Grand Canyon South Rim Tours
Take your Grand Canyon National Park vacation to new heights with a thrilling South Rim helicopter tour, ground tour aboard a military-style Hummer, a sightseeing airplane flight over the canyon gorges, or even a day trip to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend! Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines also offers daily departures from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon National Park, with options to include a variety of exciting adventures to your flight.
Experience the Grand Canyon National Park on a once-in-a-lifetime tour with Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines!
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!
Visit world-famous destinations like Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend on a stunning day tour from the Grand Canyon National Park.
Discover incredible Grand Canyon views aboard a military-style open air Hummer vehicle that travels to several lookout points, then enjoy a guided hike on Grandview Trail.
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
Flights to the Grand Canyon South Rim
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 South Rim can also experience the sights from the sky from our daily airplane tours departing from the nearby Grand Canyon Airport.
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Grand Canyon South Rim Helicopter Tours
Whether you want to fly from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South 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 Grand Canyon ground 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.
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.