Grand Canyon North Rim Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Grand Canyon North Rim. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Grand Canyon Helicopter 45-Minute Flight With Optional Hummer Tour

• Grand Canyon North Rim Tour by Airplane With ATV or 4x4 Ride

• Grand Canyon North Rim Full-Day Self-Guided Tour

• Arizona Adventure Bundle: 7 Self-Guided Audio Tours

A standard entrance pass to Grand Canyon National Park costs US$35 if you enter by private vehicle, US$30 for motorcyclists, and US$20 if you enter as part of a group tour. You can also buy an annual entry pass for US$70, or an America the Beautiful Pass. Non-US residents must pay an additional $100 per person.

Yes, the Grand Canyon North Rim is worth visiting. The Grand Canyon is one of the country's most celebrated natural wonders, and the North Rim is a great choice for visitors who want to avoid the crowds and tourist attractions that are more present on the West and South Rims. While visiting alone is possible, guided tours, including from Las Vegas, make getting there easier.

Per one customer who booked the Grand Canyon North Rim Tour by Airplane With ATV or 4x4 Ride, "Great experience! Great service! ATV ride was so much fun and view of the Grand Canyon was breathtaking. Amazing tour and highly recommend!"

If you can, visit the North and South Rim because you’ll see different landscapes and ecosystems. The South Rim has iconic desert views and is often more crowded year-round. However, The North Rim has cooler weather, making it more pleasant in the hot Arizona summers.

Driving the North Rim takes around an hour, but stopping off and doing some hikes along the way is worth it. There are several overlooks like Bright Angel Point, Walhalla Overlook, Uncle Jim Point, and more, so make sure to factor in time to see these. A full day could be around 16-20 hours.

The best times to visit the Grand Canyon are the spring (March through May) and fall (September through November) if you want to avoid hot summer temps and large crowds. It’s also difficult to secure your stay in the summer, so you’ll have many more options during the other seasons.

Keep your eyes peeled for bison, deer, and turkeys roaming the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. There’s plenty of room to wander in the alpine meadows and forests between maple and aspen trees. Occasional black bears are spotted on the North Rim, but these are rare, so don’t worry.

You need a backcountry permit to stay overnight in the Grand Canyon North Rim. To obtain a backcountry permit for the Grand Canyon's North Rim, you need to apply through the Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Information Center. You can only access this area by cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking at this time.

If you're visiting spontaneously, you can obtain a permit in person at the Backcountry Information Center. However, availability is highly limited, especially during peak seasons. You must also pay an entrance fee to any area of the Grand Canyon during any season—around US$20-US$35. Credit and debit cards are typically accepted.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Grand Canyon North Rim. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Las Vegas:

• Hoover Dam

• Las Vegas Strip

• Grand Canyon Skywalk

• Grand Canyon West Rim

• Colorado River

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Las Vegas.