What time should you leave Las Vegas for the Grand Canyon South Rim?

The travel time from Las Vegas to the South Rim is about 4 hours, so it is best to leave early in the day from Las Vegas. The earlier you arrive, the more time you will have to spend at the canyon and the less crowded the park will be. For more Click here

Can you drive the South Rim of the Grand Canyon?

The Grand Canyon South Rim can be accessed by car, plane, and train. There is a free shuttle service within the park that will transport you from one spot to another while you are exploring the South Rim. When you drive to the park, you must park your vehicle in one of the designated parking lots and then either walk or use the park shuttle to travel around the park. For more Click here

What is the drive like from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon?

The drive from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon is about 4 hours long and stretches over 250 miles. You will travel along highway 93 south, Interstate 40 to highway 64. The trip takes you by the Hoover Dam and over the Bypass Bridge and along Route 66 as well. For more Click here

Will your cell phone work in the Grand Canyon?

Verizon actually has a tower inside the park now, so their customers typically get the best reception. All other customers can expect spotty to non-existent reception. For more Click here

What is so special about the Grand Canyon?

One of the world's natural wonders, the iconic Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado River, the colorful rock layers record billions of years of history and hide many unique species. For more Click here

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Grand Canyon Early Tour South Rim

A group of visitors admiring the Grand Canyon's South Rim

Two large elk in the forest at the edge of the South Rim on a Las Vegas to Grand Canyon tour.

Visitors of Grand Canyon National Park walking along the paved Trail of Time at the edge of the canyon on a Grand Canyon South Rim tour.

A view into the Grand Canyon from the South Rim.

The Grand Canyon National Park view into the canyon.

Visit Spectacular Grand Canyon National Park on a South Rim tour.

Las Vegas to Grand Canyon tours provide amazing views.

Grand Canyon SOUTH RIM early bird Tour Details

Tour Includes:

Roundtrip transportation with a professional driver from the Las Vegas Strip in a deluxe motor coach
We provide pick-up and drop-off near and around most hotels. Don’t see your meeting spot for pick up on the list? Please contact us at (866) 717-8687 to help arrange for transportation to a convenient meeting spot for pick-up.
Separate tour guide and driver on every tour providing excellent guest service
Morning snack and plenty of bottled water
Stop in Williams, Arizona to see a Wild West cowboy gunshow
Fresh deli box lunch
National park entry fees
3 hours to explore the Grand Canyon

Please Note:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours from the start of tour.
We DO NOT use a check-in terminal; we leave directly after hotel pickups.
There are no additional fees on the day of tour.
No fuel surcharge.
A restroom is located on the tour bus.
Movies and entertainment are provided.
Times are approximate and are subject to change.
Pick-ups will begin approximately 4:45 AM.
Duration – Approximately 14 hours

2020 Tour Itinerary:

4:45 AM begin pickups for the Grand Canyon South Rim Early Bird tour
9:00 AM Stop in Williams, AZ
See Grand Canyon Railway Cowboy show
10:30 AM Arrive at Grand Canyon National Park
Spend 3 hours on your Grand Canyon South Rim tour at the National Park
1:30 PM Depart Grand Canyon South Rim
Comfort stop at In-N-Out Burger in Kingman, AZ
Arrive back in Las Vegas at approximately 7:00 PM
The Las Vegas tour bus will drop-off at the same pickup locations

P.S. – All times are approximate and are subject to change.

Are food and beverages included in the Grand Canyon bus tour?

On our Grand Canyon South Rim tour, a light breakfast snack and a delicious deli lunch are included. The water it’s on us. All you can drink!

Is a gratuity expected?

Tips are accepted and appreciated for a job well done. We suggest a 10% tip minimum, which is industry standard.

What items should we bring?

Bring your camera to capture and preserve beautiful memories. A government-issued photo ID is required for all flight tours. Other helpful things to bring are beverages with a screw-on cap, sunscreen, sunglasses and cash or credit cards if you’re planning to purchase anything such as souvenirs!

What should we wear?

There are big changes in weather when going to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas. Dressing in layers is suggested year round as summer monsoon storms are common. For the winter months, dress in warm clothing. Remember to wear sunblock and hats for protection.

What is your cancellation policy?

We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours from the start of the tour. Cancellations received less than 24 hours from the start of the tour will not be refunded. To be considered for a refund, please email custsvc@grandcanyondestinations.com

Are there any additional fees or surcharges?

We do not charge a fuel surcharge, and there are no other charges on the day of your Grand Canyon South Rim bus tour.

Grand Canyon Destinations reserves the right to upgrade passenger’s transportation to a Mercedes Sprinter vehicle if necessary.

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This tour is unavailable during the winter months, but it will return in the spring. In the meantime, please consider our other fantastic Grand Canyon National Park tours.

Grand Canyon Early Tour Description

Grand Canyon early tour departs and returns earlier to Las Vegas. Our Grand Canyon South Rim Early Bird Tour allows you to get an earlier start on your adventure. Departing at 4:45 AM, this tour will show you Las Vegas in the early morning light. The benefit of our early bird tour is the early return time to Las Vegas. Arriving back from the canyon at 7:00 PM, you will have plenty of time to explore the Las Vegas nightlife, such as dinner or a show.

What Makes Us Different

Due to the longer drive to this destination, the best Grand Canyon early tour doesn’t waste any time. Because of this, your day trip from Las Vegas begins with a convenient hotel pick-up in our luxurious fleet. Traveling on our Las Vegas to Grand Canyon tour bus, you will be given complimentary food, amenities, and entertainment that will make your trip that much more enjoyable.

Our buses are all state-of-the-art model vehicles with adjustable seating, individually controlled air conditioning, and panoramic windows. There is also a unisex lavatory aboard with a hand washing station for customer convenience. Taking a Grand Canyon South Rim bus tour from Las Vegas is the perfect way to experience the Grand Canyon in a day trip without breaking the bank.

The standard Grand Canyon tour companies use a driver and tour guide in one. This person then has to check guests in, narrate the tour, pass out lunches, answer questions, and drive a 40,000 pound vehicle safely.

At Grand Canyon Destinations, we value safety and customer service. That is why we have a separate driver and tour guide on every tour bus. Your dedicated tour guide will be there to guide you, share facts and stories, answer your questions, and help you with any needs throughout the tour.

Traveling On A Grand Canyon Early Tour

To start the morning, we offer you a delicious snack for breakfast to enjoy along the way. Along the drive to the South Rim, you will stop off in Williams, Arizona. This is the town referred to as the “gateway to the Grand Canyon” as it is home to the Grand Canyon train depot. Here, you will stop off for an old Wild West gun fight show performed by the cowboys and outlaws of Williams. After the show, you will board the bus for the rest of the journey to the canyon.

Our Grand Canyon early tour features two iconic sites at the National Park: Mather Point and Bright Angel Lodge. Walk along the paved road between the two points and enjoy the absolutely breathtaking views.

We want you to have the Grand Canyon experience you have always wanted. For that reason, we offer different options on all our tours so that you can customize your adventure.

The Return Trip to Vegas

Traveling back, the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas bus ride is a breeze as you relax and leave the driving to your dedicated driver and guide. On the way back from the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas relax in comfort with a stop in Kingman, Arizona. Here, West-Coast foodies and burger lovers at heart can savor the famous California-based In-N-Out Burger for one of their famous burgers (vegetarian stop option also available).

Take A Grand Canyon Early Tour

With the Las Vegas twinkling lights in the distance and a loved one to share it with, we assure you it will be the highlight of your trip to Las Vegas! Take the Grand Canyon tour of a lifetime today. Stop thinking. Start planning your trip to the Grand Canyon South Rim and be sure to choose Grand Canyon Destinations! We offer more Grand Canyon visitor bus tours from Las Vegas than anybody else.

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