Grand Canyon South Rim: Our most recommended tours and activities

From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour

1. From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour

Head to Grand Canyon Airport at Tusayan, Arizona for a fantastic 45-minute helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon. Departing from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, soar above the Kaibab National Forest for amazing views of the Marble Canyon and Point Imperial. Watch in awe as the South Rim gradually drops away, providing one of the most memorable views of the entire canyon. Climb above the North Rim, and experience the fabulous bird's-eye views before heading through the Dragon Corridor, the canyon's widest and deepest part. See in the distance the Painted Desert and the Desert View Watchtower, designed by the Hopi Native Americans. Your journey then follows the Colorado River upstream to where it merges with the Little Colorado River, back over the Kaibab National Forest, and on to Tusayan. Relax as you take in the views from a state-of-the-art ECO-Star Helicopter with individual leather seats, wraparound glass for outstanding visibility, and exceptional noise-reduction features both inside and out.

Grand Canyon: Discovery Air Tour

2. Grand Canyon: Discovery Air Tour

Experience the grandeur of the Grand Canyon South Rim on an aerial tour complete with commentary in multiple languages that is bound to captivate you. Your flight leaves from the Grand Canyon national park terminal and takes you over the Kaibab National Forest, Kaibab Plateau, Confluence of Colorado, Little Colorado River, Imperial Point, and Zuni Corridor. Once onboard your plane, sit back and get ready to enjoy the thrill of the incredible scenery this natural wonder has to offer. All seats provide unobstructed views for sightseeing and photography through the specially designed oversized windows. This Grand discovery tour is perfect for families and for individuals who have limited time yet wish to enjoy all of the beauty of the Grand Canyon.

Las Vegas: Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend

3. Las Vegas: Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend

Get away from the bright lights of Las Vegas, and journey into the great American Southwest. Visit Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and the Grand Canyon. Benefit from the knowledge of your expert guide along the way. First, stop at Antelope Canyon and enjoy its colorful, intricate rock walls and formations, rainbow colors, and patterns. You'll explore the canyon with an experienced Navajo guide. Next, take in spectacular views at the Horseshoe Bend, a horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River. After hiking 1.2 km on a sandy trail, take your time to admire the breathtaking views. Finally, stop at the world-famous Grand Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover its layered bands of red rock revealing millions of years of geological history.

Grand Canyon National Park: Guided Sunset Hummer Tour

4. Grand Canyon National Park: Guided Sunset Hummer Tour

Discover Grand Canyon National Park at the golden hour, when it comes alive with striking colors, incredible shadows, and moving light. Take sight of multicolored rock layers aboard a former military humvee, customized to ensure the best experience. Follow your professional guide and discover the most awe-inspiring viewpoints and lookouts of the South Rim. Listen to stories and facts about the Grand Canyon, including its creation, history, and ancient inhabitants. After each lookout or viewpoint, enjoy enough time to capture memory-making photographs. The last viewpoint on this tour is to watch the sunset, and marvel at the dramatic color changes as the sun dips below the horizon. Tours take place on paved, public roads; there is no off road travel permitted in the Grand Canyon National Park

Williams: Grand Canyon Railway Tickets with Guided Bus Tour

5. Williams: Grand Canyon Railway Tickets with Guided Bus Tour

Enjoy the Grand Canyon's natural beauty on a nostalgic train ride featuring western musicians and cowboy characters on vintage cars with this roundtrip train ticket between Williams and the Grand Canyon. Take a guided bus tour to the top sights along the canyon's South Rim.  Pick up your tickets and board the train in Williams. Enjoy the scenic ride through the Grand Canyon National Park to the Grand Canyon village. Be entertained with a thrilling Wild West shootout along the way. Select a comfortable seat in first class with large windows, snacks, and beverages, or pick a tour with coach tickets. Select a tour with the lunch option and sit down to a hot buffet meal in Maswik Lodge. Once you arrive at Grand Canyon Village hop aboard a bus that will take you to the most popular viewpoints along the South Rim of the Canyon. Get your camera ready for some incredible vistas. Listen to fascinating commentary from your guide along the way. Spend some time walking around the historic Grand Canyon Village where you can visit historic hotels and shops or purchase something to eat. Return to Williams on the train at the end of your tour.

From Las Vegas: Bryce, Zion, and Grand Canyon 3-Day Tour

6. From Las Vegas: Bryce, Zion, and Grand Canyon 3-Day Tour

Embark on a three-day trip to the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion Park from Las Vegas. Take in the dramatic landscapes and breathtaking views, and learn about the habitats and geology from your guide. Day 1: LAS VEGAS – GRAND CANYON – PAGE Start the day traveling Southeast through the desert and through the Navajo Indian reservation. Arrive at the Grand Canyon and tour along the south bank and learn how throughout the years the Colorado river carved its way down to the sea and created the wonderland for geologists. After lunch, continue along the canyon east stopping at some of the many Indian market places to browse the handmade arts and crafts. Then head to the Page and Lake Powell area for the evening where you will stay at the Quality Inn View of Lake Powell. Day 2: ANTELOPE CANYON – BRYCE CANYON Start the day as you tour the Antelope Canyon and visit the spectacular dunes created by the wind, water, and sand. Then head west to Bryce Canyon home to the most amazing natural sculptures of the world. See amazing rock and sand sculptures honed to perfection over thousands of years of rain wind and sunshine. Experience the unique changing of the colors during the sunset from one of the vista points in the park (may change due to changing sunset times). After the visit, head towards the town of Kanab where you will stay overnight at the Days Inn Kanab. On certain departures, tour will continue to Cedar City for overnight. Day 3: ZION PARK – LAS VEGAS After breakfast, head into Zion park. Tour the park and enjoy a short walking trail along the Virgin river that runs through the park. Then head back for an early evening arrival in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas: Grand Canyon South Rim, Hoover Dam & Route 66

7. Las Vegas: Grand Canyon South Rim, Hoover Dam & Route 66

Discover the Hoover Dam, Route 66, and Grand Canyon National Park in just one day on a guided full-day trip from Las Vegas. Enjoy pickup and drop-off, and travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle. Keep your energy up with an included lunch, snacks, and drinks. Start the day with complimentary pickup, then drive to the first stop at Hoover Dam. There,l walk on top of the dam to take pictures and learn about the unique architecture and history of the place. Next, drive through the Mojave Desert and admire the famous Joshua trees until you reach your next destination, the historic Route 66 — also called the mother road — that unites the eastern and western coasts of the United States. Here, admire a varied collection of vintage cars at the Route 66 Motoporium, walk through history, and take some pictures. Make your next stop for an included lunch, where you can order customized food. After lunch, continue your journey to the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy the views from the South Rim, then explore inside the canyon on a light hike on the trail of time. During your explorations, visit Yavapai Point, Yavapai Geology Museum, Verkamp Visitor Center, Bright Angel, Mather Point, and Desert View. Afterward, you'll return to Las Vegas to your original starting point.

Grand Canyon: Sunset Tour from Biblical Creation Perspective

8. Grand Canyon: Sunset Tour from Biblical Creation Perspective

Experience the Grand Canyon from a biblical creation perspective. Meeting inside the park at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center flag pole about four hours before the sun sets, the Sunset Rim Tour visits the very best locations of the South Rim’s east side. Along Desert View Drive, you will ride comfortably in our tour vehicle to each amazing overlook and vista. Once we arrive at each spot on the tour, we will hop off the vehicle for incredible views, exploration, and exciting teaching tied into everything we’re seeing. During the tour, your guide will spend time sharing about the geology, plants, animals, and people history of the canyon—and of course, the biblical message of Creation and the Flood as recorded in the book of Genesis. Near the end of the tour, we will stop at a favorite location to watch the setting sun as it disappears far to the west. Close out the day with the One who made it, on a Grand Canyon Sunset Rim Tour. Additional daily tours, backpacking, and Colorado River trips found on our Canyon Ministries website.

Vegas: Antelope Canyon, Grand Canyon, Zion & Horseshoe Bend

9. Vegas: Antelope Canyon, Grand Canyon, Zion & Horseshoe Bend

Experience a guided tour of the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Then head on to Antelope Canyon, where you can take photos of the sweeping views at this popular scenic spot. Relax knowing transportation to and from your hotel, accommodation, and breakfast is taken care of. Day 1: Begin by getting picked up at your hotel in Las Vegas. Get taken in an air-conditioned van to your first stop, the Grand Canyon. Follow your guide to the South Rim of the Canyon, the most popular viewing spot, and take in sweeping views whilst listening to informative commentary from your guide. Next, pay a visit to the new visitor’s center, where you can learn even more about the canyon. Then see the view from Mather’s point, another popular spot that offers multiple vistas. Continue on to Desert View Watchtower where you can view the entire Grand Canyon. Head to your hotel in the evening. Day 2: Begin day 2 with breakfast at your hotel. Afterward, make the drive to Page, Arizona, and visit the Antelope Canyon and Zion National Park. Take plenty of photos of this natural formation where the sunlight gleams through the canyon ceiling. See breathtaking views of Lake Powell and the Horseshoe Bend, a dramatic turning in the Colorado River. Depart with your group from the town of Page back to Las Vegas in our van/tour bus.

The Grand Entrance: Jeep Tour of Grand Canyon National Park

10. The Grand Entrance: Jeep Tour of Grand Canyon National Park

Tour the Grand Canyon in our custom, open-air Pink Jeep® Wrangler. Your expert, local adventure guide knows just where to take you for an introduction to this national landmark. See gorgeous views along the South Rim during your journey to scenic viewpoints. Your guide has a wealth of knowledge about all aspects of the canyon, from geology and botany to infamous myths and legends. Challenge them with questions to learn much more than you ever could from brochures. Stop at Grandview Point to see an area of the Canyon that was once mined for copper, gold and silver. In the late 1800s, this area of the Grand Canyon was the first to welcome visitors and mine owners even built a hotel at Grandview Point. Your guide can shed more light on the history of this tranquil, tree-lined locale. Our guides live and work at the Canyon, so they have unique insights and experiences that enable them to access each viewpoint at the perfect time. Your tour features two other stops along the South Rim, which can vary depending on conditions.

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It was a great experience, the guide Tim was easy to understand and spread a good mood and fun on the ride. You had enough time at all spots to take photos and guide Tim took the perfect photos. You stop regularly to stretch your legs represented and thus sees more beautiful photo spots than the tour indicates, such as Route 66 with the largest street sign in the world

This truly is a must-do when visiting the canyon. The views you get are simply magnificent and unique. We had an amazing pilot which made for a great experience.

We had an amazing day visiting Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and Grand Canyon. Our guides Rigo and Tim were absolutely fab - thank you!

Great tour with Dustin - he was very knowledgeable & made the experience great!! Would highly recommend.

Great fun trip Crammed everything so you see the lot in one day