Grand Canyon Tour Packages and Sightseeing Attractions

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Grand Canyon Tour Packages – Places to Visit

Are you looking for the Grand Canyon Tour Packages? For this, you must have some interesting information about Grand Canyon . Grand Canyon is sloppy mountains found in Arizona, the state of United States . Most often people think it to be one of the seven wonders of the world. It is 446 kilometers lengthy. It is 1800 meters deep, and the rocks are of the region are about 200 million years old. The widest point of Grand Canyon stretches about 29 kilometers and the narrowest point is 6.4 kilometers wide. The rocky surface of Grand Canyon is always the main point of discussion for Geologists. The Colorado River cuts the steep slopes of the mountains and running from it for a long time.

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The upper rim of Grand Canyon is mainly made up of limestone , which is about 230 million years old. Grand Canyon was the residence for American Indians for thousands of years. Grand Canyon was formerly known as “Big Canyon” or “Great Canyon” . John Wesley Powell gave him the name Grand Canyon when he first led a voyage down it in 1869. In 1919 , it became the 17 th national Park of United States. It is the tourist’s main destination in Arizona, while it is neither longest, nor deep, nor wider canyon of the world. But still, about 5 million people visit Grand Canyon per year. Hiking, sightseeing, rafting are the most popular activities among the visitors. One more thing, the state does not allow overnight camping in Grand Canyon. If you want it so, you have to take permission from the Backcountry office.

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Attractions at Grand Canyon

While visiting Grand Canyon, the tourist’s main attraction is the best scenes of the canyon. And the visitor loves to see the wonders of nature there. You will be amused to see the following points at Grand Canyon:

  • Head towards Center and Mather Point Overlook

If you are heading to Grand Canyon via direction of Williams from the South entrance of the park, directly bounce towards the visitor center. The point gives you a panoramic view of the park and gives you some information about the history of the park. The staff present there, answers to the questions of the guests and guide them to the main attractions of the place. You can also enjoy hiking at this point other than sightseeing. After the visitor’s point, move forward to Mather Point Overlook, which is a short distance away. At this point, you will love to see the peninsula jetting out into the Canyon.

Grand Canyon Tour Packages and Sightseeing Attractions Center and Mather Point

  • Visit Geological Museum

Geological Museum is the most interesting and informative point in the National Park. The high-profile geologists have selected the area for the museum. The area gives the visitor the information about the rocks of the museum. The area was selected for the museum in 1920’s . This area represents the geology of the Grand Canyon most clearly. The huge diagrams give you the description of the establishment of the canyon and the water running in the canyon far below. It is a good place for the visitor to get information about the Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon Tour Packages and Sightseeing Attractions Geological Museum

  • Drive along canyon rim via Hermit Road

The drive along the Hermit Road allows you to visit several viewpoints. The road is seven miles long and along the entire length, you find interesting points to see. You can drive along this famous route in your own vehicle as well as the shuttle buses. In December and January, you can visit the route on your vehicle, enjoying your Grand Canyon Tour Packages. In other months, you will have to move in shuttle buses. The bus comes at the stop every 15-20 minutes . The bus stops at nine famous points in the route. The most famous points are Hopi Point, Pima Point, The Abyss, Maricopa Point and the last stop, Hermit’s Rest.

Grand Canyon Tour Packages and Sightseeing Attractions rim via Hermit

  • Hiking at Bright Angel

The hiking along Bright Angel is the most famous hike in the Grand Canyon. The hike starts from the village from where the buses to Hermit’s rest are available. The hike is quite long, so most of the people choose to hike a short distance only. Consequently, the visitor feels the joy of hiking, making Grand Canyon Tour Packages thrilling. The overall trip is about 19 miles and it takes almost 2 days to complete the trip. Also, keep in mind that the elevation change is 3,000 feet , thus it is a thrilling hike. So, be careful while hiking along this route.

Grand Canyon Tour Packages and Sightseeing Attractions Bright Angel

  • Witness the Desert View Watchtower

If you are entering the park from the Eastern entrance, you will definitely enter the park through Desert View. The point is famous for the Indian Watchtower. It is an old tower but still does not seem to be a rocky ruin.  It is a 70-foot long tower and built in 1932. Mary Jane Colter designed the tower along with four other structures. All of his buildings were marked as Historical places on National Register. Blended with the surrounding color effects, the tower is mixed up beautifully with the place.

The tower is constructed on the steel and concrete structure. The stones on the exterior surface give it a dramatic effect. The circular balconies and the staircases make the inner walls visible at every level. These are decorated with ancient work and look like petroglyphs. The top floor has an enclosed observation desk. At this point, you can fully view the Great Canyon.

Grand Canyon Tour Packages and Sightseeing Attractions Desert View Watchtower

  • Meet to the Wildlife of Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon is the home to a large number of wildlife. Although, visitors do not come here to see the wildlife but still is an important part of the park. The wildlife is mainly found in the forest of the park. While wandering in the park, you usually cross the Elk at the Rim Trail. Other than this the Mountain lions do not freely move, still, you are supposed to look after yourself while driving. Hog-nosed skunk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, Arizona state mammal, the Ringtail, many small critters and Kaibab squirrel are the part of the wildlife of Grand Canyon. The wildlife makes the Grand Canyon Tour Packages more interesting.

Grand Canyon Tour Packages and Sightseeing Attractions Wildlife of Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon Tour Plans

After knowing such interesting facts about Grand Canyon, you will surely love to visit the place. Thus, plan a trip now according to the most suitable tour plan below

Flight to Grand Canyon from Tusayan

Hire a private helicopter and visit the Grand Canyon from the loftiness in 45 minutes. You can also book ECO-star helicopter for this purpose.  The helicopter flight will take from the South Rim to the North Rim. Capture the great landscapes from the windows of the helicopter. Take a tourist guide with you that will tell you about the Marble Canyon, Point Imperial, Watchtower and many other interesting points. This is the shortest and reasonable Grand Canyon Tour Packages. The tour highlights are as follow:

0-10 minutes Departure for Grand Canyon for 45-minute exhilarating flight out of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Tusayan, Arizona
10-15 minutes Fly over the 1.6 million-acre (6,500 km²) Kaibab National Forest
15-25 minutes Views of the Painted Desert and Desert View Watchtower
25-35 minutes See Marble Canyon and Point Imperial, the highest point on the North Rim
35-45 minutes Travel through the Dragon Corridor – the widest and deepest section of the Grand Canyon
End of the helicopter ride

Full Day Railway Journey of Grand Canyon

Railway journey of Grand Canyon is the most thrilling one in my opinion. You will love to enjoy the full day railway journey of Grand Canyon across the Northern Arizona. The scenic adventure will give you a chance to listen to traditional stories from the team. You will also enjoy the music who has brought the old West to life. Enjoy the lunch at Maswick lodge of Grand Canyon and a lot of Gossips with the folklore and motor coach. It is one of the best Grand Canyon Tour package. It will be an exciting tour and you will never forget it. The tour at a glance is as follow:

  • Full-day adventure package on the Grand Canyon Railway
  • Watch a Wild West shootout featuring the Cataract Creek Gang in an outdoor theater
  • Train offers kaleidoscopic views of the San Francisco Peaks
  • Motorcoach rim tour with the most scenic overlooks of the Canyon
  • Upgrade to include a hearty buffet lunch at the Maswick Lodge at the Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon Tour Packages and Sightseeing Attractions Railway Journey of Grand Canyon

Hotel Booking

While visiting a place, it is necessary to book your place of residence in advance. So, if you are planning to visit Grand Canyon and want to spend your holidays there, start booking your best hotel now.

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