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Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Bus Tour from Las Vegas

Name: Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Bus Tour from Las Vegas
Brand: Grand Canyon Destinations
SKU: 18262P1
Price: 87.12 USD
Rating: 4.5 (1640 reviews)

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15 to 16 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Visit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, on this full-day bus tour from Las Vegas. Travel in a luxury bus with air conditioning, restroom on board and a separate guide. At the Grand Canyon, upgrade to a guided walking tour or explore highlights like Mather Point, Bright Angel Point and Hopi House on your own.

Full-day bus tour to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas
Entertaining and informative commentary on the bus ride
Includes lunch, snacks and bottled water
Pickup and drop-off from most Las Vegas hotels

What's Included

Bottled water
Fresh deli lunch box
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professionally Trained Separate Step-On Tour Guide
Safety Focused Bus Driver - No Driver Guides
Hotel Pickup and Drop Off at or near most Hotels
Restroom on board

Optional walking tour (unless option selected)
Dinner

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

06:00 AM

Pickup details

In order to ensure the you have the most time at the Grand Canyon, we pick up from select hotels on or near the Strip and Downtown. The pickup location you enter will be used as reference so we can assign you to the closest pickup point from the hotel or address where you are staying. Pickup times are scheduled between 5:00AM and 6:00AM depending on your assigned pickup location. Pickup details are sent by 8 P.M. the day prior to your tour.

What To Expect

Boulder City

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kingman Visitor Center

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kingman (Pass By)

Angel & Vilma Delgadillo's Route 66 Gift Shop & Visitor's Center

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Seligman (Pass By)

Grand Canyon National Park (Pass By)

Grand Canyon South Rim (Pass By)

Mather Point

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hopi House

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bright Angel Point

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Boulder City

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Las Vegas Strip (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Adult pricing applies to all travelers as the price is based on seat occupancy
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
We do allow for regular sized backpacks that can fit underneath your seats. NO suitcases, or luggage is permitted.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 77 travelers

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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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:How early should I book the Grand Canyon National Park Bus Tour?

A:It is recommended that you make your reservations as soon as your travel dates are set, especially during popular and seasonal dates. There are capacity limits on most tours and the closer to the date, the more likely it will be sold out.

Aug 2021

Q:Are there any age restrictions for the Grand Canyon National Park Bus Tour?

A:No, however, please keep in mind that this is a full-day tour so your children should be able to handle traveling for extended periods.

Aug 2021

Q:How do I arrange pickup for the Grand Canyon National Park Bus Tour?

A:Round-trip transportation is offered from most major Las Vegas hotels. Please select the appropriate hotel upon checkout. Be sure to contact the local operator at least 24 hours prior to departure to confirm your pickup details.

Aug 2021

Q:How long is the drive to the Grand Canyon during the Grand Canyon National Park Bus Tour?

A:The distance from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon South Rim is about 270 miles. Therefore, this Grand Canyon trip takes 4 hours to reach the South Rim located in Grand Canyon National Park.

Aug 2021

Q:How long do we spend at the Grand Canyon during the Grand Canyon National Park Bus Tour?

A:You will have approximately three hours to explore the South Rim, including a guided walk between Mather’s point and Bright Angel Lodge where you can enjoy the absolutely breathtaking views with the absolute best photo opportunities.

Aug 2021

Q:Is there a restroom on the bus during the Grand Canyon National Park Bus Tour?

A:Yes, there is a unisex restroom onboard the bus for your convenience.

Aug 2021

Q:What kind of food is included in the Grand Canyon National Park Bus Tour?

A:A light breakfast snack and deli sandwich box lunch are included, along with unlimited bottled water. On the return trip to Las Vegas, you will make a stop for dinner at the Grand Canyon Caverns off Route 66 (at your own expense.)

Aug 2021

Q:Are vegetarian/special dietary requests honored for lunch during the Grand Canyon National Park Bus Tour?

A:Please specify any dietary restrictions in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout. Be sure to contact the local operator at the phone number on your ticket to confirm any requests.

Aug 2021

Q:Do we stop at the Hoover Dam on the way to the Grand Canyon during the Grand Canyon National Park Bus Tour?

A:No, there is no stop at the Hoover Dam, but you will drive over the Mike O'Callachan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, which offers spectacular views of the Dam.

Aug 2021

Q:How strenuous is the Grand Canyon National Park Bus Tour?

A:This day trip is not a strenuous hike and typically you have a few hours to move at a pace that is comfortable for you. This tour is suitable for most travelers.

Aug 2021

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Featured review

Prachi_A

It was an amazing view of the Grand Canyon. The bus was convenient and we were provided packed lunch and paid breakfast and dinner options. I would say, the travel guide, Anna was very nice. She was humble and caring and very energetic. I just felt the time we got at the Canyon was a little less, but was just enough to have a good view of the natural wonder.

Reviews

4.5

1,640 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Great Tour!

Karen_C, Jun 2023

The awesomeness of the Grand Canyon is unrivaled. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The bus was clean and comfortable with amenities like a cup holder and electrical outlet. Made all the difference!

dishonest people, no discount my admitted mistake even though i notified them well before the bus left i wasn't there

Jason_K, Jun 2023

i booked this late at night a week early on accident. as soon as i found out early morning 3 hours before the bus left, i said and shared my plane tickets and that i wouldn't be there until the following week. neither viator nor the vendor did anything to help, not even a discount. so i didn't book it when i was actually here.. they said they could rescedule to the next day.. illogical since i shared my tickets i wouldn't arrive until the next week.. poor customer service from both parties

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hello, Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately, due to our 24 hr cancelation policy, we were not able to accommodate your request. Cancellations less than 24 hours before a tour will not be refunded. As a courtesy, we could only offer you the next day's tour. Thank you for your understanding. Thank you, Tour Orders Customer Service 702-833-1071 (Main) 866-717-8687 (Toll Free)

Long day on bus

Brenda_S, Jun 2023

First off, guide "sweet kate" is great. Her excitement makes the canyon experience even more fun. She is on ledge in picture posted here. Canyon is breath taking and definitely one of the 7 wonders of the world- bucket list to see. Now for con side: took us 8 hours to get to canyon with pick ups, stops etc. Then 1 & 1/2 hours actually in the canyon to explore, shop etc. It would have been really nice to have had up to 1 more hour there. We did not get to see a couple points that we would have liked. Instead of a 45 minute 2nd stop on way back for people to order food, time in the canyon would have been so much better. Total day was 17 hours, with only 90 minutes of actual canyon time.

Amazing day out

Prachi_A, Jun 2023

Bad experience

Evelin_E, Jun 2023

The tour guide was disastrous. This trip caused me trauma because of my mistake, the bus left me. They moved to another place because of an upgrade that was made. I am a tourist. I don't know anything about this place. She called me and said that it was far away and that they couldn't wait. 5 minutes later he sent me a map of where they were to get there, it was an hour and a half walking, they didn't pick me up, I had to look for someone on the street to take me to that place, which was 9 minutes by car, desperate and frustrated, I didn't even want to look at anything else, he guides them They are to help you while you are on the trip, although if they had charged me again to pick me up, I would pay for it, but it was not a good experience, God did not know what to do, I called her and she told me I want to help you, but you say you don't know anything, Of course I don't know anything. This site is new to me. It's not the company that's the problem, it's with the guide

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hello, On behalf of everyone here at GCD we want to offer our apologies for the inconvenience you have experienced on your Grand Canyon tour. We really appreciate you for bringing this to our attention and for giving us the opportunity to address your concerns. We're sorry if you feel that our tour guide did not communicate effectively. We are continuously working with our staff on how to handle different types of situations. We will surely take note of the events that occurred on your tour and address them to improve our services. Thank you for your understanding and it has been a pleasure to serve you! Thank you, Tour Orders Customer Service 702-833-1071 (Main) 866-717-8687 (Toll Free)

The Viator siite lied about the pickup point

Ying_T, Jun 2023

Viator is misleading us at since the beginning by stating the pickup point would be at my hotel, but one night before departure, they told me the actual pickup point was at Horseshoe. This is what it said in the initial confirmation email: Tour start: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 6:00 AM, Pickup: The Signature at MGM Grand, The Signature at MGM Grand, East Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, USA It caught us by surprise before for the whole time we believe the pick up was at our hotel rather than Horseshoe, if the tour does not pick up at a certain hotel you should clearly state that at the website than lying to customers.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hello, Thank you for contacting us regarding your tour. We are happy that you had the opportunity to experience the Grand Canyon. We are sorry your tour did not meet your expectations. We are a very small family-owned business and we try to provide the best tours at the lowest cost and our goal is to make sure everyone enjoys our tour. Our sincere apologies on behalf of Viator for it is not their intention to lie or misled their customers regarding their hotel pickups. Please be advised that Viator just recently updated their hotel pickups. Additional pickup details on Viator’s website: In order to ensure that you have the most time at the Grand Canyon, we pick up from select hotels on or near the Strip and Downtown. The pickup location you enter will be used as a reference so we can assign you to the closest pickup point from the hotel or address where you are staying. Pickup times are scheduled between 5:00AM and 6:00AM depending on your assigned pickup location. Pickup details are sent by 8 P.M. the day prior to your tour. Thank you for your understanding and it has been a pleasure to serve you! Thank you, Tour Orders Customer Service 702-833-1071 (Main) 866-717-8687 (Toll Free)

The switch was disappointing!!!

Carla_H, Jun 2023

First, let me be clear. Katie, the tour guide was EXCELLENT!! She kept our group right and tight! My issue is with the company. 2 days before my south rim small group tour was to take place, I received a message that the Mercedes Sprinter van was still in the shop!?? So we we’re switched over to the big bus tour with 50 other people! Which is exactly what I did not want!!! I wanted the small group, more intimate feel, not the big bus take forever to do everything tour! But with less than 48 hours before the tour was to happen I didn’t have time to cancel and research to find a suitable replacement. Big bus was hot and seats were uncomfortable! For 16 hours!!!

Little disappointed about itinerary but otherwise great

Jodi_H, May 2023

Very well organised and Kurty was a fun tour guide. Driver Cherie was very professional also. Highly recommend. Only reason I gave 4 stars is the itinerary had incorrect information about where we would be visiting and I booked the tour because it stopped there. Needs to be kept current

Excellent trip, especially for the price!

Kimberly_G, May 2023

Excellent trip - Curty was a great guide and our driver got us to and from the Strip safely - 550 miles!

Best experience of my life

Ajay_P, May 2023

The entire trip , from starting with the bus in the morning till reaching grand canyon and all the stops .

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Ajay, Thank you for choosing Grand Canyon Destinations. We really appreciate your 5 Star review and are ecstatic that you enjoyed the beauty of the Grand Canyon and your tour experience with us! We take every comment/feedback into consideration as we are always striving to improve our customer service. We look forward to sharing another adventure with you and your family. Thank you for your business and it has been a pleasure to serve you! Thank you, Tour Orders Customer Service 702-833-1071 (Main) 866-717-8687 (Toll Free)

Anniversary Trip

Thomad_M, May 2023

This wa s a bucket list trip for myself and my husband. We are celebrating our 24th Anniversary and his upcoming 50th Birthday.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hello, Thank you for choosing Grand Canyon Destinations. We really appreciate your 5 Star review and are ecstatic that you enjoyed the beauty of the Grand Canyon and your tour experience with us! Warm wishes on your anniversary milestone and the happiest 50th birthday to your husband! We take every comment/feedback into consideration as we are always striving to improve our customer service. Thank you for your business and it has been a pleasure to serve you! Thank you, Tour Orders Customer Service 702-833-1071 (Main) 866-717-8687 (Toll Free)

Great

Balan_W, May 2023

The pick up point was not same as chosen by me whilst booking. It was changed to another point at very short notice. This happened the previous day too. Because of this I missed my booking on May 25, 2003. I was not informed of the change. So I have requested for full refund. I rebooked for May 26 paying full amount. The trip was awesome. Viator is a excellent reliable operator and i have used them before in Japan. So kindly give my full refund for the May 25 similar your which I missed due to no fault of mine.

Excellent tour run by Grand Canyon Destionations

Gladys_Y, May 2023

This tour run by Grand Canyon Destinations is excellent. They used a double decker bus with separate driver and tour guide. The double decker bus was very roomy and gave us a great view. The tour guide explained everything very clearly-the drop off and pick up points. We had an option to order dinner as the tour was quite long and everything was well communicated. Needless to say, the Grand Canyon views are unbelievably beautiful and this tour was comfortable and very well organized.

Canons Up Ready Fire

Kemar_B, May 2023

Curtis group was the best. Tour guide engaging and efficient. Bus was clean on-time and safe. Driver/s were helpful and carefully drove us to and from our destinations.

Great tour, worth every penny!

Sahitya_K, May 2023

The bus ride was comfortable and our guide Curtis was knowledgeable and tried to cheer up a dull crowd with regular commentary and jokes. Made stops/ slowed down to watch some of the small towns on route 66. For an additional $20 Curtis gave a guided tour of the Grand Canyon national park and took pictures for everyone as well. Made an extra stop very close to Vegas for dinner where we had to choose from the fixed menu. Would have rather preferred an early drop to Vegas instead where I could choose for myself.

Better than expected

Glenn_F, May 2023

Spectacular views, recommend seeing, better than expected, bus ride a bit long but definitely worth the time

Poor food

Lloyd_A, May 2023

Our guide Aiga was superb. Knowledgeable, caring, thoughtful and fun. Breakfast was unappealing. I am sure better fpod providers are available. Lunch was average, nothing special. I almost gave 3 stars instead of 4 because of the food.

It was a nightmare

Letisia_d, May 2023

Made us be there at 5:20 AM but the bus arrived over 2 hours late. Made several stops for no reason on the way to the park. The guide encouraged the people to be late coming back to the bus. We returned to the hotel at midnight. Horrible experience

Response from Host, May 2023

Hello, Thank you for contacting us regarding your tour. We are happy that you had the opportunity to experience the Grand Canyon. We are sorry to hear about your tour being delayed. Unfortunately, we no longer operate our own buses due to the pandemic. We are a small family-owned business and we try to provide the best tours at the lowest cost and our goal is to make sure everyone enjoys our tours. As for the several stops on the way to the park, these are convenient stops for the passengers and the driver to get something to eat, drink, stretch their legs, or use the restroom. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced and greatly appreciate your feedback as we value every passenger's opinion. Our sincere thanks for your understanding. It has been a pleasure to serve you! Thank you, Tour Orders Customer Service 702-833-1071 (Main) 866-717-8687 (Toll Free)

Great show. 👍

Jocelyn_H, May 2023

I enjoyed the experience of the Grand Canyon. It was breath taking. I wish I could have seen more. I do plan to return. Hopefully my health will be better. However it was a great experience.

Epic adventure to the Canyon

Sarah_S, May 2023

A great trip, with an informative guide and refreshments too. Highly recommend! Whilst this is a long trip, leaving the strip around 6am and not returning until 9-10pm, it is worth it to see the sights - not only of the Grand Canyon, but also the Hoover Dam and Route 66 as well. We had regular contact from the company prior to departure about the pick up time and also the option to pre-order our lunch too. At pick up, as we got on the coach, we were provided with a breakfast bar, which was a lovely touch. Once on the coach, a breakfast menu was circulated so you had the option to have a hot cooked or continental breakfast (extra cost), which was picked up at Boulder City, where we collected our lunch as well. Our guide Kurt, was very informative about the towns we were passing through, providing history facts and pointing out interesting things to look out for. There was a brief stop on Route 66 for a rest break and a wander around a gift shop that had some quirky memorabilia. Once we got to the Grand Canton National Park, it was good to stretch our legs and enjoy the fresh air! It was around 1pm by the time we arrived and we had a good 3 hours to enjoy the Canyon. We opted not to take the extra guided walking tour, and instead walked along the 2.5mile path, along the edge of the canyon, which took us to the village area and where we would meet the coach again for pick. Plenty of time to take lots of pics, enjoy the view and browse the stores when we finished our hike. Even enjoyed a cheeky drink in the beer garden, before we got back on the coach for our return journey to Vegas. On the way back, movies were played on the screens - we managed to get 2 full movies, which helped pass the time. As the sun went down, we passed by the Hoover Dam. Whilst we were not stopping, we were still able to get some great pictures form inside the coach of the Dam lit up. At our final rest stop in Boulder City, there was an additional option to purchase some dinner too. Menu options were limited but the burger and fries were very good and filling. If you prefer not to opt for dinner, we did also stop at a Gas station prior to the boulder city stop off, where you can get snacks and drinks to keep you going. All in all, we had a fantastic day and would highly recommend it.

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