The Grand Canyon is a popular scenic tourist attraction, and can be an affordable vacation. Several ways are available to bargain travel to the Grand Canyon. The Canyon is 277 miles long and 18 miles wide and houses around 70 species of mammals, 250 species of birds and 25 types of reptiles. The Canyon is continually eroding and changing its contours, making the Canyon a one of a kind tourist site.
Camp instead of staying at hotels or resorts to save money when visiting the Grand Canyon. Campsites can be booked for individuals or families for a fraction of the cost of a hotel room. Do your research about campsites before going. Some campsites take reservations while others work on a first-come-first-serve basis. Go to Indigoguide.com or Nps.gov and search "Grand Canyon camping" for an overview of campsites and contact information.
Stay in Williams or Flagstaff instead of near the Grand Canyon to save a little money. Hotels are more expensive nearest to the Grand Canyon. Go to Arizonahotels/city/Williams.com for Williams lodging information or Arizonahotels/city/Flagstaff.com for Flagstaff lodging information.
Buy your own groceries to cook if you have access to a kitchen, or are staying at a campsite. You can also buy a cheap breakfast or lunch at the Canyon Village Market at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Limit your tours, as they can be expensive. Try a bus tour instead of helicopter tours. Bus tours are generally the least expensive. Go to Grandcanyontourcompany.com/bus to book bus tours in the Canyon online.
Pack everything you’ll need for your vacation ahead of time to avoid paying tourist prices for basic needs. You’ll need a hat for sun protection, shorts for summer, pants, and hiking gear if you intend to hike. You’ll also need good socks and a raincoat and a jacket for when the weather is cooler. Pack all the toiletries you’ll need such as toothpaste, shaving articles and sanitary supplies.
Reuse your water bottles while in the Grand Canyon. You’ll need to drink a lot of water to stay hydrated in the dry Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon’s water is some of the cleanest in the country.
Visit some of the free admissions sites in the Grand Canyon such as the Tusayan Museum and Ruin for some historical fun on ancient cultures scattered throughout the Canyon. The Desert View Watchtower, a 70-foot stone tower near the Santa Fe Railroad, is another impressive and free attraction. Sunrises and sunsets are impressive in the Canyon. Catch one for some memorable and free fun.
