Thursday, June 17, 2010

Discover Las Vegas Grand Canyon Tours To Explore The Splendor Of The Canyon

By Dan Day

If you have never seen the Grand Canyon, unfortunately, you are absolutely missing out on one of the most well traveled amazing natural wonders of the world. No trip to Las Vegas is worthy unless you take advantage of one of the many different Las Vegas Grand Canyon tours that are available at your fingertips. You will be amazed at the many different tours that operate daily. There is something for everyone old or young, adventurous or subdued.

A recommended way to see the Grand Canyon for those who are older or families is to take one of the many different bus tours. Generally the trip can take about ten hours. However the times will vary depending upon which bus tour is booked. Complimentary hotel pickup is included taking you to meet your awaiting luxury coach touring bus. You'll enjoy a light breakfast with drinks plus coupons for lunch at your choice of one of four various spots at the canyon.

Your bus tour will give you a scenic tour through the largest and oldest 900 year old Joshua Tree Forest, a photo stop at the Hoover Dam, enjoy the beauty of the Black Canyon and and learn the history of the long gone and ancient Anasazi Indians. Upon arrival at the canyon the Hualapai Indians will be there eager to give you a warm greeting, ready to share information about their homeland and their beautiful and colorful traditions. From there you will be shuttled to several different points of interest to continue with sightseeing before you are returned to your hotel. This is a marvelous and secure experience to share with the whole family.

If you are looking for something a little more adventurous, you can always take a special Helicopter Tour of the canyon that descends to the canyon floor where you will enjoy a champagne picnic lunch! With a courtesy hotel pick-up, you are taken to your flight prior to departure, so you don't need to drive. You will fly above Boulder City, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam on your way to the Grand Canyon. It is about a 35 minute spectacular flight to get to your final destination. On the helicopter you will be treated to a wonderful experience engaging you with a wonderful birds eye view of the wonders of the Grand Canyon. Have camera ready because you'll be surrounded by a natural splendor. At the West Rim you'll then descend 3,200 feet down to the base of the canyon where you will land on the banks of the Colorado River to enjoy the splendor of the Hualapai Indian territory a long with your champagne picnic lunch.

If you would prefer a tour where you can get more for your money, the Grand Canyon Indian Country Do It All Tour is just what you are looking for. You are picked up from your hotel and taken directly to the airport where you will board an awaiting plane. You start off with a flight over the city of Vegas, Boulder City, the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Then you are headed to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon and you will then get on a fabulous helicopter flight that will fly down into the canyon where they will drop you off on the shores of the Colorado River.

Here you will get on a pontoon riverboat where you will take a great 20 minute ride on the mighty Colorado River. Back on board your waiting helicopter and you will go to the top and be dropped off. Here you will catch a complimentary sightseeing bus will shuttle to take you to several of the well traveled and highly visited points all along the rim of the canyon. You'll see Skywalk, one of the main attractions where you will be able to walk out onto a glass bottom bridge suspended over the Grand Canyon. After you catch your breath you'll be off to Guano Point where you will be invited to join a authentic Indian BBQ after which you are taken back to your hotel to call it a fantastic day.

If these tours are not thrilling enough for you then you might want to consider tours on horseback, jet boating down the Colorado, rafting down the Colorado River, off road tours all readily available and extremely in demand in the Nevada desert. Perhaps you'll consider touring the nearby Area 51 if you dare. You will however; be stopped by truly threatening signs cautioning anyone that tries to cross the boundaries that they could quite possibly be met with deadly force. Maybe you'll even catch a sight of the real men in black while you are there!

Whatever you are looking for when it comes to a Grand Canyon venture, there is no doubt that you will be able to get it from the various diverse tours that are available. No matter what it is, you will go home remembering your trip for a very long time.

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