This article compares the best Grand Canyon bus tours from Las Vegas to help you find the perfect tour for you. There are so many to choose from, so Ive made it easier to understand the differences to save you time when deciding which tour to choose.

　　After taking a bus tour myself, I created a list of the best West Rim and South Rim tours, starting with my top pick, followed by other favorites listed by price from lowest to highest.

　　My list is also divided into group tours (for up to 60 people) and private or small group tours (for up to 15 people).

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　　West Rim or South Rim?

　　The West Rim and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon are both reachable on a day trip from Las Vegas. However, there are several important differences you must consider when choosing which one to visit.

　　Distance from Las Vegas

　　West Rim is 130 miles (210 km) away South Rim is 280 miles (450 km) away

　　Bus tour duration

　　West Rim bus tours last from 7 to 12 hours South Rim bus tours last from 14 to 16 hours

　　On-site activities

　　West Rim has the Skywalk, ziplining and more helicopter tour options South Rim has more viewpoints and hiking trails

　　Jurisdictions

　　The Hualapai Tribe operates the West Rim’s attractions and services, which are not part of the Grand Canyon National Park system The National Park Service runs all the attractions and services on the South Rim, which is part of the U.S. National Park system Neither rim will disappoint you. I suggest going to the South Rim if you want the most iconic views of the Grand Canyon and an authentic national park experience.

　　Visit the West Rim if you’re craving more of an adrenaline rush—whether by traversing the Skywalk, zooming across a ravine on a zipline, or landing on the canyon floor during a helicopter ride.

　　Read also Grand Canyon Tours from Las Vegas: a FULL Comparison guide 2024.

　　Best Grand Canyon West Rim Bus Tours

　　GROUP TOURS

　　TourScanner Top Pick: Grand Canyon West Rim Bus Tour Hoover Dam with Comedy on Deck Tours

　　This bus tour from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon West Rim not only provides a separate driver and guide but also makes sure to keep you laughing while you’re learning about the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam. No wonder it has received an overwhelming number of 5-star reviews from travelers and the Viator Experience Award in 2023.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Highest rated by travelers, Best value for money

　　Operator: Comedy On Deck Tours

　　Highlights: Hot breakfast and BBQ lunch at the Canyon, Hoover Dam stop

　　Price: $165 from mid-March to mid-September

　　Discounts: $99 on Sundays or $155 Monday to Saturday from mid-September to mid-March

　　Add-ons: Skywalk (+$30), 45-minute helicopter ride (+$282.50)

　　Duration: 10.5 hours

　　Route: Hoover Dam, Joshua Tree Forest, Grand Canyon West Rim

　　See also Grand Canyon Skywalk Tickets Price.

　　Grand Canyon National Park West Rim Tour with National Park Express

　　National Park Express offers stiff competition to the next tour on the list. With four hours at the Grand Canyon at about the same price, the main difference comes down to the available add-on features.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Low price

　　Operator: National Park Express

　　Highlights: Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch included, Hoover Dam stop

　　Price: $139

　　Add-ons: Helicopter boat tour (+$400), helicopter, boat tour Skywalk (+$435)

　　Duration: 10 hours

　　Route: Joshua Tree Forest, Grand Canyon West Rim, Hoover Dam, Boulder City

　　Grand Canyon West Bus Tour with Hoover Dam by Gray Line

　　If you plan to travel from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, this bus tour is most often your most affordable option. On select Fridays and most Saturdays and Sundays, you can enjoy a substantial discount on the tour price. See below for more details.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Cheapest option on certain dates, Most add-on experiences

　　Operator: Gray Line Las Vegas

　　Highlights: Breakfast and lunch included, Hoover Dam stop

　　Price: From $163

　　Discounts: From $89 on select Fridays, From $129 on most Saturdays and Sundays

　　Add-ons: Walking tour guide (+$20), Skywalk (+$30), a helicopter ride with 20-minute landing at Grand Canyon base (+$330), Skywalk + helicopter ride (+$365)

　　Duration: 12 hours

　　Route: Hoover Dam, Joshua Tree Forest, Grand Canyon West Rim

　　Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon West Rim by Canyon Tours

　　Besides the low price and multi-lingual audio guide, a key feature that sets this tour apart is that you’ll have a total of four hours at the Grand Canyon West Rim, instead of only three hours like most of the bus tours.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Low price, Multi-lingual narration available on helicopter tours

　　Operator: Canyon Tours

　　Highlights: Hotel pickup and drop-off, four hours at the Grand Canyon, lunch included, dinner stop on Route 66 (meal not included)

　　Price: $140

　　Discounts: $114 (if booked early in advance)

　　Add-ons: Skywalk and lunch (+$55), helicopter tour (+$220)

　　Duration: 11 hours

　　Route: Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge (photo stop), Joshua Tree Forest, Grand Canyon West Rim

　　SMALL GROUP AND PRIVATE TOURS

　　TourScanner Top Pick: Grand Canyon West Rim in a Tour Trekker by Pink Jeep Tours

　　Get ready to settle in for a comfy ride with Pink Jeep Tours. Their custom-built SUVs, or Tour Trekkers, are decked out with plush leather seats and extra-large viewing windows to ensure you don’t miss any of the gorgeous views on your road trip to the Grand Canyon.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Ultimate comfort, Only tour with a Hoover Dam guided visit

　　Operator: Pink Jeep Tours

　　Highlights: Maximum 10 people, luxury SUV transport, lunch included

　　Price: $340

　　Discounts: $315 for children 3-12 years old

　　Add-ons: Hoover Dam guided tour (+$40)

　　Duration: 9 hours

　　Route: Grand Canyon West Rim, Hoover Dam

　　Small Group Tour of Grand Canyon West and Hoover Dam with iTravel USA

　　If you’re pressed for time and want to be back in Las Vegas before nightfall, this tour is for you. You’ll stop at the Hoover Dam on the way there and Joshua Tree Forest on the way back, all while your driver-guide snaps plenty of photos of your group to be later shared with you digitally.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Shorter roundtrip, Only tour with photo service

　　Operator: iTravel USA

　　Highlights: Maximum 15 people, free photo service, hop-on hop-off shuttle bus at the canyon, boxed lunch

　　Price: $199 per person (group of 6 or less), $195 per person (group of 7 or more)

　　Add-ons: Skywalk, helicopter trip, or boat ride (must be booked separately)

　　Duration: 9 hours

　　Route: Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon West Rim, Joshua Tree Forest

　　Small Group Grand Canyon West Rim Day Trip by Grand Canyon Destinations

　　This tour is perfect for you if you appreciate the full attention of a tour guide. Unlike most tours that provide one person to be your driver and guide, here you’ll have the luxury of a guide who can focus completely on your group.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Separate tour guide and driver, Only tour with a dinner stop

　　Operator: Grand Canyon Destinations

　　Highlights: Maximum 13 people, a light breakfast snack, boxed lunch and 30-minute dinner stop

　　Price: $214

　　Add-ons: Skywalk (+$33), hot breakfast (+$20), City Lights helicopter tour (book directly with the tour operator)

　　Duration: 11 hours

　　Route: Grand Canyon West Rim, pass by the Hoover Dam (no stop)

　　Grand Canyon West Rim Small-Group or Private Tour with Adventure Photo Tours

　　This option from Adventure Photo Tours allows you to choose to join a small group tour limited to 14 people or upgrade to a private tour for up to 10 people. For the ultimate experience, add on a helicopter ride to the base of the canyon, available for small group and private tours.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Highly rated by travelers, SUV or luxury van transport

　　Operator: Adventure Photo Tours

　　Highlights: Maximum 14 people, breakfast and lunch included

　　Price: $278 per person to join a small group tour. Private tours range from $360 per person (10 people) to $840 per person (2 people).

　　Add-ons: Small group helicopter ride (+$232). Private helicopter tour ranges from $320 per person (10 people) to $805 per person (2 people). Skywalk can be booked separately.

　　Duration: 11 hours

　　Route: Hoover Dam, Joshua Tree National Forest, Grand Canyon West Rim

　　Grand Canyon West Rim All-Inclusive Private SUV Tour From Las Vegas

　　If you’re looking for exclusivity and efficiency, this private tour promises to have you back in Las Vegas by 2 PM while still giving you plenty of time to relax at Lake Mead and take in the sights of the Grand Canyon. Please note that this tour does not include a stop at the Hoover Dam.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Fastest roundtrip, Only tour with a stop at Lake Mead

　　Operator: Vegas to Hollywood Tourz

　　Highlights: Private group, continental breakfast and full lunch included, stop at Lake Mead

　　Price: $499

　　Duration: 7-8 hours

　　Route: Lake Mead, Grand Canyon West Rim

　　Private Grand Canyon West Rim Hoover Dam Tour with Comedy on Deck Tours

　　If you know what you want and when you want it, this is the option for you. This private tour is fully customizable, which means you can add or remove stops and choose to spend more or less time on any of the activities.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Fully-customizable tour, Best value for money for larger groups

　　Operator: Comedy on Deck Tours

　　Highlights: Private group, breakfast and lunch included, stop at Hoover Dam, route flexibility

　　Price: Depends on group size and ranges from $225 per person (15 people) to $1,265 per person (2 people)

　　Duration: 9.5 hours

　　Route: Las Vegas sign, Grand Canyon West Rim, Hoover Dam

　　Best Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tours

　　GROUP TOURS

　　TourScanner Top Pick: Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Grand Canyon Destinations

　　Besides its high rating and affordable price, this group tour by Grand Canyon Destinations also stops in Seligman, known as the home of Route 66. Another excellent perk of this Grand Canyon bus tour is that you’ll have a separate guide and driver, so you can rest assured that you’ll be safe and well-informed throughout the journey.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Highest rated by travelers, Best value for money

　　Operator: Grand Canyon Destinations

　　Highlights: Time for free exploration, separate guide and driver, boxed lunch included, dinner stop (meal not included)

　　Price: $114

　　Discounts: $99 on Saturdays year-round

　　Add-ons: Hot breakfast (+$20)

　　Duration: 15 to 16 hours

　　Route: Boulder City, Kingman, Seligman, Grand Canyon South Rim

　　Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Tour with National Park Express

　　If you’re looking for a bare-bones tour without any add-ons or extra amenities, the National Park Express tour is the way to go. It’ll get you to the South Rim and back, but the traveler ratings reveal that not everyone was completely satisfied with their experience.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Lowest price 

　　Operator: National Park Express

　　Highlights: Drop-off only at Excalibur, Horseshoe and Treasure Island, lunch included, dinner stop at Kingman on Route 66 (meal not included)

　　Price: $99

　　Discounts: $79 from mid-September to mid-May

　　Duration: 14 hours

　　Route: Hoover Dam (pass by), Kingman, Grand Canyon South Rim, Kingman

　　Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour from Las Vegas with Gray Line

　　With the only group tour stopping at the National Geographic Visitor Center, this is your chance to preview your visit to the Grand Canyon with a movie on the grandest of screens — IMAX. With 12,000 watts of sound and a screen six stories high, you’ll feel like an eagle soaring through the sky as you immerse yourself in the award-winning Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Most add-ons, Only tour that stops at the National Geographic Visitor Center

　　Operator: Gray Line Las Vegas

　　Highlights: hotel pickup and drop-off, stop at the National Geographic Visitor Center, hot or boxed lunch included (depending on add-ons), dinner stop (meal not included)

　　Price: $121

　　Add-ons: IMAX film (+$19), 2-hour Hummer tour (+$139), 25-minute helicopter ride (+$305)

　　Duration: 14 hours

　　Route: National Geographic Visitor Center, Grand Canyon South Rim, Kingman

　　Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim by Canyon Tours

　　If you book this tour early enough in advance, you can secure one of the lowest prices available for a Grand Canyon South Rim bus tour. This is also one of the few tours that offers an audio guide in different languages.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Low price, Multi-lingual narration available on helicopter tours

　　Operator: Canyon Tours

　　Highlights: Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch included, dinner stop on Route 66 (meal not included)

　　Price: $100 (if booked early in advance)

　　Add-ons: IMAX film (+$15), 2-hour Hummer tour (+$135), helicopter tour (+$250)

　　Duration: 14 hours

　　Route: Hoover Dam (pass by), Grand Canyon South Rim, Kingman

　　SMALL GROUP AND PRIVATE TOURS

　　TourScanner Top Pick: Grand Canyon South Rim, Hoover Dam and Route 66 with Top Canyon Tours

　　You’ll find nothing but rave reviews about this small group tour by Top Canyon Tours to the three must-see attractions — the South Rim, Hoover Dam and Route 66. If you’re traveling with children, you’ll even save a few bucks as this is one of the only tours offering a discount for younger travelers.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Highest rated small group tour, Child discount

　　Operator: Top Canyon Tours

　　Highlights: Maximum 12 people, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch included, Hoover Dam stop

　　Price: $209

　　Discounts: $199 for children 5-17 years old

　　Duration: 14 hours

　　Route: Grand Canyon South Rim, Seligman, Hoover Dam

　　Grand Canyon South Rim Small Group Tour with Grand Canyon Destinations

　　If you’re looking for the lowest-priced small group tour to the South Rim, this is your tour. Grand Canyon Destinations may not have as high reviews as my top pick, but travelers are overwhelmingly satisfied with this experience, which includes breakfast and dinner stops in Boulder City.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Best value for money, Hot breakfast option

　　Operator: Grand Canyon Destinations

　　Highlights: Maximum 14 people, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch included, dinner stop (at own expense)

　　Price: $185

　　Add-ons: Hot breakfast (+$20)

　　Duration: 15 hours

　　Route: Boulder City (breakfast), Seligman (pass by), Grand Canyon South Rim, Boulder City (dinner)

　　Private Grand Canyon South Rim Sunset Tour from Las Vegas with Fun Group

　　If you prefer sleeping in a little more while on vacation, this is the tour for you. Depending on the season, pickup times are at 7 AM, 8:15 AM, or as late as 10:30 AM in the summer. This is possible because instead of returning to Las Vegas around sunset like most tours, you get to experience that golden hour at the Grand Canyon instead. A truly remarkable and exclusive experience.

　　Why I recommend this tour: Best South Rim private tour, Only Sunset Tour

　　Operator: Fun Group

　　Highlights: Private group, Grand Canyon sunset tour, hotel pickup and drop-off

　　Price: Depends on group size and ranges from $103 per person (12 people) to $475 per person (2 people)

　　Duration: 14 hours

　　Route: Kingman, Seligman, Hoover Dam (if requested), Grand Canyon South Rim

　　Travel Tips

　　Most bus tours are stroller and wheelchair friendly. However, the South Rim has more paved paths, which makes it more suitable for those with mobility issues. Most tours allow children of all ages. However, some tours have age restrictions of up to six years old, so be sure to confirm this before booking. Most bus tours have restrooms onboard and/or stop for bathroom breaks every hour. Only small backpacks are allowed due to safety concerns and limited storage space. Pets are forbidden. Only service animals are allowed on Grand Canyon bus tours.

　　Visiting the West Rim

　　No Selfies Allowed on the Skywalk

　　All personal items must be stored in a locker beforehand, so you won’t be able to sneak your phone out for a selfie. However, after your Skywalk experience, you’ll receive a card with all the photos taken of your group available for purchase, in print or digital.

　　Buy Attraction Tickets in Advance

　　Although it’s possible to buy on-site tickets for the Skywalk and other West Rim attractions, most have limited availability and will sell out during the high season. I recommend booking online in advance with the tour provider to avoid the disappointment of sold-out tickets.

　　Check Zipline Height Weight Limits

　　There is no minimum age for the zipline, but you must be at least 4 feet tall (1.22 meters) and weigh from 90 lbs to 265 lbs (40 kg to 120 kg).

　　Watch What You Wear

　　The West Rim has a dress code policy to maintain a family-friendly environment. Be aware that shirt and shoes are required at all times. Also, you can’t wear clothes that are too revealing or with offensive language or images.

　　Visiting the South Rim

　　Take Advantage of the Free Shuttle Bus

　　The South Rim has a free shuttle bus service. I recommend using it if you want to travel more quickly to the next viewpoint. The routes and times change throughout the year, so make sure to check the official National Park Service website for updated information.

　　Walk the Trail of Time

　　Between the Yavapai Geology Museum and the Grand Canyon Village, you can walk the paved Trail of Time, on which each meter represents a million years of history.

　　I found this trail both beautiful and insightful. It was fun to learn about how the Grand Canyon was created over billions of years while stopping at viewpoints to appreciate the result.

　　Cool Down at the Visitor Center

　　If you need a break from the heat, you can catch the 20-minute film, Grand Canyon: A Journey of Wonder, which plays every 30 minutes at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center.

　　Download the Free National Park Service App

　　The NPS App is a great tool to create your own self-guided tour of the South Rim. I used it while on the bus to the Grand Canyon to start planning the perfect route around the rim.

　　Read also How to Get From Las Vegas to Grand Canyon.