Grand Canyon Destinations

Photo by Tim Ash

By Kathy Vincent

If you're headed out to Las Vegas, you've probably heard that you should definitely take the opportunity to get away from the crowded Strip for a day and visit the Grand Canyon. This may seem like a fantastic idea, and definitely one to check off the bucket list... until you realize it's a bit of a drive, and you can't just set up an Uber and spend the day with a picnic lunch the way you might have envisioned.

However, you CAN schedule a tour with Grand Canyon Destinations and leave all of the details to a crew of highly trained professionals!

Grand Canyon Destinations offers a variety of exciting day trips out of Las Vegas, but probably the most popular is the Grand Canyon South Rim tour. You will be swept away from a meeting place near or even at your hotel, and driven into the desert in a luxury tour bus, boasting large windows so that you can take plenty of photos throughout the day.

And of course, a tour wouldn't be a tour without a few stops along the way to the main destination, so you'll also be able to take in the wonders of the Hoover Dam, with plenty of time to get off the bus, stretch your legs a bit and grab an excellent photo opportunity or two. This marvel is something you need to see with your own eyes to believe it!

After you have snapped a few memories at the Hoover Dam, the tour moves on to another brief stop at Seligman, Arizona, where you can ride along Route 66, stop at the Visitors Center and even see some recognizable vintage signs from a much earlier era. Here, you'll also receive your delicious box lunch, which is also included in your tour price.

And finally, you'll arrive at the magnificent Grand Canyon itself, where you'll have ample time to explore Mather Point and walk along the scenic trail to Bright Angel Lodge, where you can relax in the old-time lounge or try the delicious ice cream. The walk is at an even incline, with no steep hills, with plenty of places to rest along the way. So, this is really ideal for visitors of any age!

And after your visit to the Grand Canyon, the fun isn't over. You can see beautiful sights along your bus ride back to the Vegas, along with a quick stop where you can purchase a West Coast treat at the nearly infamous In-N-Out Burger. How's that for a day?

When you fly or drive out to Las Vegas, your choices for entertainment are truly endless, but it would be a shame to be so close to nature and not spend at least one day away from the glitz and the glamour, and really see what natural treasures are just a luxury bus ride away. 

For more information, call Grand Canyon Destinations at 1-866-717-TOUR, or you may visit them online HERE.