General Information
One day, two way transportation from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon south rim in the comfort of a full size air conditioned coach Bus. The trip one way is approximately 268 miles and 4.5 to 5 hours drive time. Lunch will be included. Total tour time approx. 12 hours.
Continental breakfast included. Cross Hoover Dam with 10 minute photo op. on Arizona side. A Kingman stop for about 20 minutes. 40 minute lunch at Quality Inn buffet followed by 2 stops at grand Canyon, Bright Angel and Mathers Point. [more details]
Why take a Bus ?
Leg Room, elbow room and air conditioning. Nothing beats the roominess of a full sized motor coach driven by experienced safe minded professional drivers.
Drove to Vegas and want to see more? With gas prices now at $4.00 a gallon and more, your car getting 25 mpg the round trip of 536 miles from Las Vegas to the south rim of the Grand Canyon could cost You around $86.00 for gas plus the park entrance fee. Not to mention the wear and tear on Your Car and possible parking hassles on a busy Grand Canyon day. It only makes sense to $ave on gas prices, enjoy Your vacation and leave the driving to Us. [more details]
General Information Grand Canyon
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“Leave it as it is. You can not improve on it. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it. What you can do is to keep it for your children, your children's children, and for all who come after you, as one of the great sights which every American if he can travel at all should see.”
Theodore Roosevelt, Grand Canyon- 1903
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Although first afforded Federal protection in 1893 as a Forest Reserve and later as a National Monument, Grand Canyon did not achieve National Park status until 1919, three years after the creation of the National Park Service. Today Grand Canyon National Park receives close to five million visitors each year - a far cry from the annual visitation of 44,173 which the park received in 1919.
A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size; 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep. [source]
South Rim points of interest
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Bright Angel Lodge - was built of logs and stone in 1935. Mary Colter designed the lodge and it was built by Fred Harvey. Inside the lodge is a small museum honoring Fred Harvey, who played a major role in popularizing the Grand Canyon. In the history room is a fireplace that is made of stone from the South Rim that is layered in the same sequence as in the canyon.
Buckey O'Neill Cabin - was built during the 1890s by William Owen O'Neill. He built the cabin because of a copper deposit that was nearby. He had several occupations such as miner, judge, politician, author and tour guide. This cabin is the longest continually standing structure in the South Rim. It is currently used as a guest house; booking is required well in advance.
Kolb Studio - was built in 1904 by brothers Ellsworth and Emery Kolb. They were photographers who made a living by photographing visitors walking down the Bright Angel Trail. In 1911, the Kolb brothers filmed their journey down the Green and Colorado Rivers. Emery Kolb showed this movie regularly in his studio until 1976, when he died at the age of 95. Today the building serves as an art gallery and exhibit.
The El Tovar Hotel - was built in 1905 and is the most luxurious lodging on the South Rim. The hotel consists of 4 stories with a rustic chalet appearance. It was designed by Charles Whittlesley. A gift shop and restaurant are located inside the hotel.
Hopi House - was built by Mary Jane Colter in 1905. It is based on structures that were built in an ancient Hopi settlement called Old Oraibi, located on the Third Mesa in eastern Arizona. It served as a residence for the Hopi Indians who sold arts and crafts to visitors in the South Rim.
Verkamp's Curios - was built by John Verkamp in 1905. He sold arts and crafts as well as souvenirs. It is currently run by his descendants and stands next to the Hopi House.
Grand Canyon Railway Depot - was built in 1909 and contains 2 levels. It is one of only three log-cabin-style train stations currently standing in the United States, of the fourteen ever built in the U.S. The depot is the northern terminus of the Grand Canyon Railway which begins in Williams, Arizona.
Lookout Studio - was built in 1914 and is another structure that was designed by Mary Colter. Photography artwork, books, souvenirs, and rock and fossil specimens are sold here. A great view of Bright Angel Trail can be seen here.
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