Many years ago hubby and I took our son and his buddy out to see the Canyon. We did it as economically as possible so we flew into Vegas on a "package" trip and picked up our rental car. Had lunch at a buffet then North we went. It was about a 3 hr. drive to St George, Utah where we stayed the first night. It was about 106 degrees so we were glad to have a pool (inside). We saw rock formations and country so different from home(Boston area) We saw Zion and Bryce Canyons, and stayed in the place they film the cowboy movies and then on to the North Rim. It was a LONG ride but it was beautiful. It took us a week to do all that and then some. Rode back to Vegas and stayed 2 nights (part of the package)and then flew home. We all loved it and we would go again. Have a wonderful time!