Bask in Grand Canyon Views and Highlights!
The winter chill is spreading across much of the United States, but you can enjoy the last bits of warmth near the deep ravine of the Grand Canyon for your fall vacation. Drive up close to the edge and watch as the sun spills yellows, oranges and reds over the rugged rock formations interspersed all throughout the area. The canyon is full of adventures for the more spontaneous visitor, and we offer several tours and sightseeing excursions to accommodate them. Whether you’d like peace and tranquility or a full day’s exploration, we have exactly what you’re looking for.
Grand Canyon Smooth Water Bus Trip
If you want a closer look at the canyon walls from the Colorado River, a rafting trip like this one is the perfect fix. Enjoy thousands of formations and shore scenery on your 15.5 mile trip along the winding river. You’ll initially be transported to the raft with a smooth running motorcoach. Later on, sights like the Navajo Indian Reservation, the Grand Canyon National Park and the Painted Desert will slowly come into view. In addition to all of the sights, you’ll also be treated to a complimentary box lunch.
Majestic Helicopter Tour – North and South Rim
For those looking for a little less physical intensity during their Grand Canyon stay, they can pick from one of the helicopter tours for a hands-free sightseeing excursion. Don’t worry about paddling, hiking or biking across stretches of rock and ravines. Simply sit back and enjoy the view with 30 minutes of pure, natural beauty. You may discover some of the wildlife that congregates along the North Rim, including the Kaibab squirrel. Heading to the south, you’ll see the famous Dragon Corridor, and after viewing it you’ll realize how much the open chasm lives up to its name. A narration of each highlight is included through your headset.
Finally, end your vacation on land during the most gorgeous time of the day. Inside a powerful 4X4 Jeep, you travel across much of the Kaibab National Forest to see much of the wildlife that inhabits the area. Once you reach the Grand Canyon, your tour will take you to an 80-foot observation tower, where you’ll be able to see it all at once – the Painted Desert, San Francisco Peaks and the Grand Canyon sunlit cliffs.
Travel to the Grand Canyon during the Thanksgiving season, and you’ll certainly have something to be thankful for. You may even go back again next year!
Enjoy Entertainment and Views of the Grand Canyon
If you’re looking for a bit of entertainment in between your exploration of the Grand Canyon, you’ll be glad to know there are plenty of attractions available during the fall season. See the deserts and vast chasms up close with a trip to the IMAX, or sit back on your train ride via the Railway Budd Coach Train Tour. The surrounding towns keep the Grand Canyon traditions alive, so you can head over to your favorite vacation destination at your convenience. Check out some of the entertainment activities below to find out what’s in store for you.
If you have kids, the IMAX is a great opportunity to see the Grand Canyon in a whole different light. Sit back in a comfortable chair as you watch the enormous six story tall screen take you on a powerful adventure. The narrator will capture you interest as you listen to the 34 minutes of factual information, preparing you for your own experience. Before the movie begins, you and your group can look through the National Geographic Visitor’s Center located outside the theater, where you’ll be able to browse through some of the educational tours.
Grand Canyon Railway Budd Coach Train Tour
And speaking of tours, a train ride is the perfect way to learn about your surroundings while still experiencing a popular mode of transportation back in the 1930′s. There’s a special show set up before you train ride begins, and afterward you can head over to the smooth coach train from the Budd Manufacturing Company. You’ll board in Williams, Arizona, and end up 65 miles away near the Grand Canyon’s gorgeous South Rim. While you’re there, you’ll have almost four hours to view the beauty of the country. Afterward, you can relax as the train heads back on the two hour and 15 minute trip to Williams.
Grand Canyon Smooth Water Bus Trip
Finally, don’t forget about the breathtaking Colorado River that runs through the canyon by taking a tour beside it via motorcoach. Your transportation will start you off at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, take you beside the Glen Canyon Dam and eventually you’ll see views of the Navajo Indian Reservation and Grand Canyon National Park. The highlight of your trip, a gentle float down the Colorado River, will serve as the trip’s finale.
The Grand Canyon’s overwhelming sights and entertaining attractions are enough to draw in the most wary of travelers. You’ll have a great time in these natural areas!
Ride, Row, or Hike into Grand Canyon Adventures!
These upcoming weeks are perfect for a trip down into the Grand Canyon, whether you’re pursuing a scenic hike or a rafting expedition. Deep into the canyon’s ravine, the painted deserts come alive with gorgeous waterways off the Canyon Dam and florid rock formations that are present as far as the eye can see. Grab your gear and book a hotel in some of the comfortable lodging near the park. You’ll be ready for the experience of a lifetime as you try out these activities!
Put your oars in the water as you take the Grand Canyon Smooth Water Bus Trip along the winding Colorado River. The trip starts at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, where you’ll be transported on a scenic drive out to your raft for an all-day river tour, as well as a delectable lunch along the coast around noon. Bring your friends, as the river raft can hold up to 22 passengers!
For a look at the Grand Canyon from land, try the Grand Canyon Explorer Hike, which takes visitors on a three mile hike around the rim of the canyon, giving you a picturesque look at the historical indian dwellings and bright red rock formations. Grab your camera for a moderate walk with provided lunch in the afternoon.
Finally, for a different watery excursion, you may be interested in the Canyons Adventure Tour, where a yacht will take passengers through the intricately detailed Navajo Canyo, with colored painting and designs on the jutting rock formations. Enjoy refreshing drinks and listen to your tour guide as he or she tells the stories and legends behind the origins of the canyon.
Step into adventure with these exciting activities around the Grand Canyon area. There are plenty of sights to capture on camera to take back with you!
