There are three types of tours commonly taken by group leisure travelers .they are 1. Motor coach tours
2. Airline tours
3. Property package tours 1. Motor coach tours
Motor coach tours fall in to two general categories. They are, - Over night or Non destination tours
They only one night at a destination expect following this from the hotel side < Quick service in baggage handling and meals
< Wide verity of food choices < Fair room service operation < Express check-outs
- Destination tours
These guests will be staying a minimum of two nights at a place. They are mainly interest on area sight seen and attraction.
Sample itinerary plan
Tour Features
• Fabulous views of the Hoover Dam, the Southwest Desert, and the Grand Canyon.
• 1 meal included, lunch.
• Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off.
• Air-conditioned deluxe motor coach transportation.
• Luxury coach seats and viewing windows.
• Restroom equipped motor coaches.
• Video entertainment.
• Photo opportunities.
• Free time to explore and souvenir shop.
• Rest stops along the way.
Tour Itinerary
Tour Duration 15 hours The Grand Canyon Executive Coach
Hotel Pick-up Passengers are picked up from most major hotels in Las Vegas approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours prior to departure depending on location of hotel.
Bus from Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Dessert Passage to Grand Canyon South
Passengers board an air-conditioned motor coach for an immediate departure for the Grand Canyon National Park. En route, passengers will pass Lake Mead and stop briefly a Hoover Dam. The bus ride duration is approximately 5 hours to the Grand Canyon National Park.
Lunch Before entering the Grand Canyon National Park a brief stop will be made in Tusayan Village just outside the park for lunch. This will take approximately 1 hour.
Grand Canyon National Park
Observation points Stops at observation points in Grand Canyon National Park with approximately 20 to 30 minutes at each stop for photos, exploring and souvenir shopping.
Bus from Grand Canyon South to Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Dessert Passage
Passengers board an air-conditioned motor coach for an immediate departure for the Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Dessert Passage. En route, passengers will pass Lake Mead. The bus ride duration is approximately 5 hours to the Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Dessert Passage.
Hotel Drop-off Upon returning passengers will board motor coach for a complimentary transfer to most Las Vegas Hotels or McCarran International Airport for connection flights.
How to reach motor coach tour brokers?
- Sending representatives to motor coach trade association meetings to promote group packages and tours
- Sending direct mail along with the brochures - Sponsoring for their events with display boards
- Developing toll free number to provide information at all the time - Publishing print journals, magazines etc...
- Putting up advertisement in bus tour magazines, bus world, courier destination magazines etc..
2. Airline tours
Airline tours are usually arranged by airline tour wholesalers. They do advertising like motor coach travelers and create airline complete vacation packages for their clients.
Fixed-wing charter aircraft sightseeing flight with guided bus tour.
The most popular tour to the Grand Canyon! Only from the air can you truly see the majesty and beauty of the Grand Canyon. Fly over beautiful Lake Mead and the incredible Hoover Dam before flying to the Grand Canyon South Rim. A bus excursion through the National Park will stop along the Rim for magnificent views and photo opportunities. Enjoy a light meal before flying back to Las Vegas.
Extend your adventure over the Grand Canyon. After your tour from Las Vegas take a helicopter over the widest and deepest portion of the Grand Canyon. Choose our Grand Canyon Odyssey Tour!
Would you like the opportunity to catch one of those famous Grand Canyon Sunrises or Sunsets? Care for a little more time on the Grand Canyon? Choose our Grand Canyon Deluxe Overnight tour and stay a night!
Tour departs from Scenic Airlines Terminal. A Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at most major Las Vegas hotels.
Tour Features
• Charter flight from Scenic Airlines Terminal to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and return
• Guided Canyon tour for approximately 3 hours
• One meal is included – breakfast or lunch
• Multiple stops at the South Rim scenic overlooks
• Air-conditioned motor coach with guide
• Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Air-conditioned passenger aircraft
• Fabulous views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon
• Large oversized windows for panoramic views and photos
• Tour narration in 16 languages
• Camcorder hook-up for tour narration
• Photo opportunities
• Free time to explore and souvenir shop
• Tour company with a FAA flight certified safety record
Tour Itinerary
Tour Duration 8 hours The Grand Canyon Deluxe
Hotel Pick-up Passengers are picked up from most major hotels in Las Vegas approximately 1 ½ hours prior to flight departure. Passengers arrive at Aladdin Hotel & Casino transfer station for check-in. They will then board a motor coach to Scenic Airlines Terminal.
Charter flight from Scenic Airlines Terminal to Grand Canyon South
Passengers board aircraft approximately 10 minutes before departure and fly to the Grand Canyon National Park Airport. Flight time is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Upon landing passengers will board an air-conditioned motor coach.
Grand Canyon National Park
Observation points Visit overlooks in Grand Canyon National Park with approximately 30 minutes at each stop for photos, exploring and souvenir shopping.
Lunch Return by motor coach to the village of Tusayan for lunch. Approximately 1 hour. (The meal, lunch or breakfast, may be served before the Rim tour depending on the day and time).
Return To Grand Canyon
National Park Airport Return by motor coach to the Grand Canyon South Rim airport and board plane. Charter flight from Grand
Canyon South to Scenic Airlines Terminal
Passengers board aircraft approximately 10 minutes before departure and fly back to Scenic Airlines Terminal. Flight time is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Hotel Drop-off De-plane the aircraft and board motor coach for return to hotel. Approximate time from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off is 8 hours (depending on hotel location
Property package tours
Here the property will develop packages to suit their client ales before develop your own package, how ever you must first familiarize yourself with the tour industry and determine what type of tour would work best for your property. Property packages can, - increase sales
- brings business during the off peak time
- Help to make a good name among the industry -
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