Grand Canyon South Rim Tours
The Grand Canyon National Park, also known as the South Rim, contains the most world-recognized views of this wonder of the world. Lookout points like Bright Angel Point and Mather Point have been photographer favorites for decades. Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines offers daily departures from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon National Park aboard a sightseeing airplane tour, with options to include either a helicopter tour over the deepest and widest gorges in the park or an open-air Hummer tour to the most famous viewpoints along the rim. Visitors to the South Rim can also enjoy a variety of our air and ground tours departing from the nearby Grand Canyon Airport.
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Experience aerial views of the fantastic gorges and rock formations that have been carved by nature throughout the canyon walls. Enjoy breathtaking scenic views of the Zuni Corridor, Imperial Point, Confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado River, Kaibab National Forest, and Kaibab Plateau.
This ground tour along the canyon rim features a Hummer vehicle customized for sightseeing. The perfect addition to your Grand Canyon National Park vacation!
A scenic airplane flight over remarkable landmarks including the Grand Canyon's Eastern Rim takes passengers to Page, Arizona - where a daylong adventure is about to begin! See the mystical Antelope Canyon and raft through Glen Canyon on a smooth water float trip.
Float along the serene Colorado River between ancient canyon walls on this 15.5-mile rafting trip. Absorb the wild natural beauty of this magnificent landform and even drift past ancient petroglyphs carved in the canyon walls themselves.
Enjoy a roundtrip flight from Boulder City, Nevada to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Stunning views await at multiple scenic overlooks during a 2-hour guided tour on an open-air Hummer.
The most popular tour to the Grand Canyon with an added helicopter ride! This is one of our passengers' favorite Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas. Only from the air can you really see the beauty and scale of the Grand Canyon.
Types of South Rim Grand Canyon Tours
Grand Canyon South Rim Flights
Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines offers flights from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon National Park, the fastest and most exciting way to spend a day at the Grand Canyon. Flights from Las Vegas to the South Rim also include the option to add either a Hummer tour to various lookout points along the rim or a Grand Canyon helicopter tour. Visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park can also experience the sights from the sky from our airplane tours departing from Grand Canyon Airport.
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Helicopter Tours over the Grand Canyon South Rim
Whether you're flying to the South Rim from Las Vegas or are enjoying a Grand Canyon National Park vacation, you can experience a once-in-a-lifetime helicopter tour over the canyon. Helicopter tours offer unparalleled aerial views of the deepest and widest parts of the canyon, the Colorado River winding below you, and the Kaibab National Forest surrounding the canyon gorges. Our helicopters are designed specifically for sightseeing with oversized windows for photography, climate control, and headset communications between the passengers and the pilot.
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Hummer Tours at Grand Canyon National Park
Make the most of your Grand Canyon South Rim vacation with a guided Hummer tour to some of the most impressive areas of the national park. Aboard a customized open-air military-style Hummer with ample seating, you'll enjoy the beauty of popular landmarks like Duck on a Rock, Yavapai Point, and Moran Point. Hummer tours can be upgraded to tour at sunset or made private for your group. You can also pair your Hummer adventure with a breathtaking airplane or helicopter tour.
Colorado River Rafting Excursions
If you find yourself with an extra day in your Grand Canyon vacation, join Grand Canyon Scenic airlines on a thrilling Colorado River rafting trip! Rafting trips begin with an airplane flight to the nearby city of Page, Arizona - home to world-famous landmarks like Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. In fact, some rafting trips even include entry into Antelope Canyon on a tour led by a Navajo guide. A peaceful float along the Colorado River is the perfect way to get in touch with nature and witness some of the most impressive sights of the ancient desert scenery.
Bus Tours to the Grand Canyon South Rim
Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines may be the world's premier Grand Canyon air tour operator, but we also offer ground tours from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon. Sit back and relax on a spacious, air-conditioned motorcoach and enjoy as sights of the ancient Joshua Tree Forest, the Mojave Desert, and the Hoover Dam pass you by. You can even upgrade your Grand Canyon South Rim bus tour to include an unforgettable helicopter flight or a Hummer ride through the national park.
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South Rim Grand Canyon Tour FAQs
- What is there to do at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon?
The Grand Canyon South Rim is home to some of the most famously breathtaking landscapes in the world. This is also the most developed rim of the Grand Canyon. During your trip to the Grand Canyon South Rim, check out a few of these exciting activities.
- Gaze in awe at beautiful lookout points like Bright Angel Point and Mather Point
- Soar over breathtaking landscapes like Zuni Corridor and the Kaibab National Forest during a world-class helicopter or airplane tour
- Embark on a guided Hummer excursion to scenic sites like Duck on a Rock, Yavapai Point, and Moran Point
- Explore the historic architecture and quaint gift shops in Grand Canyon Village
- Climb to the top of Desert View Watchtower for a 360-degree view of the South Rim
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- What are the best tours of the Grand Canyon South Rim?
There's a reason people have been flying with Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines for over 90 years. With a dozen world-class Grand Canyon South Rim tours to choose from, each individual has plenty of options for their dream Grand Canyon vacation.
Here are a few of the best and most popular Grand Canyon South Rim tours.
- How long does it take to see the South Rim of the Grand Canyon?
With a Grand Canyon South Rim tour from GCSA, you can experience the most remarkable sights at the South Rim in just one day.
With the Grand Connoisseur Airplane Tour with Hummer, guests will soar over the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River. After touching down at the South Rim, board a customized Hummer for a tour of the Grand Canyon National Park's most famous viewpoints.
If you're more interested in catching fantastic aerial views of the widest and deepest parts of the Grand Canyon, replace the Hummer with a state-of-the-art helicopter. Aboard a Grand Connoisseur Airplane Tour with a Helicopter, the bird's-eye views of the canyon are breathtaking and unforgettable.
- Should I book my Grand Canyon South Rim tour before I go?
Yes. We recommend that customers book in advance to take advantage of our great online prices.
We are happy to take bookings in advance or upon arrival at one of our terminals. However, the best prices are available online and our tours often sell out.
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- What is the best time of the year to visit the Grand Canyon South Rim?
The Spring and Fall are widely considered the best times of the year to make a trip to the Grand Canyon South Rim. During these periods, the daytime temperatures are cool and the crowds are thin.