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Visit Grand Canyon National Park’s top sights on a day trip from Las Vegas with round-trip bus transport.
Starting point: Las Vegas
Visit Grand Canyon National Park’s top sights on a day trip from Las Vegas with round-trip bus transport.
Starting point: Las Vegas
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Ride in a Hummer as your guide shares stories of Grand Canyon’s history, geology, & wildlife.
Starting point: Buck Wild Hummer Tours (Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim)
Ride in a Hummer as your guide shares stories of Grand Canyon’s history, geology, & wildlife.
Starting point: Buck Wild Hummer Tours (Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim)
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Your ending point would be same as your start point
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Your ending point would be same as your start point
Get an aerial view of the best of Grand Canyon's North and South Rims on a short helicopter tour.
Starting point: Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim)
Get an aerial view of the best of Grand Canyon's North and South Rims on a short helicopter tour.
Starting point: Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim)
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Your ending point would be same as your start point
Passes By
Your ending point would be same as your start point
Take your time to soak in aerial views of the North & South Rims on a long helicopter tour.
Starting point: Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Terminal
Take your time to soak in aerial views of the North & South Rims on a long helicopter tour.
Starting point: Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Terminal
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Your ending point would be same as your start point
Go on a comfortable airplane or helicopter tour for a bird's-eye view of the canyon.
Starting point: Grand Canyon National Park Airport (South Rim Terminal)
Go on a comfortable airplane or helicopter tour for a bird's-eye view of the canyon.
Starting point: Grand Canyon National Park Airport (South Rim Terminal)
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Airplane tour
Helicopter tour
Hummer tour
Even though the North Rim is only open to visitors during the summer months, you can opt for aerial sightseeing tours that cover a majority of Grand Canyon National Park, including the North Rim, so that you can see snowy forested regions from up above.
Grand Canyon National Park is open daily, but the North Rim is closed during the winter months.
Please note: Grand Canyon operates on Arizona time, which does not observe daylight savings. Keep this in mind when planning your trip if you are traveling from a different state.
More on Grand Canyon timings
Visit the South Rim during spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) when the weather is mild with daytime temperatures ranging between 50°F and 70°F (10°C to 21°C).
Crowds are smaller in these months compared to the busy summer. These seasons offer comfortable hiking conditions, clear views, and a more relaxed experience.
You can visit the North Rim in the peak summer months (June to August), where the temperatures are cooler and the crowds are relatively more manageable.
Grand Canyon weatherSouth Rim Visitor Center: AZ-67, North Rim, AZ 86023, United States | Find on Maps
North Rim Visitor Center: AZ-67, North Rim, AZ 86023, United States | Find on Maps
Distance between the North Rim and the South Rim: 3.5 hours (198 miles)
Distance from Grand Canyon West: 4 hours (234 miles)
Distance from Las Vegas, NV (South Rim): 4.5 hours (293 miles)
Distance from Page, AZ (South Rim): 2.5 hours (131 miles)
Distance from Flagstaff, AZ (South Rim): 1.5 hours (80 miles)
Parking: The South Rim Visitor Center has 4 major parking lots surrounding the Visitor Center. There is a designated North Rim parking lot located near the Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Lodge.
Directions and how to reach the Grand Canyon
Yes, especially if you’re looking for a low-stress, all-inclusive day. Bus tours handle park entry, lunch, and viewpoints, and you can relax during the long drive. They’re ideal for first-timers who want a full Grand Canyon National Park experience without navigating desert highways, parking at the busy South Rim, or worrying about shuttle systems.
Your bus tour includes round-trip transportation in air-conditioned motorized buses, guided narration, entrance fees to the Grand Canyon National Park, and a boxed lunch for full-day tours.
Children will love hummer tours! They are adventurous and thrilling while showing you scenic areas and lesser-known viewpoints.
Airplane tours save six to seven hours of driving and offer aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado Plateau on the way. They’re ideal for travelers with tight schedules who still want to reach the South Rim, where you can spend more time exploring viewpoints.
While on tour, you can see diverse wildlife that the Grand Canyon is home including deer, condors, and squirrels. While spotting mountain lions is rare, always observe animals from a safe distance.
On your South Rim tour, make sure to visit Mather Point for panoramic views, Yavapai Point for geological exhibits, and Bright Angel Lodge for its rustic charm and dining options.
Parking is available at the Visitor Center and other designated spots in Grand Canyon Village, but it can fill up quickly during peak seasons.
Flights from Las Vegas are longer flights (up to 3.5-4 hours round trip), and often include Hoover Dam and Lake Mead views. They generally only fly over the West Rim and not the South Rim. Helicopter tours that start from the South Rim are shorter, more scenic flights focused entirely on Grand Canyon National Park, covering both the North Rim and Dragon Corridor.
Yes, especially if you want curated, less crowded viewpoints. Hummer tours take you to viewpoints many visitors don’t know about or skip, and guides choose the best overlooks based on lighting, traffic, and weather. They’re excellent for sunset photography.
Flights may be delayed or grounded during high winds, thunderstorms, snow, or low visibility. Your operators keep safety as a priority, and if a tour is cancelled, you’re usually offered a reschedule or refund.
South Rim Hummer tour for varied rim angles and lesser-known spots, and South Rim airplane and helicopter tours for aerial photography.
If you’re visiting between March and October, arrive by 8/9am to avoid the peak parking crunch at Grand Canyon Village and the Visitor Center. After late morning, parking lots fill, and you may need to use overflow areas or wait for shuttle buses. Sunset hours are extremely busy, so arrive 1-2 hours before sunset if you want a rim-side spot.
Not realistically. The rims are over 4 hours apart, one way, via desert highways. Even with perfect planning, you’d spend most of the day driving. If you want to experience both, plan two days minimum and overnight somewhere in between (Page, Cameron, or Jacob Lake) or split the stay between the two rims.
A drive + shuttle-based tour of the main South Rim viewpoints takes 4-6 hours at a relaxed pace. If you want to hike a bit, visit museums, and enjoy a meal along the rim, plan at least a full day. Keep in mind that the shuttle loops can take time, and pulling over at multiple viewpoints adds up.
Not on the South Rim’s Hermit Road (March-November), which is shuttle-only. You can drive to Desert View viewpoints year-round. The North Rim allows more private-vehicle access, but some roads (like Point Sublime) require high-clearance vehicles due to rough terrain.
Absolutely. It’s a quieter, more spread-out area with excellent geology views, fewer crowds, and the historic Desert View Watchtower, which offers one of the best 360° views on the South Rim. Even a 1.5-2 hour detour gives you a very different perspective than the Village area.
Late fall (November) and early spring (March-April) are ideal. You can enjoy cooler temperatures, good visibility, and manageable visitor numbers. Winter is magical with potential snow on the South Rim, but some facilities reduce hours, and some trails become icy (carry traction devices).
Coverage is spotty to nonexistent, particularly once you leave Grand Canyon Village or drive the Desert View route. Download maps offline, carry printed shuttle schedules, and don’t depend on GPS beyond the main roads.
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