Grand Canyon Tour from Las Vegas- Advice Needed

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day trip

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would really like to go on a hike or white water rafting or a helicopter tour.

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You're talking about a 4 hour drive each way. Youn won't have much time to do anything except admire the view and maybe see some exhibits in the visitor center.

If it was me, I'd skip Vegas and go to the Grand Canyon. Although even if you do that, rafting is booked up months if not years in advance.


ETA: Rafting there is not like other places. It's a multi-day, high adventure, bucket list type activity.

I know, the tours usually pick up at 6 30/ 7:30 and bring you back ay 9 ish.

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If it was me, I'd skip Vegas and go to the Grand Canyon. Although even if you do that,

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I will another time.

Great post

Seconded

You can probably do some short hikes, but most of the cool stuff is down in the canyon and takes some work to get there. All national parks are better if you can get off the beaten path and away from the tourists, Grand Canyon especially so.

I'm not trying to deter you, just don't be disappointed if there's not a whole lot to do except stand at the overlook and admire the view. Hopefully it will inspire you to go back later and really experience the park

Get with your hotel Concierge. They can hook you up with a tour.

In 2008 I did a day tour of the Canyon from Vegas. I took a bus (sent by the tour company) from the hotel to a small airport. Took a puddle jumper plane to the Grand Canyon. Got on a bus to a lookout point/had lunch. Got on a helicopter to the bottom. Then got on a boat with about 8-10 people and went up the Colorado River a couple miles and drifted back. Then reversed the process.

It took about 8 hours and cost $400 dollars.

It was fricking amazing.

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just don't be disappointed if there's not a whole lot to do except stand at the overlook and admire the view

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If you've never been, that's probably enough.

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i'll be out there also at the end of September (21-27). Except I'll be running the Grand to Grand Ultra, which starts at the North Rim, and ends at the Grand Staircase. If you end up making it out there during those days, bring me a beer!!

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Holy shite

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. If you end up making it out there during those days, bring me a beer!!

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hahah, hell yeah I will. Exact dates are September 24-27. Always down to throw it down with a fellow OTer

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JOJO Hammer

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Everyone should see what he is about to attempt next month, good luck man. If I catch the race i'll hold up a sign with your name on it screaming free beer

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I hope to hit more of southern Utah and the North Rim via Las Vegas one day soon.

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The North Rim is a whole different experience. It's nearly a thousand feet higher than the South Rim, and is an alpine plateau instead of desert. I was snowed on in August on the North Rim. It's also harder to get to, with fewer amenties, so a lot less crowded.