Grand Canyon, Arizona | August 2021
Grand Canyon West:
Weather:
High 80's, low 90's. Wear sunscreen.
Transportation:
We rented a car in Vegas and drove out to the Canyon. Once we got to the reservation, we got onto a shuttle to take us to the Skywalk.
Accomodations:
Wander Camp - One of my best experiences yet. Glamping near the Grand Canyon. It was a bit complicated to find the place, but we followed their instructions and figured it out. We actually had phone and (weak) internet service, contrary to the warnings. It was so peaceful and clean.
Attractions:
Grand Canyon West- LOL that's about it. We got tickets to the Skywalk - a glass walkway over the Canyon. You cannot take your camera or phone with you on the Skywalk. We paid for a native to take photos of us, and they came out beautiful!
Scottsdale/Sedona/Phoenix:
Weather:
High 90's, low 100's. Wear sunscreen and stay hydrated!!
Accomodations:
Beautiful Airbnb in Scottsdale. The hostess was beyond nice and accomodating! There are board games, snack packages, pool toys, etc. Highly recommend!!
Gorgeous Airbnb in Sedona - The view! Host was a bit OCD...but did I mention the view?!
Kosher Food:
Labella Pizzaria - Delicious! A lot of options, everything was so good! Pastas, pizzas, sushi, milkshakes, salads, sandwiches, etc. Click here for website.
NY Bagels & Bialys - Only the bagels and bialys are Kosher. Click here for website.
Milk + Honey - Ask for Chalav Yisroel. Click here for website.
Imperial Kosher - Grocery store with Kosher meat takeout.
Fata Morgana - (meat) Five star restaurant! Click here for website.
Kitchen18 - (meat) Food was so good, cheap, and generous portions. Must try!! Click here for website.
Attractions:
Slide Rock State Park - Stunning national park. Natural water slides. There is cliff jumping... You can swim in the water. You can hike. $40 per person. Click here for website.
Bearizona Wildlife Park - Safari right near the Grand Canyon. Drive in your own car. There is one part when you can leave your car and walk around. Tigers, foxes, bears, etc. Keep in mind, during the hottest days of the season, (August, in our case) the animals mostly kept to themselves and we didn't get to see much. $30 per person. Click here for website.
Outback ATV- UTV'ing around the Sedona mountainous terrain. Super fun and amazing service. Our tire popped and they came to rescue us so graciously and even gave us a discount:) $400 per UTV with 4 people. Click here for website.
Scorpion Bay Speed Boat Rental - We had a speedboat with a tube in the back and also offered a wakeboarding option. They have inflatable water slides at the bay as well. Call before you come to find out if the inflatables are ready for use. $500 for 4 hours on the boat. Click here for website.
Lake Pleasant Water Slide - Insane water slide!! $30-$35 per person for an hour. Click here for website.
Hot Air Ballooning - In Phoenix. Beautiful at sunrise and sunset. $199 per person. Click here for website.
Out of Africa Wildlife Park - Ziplining over a safari with 3 parallel ziplines so you can race with your family/friends. Click here for website.
Predator Zipline - Another zipline experience. Click here for website.
Westworld Paintball - Outdoor paintball at Splatter Ranch in Phoenix. You need to wear a lot of "armor" which can be very hot in the summer. Click here for website.
Old Town Scottsdale - Beautiful shopping, lights, night vibe etc.
Goldfield Ghost Town - Feel like you're in the Wild West. Pan for gold, tour a gold mine, check out a old style gun fight. Great for families! Click here for website.
AZ Trail Riding - In Mesa... about 45 minutes from Scottsdale. Nicest people! Click here for website.
Hikes - Recommended stunning hikes that we didn't do:
- Camelback Mountain (Scottsdale area)
- Pinnacle Peak
- Devils Bridge
- Hole in Rock (Scottsdale area)