Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States of America

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Bring your camera with you because visiting the Grand Canyon is going to be a visual treat. It is one of the most stunning places on earth. When the sun sets, the red colored walls of the Grand Canyon look as if they are on fire.

I have been there in a snow storm and it was simply breathtaking. Besides the sheer beauty, the immense size of the Grand Canyon at 277 miles long is amazing. The best way to see it for the first time is to book a nearby lodge/hotel so that you can take more than a day for sightseeing. Then ask your hotel to book you a tour of the Grand Canyon, so that you can really get a feel for the entire experience.

Want to have fun? Book a helicopter tour! Want some exercise? Go hiking on its many trails. Either way you will never forget the experience!

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4 Reviews

1. What a view!

   Wendy Liscia June 5, 2011 (UK)
   Take a tip from someone who knows, if you’re visiting the Grand Canyon on a day trip from Las Vegas in the winter, don’t wear shorts; it may be hot down in Nevada but at the top of the canyon there can be snow. Even with snow the views are absolutely incredible, no picture can do the vastness justice.
   
   

2. Winter wonderland

   John August 31, 2011 (Manchester)
   The Grand Canyon I have done twice. Once when as a backpacker I walked down to the bottom, a great walk and not too difficult.
   
   Much more recently in winter when so much snow we could not reach the South Rim and had to do the Western Rim. Good for views but no good for walking.
   
   This year will go for the third time as an older man and walk down.
   
   

3. Stunning South Rim Grand Canyon

   KatieAnne September 8, 2011 (Sweden)
   There are many ways of seeing the Grand Canyon. You can walk it, fly over it, raft through it, it all makes for a great experience. Although the Grand Canyon is vast enough to absorb all of this activity, there's still a lot of "noise" going on. If you prefer to absorb nature and hear the birds sing, then you should go to the South Rim. Here the numbers of tourists are more controlled with a limited number of cabins, hotel rooms and camping spaces. There's a possibility of taking a riding trip down into the canyon, but places - as with accommodation - book up early.
   
   Don't expect mints on your pillow if staying on the South Rim, but do expect to experience more of the natural beauty than you would at the busier side. The best experience for me was sitting on my cabin step just after watching the sunrise. I had a cup of coffee and was still watching the sun play with the colours on the canyon walls when a family of deer walked right past me as if I wasn't there. Amazing. As the South Rim is closed due to weather conditions part of the year you should check the website to make sure it's open when you intend to travel.
   
   

4. A must do

   David October 23, 2011 (Noosa)
   A must do this one. Have done twice and about to for a third time. From Las Vegas about 6 hours drive to the South Rim the best place to go as you can walk down. If time is limited the West Rim is much closer to Las Vegas but you cannot walk down the canyon from the West Rim.