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Unlike the South Rim, which sees millions of visitors a year, the North Rim hosts just a fraction of that. You’ll get wide-open views without elbowing for a photo, and hiking trails that feel genuinely remote.
Grand Canyon North Rim Tours
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION45 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERHelicopter
TimelineMap
Start point
Grand Canyon National Park Airport
Passes By
Kaibab National Forest
Colorado River
Grand Canyon Eastern Region
Grand Canyon North Rim
End point
Grand Canyon National Park Airport
Your ending point would be same as your start point
TOTAL DURATION3 hours
TimelineMap
Start point
Grand Canyon National Park Airport
Passes By
Kaibab National Forest
Colorado River
Grand Canyon Eastern Region
Grand Canyon North Rim
1. Grand Canyon National Park Hummer tour
Highlights
Duck on a Rock
Yavapai Point
Things to do
Moran Point
End point
Grand Canyon National Park Airport
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
- Everything you get: An aerial tour of the Grand Canyon North & South Rims with multilingual narration on an EcoStar helicopter with oversized windows and theater-style seating.
- Sights covered: East Rim, North Rim, South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Kaibab Forest, Colorado River, Painted Desert, Desert View Watchtower, and the Dragon Corridor.
- Why choose this: This 45-min aerial tour is long enough for you to experience the gorgeous views of the Canyon, yet short enough to give you time to enjoy the rest of your day.
- Upgrades: Upgrade to add a 2-hour guided Hummer tour with stops at locations such as Yavapai Point, Moran Point, and Duck on a Rock, depending on the guide’s discretion.
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
- Everything you get: An aerial tour of the Grand Canyon North & South Rims with multilingual narration on an EcoStar helicopter with oversized windows and theater-style seating.
- Sights covered: East Rim, North Rim, South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Kaibab Forest, Colorado River, Painted Desert, Desert View Watchtower, and the Dragon Corridor.
- Why choose this: This 45-min aerial tour is long enough for you to experience the gorgeous views of the Canyon, yet short enough to give you time to enjoy the rest of your day.
- Upgrades: Upgrade to add a 2-hour guided Hummer tour with stops at locations such as Yavapai Point, Moran Point, and Duck on a Rock, depending on the guide’s discretion.
Inclusions
- 45-min helicopter tour of Grand Canyon North & South Rim
- Audio commentary in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish
- 2-hour Hummer tour (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Hotel transportation
What to bring
- Guests 18 years and older must bring a government-issued form of identification.
- Layered clothing is recommended from March - Sept, and winter clothing from Oct to mid-March. Sneakers or hiking boots are highly recommended.
What's not allowed
- Purses, backpacks, and other baggage are not permitted on the aircraft due to limited space.
- Use of 'selfie sticks' and extended camera poles is strictly prohibited in and around the aircraft.
Additional information
- Passengers weighing 300 pounds (136 kg) or more will be charged for an additional comfort seat.
- In the event of an increased price of aviation fuel, a per-person fuel surcharge may apply.
- Passengers under the age of 15 cannot travel alone and must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 years or older.
- No-show reservations will be canceled if the passenger has not checked in at least 45 minutes before flight time.
- Tip: Space is limited on helicopters, so carry only essentials. A camera, sunglasses, and light clothing are key. Make sure your camera or phone is fully charged for the best photo opportunities!
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION3 hours
1. Airplane tour
Passes By
Grand Canyon South Rim
Colorado River
Kaibab Forest
Grand Canyon North
2. Hummer tour
Highlights
Duck on a Rock
Yavapai Point
Moran Point
TOTAL DURATION3 hours
Start point
Grand Canyon National Park Airport (South Rim Terminal)
1. Helicopter tour
Passes By
Grand Canyon South Rim
Colorado River
Kaibab Forest
Grand Canyon North
2. Hummer tour
Highlights
Duck on a Rock
Yavapai Point
Moran Point
End point
Grand Canyon National Park Airport (South Rim Terminal)
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)
- Everything you get: Explore the North and South Rim on an airplane or helicopter tour as you learn about the canyon from an expert pilot. See a larger portion of the Grand Canyon all within 45 mins on a pleasant aerial tour with comfortable seating and in-flight narration offered in multiple languages to personalize your experience.
- Sights covered: South Rim, Zuni Corridor, Imperial Point, Colorado River, Kaibab National Forest, & Kaibab Plateau.
- Why choose this: Airplane tours fly higher and faster, offering views of a larger landscape within 45 minutes. Helicopters can fly closer to the canyon, making for a great opportunity for scenic shots and dramatic canyon fly-throughs.
- Upgrades: You can choose to upgrade your tour and add a guided Hummer tour either during the day or just before sunset to your aerial experience.
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)
- Everything you get: Explore the North and South Rim on an airplane or helicopter tour as you learn about the canyon from an expert pilot. See a larger portion of the Grand Canyon all within 45 mins on a pleasant aerial tour with comfortable seating and in-flight narration offered in multiple languages to personalize your experience.
- Sights covered: South Rim, Zuni Corridor, Imperial Point, Colorado River, Kaibab National Forest, & Kaibab Plateau.
- Why choose this: Airplane tours fly higher and faster, offering views of a larger landscape within 45 minutes. Helicopters can fly closer to the canyon, making for a great opportunity for scenic shots and dramatic canyon fly-throughs.
- Upgrades: You can choose to upgrade your tour and add a guided Hummer tour either during the day or just before sunset to your aerial experience.
Inclusions
Airplane tour
- 45-min airplane tour of North and South Rim (as per option selected)
- Multilingual audio narration (Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Russian)
Helicopter tour
- 45-min helicopter tour of North and South Rim (as per option selected)
- Multilingual audio narration (Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Russian)
Hummer tour
- 2-hour Hummer tour (as per option selected)
- English narration
What to bring
- All guests booked on a tour must have government-issued forms of identification.
- Wear layered clothing from March to September, and winter clothing should be worn from October to mid-March.
- Comfortable, sturdy, toe-covering shoes are a must to handle rough terrain. Sneakers or hiking boots are highly recommended.
- You may bring a bottle of water; however, the bottle is not allowed to be opened on the aircraft.
What's not allowed
- Passengers under the age of 15 cannot travel alone and must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+ years of age).
- The use of ‘Selfie Sticks’ and extending camera poles is strictly prohibited in and around the aircraft.
Accessibility
- Facilities: Lift or boarding ramp, collapsible wheelchair accessibility.
- If using a motorized wheelchair, please notify staff if it operates with a wet or dry battery at the time of booking.
Additional information
- For comfort and weight/balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing 300 pounds or more will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour.
- No-show reservations will be canceled if the passenger has not checked in at least 45 minutes before flight time.
- Tip: To fully enjoy this unique experience, choose an afternoon slot with a Hummer tour for amazing sunset views. The play of light on the canyon is truly magical.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION25 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERHelicopter
Start point
Grand Canyon National Park Airport
Passes By
Kaibab Forest
Tower of Ra
Vishnu Schist
Dragon Corridor
End point
Grand Canyon National Park Airport
Your ending point would be same as your start point
TOTAL DURATION3 hours
Start point
Grand Canyon National Park Airport
Passes By
Kaibab Forest
Tower of Ra
Vishnu Schist
Dragon Corridor
1. Grand Canyon National Park Hummer tour
Highlights
Pipe Creek Vista
Yavapai Point
Yavapai Geological Museum
Duck on a Rock
Grandview Point
Mather Point
Grand Canyon Village
End point
Grand Canyon National Park Airport
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)
- Everything you get: A 25-min standard or luxury helicopter tour of Grand Canyon National Park featuring audio commentary in multiple languages, including English and Spanish, along with an option to add a 2-hour Hummer tour.
- Sights covered: South Rim, North Rim, Kaibab Forest, Tower of Ra, Vishnu Schist, and Dragon Corridor.
- Why choose this: This tour gives you a bird's-eye view of the Grand Canyon's North and South Rims as you soar above the Canyon's main attractions.
- Upgrades: Upgrade your adventure to a premium helicopter tour (choose of 25 or 45 minutes) with luxury seats, and a daytime/sunset Hummer tour covering up to 4 popular viewpoints.
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)
- Everything you get: A 25-min standard or luxury helicopter tour of Grand Canyon National Park featuring audio commentary in multiple languages, including English and Spanish, along with an option to add a 2-hour Hummer tour.
- Sights covered: South Rim, North Rim, Kaibab Forest, Tower of Ra, Vishnu Schist, and Dragon Corridor.
- Why choose this: This tour gives you a bird's-eye view of the Grand Canyon's North and South Rims as you soar above the Canyon's main attractions.
- Upgrades: Upgrade your adventure to a premium helicopter tour (choose of 25 or 45 minutes) with luxury seats, and a daytime/sunset Hummer tour covering up to 4 popular viewpoints.
Inclusions
- 25-min standard or premium helicopter tour (as per option selected)
- 45-min premium helicopter tour (as per option selected)
- Headset communications or audio commentary in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, & Spanish
- 2-hour daytime/sunset Hummer tour (as per option selected)
What to bring
- Carry a valid government-issued ID with you for the tour.
- Wear layered clothing to adapt to changing temperatures. A light jacket or sweater can be useful, especially in the cooler air at higher altitudes.
Additional information
- Arrive at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport at least 30 minutes prior to your flight time.
- No-show reservations will be canceled if the passenger has not checked in at least 45 minutes before flight time.
- Those under 15 years of age cannot travel alone and must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older.
- Passengers exceeding 299 lbs (135.91kg / 21.36 stone) in weight will be charged a fee for an additional comfort seat.
- In the event of an increased price of aviation fuel, a per-person fuel surcharge may apply.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Grand Canyon North RimGrand Canyon North Rim Tours
What to expect on a Grand Canyon North Rim tour
Fewer crowds, more peace
Your Grand Canyon North Rim tours explained
Tour
Tour type
Duration
Starting point
Sights covered
Highlights
Inclusions
Upgrades
Tickets
90-min Las Vegas to Grand Canyon North Rim Airplane and Ground Tour
Airplane and ground tour
6/8 hrs
Boulder City Municipal Airport
Mojave Desert, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Colorado River, North Rim, Whitmore Canyon, Lake Mead Recreation Area
Airplane tour from Las Vegas with lunch, and an on-ground exploration of the North Rim’s scenic region
Airplane tour, in-flight narration in English, North Rim on-ground tour in a Polaris Ranger, lunch
Round-trip hotel transport, upgrade to ATV tours at the North Rim
45-min Grand Canyon National Park Helicopter Tour with Optional Hummer Tour
Helicopter tour
45 mins/3 hrs
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Airport
Grand Canyon National Park: East Rim, North Rim, South Rim, Kaibab Forest, Colorado River, Painted Desert, Desert View Watchtower, Dragon Corridor
Up close aerial views of Grand Canyon’s highlights, featuring both North and South Rims, with the chance to explore the South Rim after
Helicopter tour, multilingual audio commentary
2-hour guided Hummer tour of the South Rim
25-min Grand Canyon National Park Helicopter Tour with Optional Hummer Tour
Helicopter tour
30 mins/3 hrs
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Airport
South Rim, North Rim, Kaibab Forest, Tower of Ra, Vishnu Schist, Dragon Corridor
Quick tour of the top highlights at the Grand Canyon with close-up views in a helicopter, with ample time before/after to explore the region at your own pace
Helicopter tour with a choice of daytime/sunset tour, multilingual audio commentary
Luxury helicopter, guided Hummer tour of the South Rim
45-min Grand Canyon National Park Airplane Tour with Optional Hummer Tour
Airplane tour
45 mins/ 3 hrs
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Airport
South Rim, Zuni Corridor, Imperial Point, Colorado River, Kaibab National Forest, Kaibab Plateau
Aerial views of the Grand Canyon landscape, with more areas covered as compared to the helicopter tours
Airplane tour, multilingual in-flight narration
2-hour Hummer tour of the South Rim
25/45-min Grand Canyon National Park Helicopter/Airplane & Hummer Tour
Aerial and ground tour
3 hrs
South Rim
South Rim, North Rim, Kaibab Forest, Colorado River, Dragon Corridor, Imperial Point (aerial), Yavapai Point, Moran Point, Duck on a Rock (Hummer)
Enjoy ultimate flexibility with the type of aerial tour, tour duration, and time of tour
Airplane/helicopter tour, 2-hour guided Hummer tour
45 mins tour vs 25 mins, airplane vs helicopter, day tour vs sunset tour
Grand Canyon National Park map | Understanding the North Rim region
North Rim highlights
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Plan your visit
Timings
Getting there
Accessibility
Rules and safety guidelines
Visitor tips
The North Rim is only accessible to visitors from mid-May to mid-October.
- North Rim Visitor Center hours: 8am to 5pm
Please note: Your tours departing from the South Rim (aerial tours) are not affected by these restrictions, since the South Rim is open year-round. Other seasonal factors, such as harsh winds, thunderstorms, or poor visibility, could affect the timings.
Learn more about Grand Canyon timings hereNorth Rim Visitor Center: AZ-67, North Rim, AZ 86023, United States | Find on Maps
Nearby landmark: Grand Canyon Lodge - North Rim (0.1 miles)
How to reach: The entrance to the North Rim lies 30 miles south of Jacob Lake, Arizona, along Highway 67. From there, it’s another 14 miles to the actual rim, where scenic viewpoints and the Grand Canyon Lodge are located.
Parking: There is a designated parking lot located near the Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Lodge.
Distance from South Rim: 3.5-hour drive (198 miles)
Distance from Las Vegas, NV: 4.5-hour drive (270 miles)
- The North Rim is not suitable for those with mobility issues and people recovering from any physical injuries or any recent surgeries.
- Those with any cardiac, back, respiratory, or other similar ailments should refrain from participating in strenuous activities at the North Rim.
- Camping and hiking in the North Rim is only advised for those with prior experience, especially long hikes with uneven terrain.
- Bright Angel Point and Cape Royal Point are the most accessible viewpoints at the North Rim, with partially to mostly paved paths allowing for wheelchair access, though the terrain might not always be that smooth.
- Stay on designated trails and viewpoints to protect the environment and ensure your safety.
- Do not feed, touch, or approach wildlife under any circumstances.
- Drones are strictly prohibited within Grand Canyon National Park.
- Campfires are only allowed in designated fire rings and may be restricted during fire season.
- Pets must be leashed at all times and are only allowed in developed areas.
- Pack out all trash, including food scraps, to help keep the park clean.
- Observe quiet hours in campgrounds from 10pm to 6am to respect other visitors.
- All aerial tours have weight restrictions, and participants exceeding 300 lbs (136 kilos) are required to purchase an additional seat to board.
- If you plan on driving down, hiking, or camping, make sure you carry ample water, food, and snacks, and keep power back up, along with necessary supplies, as amenities are limited at the North Rim.
- Since there are limited spots to stay at the North Rim, they can fill up quickly. Book well in advance.
- Get your backcountry permits and camping equipment, and keep a handy copy of your map (printed or downloaded on your phone) in case you are planning on doing an overnight canyon floor hike.
- Carry plenty of sun protection, such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and layered clothing, to keep you prepared for the changing temperatures.
- Opt for the Las Vegas aerial tours if you’re short on time and want to make the most of your visit to the Grand Canyon. You can combine sightseeing, aerial landscape views of the region, enjoy narration, and add an on-ground tour as well.
Frequently asked questions about North Rim tours of the Grand Canyon
Is the North Rim suitable for families?
Absolutely. The North Rim offers easy scenic drives, family-friendly hikes, wildlife spotting, and ranger programs, making it a great option for visitors of all ages.
What’s special about staying on the North Rim?
Staying on the North Rim gives you immediate access to viewpoints at sunrise/sunset and means fewer late-night drives.
How do I get to the North Rim?
There’s no airport at the North Rim. Most visitors drive from cities like Las Vegas, Phoenix, or Salt Lake City using a combination of highways, including Highway 89A and Highway 67.
Are there food, water, and cellphone services at the North Rim?
There are limited food and fuel options at the North Rim with little to no cell coverage, so make sure you have stocked up on supplies and have everything downloaded and readily available offline.
Why is the North Rim only open during the summer months?
The high elevation leads to heavy snowfall during the winter months with extremely low temperatures, making it an unsafe terrain to navigate. Many roads are blocked, and snowstorms, coupled with rainfall, make the region inaccessible.
