Visitor - I am trying to plan a vacation for my parents so I'm looking to see what is available...
Rita - Are they interested in visiting the Grand Canyon South Rim?
Visitor - What is the South Rim?
Rita - The Grand Canyon has "rims" you can visit.
Rita - Each one offers a different experience
Rita - The South Rim is the most visited, the most accessible to the public
Visitor - How can I find out what they are like?
Rita - Let me find some information for you.
Visitor - So, do you recommend the South Rim???
Rita - Here is a our Ultimate Grand Canyon Adventure Guide.
Rita - When people see pictures of the Grand Canyon it is usually of the South Rim. It has beautiful views and offers more in the way of lodging, restaurants, museums.
Visitor - Are there tours available from Las Vegas?
Rita - Definitely! Let me find those for you.
Visitor - You are so helpful!
Rita - Several of the tours from Las Vegas cover an area called Grand Canyon West.
Rita - Grand Canyon West is not located in the National Park, but is on Indian Tribal land, and is a high desert region versus the forest area of the South Rim.
Visitor - So would the South Rim be nicer?
Rita - The South Rim is considered the "true" Grand Canyon National Park. However, Grand Canyon West is in the Grand Canyon.
Visitor - Oh, I see.
Rita - There are tours from Las Vegas that take in the South Rim.
Rita - These tours are all day tours because of the distance.
Visitor - How far away is Las Vegas?
Rita - The South Rim is 5 hours from Las Vegas, while Grand Canyon West is only 3 hours from Las Vegas.
Visitor - Is Las Vegas the closest place to fly to?
Rita - Las Vegas is usually less expensive air fare from most cities, but Phoenix is about the same distance from Grand Canyon South Rim.
Rita - There are commuter flights into Flagstaff, AZ from Phoenix.
Rita - Flagstaff is about 90 minutes from the South Rim.
Visitor - Oh, I see. I think Las Vegas will be the most economical than for them.
Visitor - What time of year is best?
Rita - Spring and Fall are best. The summers are hot in Las Vegas and warm at the South Rim, although not as hot as Las Vegas.
Rita - Would you like lodging options for the South Rim? They do book up quickly.
Visitor - Are there tours that include lodging?
Rita - We offer day tours or less. We can only recommend lodging.
Visitor - Ok. Is it cheapest to lodge in Las Vegas or at the South Rim?
Rita - Las Vegas hotels are very reasonable and plentiful.
Rita - The South Rim lodging is more expensive and there are not as many options to choose from.
Visitor - So then the tour would begin at Las Vegas?
Rita - Yes, many of the tours do begin in Las Vegas and include hotel pick up and drop off.
Visitor - Thanks so much for your help. You have given me some good ideas. I will continue looking around.
Rita - Take your time, and let me know if you need more information!
