Although based in Las Vegas, Grand Canyon Tour Company buses pick up passengers in several Arizona cities, including Scottsdale. Its tours include 3 to 4 hours in the Grand Canyon National Park, along with stops at a Navajo trading post and views of the Painted Desert. Lunch, water and park entry fees are included. The entire trip takes approximately 13 hours. In 2010, tickets are $145, $80 for children younger than 12.
Grand Canyon Tour Company
4343 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 230
Las Vegas, NV 89130
702-655-6060
grandcanyontourcompany.com
Tourists are picked up from their hotels in Scottsdale. A guide provides narration during the tour, which includes a pass through Flagstaff and the Navajo reservation, where passengers lunch at the Cameron Trading Post. The Grand Canyon part of the tour is about 3 hours, and includes stops at viewpoints and time for shopping. The entire tour takes approximately 13 hours. In 2010, tickets are $130, $65 for children 12 and younger, with park entry fees included.
Southwest Tours
800-513-1381
southwesttours.com
Take a tour of the south rim with Grand Canyon Coaches. The approximately 12-hour tour includes several canyon viewpoints and stops to walk to the canyon's rim. The tour also includes a 1/2-hour helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon and opportunities for shopping. In 2010, tickets are $230, $210 for children, with park entry fees included.
Grand Canyon Coaches
702-577--9056
grandcanyoncoaches.com
