Grand Canyon West VIP Coach Tour Meals Hoover Dam Vegas
🎯 Why People Book This
🗺️ The Experience
You are paying to stand on the rim and eat there; the glass bridge is a separate ticket you decide on, not part of the $94.
🤔 Is It Worth It?
- 10.5 hours on a coach feels manageable when meals are included and you don't have to think about where to eat
- you want Hoover Dam added to your Grand Canyon day without extending the trip to 12 hours
- you prefer having breakfast and lunch decided upfront rather than choosing add-ons at the rim
- you'd rather start with a lower base price and decide your own meals and extras once you're standing at the viewpoints
- you don't mind a longer day if it means more comprehensive sightseeing - some alternatives stretch to 12 hours but cover more ground
- you dislike the uncertainty of deciding meals and add-ons on arrival and would rather have the food component locked in from booking
Tour at a Glance
| Duration | 10.5 hours |
|---|---|
| Price (from) | $94 per person |
| Departure | Hotel pickup included |
| Ages | Ages 2+ |
| Group size | Up to 15 per booking |
| Physical level | Easy (all fitness levels) |
| Languages | English |
| Options | 3 options |
| Operator | Comedy On Deck |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before |
| Rating | 4.9/5 (13,044 reviews) |
✅ What's Included
- Round-trip transport in luxury coach with panoramic windows and onboard bathroom
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Strip hotels
- Professional step-on tour guide
- Hot made-to-order breakfast at restaurant en route
- Scenic BBQ lunch at canyon rim (vegetarian options available)
- Bottled water throughout the tour
- Entrance tickets to Grand Canyon West
- Scenic photo stop at Hoover Dam Memorial Bridge
- VIP bus access at the Grand Canyon
- Free zipline with Skywalk package purchase
❌ Not Included
- Skywalk ticket (available as upgrade)
- Helicopter flight upgrade
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
🛡️ Practical Info
- Departure / Pickup: Hotel pickup included from 7 Las Vegas Strip locations; drop-off at the same hotels on return
- Best Time to Visit: Depart early to make the most of 3.5 hours at the canyon; bring sun protection as midday heat at the West Rim can be intense
- What to Bring: Camera or phone, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, and small backpack only — no full-size luggage permitted past the Hoover Dam security checkpoint
- Free Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time
- Booking Tip: Book ahead for peak seasons and confirm your meal preference at booking if you require vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free options
- Drive Time: Approximately 45 minutes each way to the Hoover Dam Bridge stop, with continued travel to Grand Canyon West
- Physical Level: Suitable for all fitness levels; optional hike to the top of Guano Point available for those who want it
- Minimum Age / Ages: Adults ages 2–99; groups of 1–15 per booking
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible throughout; strollers permitted; service animals allowed; collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated when a companion is present to assist boarding and disembarking
💡 Insider Tip
LasVegasTour Editorial Review
“What you're really buying here is the avoidance of Hualapai entry fees and a 10.5-hour day of self-driving, packaged with breakfast, BBQ lunch and a Hoover Dam photo stop. The Skywalk and helicopter are paid upgrades, so the base $94 fare gets you to Eagle Point and Guano Point but not onto the glass. Worth the long day for first-timers who'd rather not rent a car; the 13,044 reviews say the operator runs it reliably.”
⭐ Guest Reviews
Verified reviews from travelers who booked this tour through Viator
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour to the West Rim or the South Rim?▾
The West Rim. You visit Grand Canyon West, including Guano Point and Eagle Point. Note that Grand Canyon West is run by the Hualapai Tribe and is not a national park, so there are no additional national park entry fees.
Are meals really included in the $94 price?▾
Yes. The price includes a hot made-to-order breakfast at a restaurant on the way to the Canyon and a BBQ lunch at Guano Point overlooking the rim. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available for both. Gratuities are not included.
Is the Skywalk included or an upgrade?▾
It depends on the option you book. The tour is offered with and without the Skywalk. If you select the Skywalk package, the ticket is included, along with a complimentary zipline ticket. If you book the version without it, the Skywalk is not included. Note the zipline is subject to availability and weight restrictions.
Does the tour actually stop at Hoover Dam?▾
It makes a photo stop at the Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, also called the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge, listed at 45 minutes. This is a viewpoint stop, not a tour of the dam itself. There is a security checkpoint here, so only small backpacks are allowed on the bus, no luggage.
What makes this a VIP experience?▾
The operator uses the term for specific inclusions: VIP bus access at the Grand Canyon and transport in a coach with panoramic windows and an onboard bathroom. Beyond that, the booking covers hotel pickup and drop-off, a step-on guide, entrance tickets to Grand Canyon West, breakfast, lunch, and bottled water.
How much time is spent at the Grand Canyon?▾
3.5 hours total at Grand Canyon West, per the tour details. The total tour runs about 10.5 hours, with return to Las Vegas around 5pm.
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