When are you planning to go to the Grand Canyon? Comment Below.
@rochellewilliams63993 жыл бұрын
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.
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍 Thanks for watching. I am not sure about your pass. If anyone else watching has an answer for Rochelle please comment below.
@rochellewilliams63993 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@yggiwt62753 жыл бұрын
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
@rochellewilliams63993 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@elosogonzalez87398 ай бұрын
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!
@anarizmoore11 ай бұрын
Top number 11 was the most important tip of them all!!
@pragtinarang Жыл бұрын
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.
@NorthernVikingExplorer Жыл бұрын
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 👍
@treyhegar17545 ай бұрын
Wonderful details to know! Thanks
@NorthernVikingExplorer5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@skyking4501 Жыл бұрын
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.
@NorthernVikingExplorer Жыл бұрын
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.
@violeteli31 Жыл бұрын
Do we have hotels near the park?
@evwonder18893 жыл бұрын
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!
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
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. :-)
@Madhurima_NYC Жыл бұрын
hey how was it in July? We are planning this July with a 3 yo
@dorothykelly89243 жыл бұрын
Fantastic explanation. Thank you from Scotland
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍 Thanks for watching.
@anitassitarski6502 Жыл бұрын
Thanks- great tips and video!
@NorthernVikingExplorer Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome 😄👍
@lilalove77896 ай бұрын
Very informative! Thanks!
@NorthernVikingExplorer6 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@interestinglyenough76013 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips. These definitely saved me some unpleasant surprises.
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful 👍Thanks for watching.
@Joshybabee2 жыл бұрын
Going for my birthday in 9 days. Thanks for the tips
@NorthernVikingExplorer2 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday and have fun!
@miketurza24773 жыл бұрын
I plan on going to the Grand Canyon South Rim this Thursday (7/1/21)
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍 Have a great trip.
@lolhi59643 жыл бұрын
How was it
@Natalia-mm8vf3 жыл бұрын
How was it?
@mkrehan14403 ай бұрын
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.
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 ай бұрын
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.
@mkrehan14403 ай бұрын
@@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.
@doritawhat3 жыл бұрын
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
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍
@loveisiah82 жыл бұрын
How was it? Planning on going next week
@coolgomzicj3 жыл бұрын
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 KZbin 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.
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm sure you will have an amazing time at the Grand Canyon. It is such a beautiful place to visit.
@lethalwolf74557 ай бұрын
The airport situation is the worst I’ve ever attempted to plan, most people don’t drive there
@NorthernVikingExplorer7 ай бұрын
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.
@hdtwal1den4 ай бұрын
Great video!! Very, very helpful. Thank you.
@NorthernVikingExplorer4 ай бұрын
You're more than welcome 🤗
@a7salem7 ай бұрын
Thanks for a very good video. Just wondering what is the best month visit Grand Canyon, thanks again
@NorthernVikingExplorer7 ай бұрын
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.
@backyardflyer99143 жыл бұрын
Great video. I’ve been looking for a good informational video about a day trip and this was perfect.
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍 Glad I could help.
@ElMarco48Ай бұрын
Have these routes changed in the last 4 years?
@anun31052 жыл бұрын
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 ?
@NorthernVikingExplorer2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome 👍
@anun31052 жыл бұрын
@@NorthernVikingExplorer I would like to know whether we can travel to each view point in car or is shuttle bus the only option ?
@NorthernVikingExplorer2 жыл бұрын
No, I believe it was only the shuttle bus, private tours and bicycles.
@anun31052 жыл бұрын
@@NorthernVikingExplorer Thank you👍
@javi.a27543 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info changed my mind, I'm not going
@MiezProduction Жыл бұрын
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!
@NorthernVikingExplorer Жыл бұрын
When we were there, you could not take your personal vehicle to the lookout points.
@MiezProduction Жыл бұрын
@@NorthernVikingExplorer thank you!!
@Kemerlinrich3 жыл бұрын
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
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
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.
@hampara1755 ай бұрын
Thanks! If you have an annual pass for national parks can you (2 people) take the shuttle from outside without buying an extra tiket?
@melissabenner2 жыл бұрын
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
@NorthernVikingExplorer2 жыл бұрын
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.
@gonzopresents5595 Жыл бұрын
I'm hope to leave LA area early tomorrow morning with my two kids
@NorthernVikingExplorer Жыл бұрын
Have fun and drive safe!
@regina42903 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately the Tusayan shuttle bus is not operating during the 2021 season :( Time for plan B.
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Thanks for the tip.
@ashleykraft6364 Жыл бұрын
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!!
@Denises1442 жыл бұрын
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!
@NorthernVikingExplorer2 жыл бұрын
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. 👍
@doctordunc Жыл бұрын
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!
@carloseduardoaguilar5099 Жыл бұрын
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?
@NorthernVikingExplorer Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can. As long as you come back to one of the stops, you are good.
@carloseduardoaguilar5099 Жыл бұрын
@@NorthernVikingExplorer Awesome, I want to do the Bright Angel Trail (Not all of it though, just like 3 miles)
@Aaron-fb6mb3 жыл бұрын
What are proper shoes for this x
@davidpickens69163 жыл бұрын
Electric carts don’t fit on the bus. So? Didn’t bring the wheel chair…
@DonPhamadio2 жыл бұрын
Are dogs allowed in the buses?
@LivingCoast2Coast3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips at the Grand Canyon.
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍
@babywatt1964 Жыл бұрын
Me and my wife are going next week how should we dress?
@nguoiphutho75947 ай бұрын
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.
@NorthernVikingExplorer7 ай бұрын
This was in 2019 and both routes were running during our visit.
@TheoHockeyton2 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful ! Thank you very much.
@NorthernVikingExplorer2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍
@lizkemna269 Жыл бұрын
Very informative ❤❤❤ 🎉🎉🎉
@NorthernVikingExplorer Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@kimalee89672 жыл бұрын
What month did you go
@NorthernVikingExplorer2 жыл бұрын
This was in March.
@deerphoria43143 жыл бұрын
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?
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
When we were there you could not drive your own car, it was only buses and tours.
@Martin-by3ms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for tips going next month
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
It is such an amazing place to visit. You will love it.
@heatherhillman72802 жыл бұрын
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.
@NorthernVikingExplorer2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome 👍 Glad I could help.
@julieadams45543 жыл бұрын
Very informative! Thanks!
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍
@Aaron-fb6mb3 жыл бұрын
Amazing vid thank you
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍
@sarairamirez70422 жыл бұрын
Are cars a ale to drive on the red bus route ? Or busses only?
@JT-bb4lq2 жыл бұрын
How early can i be there, bus runs?
@ashokan134 Жыл бұрын
Nice one! Thanks
@NorthernVikingExplorer Жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@GabrielaGonzalez-em9zf10 ай бұрын
If you take the red bus… can you return at anytime you want?
@NorthernVikingExplorer10 ай бұрын
Yes, they were continually doing loops. I don't recall what time they ended for the day though.
@karinaalonso-ferrari73152 жыл бұрын
Great information, How long was your trip while getting into the Grand Canyon?
@NorthernVikingExplorer2 жыл бұрын
Thank You! We only visited for 1 day.
@loveisiah82 жыл бұрын
Where should I see the sunrise/sunset on the south rim?
@mzmelissa268 ай бұрын
So no shuttle busses in February?
@NorthernVikingExplorer8 ай бұрын
This video is a couple years old so I would double check on their website for current information.
@reinerhudson3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
No Problem 👍 Thanks for watching.
@erikop8172 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for these great tips! I am planning a trip in a couple months and your tips are quite helpful
@NorthernVikingExplorer2 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍 you will have a great time.
@odense12 жыл бұрын
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)
@NorthernVikingExplorer2 жыл бұрын
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.
@odense12 жыл бұрын
@@NorthernVikingExplorer thanks for the quick answer. 👍
@cappiah785 ай бұрын
Super detailed...thank you!
@NorthernVikingExplorer5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Doylefromhell3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful vid!
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dennis! 😎💥⚡
@tjhawkins2 жыл бұрын
Can you drive your own car on these routes?
@NorthernVikingExplorer2 жыл бұрын
No, I believe it was only the buses and private tours.
@marcelah505 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this 😊
@NorthernVikingExplorer Жыл бұрын
No problem 😊
@Caderic Жыл бұрын
TU-see-ON
@nickyl90403 жыл бұрын
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
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips! If anyone else watching has more tips please leave them below in the comments.
@joebruhin20983 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend....do you have any recommendations for lodging?
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
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
@joebruhin20983 жыл бұрын
@@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??
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can, it was a great option and saved us a ton of time bypassing the lineups to get into the park.
@denissemedina60233 жыл бұрын
@@NorthernVikingExplorer butttt ... is the line only at entrance or on very stop to watch the different points?
@NorthernVikingExplorer3 жыл бұрын
You switch buses, and then the bus will take you to all the stops.