Grand Canyon - Arizona’s Natural Wonder

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One of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon is a colorful, collossal gorge in Arizona, carved by the Colorado River for 6 billion years. Within Grand Canyon National Park, one of the first national parks in the US, the huge chasm is one of earth's greatest treasures - 277 miles long, 4 to 18 miles wide, and over a mile deep. With awe-inspiring views, the Grand Canyon is a natural treasure for exploring roads, hiking trails, braving helicopter rides, or rafting the currents of the turbulent Colorado River. The canyon is a gift of timeless beauty and majesty that transcends experience and humbles us. Sit and watch the changing light and shadows lengthen across the spires and buttes, time passing into the depths of the canyon.

Exploring Grand Canyon National Park. An American landmark designated in 1919, Grand Canyon National Park is a fascinating place and a metaphor for America - vast, untamed, and beautiful. The most visited national park in the country, Grand Canyon attracts millions to absorb its grandeur, magnificence, timeless beauty, and breathtaking views. With each hour, you are witness to new vistas as elements and colors constantly evolve. Discover beautiful hiking trails and follow the ravens soaring above the north and south rims. Listen for the roar of the river rapids and savor a canyon sunset. While most visit the park via the South Rim (Arizona Hwy. 64), their are incredible sites and attractions on the North Rim (Hwy. 67). Adventurous ways to explore the rugged and remote parts of the Canyon are by pack trail and backcountry roads. Fly over the canyon by helicopter or plane tours or hop aboard the Grand Canyon Railaway.   [Top]

Grand Canyon Skywalk. Grand Canyon Skywalk enables visitors to walk the path of an eagle and be surrounded by the Grand Canyon while standing at the edge of the Glass Bridge - horseshoe-shaped glass walkway over a side canyon that affords exceptional views of Granite Gorge. Suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River on the edge of the Grand Canyon, the Glass Bridge is a chance to share the wonders of the canyon with the Hualapai Tribe who commissioned the amazing structure. The bridge is able to withstand weight up to 71 million pounds and winds in excess of 100 miles per hour. Grand Canyon Skywalk offers several exciting tour packages.   [Top]

Grand Canyon’s National Geographic Visitor Center. Located at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Tusayan, National Geographic Visitor Center is your first stop before visiting the rim of the world! The spectacular, 34-minute Grand Canyon IMAX Movie penetrates the inner depths of Grand Canyon, letting viewers discover the majesty and history of the twisting 277-mile canyon - from the mysterious Anasazi who inhabited the Canyon 4,000 years ago to today's relentless quest to conquer the majestic chasm and raging Colorado River. The travel and reservations desk offers vacation information on Grand Canyon and Arizona High Country attractions, sights, activities, sightseeing tours, and dining. Visit www.grandcanyonimaxtheater.com.   [Top]

Grand Canyon Railway. Hop aboard Grand Canyon Railway to the Grand Canyon - America's most recognized spectacle. Travel a century-old rail line to the Grand Canyon and arrive the original way - by rail. The Grand Canyon Railway features steam and diesel engines with five classes of service on beautifully restored passenger cars. The train delivers you just steps from the rim, arriving at the historic Grand Canyon Depot built in 1910. It is the only operating log depot in the US. Hop on the railway and visit these historic places: Hopi House, Lookout Studio, Kolb Brothers Studio, Verkamp’s, and Bright Angel Lodge, a Registered National Historic Landmark. The train departs daily from Williams, AZ. Visit www.thetrain.com.   [Top]

Grand Canyon Tours. Experience the Grand Canyon with exciting tours, including helicopter, airplane, bus, luxury van, hummer, and the world-famous Grand Canyon Skywalk tours. Once at the Grand Canyon, you can also explore by horseback, ATV and rafting tours. Visit www.allgrandcanyontours.com.

• Grand Canyon Airplane Tours.Capture the awesome natural beauty of the Grand Canyon with aerial views. Take an awesome flight from Las Vegas over the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead to the south, north and west rims of Grand Canyon National Park. Keep your cameras ready as you fly over the majestic Grand Canyon. Several exciting airplane hour tours include guided narration and lunch.


• Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours.Experience the Grand Canyon's West Rim and the new Skywalk on this exciting adventure. Take a luxury jet helicopter from Las Vegas, past the Hoover Dam, to the Grand Canyon. Land at the Colorado River for a pontoon boat ride and visit the Hualapai Tribal Land and Grand Canyon Skywalk. This exciting tour includes: roundtrip Las Vegas limousine transportation, helicopter tour, pontoon boat ride, entrance fee to the Hualapai Tribal Lands with lunch buffet and a Skywalk Pass.


• Grand Canyon River Rafting Tours. Experience the powerful rapids of the Colorado River on an 8-passenger raft that winds through the Grand Canyon. Then, soar above the Grand Canyon basin by jet helicopter for stunning views of the rugged mountains and gorges below. Other rafting tours feature rugged Hummer tours and trips to the Hualapai Tribal Lands.


• Grand Canyon Luxury Van Tour. Travel by luxury touring van for an exciting off-road tour from Las Vegas to the mighty Grand Canyon, with a stop at the Hoover Dam. Journey through the Mojave Desert to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon and drive to the bottom of the Canyon!


• Grand Canyon Motor Coach Tour. Travel to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam onboard a luxury motor coach through the Mojave Desert to the Hualapai Nation's Grand Canyon! You’ll also enjoy an all-you-can-eat Hualapai Buffet lunch.   [Top]