South Rim Mule Trip to the River
Day Note:
Since you will have made reservations for a mule trip at Xanterra Parks & Resorts, (303) 297-2757 or toll free (888) 297-2757, or FAX (303) 297-3175, most of your work is taken care of. For the night before the ride down, stay at one of the lodges inside the canyon, found at grandcanyonlodges.com. El Tovar is the most elegant and also the most expensive. Yavapai Lodge, Bright Angel Lodge and Maswik Lodge are all fantastic choices as well--as long as you're...
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Grand Canyon National Park
Contact:
- 520 638 2631
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Location:
- Apache Street & Center Road
- (P.O. Box 129)
- Grand Canyon,AZ86023
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Description:
The Grand Canyon draws more than 10 million visitors a year. As one of the seven natural wonders of the world, this amazing landscape awes and inspires. A mile in depth and more than 250 miles long, the Colorado River winds through its vast corridors. Drive or ride the Grand Canyon Railway as an alternative to getting there. Park amenities include both rustic and upscale lodging. Fine dining is available at the four-star dining room of the El Tovar.
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The Abyss
Contact:
Location:
- West Rim Dr
- (West of Grand Canyon Village)
- Grand Canyon,AZ86023
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Description:
The awesome, dramatic visual of the Grand Canyon has inspired more than one writer to liken the majestic canyon to an abyss. It is no wonder why one observation point along the West Rim Drive earned the name The Abyss. From this point, it is a dramatic 3,000-foot drop off that plunges to the plateau below. Access to this point is via the trail system linking the outlooks along West Rim Drive and by shuttle in the summer months.
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The abyss at sunset. Watch night pour over the canyon and imagine how it will look from below.
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El Tovar Dining Room
Contact:
- +1 928 638 2631
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Location:
- El Tovar Lodge
- P. O. Box 699
- Grand Canyon,AZ86023
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Description:
You will feel like you are supping at a European hunting lodge at this fine dining venue. But make your dinner reservations early; these are the area's hardest-to-get tables. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily, year-round. Hotel guests may make reservations up to 90 days in advance, non-guests up to 30 days in advance. Full bar service is offered.
Author note:
even if you are not staying at the lodge‚ the dining experience is exquisite.
Day Note:
In the early morning, you will check in with your Xanterra mule trip and the rest of your day is in their hands. They will provide lunches, leadership, and Phantom Ranch lodging at the bottom. Sit back and be ready for some bumps.
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Phantom Ranch Canteen
Contact:
- +1 928 638 2631
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Location:
- Phantom Ranch
- P.O. Box 699
- Grand Canyon,AZ86023
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Description:
This eatery is a refueling spot for the truly adventurous diner: you have to make the descent to the bottom of the Grand Canyon to eat here! The house specialty is hiker's stew, but the establishment also offers full American-style breakfasts, sack lunches and steak dinners. Vegetarian options are available by advance reservation. It is essential that you reserve your meals before you make your Grand Canyon descent.
Author note:
Dinner is included in the mule trip package and you will get surprisingly luxurious food and service on the canyon floor. Lodging will be provided here as well.
