Yavapai Point Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Yavapai Point. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, this is the best tour available right now:

• Grand Canyon South Rim Day Tour from Las Vegas

You’ll need to buy a Grand Canyon National Park entrance pass to visit Yavapai Point, but there’s no extra cost to access the Rim Trail viewpoint. Passes cost US$20 per person if you enter on foot or by bike, or US$35 per vehicle if you arrive by car.

Yavapai Point is known for its views of the Grand Canyon at sunrise and sunset, so aim to arrive early in the morning or in the evening. Entering Grand Canyon National Park before 10am or after 2pm helps avoid traffic at the busy South Entrance Station, located near Yavapai Point.

Yes, there’s a parking lot south of Yavapai Point and at the Yavapai Geology Museum off Yavapai Viewpoint Road. If they are full, park at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center or Market Plaza and take the park’s shuttle service or walk along the Rim Trail to Yavapai Point.

Yes, the Grand Canyon National Park Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route shuttle bus stops at the Yavapai Geology Museum next to Yavapai Point. It also stops at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Mather Point, and other park attractions. The bus comes every 15 minutes, though hours may vary seasonally.

After admiring the Grand Canyon from Yavapai Point, head next door to the Yavapai Geology Museum to learn just how the natural phenomenon was formed. Continue walking east on Rim Trail for more incredible views at Mather Point, then check out the informative exhibits at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center.