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Top 7 day trips things to do in Grand Canyon National Park

When Grand Canyon National Park is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. 3 Hour Back-Road Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate By-Pass at 9:30 am, Grand Canyon National Park1

    1. 3 Hour Back-Road Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate By-Pass at 9:30 am

    4.9· 442 reviews· 3 hours

    Climb aboard custom, comfortable, safari vehicles with forward-facing bucket seats and large panoramic windows Take the 4x4 scenic route around exhausting traffic lines at south entrance gate – we have had the back-road Forest permits since 1993! View elk, deer and rare bird species in their natural environment! Visit dramatic Yavapai Point, El Tovar Hotel, Lookout Studio Viewpoint , Kolb Studio and Bright Angel Trailhead during this non-rushed excursion This interpretive tour includes 2 walking segments totaling about 90 minute of guided walking along the rim of the Grand Canyon (about ¾ of a mile) Pick-up and drop-off at central location in Tusayan, ARIZONA. Check in time is 9:15 am. Tour departs at 9:30 am.

  2. 3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour, Grand Canyon National Park2

    2. 3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour

    4.9· 956 reviews· 3 hours

    Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris offers comfortable, custom, safari vehicles with forward-facing bucket seats with large panoramic windows Bi-Pass long lines at south entrance gate – we have had the back-road Forest permits since 1993! View elk, deer and rare bird species in their natural environment! Visit dramatic viewpoints such as Yavapai Point, Pipe Creek Canyon, Duck on a Rock Overlook and witness a magnificent Sunset at Grandview Point during this unhurried excursion. Pick-up and drop-off at central location in Tusayan, Arizona. This tour departs 2 hours before the sunset.

  3. 45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park3

    3. 45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona

    4.8· 2011 reviews· 45 min

    Your tour beings at the Grand Canyon airport in Tusayan, Arizona. Fly over the ponderosa pines of Kaibab National Forest on a 45-minute helicopter excursion from the Grand Canyon South Rim. Upstream on the Colorado River are views of the Painted Desert and Desert View Watchtower. View Marble Canyon and Point Imperial as you fly through the Canyon and climb above the North Rim to head south through the Dragon Corridor, the Canyon’s widest and deepest section.

  1. Grand Canyon Landmarks Tour by Airplane with Optional Hummer Tour, Grand Canyon National Park4

    4. Grand Canyon Landmarks Tour by Airplane with Optional Hummer Tour

    4.6· 371 reviews· 40 min

    Witness the most striking scenery of Grand Canyon National Park on this South Rim airplane tour, available in the morning or afternoon. Fly over the eastern canyon for sweeping aerial views of iconic landmarks such as Zuni Point, Imperial Point, the Painted Desert, and the lush Kaibab National Forest. Your sightseeing airplane features oversized windows ideal for photography and in-flight narration with fascinating facts and historical insights. This scenic flight offers an excellent overview of the Grand Canyon in a short amount of time. Enhance your adventure by upgrading to a ground excursion aboard a customized open-air Hummer, visiting several of the canyon’s most famous viewpoints along the rim.

  2. Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon Adventure by Airplane, Grand Canyon National Park5

    5. Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon Adventure by Airplane

    4.6· 12 reviews· 6.5 hours

    Take a scenic day tour from Grand Canyon National Park to Page, AZ, featuring a flight over breathtaking landscapes, including the Grand Canyon, Kaibab Forest, Colorado River, and Lake Powell. Once in Page, enjoy a guided tour of Lower Antelope Canyon, renowned for its stunning sandstone formations, followed by a visit to Horseshoe Bend, where you can hike to the edge for incredible photos. A box lunch is provided, and the return flight offers more aerial views of this spectacular region. Comfortable seating, climate control, and headset narration enhance the experience.

  3. Helicopter Tour of the North Canyon with Optional Hummer Excursion, Grand Canyon National Park6

    6. Helicopter Tour of the North Canyon with Optional Hummer Excursion

    4.6· 195 reviews

    If you're visiting the Grand Canyon National Park, a helicopter tour is the only way to truly see the entire South Rim! Arrive at our state-of-the-art air terminal near the park entrance and board a 25-30 minute flight aboard a luxury sightseeing helicopter. You'll discover aerial views of the striped canyon walls, the Colorado River raging between them, the lush Kaibab Forest lining the canyon's surface, and the elusive North Rim. You can also upgrade your Grand Canyon helicopter tour to include a ground excursion aboard an open-air Hummer vehicle that stops at multiple stunning lookout points along the canyon's edge. Important Notice: Effective January 1, 2026, Grand Canyon National Park will implement entrance fees for non-U.S. residents on commercial ground tours, including Hummer combos. International guests must purchase a $250 pass or pay $100 per adult. Children 15 and under are free.

  4. Grand Canyon West: All Access Ticket, Grand Canyon National Park7

    7. Grand Canyon West: All Access Ticket

    3.2· 481 reviews

    Experience the Grand Canyon like never before with an all-inclusive admission ticket to Grand Canyon West, just two hours from Las Vegas, Laughlin, and Lake Havasu. Enjoy access to the iconic Skywalk, soar on the thrilling zipline, and take in breathtaking views at Eagle Point and Guano Point. Your ticket also includes a $10 meal voucher and $10 merchandise credit—everything you need for a full day of adventure and unforgettable views. Please Note: Transportation from surrounding cities is not included.

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