Grand Canyon from Las Vegas: bus or helicopter? Help please!
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Grand Canyon from Las Vegas: bus or helicopter? Help please!
Will be in Vegas next Nov and want to go to Grand Canyon. i've been there once,, took a train in Williams. DH has never been there. But now can't decide between a bus or helicopter tour. Both have pros and cons. Help please!!!!
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Jut rent a car and drive there your self. It will take about 5 hours to the south rim. Driving there yourself will give you more flexibility. Of course, it is always better to spend the night inside the park at one of the rim lodges.
And I agree, don't go to the so-called "west rim".
And I agree, don't go to the so-called "west rim".
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I work on the strip and talk to lots of people who do the helicopter trip. They say it is amazing, expensive, and the highlight of their trip. Some land in the canyon for a picnic, others for a horseback ride, and some have other itineraries. If you can afford it, definitely look into that option. The tourists I take to who take the bus, usually say they enjoyed the canyon, but it was a very long trip. Definite difference in their exp. of the to adventures.
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Our first trip to the Canyon, several years ago was on a small plane that flew over lake Meade, up the canyon and landed at an airport near the south rim. Then they gave us lunch, took us on a bus a short way to the south rim. We went to a few view points, Bright Angel, Hermit's Rest and then flew back to Vegas before night. It was a nice overview and if you don't have much time would be a way to see it without the drive. We were impressed enough that we've been back at least six times. If you have the time, I would agree that driving there and spending the night would be my first choice.
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First, do you have only these two options only? (Bus or Helicopter) If so, and if you can afford Helicopter tour - go for it. Don't do west rim tour (by either bus or helicopter) - its not worth.
But if you have time to drive to grand canyon, then it is highly recommanded!
But if you have time to drive to grand canyon, then it is highly recommanded!
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