Rim tour returns by about 5:30 p.m., while the South Rim tour comes back at 8:30 p.m. A pleasant day's journey, these affordable tours provide a must-see once in a lifetime experience. Both of these tours stop at the massive Hoover Dam and both include a pleasant restaurant lunch. Gray Line, the bus company that hosts these tours, also offers up tours specifically focusing on Hoover Dam. One of those tours even includes a paddlewheel boat cruise, giving you a chance to actually get on the water and see the dam up close from that perspective!
Driving can be tedious and wears one out. In contrast, a bus tour will be far more comfortable, allowing one to see the countryside along the way, share in pleasant conversations amongst one's friends and fellow passengers, even nap if one prefers. Both the destination stops and the return to Las Vegas are sure to be more pleasant from the coach seats, while a professional driver bears the fatigue of piloting down the road. Booking the tour online can save you money, or you can wait until you arrive and book it from the hotel. Either way, it's certain to be a memorable and worthwhile experience, a welcome addition to your Las Vegas vacation.
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