Bus Tour of Grand Canyon

Q: My husband and I will be in Las Vegas in January for a conference. I would very much like to do a tour of the Grand Canyon, preferably by bus. Can you recommend one and provide contact details? - Leeanne De Villiers

A; There are a number of operators offering this service. One highly recommended company is Grand Canyon Tours (www.grandcanyontours.com), which offers a great one-day round trip with meals. The price ranges from 85-170 US dollars, but be aware that a fuel surcharge can be levied on departure. The company also offers a day tour which gives you the option of doing the new Skywalk, where you view the canyon from a glass-bottomed platform. Tickets for the Skywalk cost 32 US dollars and are separate to the tour charge of 119-169 US dollars. Another recommended company is Grand Tours (www.grandtourslv.com), which leaves from the Strip area. The company guarantees that no surcharges or fuel charges are added to your ticket price. There is no need to make a reservation from South Africa, you can easily compare prices and book after arriving in Las Vegas.