Grand Canyon Bus 5 Reasons Why to Reserve Your Coach Trip in Advance By Sabine Warner | http://www.grandcanyonbusdeals.com If you plan on visiting the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas, You should use a luxury motor coach. Don't let the word "luxury" spook you. Bus tours are just about the most affordable way to check out the canyon. It's also the reason why travelers sign up for them in droves. Book beforehand and be sure you get your seats. Listed below are five more reasons why it's a great idea to RSVP this trip: 1. You won't get bumped. Almost 40 million people visit Las Vegas annually. This can include large groups, families, and individuals. Most take a Grand Canyon bus tour. If you are trying to book a visit for the following day, cross your fingers. You'll likely be put on a waiting list. That assures nothing. I've personally suffered being bumped when a business group arrived last minute. By RSVP'ing, I'd have been untouchable. 2. You can get the best seats. The front and the middle are the best parts. Better airconditioning and views. Companies fill the bus from front to back. Book as far beforehand as you possibly can and there's a high probability you'll get some prime real estate. Same is true of group seating: If your reservation is last second, your people will be dispersed about the bus or bargaining with other passengers to swap seats. 3. Peace of mind. Getting ready for a trip takes a lot of thought and energy. Personally, the last thing I want to do is make reservations at the destination. It's a headache and in the end you almost certainly won't get what you wish. Lock-down your bus tour before you get to Vegas and it's simply a matter of getting a wake-up call and getting on the bus. 4. You secure priority scheduling. Weather at the canyon can be flighty. Tours have been known to be rescheduled as a result of snow or high winds. You can't control Mother Nature. You can determine your re-booking if you're a pre-paid customer who has booked in advance. If this ever happens to you, re-confirm the new tour date and time and see if you can improve your seating arrangement. There will be people that can't make the next day trip, thus creating more some seats. 5. You get the best price. I field this question constantly: "Is it cheaper to buy my canyon bus tickets now or when I'm in Las Vegas?" You know my answer: Always buy ahead of time. If you get your seats in Vegas, anticipate paying out the nose for them. By contrast, book on the Internet and you'll a) save lots of money and b) you'll lock down the amount. The Internet is where all the best bus deals are. I've seen some that take 35% off. There are high seasons for bus tours and during these periods prices rise with demand. Purchase early on the Internet and your savings really start to increase.
Las Vegas to Grand Canyon bus trips go to the West Rim or the South Rim. The West Rim, which is simply 120 miles from Las Vegas, is known for things to do like the Grand Canyon Sky Walk. The South Rim, which purists refer to as the "real" canyon, is the place you go for vistas. This rim is 270 miles from Vegas and requires a five-hour drive. Bus tours to the West Rim include helicopter tours to the bottom (only available at this rim) and a pontoon boat ride down the Colorado River. South Rim tours can upgraded to include a helicopter tour across the Dragoon Corridor, the widest, deepest part of the national park. These tours are all-inclusive and come with free hotel shuttle service, a light breakfast, and a box lunch. Coaches are state-of-the-art and are decked out with oversized windows, recliner seats, TVs, and spotless lavatories. The driver-guides are 100% professional and are founts of information. Buses are also equipped with tour narrations translated into more than 10 languages. Canyon bus trips from Vegas are the way to go if you are looking for an inexpensive but fun day trip to the national park. Buses are modern and comfortable and the trips are all-inclusive, which means the only thing you need to bring is your sense of adventure. Because of their popularity, I highly recommend that you book in advance. Doing this will guarantee your seats and protect you from the frustration that accompanies buying these tours in Vegas. #30#