"Deeper impressions, shorter journey"
World Famous
Grand Canyon
USA
The world's most famous canyon, carved by the Colorado River over 6 million years. 446 km long, up to 29 km wide.
“Skip the 10-hour flight and the $35 park entrance fee”
European Alternative
Gorges du Verdon
France
Europe's deepest canyon with turquoise waters cutting through 700m limestone cliffs. Kayaking, hiking, and swimming in Provence. The 'Grand Canyon of Europe'.
Why These Two?
Both are dramatic river-carved canyons with vertiginous depths and stunning turquoise waters far below.
Grand Canyon
Gorges du Verdon
The True Cost
World
Grand Canyon
flight
Europe
Gorges du Verdon
train
€1027
True Cost Saved
1.6t
Less CO2
98%
Emission Reduction
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