Our tour begins with a drive from Las Vegas to Hoover Dam. We will cross over the dam to the Arizona side for a brief photo opportunity. Make sure you bring your camera for shots of the Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River. As we continue on check out fortification hill (built to protect the dam during world war two). Travel through the habitat of the big horn sheep, Black Canyon. Learn about the Pioneer Indian Wars, early Spanish Conquistadors, the Missionaries, Mountain Men, Explorers and Settlers.
Our next stop is a stretch and smoke stop in Kingman, Arizona. Pick up snacks, beverages, or a souvenir.
From Kingman you will travel to Williams, Arizona. Home to the Grand Canyon Railway a National Register of Historic Places. In addition to having Lunch, which is included, you will have time at the gift shop or to browse the railway museum or depot. Time is limited, therefore always check with your driver guide.
After lunch we will take you inside the Grand Canyon National Park stopping at the new state of the art visitor center (offering information on all aspects of the Grand Canyon), Mather Point (the deepest part of the canyon), and Bright Angel Point (the most panoramic). Yavapai Point, the widest part of the canyon, is closed to bus traffic. It can be reached via a short rim walk. Please check with your driver guide for your best options.
Additional free time to browse Bright Angel Lodge, its gift shops, museum, and snack shop. This is the hub of activities at the Grand Canyon Historic Village district area. You are a short walk to Hopi House, the Indian art museum and gift shop. All our stops provide time for exploring and photographing.
You will be taken into the National Park to the South Rim's scenic overlooks and many other attractions in the Historic Village District and also stop at the new state-of-the-art Visitor's Information Center. Your guide will make multiple stops along the "Rim" of the Grand Canyon for a variety of viewing, photo opportunities, and souvenir shopping. View the cliffs and slopes of this tremendous natural wonder, a classic example of erosion unequaled on earth! See the Grand Canyon at its deepest and widest, 277 miles long, 18 miles wide and 1 mile deep at Bright Angel and Mather Points. Visit the Indian Hopi House Art Museum, the historic Train Station, Look-Out Studio and Kolb Studio. Upon your return you will again make a brief stop in Kingman, Arizona for refreshments and a short break before returning to fabulous Las Vegas.
- Complimentary hotel pickup and hotel return will be provided
- Air-conditioned luxury motorcoaches provide passenger comfort
- Guided narrated tour with panoramic windows & restroom onboard
- See the man-made wonders of the world, Hoover Dam & Lake Mead
- Travel along historic Route 66 with a brief stop in Kingman, Arizona
- Enjoy a complimentary buffet lunch served in the Grand Canyon area
- Spectacular South Rim tour inside the Grand Canyon's National Park
- Multiple views include Bright Angel Point and Mather Point overlooks
- Many photo opportunities of a lifetime & time for souvenir shopping
- Relax and enjoy your return by motorcoach to fabulous Las Vegas
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Please Note: Comfortable clothing & footwear is advised on our tours!
