- Address: Arizona, USA
- Hours: Daily
- Admission: $25 per vehicle or $12 per adult
Grand Canyon South Rim Tours
The Basics
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon averages 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) above sea level, with natural wonders including Navajo Point, Hermit Road, and the Abyss. Grand Canyon Village is home to a variety of historic buildings, while other popular stops include the Grand Canyon Railway Depot, the Bright Angel Lodge, Kolb Studio, and the Desert View Watchtower, which features work by Hopi artists and incorporates Native American art and design.
- The Canyon View Visitor Center, near the south entrance, stocks maps, books, and videos, while the Cameron Trading Post, outside the east entrance to the park, boasts a selection of souvenirs and supplies.
- Stop by the Hopi House Gift Store and Art Gallery to see art and crafts from the local tribes.
- If driving, be sure you have plenty of gas in your car before setting out for the canyon; there are few service stations in this remote part of Arizona.
Located in the Arizona national park, the South Rim is a three-hour drive from Las Vegas or a short plane ride via Grand Canyon Airport. Driving from Flagstaff, take US 180 directly to the South Rim or US 89 to Arizona 64 and the east entrance to the park.
When to Get There
The South Rim gets quite crowded with visitors in the summertime. Consider visiting in the shoulder season, or booking a South Rim bus or jeep tour so you don't have to struggle with traffic and parking.
Hiking the Grand Canyon South Rim
Tours & Tickets
Ultimate Grand Canyon Day Trip from Flagstaff or Sedona
Our most diverse Grand Canyon tour, the Explorer, blends remarkable ruins, dramatic lava fields, majestic volcanoes and the magnificent Grand Canyon. In the ... Read more
Location: Flagstaff or Sedona, Arizona
Duration: 11 hours (approx.)
Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Optional Upgrades
Sit back and relax as your coach driver takes you on a narrated journey from Las Vegas to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. You can upgrade your tour to ... Read more
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Duration: 15 hours (approx.)
Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip from Sedona
You get to choose how you see the Grand Canyon South Rim on this breathtaking tour from Sedona. Perhaps you'd like to see the IMAX movie, maybe enjoy a bird's ... Read more
Location: Sedona, Arizona
Duration: 11 hours (approx.)
Grand Canyon Ultimate Tour
Embark on an 8-hour tour of the Grand Canyon's South Rim on this guided trip outside of Flagstaff. Search for mule deer and California Condor as you learn ... Read more
Location: Williams, Arizona
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Grand Canyon National Park VIP Tour
The 3-hour South Rim VIP Tour takes you to the most famous areas of the Grand Canyon National Park where, from the most picturesque viewpoints you can view the ... Read more
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Duration: 14 hours (approx.)
Small-Group Grand Canyon Day Tour from Flagstaff
Explore the Grand Canyon National Park on this day tour from Flagstaff. You'll tour in comfort as your guide teaches you about the geology and history of one ... Read more
Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Grand Canyon South Rim from Flagstaff with Optional Helicopter Flight
Visit the very attraction that gives Arizona it's nickname and enjoy a breathtaking exploration of the Grand Canyon on this day trip from Flagstaff. You'll ... Read more
Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip from Las Vegas with Optional Helicopter Tour
Explore the wildest and deepest part of the Grand Canyon on this day trip from Las Vegas. Travel through the Mojave Desert, across the Colorado River and along ... Read more
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Grand Canyon South Rim Deluxe Tour from Las Vegas
Sit back and relax as your driver takes you on a narrated journey from Las Vegas to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. See a number of different panoramic ... Read more
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Duration: 15 hours (approx.)
Grand Canyon Day Hike Tour from Sedona
Experience the immensity of the Grand Canyon during a day hike tour from Sedona. Many people observe the Grand Canyon only from above, standing on the rim for ... Read more
Location: Sedona, Arizona
Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
