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| - We chose the West Rim bus tour because it is shorter and stops at the Hoover Dam. I also was interested in the Native American heritage of the area, but we unfortunately did not see many Hualapai. We got a good deal at $105 per person (including fuel surcharge).
Make sure to clarify the shuttle pick-up location with your hotel, they probably have a spot where shuttles pick up for tours. We missed our's because we were in the wrong place but were able to take a taxi and meet the group at the check-in location. If you miss the shuttle, call the number immediately.
The snack was just what they said, so eat something beforehand or bring snacks too. Our bus driver was enthusiastic and friendly. He talked pretty much the entire time, so don't worry about bringing something to do on the bus.
The Hualapai market at Guano Point was cool, I recommend getting a necklace or bracelet there as a souvenir, rather than something from a store. I got a dream catcher, the seller was able to tell me about the symbolism of its pieces.
The ranch was neat but would have been more fun if the tourists were more enthusiastic about the activities. The few kids on our tour seemed to love it though. Oh, and the cow, Norm, from the movie "City Slickers" lives there.
I thought the lunch was delicious: Ribs or Chicken, 2 sides, cornbread, & a cookie. I recommend the BBQ ribs! And there was an acoustic guitarist and an excellent magician in the hall where you eat to entertain you.
Overall, I'm glad we chose this tour. I would not have wanted to spend more of my vacation on a bus.
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