Grand Canyon, Your Getaway to the Stunning South Rim

Well, this holiday is definitely going to be the most thrilling and unique as Arizona’s Grand Canyon is known to be a naturally formed layer of bands of red rocks that are distinguished separately. Averaging to around 10 miles across and 2 miles deep inside its 227 mile length, this formation is totally worth experiencing; totally supernatural. To tell you something more about Grand Canyon, most of its surrounding area is of a national park, with sweeping vistas it is well-known destination for hiking, camping, aerial tours and mule rides. To add up to this, the sparkling pure white-water flowing alongside the Colorado River!

So here’s the list of some super exciting things to do in Grand Canyon so plan your trip

1. White-Water Rafting –Conquer the Colorado! Here’s your chance to indulge in the most adventurous activity while at Grand Canyon. White-water rafting at the Colorado River is the most tried out tourist adventure sport and guess what, there are even professionals to guide you through, so don’t you worry if you’re a first-timer. The breathtaking scenery, fantastic tides, side hikes and adrenaline rush, what else do you need?

2. Helicopter rides – The best thing to do if you want to get a bird’s eye view of the entire landscape of the Grand Canyon. The chopper will take you to a limit where you will soar high above the Canyon rim just to watch the magnificent expanded view from hundreds of miles above the ground. Watch the massive red rock formation and you’d be amazed at its magnanimity and the more incredible fact is that, it is naturally formed. How? It’s yet to be figured out.

3. Hiking and Camping – Many tourists, who’ve been here, say that if you truly want to experience the Grand Canyon, you should definitely traverse its challenging trails and sleep outside the widespread star-studded sky. The spectacular red rock land formations, nature’s various shades of colors, scenic vistas and stunning sunset view is what you should visit Grand Canyon for. One more reason to descend into Grand Canyon’s rocky depths is the Ponderosa Pine forest which leads you into the desert of the Canyon floor. Later, going ahead, you’ll pass through an eye-catching “time-tunnel” that offers an unparalleled glimpse into the region’s past. Another spots are the Navajo falls and Havasupai falls that have most vibrantly colored views. They rank at the top of the list when talking about tourist attraction spots in Grand Canyon

4. Mule Trips – If hiking isn’t your cup of tea, go for a more sober adventure! Venture into the rocky sands of the Grand Canyon on sturdy mule. Mule rides are available for the commuters and visitors during day time and at night as well, sometimes. Guests who take-up overnight Mule trips spend their nights at the world-famous Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

5. Biking –Take out your four-wheeler beast and get going along the course. Trails traverse slowly rolling terrain as well as more challenging ups and downs wait while you move towards aspen groves and Ponderosa Pine forests. One advice, take up this only if you’re a really skilled biker as the roads are just not funny.

6. Grand Canyon Railway – Check the Grand Canyon travel guide and you’d know that once you Board the train here and you travel back in 1900s. The strolling musicians playing soothing tunes around, cowboy characters, and even some funny robbers in the train set a complete entertaining scene for families. The Grand Canyon train excursion from Williams to the South Rim goes through miles of pristine and barren forest land.