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.

Williams: Grand Canyon Railway Tickets with Guided Bus Tour

4. 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.

Grand Canyon National Park: Guided Sunset Hummer Tour

5. 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

Vegas: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, & Grand Canyon Tour

6. Vegas: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, & Grand Canyon Tour

This 2-day tour from Las Vegas takes you on a leisurely tour of the Grand Circle. In addition to the classic Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend will be covered. You will also view the spectacular sunrise over Monument Valley. This is a well organized tour and covers all places you don’t want to miss in the Grand Circle. On the first day, we will first visit Horseshoe Bend. On the way to Horseshoe Bend, we will stop by in Hurricane to enjoy the view of Lake Powell. Horseshoe Bend offers spectacular views of a horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River. After hiking 1.2 km on a sandy trail, you will see the Colorado River in the shape of a horseshoe. Take your time to admire the iconic, breathtaking view of the winding Colorado River. Antelope Canyon is one of the spots in the Grand Circle where you don’t want to miss. Antelope Canyon is known for its incredible rock formations, smooth curves, colors and patterns. You'll be able to explore the canyon with an experienced Navajo guide. Enjoy its colorful, intricate rock walls and formations. There are many photo opportunities here that you don't want to miss. The second day will start with the beautiful sunrise in the Monument Valley known for the towering sandstone buttes of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Monument Valley is considered one of the best place to enjoy sunrise. In addition, you will enjoy the popular Jeep tour of the red clay of Monument Valley, led by the indigenous Navajo people. Next stop for the second day is the well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site, Grand Canyon, with its layered bands of red rock revealing millions of years of geological history. Grand Canyon is a top pick and must-see place for tourists from all over the world and is visited by more than 500 million tourists annually. You will visit three popular viewpoints in the South Rim. On the way back to Las Vegas, we will have a short break in Seligman, a small town on Route 66. This is a nice little stopover where you can enjoy the old American atmosphere. This tour covers best places and you'll leave with fantastic memories and awe-inspiring photos.

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.

The Grand Canyon Classic Tour From Sedona, AZ

8. The Grand Canyon Classic Tour From Sedona, AZ

Considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon is a must-see. Make the most of your visit with this scenic tour filled with incredible views. Your tour begins with a ride through the scenic red rocks of Sedona, through Oak Creek Canyon — one of the top scenic drives in America. Continue through the Ponderosa Pines of Flagstaff, past the dormant volcanoes of the San Francisco Peaks, and on to the Navajo Reservation with a stop at the Historic Cameron Trading Post. Your journey continues, providing you with a breathtaking view of the western edge of the Painted Desert and the Little Colorado River Gorge on your way to the Grand Canyon. Once inside the magnificent Grand Canyon National Park, take in the beautiful views of the canyon and Colorado River at Desert View. Climb to the top of the Watchtower Observatory for amazing panoramic views. Visit the East and South Rims of the Grand Canyon from which the spectacular views of the Colorado River Gorge and the buttes of the South Rim can be viewed. Enjoy a mile-long nature walk along the South Rim to admire the natural beauty of the park. After, there is optional time to explore Grand Canyon Village, where many historic buildings are located.

Sedona: Grand Canyon Railway Full-Day Scenic Rail Tour

9. Sedona: Grand Canyon Railway Full-Day Scenic Rail Tour

Embark on an unforgettable experience, including a beautiful, unique train ride to the Grand Canyon and a magnificent tour visiting Grand Canyon National Park for the rest of the day. Have all the logistics taken care of by your guide. From picking you up at your hotel, to checking you in for your train ride, to meeting you at the end of your train ride after lunch, to continuing your tour of the Grand Canyon and dropping you back off at your hotel at the end of the day. Experience the history of Arizona on a magnificent Grand Canyon Railroad ride. Take a journey to the canyon in style and grace aboard the streamliner cars. Once you re-join your guide after lunch (you will be given time for lunch on your own), you will continue along the Grand Canyon rim, where you will enjoy spectacular viewpoints. At each majestic vista, look for rare and endangered California Condors. Marvel at the Little Colorado River Gorge and the dramatic rocks of the Painted Desert.

Grand Canyon: Sunset Tour from Biblical Creation Perspective

10. 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.

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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