Top Arizona Day Trips

My husband and I are visiting the Grand Canyon for the first time as retirees. I would highly recommend the all-day tour with Jake. He picked us up at our hotel in a comfortable van and took us to so many of the key vantage points on the south rim. He was extremely knowledgeable of the history of the national park, the geology and creation of the canyon, the plants, trees and wildlife of the region. Drinks and snacks were available to enjoy. He made good recommendations of other areas to visit in the area on our own as well. He even through in a little true crime story. We could not have been happier with our tour experience and hope to return again.

One of the absolute highlights of our trip and easily one of the best travel experiences we’ve ever had. We booked the helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon with Maverick Helicopters and everything about it exceeded expectations. The in-air experience lasted the full 45 minutes. The experience of flying over flat desert terrain and then suddenly dropping into the vastness of the Grand Canyon was unbelievable. It genuinely didn’t feel real at times. The views were stunning from start to finish, and seeing the canyon from the air gives you a completely different perspective than standing at the rim. Our pilot was fantastic. We were especially excited to have a female pilot, and she made the experience even better. She was engaging, informative, and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the flight. The helicopter can hold up to seven passengers plus the pilot, but there were only five of us onboard. Everyone had a window view, which made a huge difference. Even the middle seats are designed well for visibility, so we don’t think anyone would feel blocked. (Our two middle seats in the back were empty.) They do weigh passengers beforehand and assign seats for weight distribution, but the process was smooth and professional. I’m claustrophobic and had no issues at all once we were in the air. From check-in to boarding to landing, the entire experience was seamless and well organized. It’s definitely a splurge, but for us it was 100% worth it and something we’ll remember for the rest of our lives. Highly recommend.

Great trip, exactly what we were looking for for. So glad we didn’t drive ourselves. Beautiful views of the canyon and Stevee, our guide was so charming and knowledgeable about the geology, flora and fauna. I’m amazed he could drive and explain what we were seeing all along the way. A once in a lifetime experience for us coming all the way from Texas. Highly recommend!