Grand Canyon National Park South + Lunch with Optional Upgrades
Description
Stand at the edge of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, where one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World stretches up to 18 miles across and drops a full mile deep. This full-day tour from Las Vegas includes park admission, lunch served right at the rim (weather permitting), and three full hours inside Grand Canyon National Park, with time at legendary Mather Point, the historic Bright Angel Trailhead, and Grand Canyon Village, plus optional helicopter and guided rim walk upgrades. One easy booking, door to door from the Las Vegas Strip, backed by Gray Line’s decades of Grand Canyon experience.
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Itinerary
Your journey south crosses the Colorado River on the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, one of the highest concrete arch bridges in the world, standing nearly 900 feet above the river beside Hoover Dam. From the elevated seating of the coach, keep your camera ready as your guide points out the engineering marvel below. This is a crossing, not a stop, and one of the great moments of the drive.
The route winds through the Mojave, a landscape of ancient Joshua trees, volcanic rock, and wide-open desert plains that shifts by the mile. Your step-on guide brings it to life along the way, from the hardy plants that survive out here to the history written into the terrain, turning the miles between Las Vegas and the canyon into part of the show.
The drive east follows the corridor of America's most famous highway. You'll roll along a stretch of historic Route 66 itself, and for miles the original Mother Road runs visibly alongside the interstate, the same pavement that carried generations of travelers west. Your guide shares the story of the road that defined the American road trip as it unfolds outside your window.
Enter the national park and begin three full hours at the South Rim, including lunch served right at the rim overlooking the canyon (weather permitting).
Arrive inside Grand Canyon National Park and step up to the canyon's most celebrated first look. A short, easy walk along the paved rim path brings you to Mather Point, where the canyon opens up in a sweeping panorama of layered red, gold, and violet rock stretching to the horizon, with views plunging a mile down toward the Colorado River. This is the postcard view, and the moment most travelers describe as the one that stopped them in their tracks.
Continue along the rim to the top of the legendary Bright Angel Trail, the century-old route that switchbacks a vertical mile down toward the Colorado River. From the overlook, watch hikers and mule trains work their way along the switchbacks far below, the single best way to grasp the true scale of the canyon.
Steps from the trailhead, explore the historic heart of the South Rim. Browse for unique souvenirs inside Bright Angel Lodge, a 1930s landmark designed by famed architect Mary Colter, and take in the architecture of the canyon's golden age, when the railroad first brought travelers to the rim.
Your return to Las Vegas crosses the Colorado River once more on the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, nearly 900 feet above the water that carved the Grand Canyon itself. Catch a final glimpse of the river gorge in the late-day light as your guide wraps up the story of the Southwest's great waterway, then sit back and relax for the comfortable ride home.
Arrive back on the Las Vegas Strip, where your day concludes with drop-off at Treasure Island, Park MGM, or Excalibur, all centrally located for an easy return to your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You must confirm the exact pickup time and location for your tour by contacting the supplier directly after purchase. Failure to confirm the exact pickup time and location can cause you to miss your tour and refunds will not be granted for missed pickups. To get you back faster at the end of a long day, this tour drops off at three convenient Strip locations: Treasure Island, Park MGM, and Excalibur. Return transportation to any other hotel is not included.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants 23 months and under are considered a lap child.
- Children ages 2 years and up require a seat
- Adult pricing applies to all passengers
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark the bus.
- Buses equipped with a lift are based upon availability and might not be available. Should a bus equipped with a lift be required, a three day advanced notice is required, and you must contact the local tour operator immediately after booking to confirm your request.
- Motor coaches are climate controlled and equipped with restrooms, reclining seats, video monitors and over-sized windows
- Please be advised that there may be waiting periods at any point or attraction due to weather or passenger volumes
- Hotel pickup is available for this tour/activity. Please note: depending on the hotel, buses may not be able to access or enter every property. In this case, pickup may be redirected to a central bus stop or nearby hotel. Exact pickup details will be provided to the guest upon reconfirmation with the local tour operator.
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
Reviews(2,045)
We were told we must register pick up place so we can get pick up time. We did. We got an email confirming 6:20 am pick up. At 6:10 am we were told we didn’t show up on time at 5:20 am and they left without us. Except we had it in writing the pick up time was at 6:10 am. Initially they refused to refund us but eventually we got our cash back. However, the missed trip is just that: missed trip and disappointment.
Dear Renata, Thank you for having chosen Gray Line and we are very sorry for the confusion and missed trip. Due to an itinerary change the start time had to be moved, and we incorrectly thought we had properly contacted you regarding the time change. In closing, I want to once again apologize for you having missed your Grand Canyon tour, and I want to wish you all the best in your future travels. Sincerely, Michael S. / GL Vegas Customer Service
We were in great hands with our guide/driver Rod. It was a great experience seeing the beautiful Grand Canyon!
Hello Frances, Merry Christmas! Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide Rod. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael S / GL Vegas Customer Service
Straight up fraud company. They rescheduled our south rim tour from 6:50 to 4:50. We had to get up 2hrs earlier than expected which was already a hassle, but when we arrived there at 4:40, there was no bus. There was another group of 3 waiting for the same bus. We asked every single bus that arrived there if it was grey line but they weren’t. After an hour and 20 minutes of waiting and unanswered phone calls they finally decide to pick up just to tell us the bus arrived and left and they could do nothing about it. When I told them there was 7 of us and 4 security cameras at the Excalibur Rotunda that could vouch for us and prove they were lying they folded and decided to give us a refund. Horrible experience, I don't think these guys even own a bus.
Dear Reuben, As we have previously discussed with you, we are very sorry that a clerical error resulted in your party not being manifested for the excursion you booked. When the problem came to light, not only did we apologize, we offered to put your party on a more expensive tour to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon the following day. You declined that offer and opted for a full refund, which we processed prior to your posting this review. I think everyone can agree that while we committed an error on your booking, once it was discovered we acted in very responsible manner. In closing, we want to again express our apologies, and wish you all the best in your future travels. Sincerely, Michael S. / GL Vegas Customer Service
Gray line tours pass me to another tour group, maybe because its not enough number of people joining my chosen tour or that tour is full.. But i appreciate it because we had a great time, our tour guide and driver are amazing. Thank u also to gray line for making sure that we are informed of the changes and for making sure the tour will push thru.
Dear Erica, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your trip to the Grand Canyon, and we really appreciate that you worked with us on the tour change. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on an adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael S. / GL Vegas Customer Service
We had wonderful experience with Prince bus driver. He taken care of everything and make our journey joyful and safe. Highly recommend him
Hello 505dipe, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide Prince. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael S / GL Vegas Customer Servic
Our tour guide was Prince, he was amazing he knew what he was talking about loved that everything was smooth and on time! Definitely going to look into booking with prince as my driver again!
Hello jenniferlI, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide Prince. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael S / GL Vegas Customer Service
Used Grey lines to visit GrandCanyon South. Bus stops at two places for sight seeing and take pictures. If you are looking for some more adventure, this is not your option. Also, the annoying aspect is the driver (name Prince) and his repeated “orders” for paying tips (atleast 20$ per person) and his repeated “warnings” - not to be that late person - to be in time inside the bus otherwise the bus will leave. Wish Grey Lines pays the drivers enough money so they don’t annoy passengers.
Dear chakdec, hank you for being a Gray Line customer and we are sorry for missing your Grand Canyon sightseeing expectations. We do appreciate the kind words you had for our driver Prince. Regarding the excursion, there is no getting around that a day trip to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon makes for a really long day as it is over 570 miles round trip from Las Vegas, which is the closest large city to the South Rim & the National Park. A day trip to the Grand Canyon National Park from Las Vegas is never meant to be an immersive experience, it is intended to give travelers a taste of the magnificence of the Canyon. For those wishing a more immersive experience, a multi-day trip is what is really needed. Our company has been taking guests on day trips to the Grand Canyon for well over 40 years and our itinerary has been developed based on feedback from our guests over that time. In closing, I want you to know we appreciate your feedback and we wish you all the best in your future travel experiences. Sincerely, Michael S. / GL Vegas Customer Service
Everything went good and easy. Driver was very clear and right on point with everything. He also was very funny. “Don't be that guy “ We loved our trip.
Hello Eklida, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael S / GL Vegas Customer Service
The tour was amazing! From the transportation bus which was comfortable, the driver for the smooth drive as well as the very energetic and informative APL.DE AP of Las Vegas - Mr. Prince to the stops, it was totally amazing. Its just that time kinda short we need to hurry at every stop. We hope nextime joiners will have longer stops in every spots or at least there is an option to stay there the whole day and just hop on at the end of the day. Thanks!
Hi Travel25, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael S / GL Vegas Customer Service
It was very organized. The guide, Prince, gave good explanations with a nice sense of humour. All stops are well planned. And it was worth to see the Grand Canyon!
Hi Trek4911, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide Dominque & Prince. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael S / GL Vegas Customer Service
