Taking my mother in late September and staying in Flagstaff. This video was very informational, especially about taking the buses in Scion and in the canyon. I bought a National Park annual pass earlier this year, wonder if it'll work for everyone in my party (3) or just me.
@@NorthernVikingExplorer I did what I should have done first: visit the NPS website. From the site: A pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity fees (day use fees) at national forests and grasslands, and at lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A pass covers entrance, standard amenity fees and day use fees for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per vehicle fee areas (or up to four adults at sites that charge per person). Children age 15 or under are admitted free.
Planning a solo trip September 18-22 by Amtrak, any pointers ? Little weary about the public transportation after the Amtrak stop in Williams, Az. At 1030p and return trip /train at 330/430a
@@yggiwt6275 I had scheduled a trip for that exact same time period but recently decided to cancel it due to Covid concerns. I hope the conditions improve.
Your tips are amazing! This is the best, most concise info I’ve seen about the Grand Canyon south rim to date (I’ve been planning for 2 weeks). I will follow all of your suggestions- thanks so much for the info!
What a great video! Thank you for posting such fabulous content :) I am watching it the day before heading to the Grand Canyon and it has all the information I need.
Enjoy your trip! It's such an amazing place. This is info from a few years ago so I'd love to hear if things have changed when you get back. Thanks for watching 👍
IF you want to enjoy the Grand Canyon, go to the NORTH RIM! When my wife and I planned our trip to the North Rim, we rented a very nice cabin and brought our own food. Things on either side are pricy. We went in the fall(Sept. as I recall) BEAUTIFUL! Fall Colors were gorgious! I felt like we almost had the place to ourselves. It can get cold, so a good jacket is a must. We've been to the South Rim numerous times, taking THE TRAIN from Williams. Staying in Williams(for at least a day is a must Lots of accommodations at every price. Some good resturants too! Get your kicks on Route 66, but save some time for Flagstaff AND SEDONA! Sedona is a must on any trip to the area(Advance Planning is Necessary as it is EXPENSIVE)! We live in Arizona, so it's a bit easier for us. ENJOY THE TRIP!
Taking the bus in. What a great tip. Honestly, it didn't even occur to me. We're planning a trip there in June and this information couldn't be more helpful since we only have a day, maybe a day and a half to work with. Thanks so much.
Great job on the video! I like videos which offer unique information and don't repeat the same "top 10 things to do" stuff that CZcams keeps pushing in the recommendations. I'm headed to GC South Rim in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately the purple shuttle bus doesn't open until Memorial day weekend so will have to take the car into the park. Planning to buy tickets online and skip the queue at the entrance station.
Hey, i appreciate your perspective but I always go and stay a week. 3 days on the south rim and 4 days on the north. I just can’t bring myself to run through that marvelous sight. Been there 5 times and am going for my sixth trip this summer. Thanks for the video!! His stuff.
I am here in Grand Canyon watching your great video (tips , ) let see how is gonna be !!!! Right now Eating breakfast in this famous “66 diner “ in Williams town 10/09/2021
Your video was EXACTLY what I was looking for to start my planning for a west US trip this summer. We'll be passing through this area on our way from Denver to Yosemite. Wanted to stop and see GC for just one day. Any idea what it'll be like this July (2021) in regard to riding the shuttles? I can't believe it'll be the same as when you were filming there; with Covid restrictions, etc. You can count me as a new subscriber!
This is such a great video, thank you for all the help! How many hours did you spend from the shuttle and back again? Im curious how long our day will be since we only have the 1 day there. Thank you!!
I think most people drive from the Phoenix airport or Las Vegas. But other than that, I don't think there is a major airport nearby. Maybe Flagstaff has a smaller airport as well.
Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Is it realistic to plan a 1 day round trip from Las Vegas (by car)? No hikes or major walks, but more or less what you showed in the video. Thanks for your time. (Planning to go in mid July 2022)
Thanks You! From what I've heard, the spring and the fall are best because the crowds are smaller and it's not quite as hot. Or maybe others can comment below on their opinions as well.
Hi there, upon researching how to explore the Grand Canyon I came upon your page! Thanks for the video! Do you know how to get to lipan point to view to sunset using any of the free buses? Thank you
I appreciate the kind words, unfortunately I do not have an answer for you. If anyone else watching knows or has been recently please comment below to help Melissa out.
Awesome . Thank you for such an informative video👏 Just would like to know whether we can travel in car to each view point or is it like shuttle bus is the only option ?
This is a fantastic video. I am going to visit Grand Canyon next week and it helped me a lot to do a good planning. However, I have some questions like red bus route has 12 look out points/trails, so if I get off the bus at all points, walk to the look out area and then return and wait for the next bus, then I think it is not manageable in a day. So, the similar problem could happen with the other routes. I need your response to help me with this question.
We got off at most of the stops and you're right, it does take a long time. Some of the stops are quite close to one another so they have similar views. You could always skip the ones that are nearby one another to shorten your day. Hope you have an amazing trip.
@@NorthernVikingExplorer , you are an amzing person who makes amazing videos. Anyway, I learned from this video. Thanks for your help to the Grand Canyon tourists.
If you go on a shuttle bus, is it 35 dollars each (rather than 35 dollars for the one vehicle if you drive?) I've asked this a couple of places and would love a definitive answer!
Yes, The fee did include entrance into the park. I am not sure what the cost is for additional people. If anyone else watching knows, please comment below.
Unfortunately I don't at the Grand Canyon. We stayed in Kingman and then went to Flagstaff. If anybody else watching has any accommodation recommendations please leave them below to help Joe out. Thanks
@@NorthernVikingExplorer Ok, so you can park the car at the Imax and purchase tickets there and ride the buses all day and a bus will bring you back to the Imax??
I’m staying at one of the lodges in the Village and have a vehicle with me. Can I drive my own vehicle on the red, blue or orange bus lines or is it strictly for your bus?
Tip # 12 The S.Rim the Canyon is at 7000' So it's easy for those who don't live at altitude to quickly overexert themselves Tip # 13 There are many days when weather conditions make the Inner Canyon invisible from the Rims So It's really important for a visitor to allocate more than one day to see the Canyon Tip # 14 My favorite view of the Canyon is from Lipan Point So If a visitor doesn't take East Rim Drive ( SR 64) out to Desert View they've missed some of the best views on the S.Rim
When are you planning to go to the Grand Canyon? Comment Below.
Taking my mother in late September and staying in Flagstaff. This video was very informational, especially about taking the buses in Scion and in the canyon. I bought a National Park annual pass earlier this year, wonder if it'll work for everyone in my party (3) or just me.
Awesome 👍 Thanks for watching. I am not sure about your pass. If anyone else watching has an answer for Rochelle please comment below.
@@NorthernVikingExplorer I did what I should have done first: visit the NPS website. From the site:
A pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity fees (day use fees) at national forests and grasslands, and at lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A pass covers entrance, standard amenity fees and day use fees for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per vehicle fee areas (or up to four adults at sites that charge per person). Children age 15 or under are admitted free.
Planning a solo trip September 18-22 by Amtrak, any pointers ? Little weary about the public transportation after the Amtrak stop in Williams, Az. At 1030p and return trip /train at 330/430a
@@yggiwt6275 I had scheduled a trip for that exact same time period but recently decided to cancel it due to Covid concerns. I hope the conditions improve.
Great video. I’ve been looking for a good informational video about a day trip and this was perfect.
Awesome 👍 Glad I could help.
This is so helpful ! Thank you very much.
You're welcome 👍
Your tips are amazing! This is the best, most concise info I’ve seen about the Grand Canyon south rim to date (I’ve been planning for 2 weeks). I will follow all of your suggestions- thanks so much for the info!
Have a great trip! I'm glad we could help you out. If you have any new tips after you've gone I'd love to hear about them. 👍
Fantastic explanation. Thank you from Scotland
Awesome 👍 Thanks for watching.
What a great video! Thank you for posting such fabulous content :) I am watching it the day before heading to the Grand Canyon and it has all the information I need.
Enjoy your trip! It's such an amazing place. This is info from a few years ago so I'd love to hear if things have changed when you get back. Thanks for watching 👍
Very informative! Thanks!
You're welcome 👍
Thanks- great tips and video!
You're very welcome 😄👍
Thanks for the tips!
No Problem 👍 Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for these great tips! I am planning a trip in a couple months and your tips are quite helpful
Awesome 👍 you will have a great time.
Top number 11 was the most important tip of them all!!
Wonderful details to know! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for posting this 😊
No problem 😊
Super detailed...thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the tips at the Grand Canyon.
You're welcome 👍
Great video!! Very, very helpful. Thank you.
You're more than welcome 🤗
Awesome tips. These definitely saved me some unpleasant surprises.
Wonderful 👍Thanks for watching.
Thank you for tips going next month
It is such an amazing place to visit. You will love it.
Amazing vid thank you
You're welcome 👍
Nice one! Thanks
No problem 👍
Wonderful vid!
Thanks Dennis! 😎💥⚡
Very informative ❤❤❤ 🎉🎉🎉
Glad it was helpful!
IF you want to enjoy the Grand Canyon, go to the NORTH RIM! When my wife and I planned our trip to the North Rim, we rented a very nice cabin and brought our own food. Things on either side are pricy. We went in the fall(Sept. as I recall) BEAUTIFUL! Fall Colors were gorgious! I felt like we almost had the place to ourselves. It can get cold, so a
good jacket is a must.
We've been to the South Rim numerous times, taking THE TRAIN from Williams. Staying in Williams(for at least a day is a must Lots of accommodations at every price. Some good resturants too! Get your kicks on Route 66, but save some time for Flagstaff AND SEDONA! Sedona is a must on any trip to the area(Advance Planning is Necessary as it is EXPENSIVE)! We live in Arizona, so it's a bit easier for us. ENJOY THE TRIP!
Going for my birthday in 9 days. Thanks for the tips
Happy birthday and have fun!
Taking the bus in. What a great tip. Honestly, it didn't even occur to me. We're planning a trip there in June and this information couldn't be more helpful since we only have a day, maybe a day and a half to work with. Thanks so much.
You're very welcome 👍 Glad I could help.
Great job on the video!
I like videos which offer unique information and don't repeat the same "top 10 things to do" stuff that CZcams keeps pushing in the recommendations.
I'm headed to GC South Rim in a couple of weeks.
Unfortunately the purple shuttle bus doesn't open until Memorial day weekend so will have to take the car into the park.
Planning to buy tickets online and skip the queue at the entrance station.
Thank you, I'm sure you will have an amazing time at the Grand Canyon. It is such a beautiful place to visit.
Hey, i appreciate your perspective but I always go and stay a week. 3 days on the south rim and 4 days on the north. I just can’t bring myself to run through that marvelous sight. Been there 5 times and am going for my sixth trip this summer. Thanks for the video!! His stuff.
We would love to stay there longer for our next visit. We just didn't have that much time. It's such a beautiful place.
Do we have hotels near the park?
I plan on going to the Grand Canyon South Rim this Thursday (7/1/21)
Awesome 👍 Have a great trip.
How was it
How was it?
I am here in Grand Canyon watching your great video (tips , ) let see how is gonna be !!!! Right now Eating breakfast in this famous “66 diner “ in Williams town 10/09/2021
Awesome 👍
How was it? Planning on going next week
Your video was EXACTLY what I was looking for to start my planning for a west US trip this summer. We'll be passing through this area on our way from Denver to Yosemite. Wanted to stop and see GC for just one day. Any idea what it'll be like this July (2021) in regard to riding the shuttles? I can't believe it'll be the same as when you were filming there; with Covid restrictions, etc. You can count me as a new subscriber!
Awesome, I'm glad I could help you out. I'm not sure what it'll be like in July but I'm sure you'll have an amazing time. :-)
hey how was it in July? We are planning this July with a 3 yo
This is such a great video, thank you for all the help! How many hours did you spend from the shuttle and back again? Im curious how long our day will be since we only have the 1 day there. Thank you!!
The airport situation is the worst I’ve ever attempted to plan, most people don’t drive there
I think most people drive from the Phoenix airport or Las Vegas. But other than that, I don't think there is a major airport nearby. Maybe Flagstaff has a smaller airport as well.
Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Is it realistic to plan a 1 day round trip from Las Vegas (by car)? No hikes or major walks, but more or less what you showed in the video. Thanks for your time. (Planning to go in mid July 2022)
You would need a very early start, we started our day in Kingman and ended up in Flagstaff. We started out at 6:00 a.m.
@@NorthernVikingExplorer thanks for the quick answer. 👍
Thanks for the info changed my mind, I'm not going
Thanks for a very good video. Just wondering what is the best month visit Grand Canyon, thanks again
Thanks You! From what I've heard, the spring and the fall are best because the crowds are smaller and it's not quite as hot. Or maybe others can comment below on their opinions as well.
Thanks! If you have an annual pass for national parks can you (2 people) take the shuttle from outside without buying an extra tiket?
I'm hope to leave LA area early tomorrow morning with my two kids
Have fun and drive safe!
Hi there, upon researching how to explore the Grand Canyon I came upon your page! Thanks for the video! Do you know how to get to lipan point to view to sunset using any of the free buses? Thank you
I appreciate the kind words, unfortunately I do not have an answer for you. If anyone else watching knows or has been recently please comment below to help Melissa out.
Where should I see the sunrise/sunset on the south rim?
Awesome . Thank you for such an informative video👏
Just would like to know whether we can travel in car to each view point or is it like shuttle bus is the only option ?
You're very welcome 👍
@@NorthernVikingExplorer I would like to know whether we can travel to each view point in car or is shuttle bus the only option ?
No, I believe it was only the shuttle bus, private tours and bicycles.
@@NorthernVikingExplorer Thank you👍
Great information, How long was your trip while getting into the Grand Canyon?
Thank You! We only visited for 1 day.
This is a fantastic video. I am going to visit Grand Canyon next week and it helped me a lot to do a good planning. However, I have some questions like red bus route has 12 look out points/trails, so if I get off the bus at all points, walk to the look out area and then return and wait for the next bus, then I think it is not manageable in a day. So, the similar problem could happen with the other routes. I need your response to help me with this question.
We got off at most of the stops and you're right, it does take a long time. Some of the stops are quite close to one another so they have similar views. You could always skip the ones that are nearby one another to shorten your day. Hope you have an amazing trip.
@@NorthernVikingExplorer , you are an amzing person who makes amazing videos. Anyway, I learned from this video. Thanks for your help to the Grand Canyon tourists.
Are cars a ale to drive on the red bus route ? Or busses only?
What are proper shoes for this x
How early can i be there, bus runs?
If you go on a shuttle bus, is it 35 dollars each (rather than 35 dollars for the one vehicle if you drive?) I've asked this a couple of places and would love a definitive answer!
does the Grand Canyon Vehicle fee cover everyone's entry into the park? I am seeing where it says $30 per vehicle and everyone in car up to 4
Yes, The fee did include entrance into the park. I am not sure what the cost is for additional people. If anyone else watching knows, please comment below.
Are you able to see all these spots with your personnel vehicle or do you have to take the shuttles? Going there tomorrow! Thanks for the video!
When we were there, you could not take your personal vehicle to the lookout points.
@@NorthernVikingExplorer thank you!!
Did you actually ride the purple route bus during your spring break visit. So far, I think the purple route bus only run in summer.
This was in 2019 and both routes were running during our visit.
Thank you my friend....do you have any recommendations for lodging?
Unfortunately I don't at the Grand Canyon. We stayed in Kingman and then went to Flagstaff. If anybody else watching has any accommodation recommendations please leave them below to help Joe out. Thanks
@@NorthernVikingExplorer Ok, so you can park the car at the Imax and purchase tickets there and ride the buses all day and a bus will bring you back to the Imax??
Yes you can, it was a great option and saved us a ton of time bypassing the lineups to get into the park.
@@NorthernVikingExplorer butttt ... is the line only at entrance or on very stop to watch the different points?
You switch buses, and then the bus will take you to all the stops.
I’m staying at one of the lodges in the Village and have a vehicle with me. Can I drive my own vehicle on the red, blue or orange bus lines or is it strictly for your bus?
When we were there you could not drive your own car, it was only buses and tours.
So no shuttle busses in February?
This video is a couple years old so I would double check on their website for current information.
Unfortunately the Tusayan shuttle bus is not operating during the 2021 season :( Time for plan B.
Good to know. Thanks for the tip.
Are dogs allowed in the buses?
Me and my wife are going next week how should we dress?
Hi! What If I want to take the red bus but also do a little hiking and then keep going on the red bus? Can that be done?
Yes, you can. As long as you come back to one of the stops, you are good.
@@NorthernVikingExplorer Awesome, I want to do the Bright Angel Trail (Not all of it though, just like 3 miles)
Tip # 12
The S.Rim the Canyon is at 7000'
So
it's easy for those who don't live at altitude to quickly overexert themselves
Tip # 13
There are many days when weather conditions make the Inner Canyon invisible from the Rims
So
It's really important for a visitor to allocate more than one day to see the Canyon
Tip # 14
My favorite view of the Canyon is from Lipan Point
So
If a visitor doesn't take East Rim Drive ( SR 64) out to Desert View they've missed some of the best views on the S.Rim
Thank you for the tips! If anyone else watching has more tips please leave them below in the comments.
If you take the red bus… can you return at anytime you want?
Yes, they were continually doing loops. I don't recall what time they ended for the day though.
What month did you go
This was in March.
TU-see-ON
Can you drive your own car on these routes?
No, I believe it was only the buses and private tours.
Electric carts don’t fit on the bus. So? Didn’t bring the wheel chair…
Very informative! Thanks!
You're welcome!