Through Amtrak’s website, you can see what the train (with some bus connections) would be. It looks like it would be an overnight trip. You’d go from San Diego to LA (on the Pacific Surfliner Train) to Williams Junction, AZ (on the Southwest Chief Train) to the Grand Canyon (via a bus and train connection). Looks like it will run you under $300 for roundtrip. The Southwest Chief would be the bulk of your trip. That’s a really nice train with an observation car, dining car, etc. Only downside is you have to get off in Williams Junction at 4:00 a.m. Good luck with your trip. Hope this helps!

Will that be super cold in October, November?

If you travel there in September, then there are fewer families with small kids to contend with because most have returned to school by then.

September is also a very comfortable month for all of Northern AZ. By then you can expect to be very comfortable during the daytime hours, but also that temps tend to plummet after the sun goes down…

I will be driving to the Grand Canyon from Denver, Colorado during the week of May 29-June 6th.
I will be camping so lodging is not a necessity, and I would like to hike.
I’ve heard that the North Rim is less crowded, which appeals to me, but I’ve also heard that the South Rim has a far better view. Any suggestions?

I’ve been to both rims and find the north rim much more enjoyable. The canyon views are just as spectacular just not as many of them. The lower visitation and friendlier people are other pluses. The elevation is 1000 feet higher so the climate will be cooler and the vegetation different. The north rim may not be open for the season when you want to go making all this a mute point. Check out www.nps.gov and look under Arizona to find the Grand Canyon. This site will give you all the info as to services and seasons. Whatever you do take at least a 30 minute hike below the rim; it will give you a great idea of the vastness of the canyon

Not planning on doing any hiking or driving to the site for that matter- just plan to sit on the bus and see the sites along the way. Any advice? Is the road bumpy at any places? Is it too tiring for pregnant women. I do get a bit of swelling if Im on feet all day so- dont want to take any chances. So all you travelors out there please let me know! Thanks!

It is approximately 5-6 hours from Vegas to the Grand Canyon. ONE WAY!!!! Make sure there is a restroom on board the bus that works or you could be in trouble. You may spend 2-3 hours at the Canyon. Is it worth it? Yes!! Being Pregnant and going? NO!!!!. Let everyone else in the party go and treat yourself to a massage or pedicure at a spa.

I’m leaving for the Grand Canyon. 1st time! I’m trying to plan. Even though I leave this Friday. Weather/safety wise, is it safe to camp & go hiking at the Grand Canyon.

Are you planning on camping inside of the canyon or at a campground on the rim??
If you are on the rim then it’s gonna be a little cold. Last year it snowed into the month of may. It can be done with the right gear, but prolly wouldn’t do it myself. If you are camping inside of the canyon, then you’ll be fine. It’s much warmer at the bottom of the canyon. Usually 20 or so degrees warmer than at the rim, and nothing beats waking up inside the canyon. As for hiking, it’s perfectly safe as well. There may be little ice patches on the trails for the first mile or so, but after that it’s perfect. I hope you have fun, if you need to know anything else about the canyon let me know. I can even tell you how to get into the park for free. Just email me @ kclvr24@aol.com.

Hi
I am going to Las Vegas soon and was wondering weather to book my excursions (Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam helicopter flights) before i go or weather to wait until i got there?
If anybody can help me with prices or recommend any companies that they have used it would be really helpful.
Thanks

I visited Las Vegas last month & I think it would be best to book the tours in person so you can check out the people first. Also – you can consult your hotel’s concierge and get recommendations.

The other thing to consider for helicopter tours is the weather. It can get really windy in that area so you might want to wait until you’re there before booking such a tour.

If you belong to AAA, check out their site or go to your local office to see what they offer/recommend.

"What’s On" is a local free magazine that has listings of tours & coupons. The magazine is available @ many LV malls. It also has a website about tours: http://www.whats-on.com/Browse.aspx?/139/Beyond+the+Neon

Frommer’s recommends Gray Line. I’ve taken a Gray Line tour of Niagra Falls & was really pleased so you might want to check them out too. Here’s the link to Frommer’s w/ tour information & suggestions: http://frommers.com/destinations/lasvegas/0013010019.html

I am going to Las Vegas in May for my birthday and I want to take a tour to see the Grand Canyon. As I am only in Vegas for three days I think a helicopter tour will be best. There seems to be a lot of tour operators offering helicopter trips to the Canyon. I would appreciate it if people could recommend an informative, fun tour that is good value for money. Many thanks.

Grand Canyon Helicopters offer great rates from Vegas to Grand Canyon
http://www.lasvegas-how-to.com/lasvegas-tours.php

I have researched a number of companies for this. Namely Maverick, Sundance and Papillion. Doe anyone have any advice on which one to use. One further thing I would like to book exclusive use of the aircraft if I can.

I went to a dude ranch south of Vegas,and they flew us by helicopter into the canyon,it was fun !!

okay so i want to go to the grand canyon next spring. I am in NYC so i am starting to think of the things i have to do in order to go there.
Fly from nyc to Pheonix, Arizona, then catch a coach bus/ or amtrax to south rims, make reservations to a chosen log/inn.

What else do i need?? I know i need to reaserch activities and what not, and all that, but i am trying to get down all the technical stuff first like getting there. Another questions is that if anybody has been there, would $1500 be enough?? Thanxs :")

I just did almost this same thing last week.
Reservations for the cabins and lodges at the Grand Canyon, you
have to make like a year in advance, as for Burro rides. Anything
like that you need a LONG time’s reservation. If you’re flying into
Pheonix, I recommend you get a rental car and drive yourself to the
Grand Canyon. It’s cheaper and faster and more reliable. It’ll be a
couple hundred dollars. But that’s what we did. Pheonix is the
hottest city, be warned, if you’re staying there at all, make sure you
have sunscreen shorts a hat, etc. The Grand Canyon is much cooler.
The rim walk is pretty easy going, camera, good shoes, water,
which is vital, and you’re good. And, you should book your flight
and rental car and hotel all at once. You can fly into Pheonix,
pick up your car, sleep a night at a hotel, get up early, I’d say
6 at the latest, drive down there [it's a 6 or so hour drive] and spend
the day there. At the canyon itself, you don’t need much money.
$15 to get in, $2 water, $5 sandwich, souvenirs are $20 or so.
A hundred is good at the Canyon, I’d say. You could find a hotel
in the general area of the canyon and stay there, or drive back to
Pheonix that day…which is good if you still want to see things like
museums and the sort. Book this all in advance and check out
prices and such, but $1500 should probably be enough.

grandcanyonphoto posted a photo:

After a ride on a burro from the South Rim to Phantom, you’ll come to appreciate that hanging sign in the near distance. I for one drop my pack and head to Bright Angel Creek to soak my feet after a hike down the South Kaibab Trail.

courtesy of:
www.grandcanyon123.com

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