Las Vegas is famous for its bright lights, extravagant hotels, and spectacular shows. Millions of tourists visit each year to try their luck in the casinos. But what the average tourist might not know is that many bus tours depart from Las Vegas and visit some of the country's most scenic and historic national parks.
This tour begins with a 6 a.m. pick-up at your hotel in a luxury van. An experienced tour guide provides facts and historical information about the Grand Canyon's South Rim as you ride to the destination. Once you arrive, a buffet lunch will be served just outside Grand Canyon National Park. After lunch, your tour will continue inside the park and feature several viewpoints throughout the South Rim. The cost of the tour averages around $200 in 2010.
This multi-stop tour offers bang for your buck. It begins with a stop at the Black Canyon where you will board a shuttle to a scenic part of the Colorado River. Once at the river, you will enjoy a peaceful thirty minute raft ride with the Hoover Dam above you. Next, you'll be given an in-depth tour and insider's look at the Hoover Dam. On the bus ride back, you will enjoy the breath taking view of Lake Mead and the picturesque side of Las Vegas. The price for this tour is $186.95 as of 2010.
The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is only minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. If the close proximity does not make it an obvious choice then the scenic views and fascinating exhibits will. This tour features a ride on a 10-passenger Tour Trekker, a vehicle specifically designed for sightseeing and off-road adventures. The tour begins with a 13 mile scenic drive along the Wilson Cliffs, part of the 65 million year old Keystone Thrust. The tour stops briefly at the visitor center featuring educational exhibits, a desert tortoise habitat and gift shop.
