The party bus is a Las Vegas staple. Hop on board with a few of your pals and cruise around the Strip while taking in the sights and energy of Sin City, typically with a beverage in hand. Some buses come with a bar, others come with a stripper pole, but Herbology Tours is putting a new spin on the concept altogether by focusing on the culture and community of cannabis.
“We decided to go the education route,” says CEO Matthew Minor. “We take a person on a tour bus and give them an experience where they can relax in a fun environment. In addition to that, we give the history and background of how Las Vegas got involved with marijuana.”
The tours seat up to 15 people and include stops at some of the top dispensaries in Vegas, where guests may get a look at a kitchen or lab while doing a little shopping. One popular detour includes a visit to a glass-making facility. Guides are well-trained in discussing the medical benefits and legalities of edibles, flower, and concentrates while keeping the atmosphere light and fun. But unlike most other Vegas party bus tours, drinking is discouraged.
“It’s one of those things we frown upon,” says Minor. “Because you’re not allowed to walk into a dispensary with alcohol. At some of the dispensaries, if you’re drunk or have alcohol on your breath, they’re not going to let you in.”
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The tours frequently include visits to NuWu, a 16,000-square-foot marketplace on Native American territory that claims to be the largest dispensary in Las Vegas. It’s also the only one with a 24-hour drive-thru window.
“We usually team up with a budtender who will take