I’m trying to see what and where would be the best way to see the Grand Canyon? When are you planning to visit? The trip is for my parents What time of year? Towards the end of September. Great. The best quality experience is drive oneself to Grand Canyon South Rim and spend 1-2 days. If you have more time to spend, you can add other destinations such as Lake Powell or Sedona. Well they would like to go for about a week. Great – they could certainly see a lot in a week. They should plan on flying them into Phoenix or Las Vegas. Either airport would be ~ 4. 5 hours from the South Rim. So you suggest flying into one of those places and driving to the Grand Canyon? Is that the closest? because I don’t think they would like to drive all that time Yes, flying into either Phoenix or Las Vegas is the most convenient option for reaching the Grand Canyon. While it is a bit of a drive, the scenic views along the way can enhance the experience. Once they arrive at the South Rim, there are numerous south rim viewing options that provide stunning perspectives of the canyon, including popular spots like Mather Point and Yavapai Observation Station.
Long drives are a fact of life out here. There is an airport in Flagstaff, about 90 minutes from the park, but it does not have direct service (you have to connect from Phoenix).
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So if they arrive in Las Vegas, its about 4.5 hours to the gran canyon?
Correct. A popular Las Vegas loop is Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon and Zion
Visitor loaded: https://grandcanyon.com/planning/grand-canyon-mule-rides/
Wow, do people really do that Mule trip??
Alley Definitely – and they book it 1 year in advance!!
What do you recommend for someone who is disabled?
Can’t do much walking
Not the mule ride, that’s for sure. What is the nature/extent of the disability? Cane? Wheelchair?
Cane but can’t do very much walking for too long.
Most in-park roads are open to private vehicles. If one of the party has a disability, they qualify for an access pass onto the Hermit’s Rest/West Rim Road, which is normally closed to private vehicles.
Would she just show her disability sign that hangs on her rearview?
Yes, at the entrance gate to the park.
OK thank you once again for your help, I will be returning, Im going to talk with them and take it from there.
Thanks for visiting.
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