I recommend this park during weekday or off season. 2 1/2 hour drive from LV, easy ride, have a full tank so you do not have to stop at the only highway gas station on the road.
I agree with the review regarding lines, ,It will be overwhelming on a busy day due to the parking and buses.
We purchased general admission only, online prior to our visit. we brought our own lunches and enjoy lunch at guano point overlooking the canyon.
Once you arrive, you park your car walk through the gift shop directly to the bus if you have your ticket or purchase your ticket at the gift shop. buses run every 4 to 5 minutes, but if there is a line, you may have to wait up to 30 minutes or more. The only way to enter the park is with the bus. the bus ran on a loop from the main entrance the Skyview, Guano point, and back to the main entrance . Unless you have a ticket for the viewpoint, I highly recommend not to stop at the viewpoint. The view of the canyon is minimal and nothing else to see. just stay on the bus to guano point and enjoy the walk. Around the point it is spectacular and breast taking ,be careful there is no security no gate no fence. During high season, I would have freaked out by the amount of people walking around that point without any safety precaution. on the day we visited it was perfect. there is a restroom at guano point and tables where you can sit.
The staff was friendly the bus drivers were friendly. I do not regret spending the money for this park, as nature needs to be preserved.