During the last couple of years, many people couldn't travel as much as they wanted to. However, the world is opening up again. For those looking to cross some high-priority items off their bucket list, a Grand Canyon tour to explore one of the seven natural wonders of the world might be next. While you might think that this adventure has to wait for spring or summer, the winter offers many advantages, including lower crowds, milder temperatures, and unique views. However, you should also prepare appropriately. The guide below outlines best practices.

How Should You Get Ready to Visit the Grand Canyon in Winter?

1. Book a Grand Canyon Tour

Some people consider driving themselves to and through the Grand Canyon. However, this can be challenging for people who don't know the area well, especially in winter. It also stops you from fully paying attention to the gorgeous view if you are worried about keeping two hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. 

Arranging to go on a guided tour allows you to appreciate the moment you are in, take pictures, and bond with your family without added stress. You will also have a convenient person there to provide facts, answer questions, and make you appreciate the beauty in front of you even more by bringing you to the best sites and pointing out hidden features. Lastly, these tours often come with food reservations.

2. Dress Appropriately

You will have a wide variety of Grand Canyon tours to choose from. Some prefer to see the Grand Canyon from up top to understand its massive scale, while others might want to travel to the bottom of the gorge where they are more likely to spot wildlife. These locations can have temperature differences of 30 degrees. To make sure you know what to wear, ask your tour guide what they suggest. In general, this should include jeans and walking shoes or boots. Since temperatures can also fluctuate a lot based on the time of day, wearing layers is also recommended.

3. Go for Sunrise or Sunset

One of the advantages of visiting during the winter is that it is easier to catch the sunrise or sunset. The sky—and the subsequent colors—tend to be especially clear following snowstorms. Using your camera's aperture mode, choose a setting between f/11 and f/16 to keep as much of the scenery in focus as possible. A low ISO value prevents graininess; meanwhile, saving the photo as a RAW vs. a JPEG allows you to preserve as many details as possible.

If you've always wanted to see the Grand Canyon, make it an even more impressive experience by signing up with Laughlin Tours. Based out of Laughlin, NV, since 2001, this team specializes in showing people new sides of the United States by explaining the history of the Grand Canyon, the Hoover Dam, or Route 66. To learn more about their offerings, visit the website. Call (702) 420-5345 to begin planning the adventure of a lifetime.