Top Grand Canyon National Park Day Trips

See some of the Grand Canyon's most popular landmarks on this incredible 40-minute, fixed-wing airplane adventure. Enjoy aerial views of the Grand Canyon’s East Rim, the Painted Desert of badlands, located in the Four Corners area from Grand Canyon National Park into Petrified Forest National Park and Imperial Point, the Grand Canyon’s highest spire. Also, fly over the North Rim and Kaibab National Forest, which borders both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon.

Experience spectacular views of the Grand Canyon South Rim without the crowds. With this tour, you'll take the road less traveled to reach the iconic landmark, driving along scenic back roads in a comfortable 4WD safari vehicle and avoiding the busy south entrance gate. Stop to admire the views from Yavapai Point, Pipe Creek Canyon, and Duck on a Rock Overlook, then time your arrival to watch the sunset from Grandview Point.

The Grand Canyon is undoubtedly beautiful, but this helicopter tour of the iconic canyon elevates the views to a whole new level. Soar over Kaibab National Forest and into the Dragon Corridor—the deepest and widest part of the canyon. Upgrade your tour to include a Hummer tour of other essential Grand Canyon sights after the ride; your car is waiting for you for a seamless transition.

Visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park can experience the incredible Southwest desert scenery in a whole new way: aboard a once-in-a-lifetime rafting tour! Enjoy comfortable ground transportation from the South Rim to Page, Arizona, where a motorized raft will be waiting to take you on an 18-mile journey along the Colorado River. During your peaceful rafting journey, you'll watch the stone walls of Glen Canyon pass you by on either side. Your raft will also stop on a secluded river beach where you can enjoy lunch and make a short hike to view ancient petroglyphs. Your river guide can interpret these carvings and provide plenty of insight and information about the area. Your rafting tour will also pass through Horseshoe Bend - a section of the Colorado River that curves in a near-perfect circle. After your rafting trip comes to an end, ground transportation will bring you back to the Grand Canyon South Rim.

Explore Grand Canyon National Park and the canyon's South Rim on this full-day tour from Flagstaff. While you travel, listen to engaging commentary from your guide, take in the scenery, and keep watch for mule deer and California condors. Walk a bit of the Rim Trail for up-close views of the natural rock formations. Midday, stop for lunch at a local Navajo country restaurant that serves Mexican, American, and Navajo dishes. Entrance fees and round-trip hotel transportation included.

Take your tour of the Grand Canyon to the next level with this customizable helicopter tour that showcases incredible views of the National Park. Choose from a 25- or 45-minute flight that will transport you over the most vast part of the canyon. Enjoy the luxury of a state-of-the-art Eco Star helicopter as you gaze out over some of the American west's most breathtaking views. Whether it's your first time to the park or you've visited the Grand Canyon in the past, this memorable tour is sure to show you a side of the Canyon you've never seen before.

Leave behind Grand Canyon National Park’s hordes of tourists with this self-guided tour—all you need is your smartphone. Exploring exactly when you choose, you and your crew will be taken along 30+ stops, learning all about this UNESCO site’s history, geology, flora and fauna, and more. Consider it just like traveling with a pocket-sized park expert.

Get to know the Grand Canyon on this guided Jeep tour around the South Rim. Choose one of nine different times throughout the day, then enjoy the Grand Canyon’s brilliant colors, cliffs, and rock formations while learning about the history and geology of the area from the expert tour guide. Finally, receive a ticket to the Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center’s IMAX Theater to watch “Grand Canyon: the Movie.” Hotel pickup and drop-off in the town of Tusayan, AZ is included.

Explore the Grand Canyon from the land, air, and water on this full-day sightseeing adventure. Experience a flight over the Grand Canyon’s East Rim, the Colorado River, and Lake Powell en route to Page, Arizona. Then take a tour of Antelope Canyon with an American Indian guide, followed by a leisurely motorized rafting trip along the Colorado River, including a scenic hike. The return drive back to the Grand Canyon features a stop to shop for Navajo crafts. Lunch included.

Discover the ancient cultures and awe-inspiring landscapes of the Grand Canyon, one of the United States' most iconic landmarks. With this full-day tour, visit various viewpoints around the Grand Canyon National Park, learn more about the history and geology of the natural wonder, and admire spectacular views along the South Rim.

Don’t let your day at the Grand Canyon be summed up by “wow, what a hole in the ground!” With this expert-led private tour, you’ll get to tag along with a Master Naturalist as you explore one of the wonders of the world. Just your group, you’ll get to customize the full-day adventure to your liking, choosing between backcountry hikes, scenic viewpoints, flora-filled excursions, and more.

Join Canyon Ministries as we descend more than 1,000 feet into the awe-inspiring depths of the Grand Canyon on one of the most scenic trails at the South Rim. Get face-to-face with some of the canyon’s most beautiful rock layers showcasing the Flood in Noah's day. See fossils and majestic viewpoints as you learn about the biblical message of the Grand Canyon. Led by our expert Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certified guides, this inner-canyon hiking tour takes you into the Grand Canyon via the South Kaibab Trail down to Cedar Ridge and back up. The historic ridgeline trail offers one of the best panoramic views of the canyon and is a favorite of many hikers traversing the canyon from one side to the other. Requires a minimum of 2 participants. +Additional daily tours, river trips, and backpacking adventures are available on our Canyon Ministries website.

Explore spiritual Sedona and the majestic south rim of the Grand Canyon National Park with this self-guided driving tour bundle. Enjoy the flexibility to travel at your own pace, hands-free functionality, and offline access, so you can use the app even in remote areas. Includes full itineraries, travel tips, audio guide, videos, text, and hidden gems.

Hike safely in a challenging environment without the risk of getting lost on this private guided hiking tour on the South Kaibab trail, Grand Canyon National Park. Learn about the geology, flora and fauna of the Grand Canyon from your guide while experiencing it up close. This private tour can be customized to suit your needs, and you can expect to be outdoors for up to seven hours.

Experience the natural wonder of the Grand Canyon like never before on our Grand Canyon North Rim Audio Driving Tour! Along the way, you'll be surrounded by breathtaking views of the canyon's rugged cliffs, colorful rock formations, and stunning desert landscape. Our expert audio guide will provide fascinating insights into the history and geology of this awe-inspiring natural wonder, including the ancient cultures that once lived here and the natural forces that shaped this incredible landscape over millions of years. It's like having a tour guide through your phone! You'll have the chance to get out and explore the canyon at multiple stops, taking in the sweeping vistas from lookout points and hikes along the way! Stop & go as you please. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Embark on a hiking adventure along Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park. This private day hike offers the flexibility of customizing the length and difficulty to suit your abilities and preferences, whether you want a challenging hike to Plateau Point or a moderate hike to one of the rest houses.

Arizona is unlike any other state, thanks in part to it being the home of the jaw-dropping natural wonder that is the Grand Canyon. This tour bundle gives you the best of both worlds: guided narration of where to find the best sites in the state and self-guided freedom that allows you to go at your own pace. Sedona and Horseshoe Bend are among the 50+ stops that you’ll pass during this combination walking and driving tour.

Take a tour that lets you immerse yourself in the park. Our guides are master naturalists, botanists, geologists, historians, and - most importantly - relentlessly curious! This is not just a sightseeing tour, it's a day all about learning and connection. Prepare to be amazed as you witness the grandeur of the Grand Canyon. Marvel at the vastness of its panoramic vistas, the stunning layers of colorful rock formations, and the sheer magnitude of its cliffs. Your guides will take you off the beaten path for never ending sights, mesa views, and more. Learn about how the canyon was formed, the park’s flora and fauna, park history, and indigenous people! Highlights may include Yavapai Point, Mather Point, Grandview Point, Moran Point, Tusayan Ruins, & Desert View and more! Groups are capped at 8 hikers. If we don't meet the minimum number of spots booked, registrants will be offered an option to make the tour private for an additional charge or cancel for a full refund.

It is a navigation APP with self-guided routes with audio guides along the West Coast Everything you need to know about the Grand Canyon Points of interest linked to Google Maps geolocation Driving tours of the Grand Canyon Walking routes in the National Parks Access to Web Panel to customize your own route Access to Panel Web as a repository of travel documents Audio guides with 6 languages available (Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, English.)

Listen up, adventure-seekers! We have the ultimate outdoor excursion for photo-obsessed travelers who want to avoid the hassles of driving and crowds. Get pumped for our Grand Canyon South Rim tour - it's the perfect Instagram-worthy and TikTok-ready! Soak up those canyon views and epic landscapes as we take you to all the best overlooks and photo spots. No admission fees, no parking headaches, no fighting crowds! Just you, your camera, and the vast majesty of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World unfolding before your eyes. It gets even better! We'll make stops to meet local Native artisans who will give you a firsthand look at their traditional jewelry-making. Then we'll wrap up the day at a 100+-year-old trading post for some last shopping. How cool is that? This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to live your best content-creator life! The canyon views will leave you speechless - and with a camera full of absolute fire content! Let's do this, explorers! The open road calls!

Listen up, adventure-seekers! We have the ultimate outdoor excursion for photo-obsessed travelers who want to avoid the hassles of driving and crowds. Get pumped for our Grand Canyon South Rim tour - it's the perfect Instagram-worthy and TikTok-ready! Soak up those canyon views and epic landscapes as we take you to all the best overlooks and photo spots. No admission fees, no parking headaches, no fighting crowds! Just you, your camera, and the vast majesty of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World unfolding before your eyes. It gets even better! We'll make stops to meet local Native artisans who will give you a firsthand look at their traditional jewelry-making. Then we'll wrap up the day at a 100+-year-old trading post for some last shopping. How cool is that? This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to live your best content-creator life! The canyon views will leave you speechless - and with a camera full of absolute fire content! Let's do this, explorers! The open road calls!

What happens in Vegas might stay in Vegas, but you don’t have to! This bundle of self-guided driving tours in the Las Vegas area is perfect for anyone looking to escape the city and discover the splendor of the American West. This bundle includes tours of the following national parks: Death Valley Joshua Tree Grand Canyon Zion Bryce Canyon Sequoia and King's Canyon Yosemite Arches Canyonlands plus Hoover Dam and Lake Mead! Each tour is within a day’s drive of Las Vegas and features incredible natural scenery, fascinating history, and so much more. After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips! This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Add a thrilling outdoor adventure to any Las Vegas or Flagstaff vacation with this guided whitewater rafting trip down the Colorado River. Take a road trip to Peach Springs, Arizona, home of the Hualapai Indians at the gateway to the Grand Canyon. Then, challenge the mighty Colorado River’s varied rapids on a 40-mile (64-kilometer) journey through the canyon, taking a side hike to a travertine waterfall along the way. Boxed lunch is included, and an optional hotel pickup and drop-off is available to purchase.