While many un-natural beauties can be seen on the strip (thanks Botox), natural beauties abound around the city, and one of the most popular out-of-city excursions is taking a Grand Canyon tours, and seeing one of the wonders of the world up close and personal, by land or by the air.
Located in nearby Arizona , the Grand Canyon has long been a prime destination for vacationers looking with awe on the natural beauty carved by the lowly Colorado River . With your base in Las Vegas , you can access it easily on a day trip, spending as much time as you like, and your tour allows.
Here are some options for a Grand Canyon adventure:
- Air Only. This is the cheapest, and runs about $110-$150 a ticket and takes about 3 hours. Leaving from your hotel, you head to the airport and have a small plane fly out of Clark County to a tour of the site. Helicopter is a little more expensive, but more flexible, and some land on the Canyon floor.
- Air and Land. Bump up the price, to about $180, but land in the canyon for a walking tour as well.
- Airs, Land, Boat. More expensive still, more like $250 and up, but also great for those who want the total experience. This is more of an all-day event, taking 8-10 hours, but worth it for those who want the full experience.
A Grand Canyon tour can be the highlight of a trip to Nevada , or a welcome break from the lights and noise of the canyon of casinos on the strip. Before booking, ask if the tour is the South or West rim. The West Rim is closer, but the South Rim is more spectacular. www.vegas.com has lots of options. You can book there, or call 1-866-807-4697 for all the options.