Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip from Flagstaff
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Flagstaff, USA
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit the Grand Canyon on a full-day tour from Flagstaff. Stop at viewpoints along the South Rim drive including Grand Canyon Village, Yavapai Point, Lipan Point, and Desert View Watchtower. On the return to Flagstaff, spend time at the Cameron Trading Post, which carries art work and handicrafts made by Native American artists. Includes entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Full-day tour to the Grand Canyon from Flagstaff
- Drive to viewpoints along the South Rim including Yavapai Point, Lipan Point, and Desert View
- Learn about the natural history of Grand Canyon National Park from your guide's informative commentary
- See works by Native American artists at Cameron Trading Post
- Includes entrance fees, guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Majestic views along the South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park
- HOTEL INFORMATION REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE
- Arizona State Law Requires All Children Eight Years and Younger to be in a Car Seat/Booster Seat.
- 20% tip for your guide recommended if you enjoy your tour
- Lunch is not included, you will be given time to enjoy lunch on your own at Grand Canyon Village
- Guests are required to provide their own car seat/booster seat for their tour.
- Government Fees$100.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
*Complimentary Flagstaff hotel pickup approximately 8:00-8:30 am (Flagstaff pickup within city limits only). Minimum 4 guests required for tour to operate. HOTEL INFORMATION REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE Departs Daily 8-8:30am and returns approximately 5-5:30pm. (Duration 9 hours)
Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
Your Grand Canyon tour begins with morning pickup from your Flagstaff hotel in a climate-controlled vehicle, and a scenic drive to the Grand Canyon.
Head out of Flagstaff and look for the San Francisco Peaks, a volcanic mountain range with Arizona´s highest mountain, and the historic town of Williams on Route 66.
Upon arrival at Grand Canyon National Park, stop at the overlook at Grand Canyon Village to soak in the views across the majestic canyon. Keep an eye out for condors – the world´s largest bird.
After lunch on your own, your guide takes you to the top viewpoints along the South Rim, Visit Yavapai Point, which also has a geology museum; Lipan Point, where you can look down into the canyon; and Desert View, which has a historic watchtower and Hopi art.
Later, drive along the Little Colorado Rover and stop at the historic Cameron Trading Post. The trading post opened in the early 1900s on the Navajo reservation and carries fine handicrafts and art from Hopi, Zuni and Navajo artists.
Embark on a scenic drive back to Flagstaff where your tour ends with hotel drop-off.
Head out of Flagstaff and look for the San Francisco Peaks, a volcanic mountain range with Arizona´s highest mountain, and the historic town of Williams on Route 66.
Upon arrival at Grand Canyon National Park, stop at the overlook at Grand Canyon Village to soak in the views across the majestic canyon. Keep an eye out for condors – the world´s largest bird.
After lunch on your own, your guide takes you to the top viewpoints along the South Rim, Visit Yavapai Point, which also has a geology museum; Lipan Point, where you can look down into the canyon; and Desert View, which has a historic watchtower and Hopi art.
Later, drive along the Little Colorado Rover and stop at the historic Cameron Trading Post. The trading post opened in the early 1900s on the Navajo reservation and carries fine handicrafts and art from Hopi, Zuni and Navajo artists.
Embark on a scenic drive back to Flagstaff where your tour ends with hotel drop-off.
1
Grand Canyon South Rim
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Grand Canyon Village
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Lipan Point
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Cameron Trading Post
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- HOTEL INFORMATION REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE
- Arizona State Law Requires All Children Eight Years and Younger to be in a Car Seat/Booster Seat. Guests are required to provide their own car seat/booster seat for their tour.
- Departs Daily 8-8:30am and returns approximately 5-5:30pm. (Duration 9 hours)
- Nonresident Fee Notice: Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older will be charged an additional $100 USD per person when visiting select national parks. This fee is in addition to the standard park entrance fee and you will need to contact the Tour Company directly and provide your credit card to be processed prior to the tour date. Please bring a valid photo ID for residency verification.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kathleen_L
This was a great experience to see so many breathtaking views at several points of interest! Our tour guide, Steve, was wonderful and was so informative regarding facts about the state of Arizona, the Geology of the canyon and so much of its wildlife as well. This was a day well-spent and not soon forgotten!!
Reviews
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June_I, May 2026
Tour was exactly as described. The only complaint I have is the van was small so no leg room unless in front row my knees were in the seat in front of me making it uncomfortable .
Liza_B, May 2026
This tour was a perfect way to take in the Grand Canyon for me. Charlie was a wonderful guide full of extensive travel experiences.
Kathleen_L, Apr 2026
This was a great experience to see so many breathtaking views at several points of interest! Our tour guide, Steve, was wonderful and was so informative regarding facts about the state of Arizona, the Geology of the canyon and so much of its wildlife as well. This was a day well-spent and not soon forgotten!!
Sarah_N, Feb 2026
Convenient way to see the Grand Canyon with no decisions or problems. Nice van (and tour leader). We had a total of 7 guests so lots of room. The park was not crowded at all. January was a fantastic time to visit.
Maria_M, Jan 2026
You will see great views of the Grand Canyon with several good photo ops. Water provided, you pay for your own meal.
Cynthia_B, Oct 2025
Wonderful day. Cat was great. On time and full of information about the park and surrounding areas! Would highly recommend
CindyGale_C, Oct 2025
Charlie was full of information that was fascinating! It was more walking than I expected but I was happily surprised about how much I learned and was able to see!
ingrid_f, Aug 2025
It has rained the day before, so it wasn’t as hot as the day before. The views were amazing! Highly recommended
Frances_R, May 2025
Sheldon our tour guide was fantastic. He knew of different places to view the sites without being congested with other tours. We had an amazing time.
Anonymous, Apr 2025
Our guide was Brian a Navajo native. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We were so glad he was our guide.
niashley503, Nov 2024
Visiting the Grand Canyon South Rim was an absolutely unforgettable experience! The breathtaking views were everything I imagined and more. Our tour guide, Cat, was phenomenal—knowledgeable, engaging, and full of great stories about the canyon’s history and geology. She made the experience even more special with her enthusiasm and attention to detail.
From the moment we arrived, everything was well-organized, and Cat ensured we saw the best viewpoints and learned fascinating facts along the way. Her passion for the Grand Canyon and the surrounding community was truly infectious. I can’t recommend this tour enough! If you’re planning a visit, ask for Cat—you won’t regret it.
Steven_B, Oct 2024
The wupataki ruins and the South Rim were awesome our tour guide Charley was very knowledgeable and great guide
Robin_W, Sep 2024
Learning the history and the names of the different places and the indigenous people who live in and around the canyon.
Ted_O, Jun 2024
The tour guide was very well-informed and kept to her schedule. It was a long but insightful tour. The stops and overlooks were wondorus.
Lisa_A, May 2024
It was really perfect! Our guide was incredible and very accommodating! He picked us up at our hotel. He was full of information, and he was so kind (there was a person in our group who walked with a cane and struggled getting in and out of the van). He was patient and helpful. We enjoyed all the stops along the way!
Susan_G, Nov 2023
Guide was great! Really informative and took time to talk to kids about their questions.
Van was too small and crowded.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
We do conduct our tours in a fourteen-passenger touring van, but we do not fill with fourteen passengers. Your tour only had eight adults and two children total in the van and that was during the busy Holiday week. We reupholster our van seats with additional padding and they are cleaned in and out daily.
Thank you for your Guide review and we are very happy your kids enjoyed the tour!
Jean_M, Oct 2023
Seeing the Grand Canyon for the very first time! Cat - out wonderful guide - gave us lots of interesting facts about the history and geology of the Grand Canyon. It’s so nice to have someone else do the driving too.
I liked Cat’s choices of music. And her train whistle!
Bianca_M, Jul 2023
This trip was amazing!
Andrea made this trip easy! She was very knowledgeable and personable. She took us to the best spots and was so chill and easygoing.
She knew a lot about everything.
We got to see the Grand Canyon from a lot of different angles. Even got to hike up a little trail named the Bright Angel Trail.
Would definitely recommend this trip but definitely with her!
Chris_P, Mar 2023
Our tour guide Jeff was amazing. He was knowledgeable, patient, and considerate.
We really enjoyed the Hopi ruins.
The canyon was awe-inspiring and beautiful.
Margaret_B, Mar 2022
The trip is pretty short (especially leaving from Flagstaff) and a bit too commercial for my taste. We stopped for a long time at a US private-owned (NOT EVEN native American-owned) shopping area. We stopped at 3-4 viewpoints at the Grand Canyon and that was it ... The guide was extremely nice and pleasant though.
Lauren_M, Feb 2022
Steve was a wonderful tour guide! He showed us parts of the park (and off park) we never would have gone to on our own. He had knowledge of literally everything and gladly shared it. The views were unreal, a wonderful day.
The only part we didn't necessarily enjoy was the fact that we were the only ones wearing masks in a van. Masks were optional inside the van during a pandemic? I'm a nurse, so I don't think that makes a ton of sense. People were coughing in the van all day.
Otherwise, a great tour.
Jennifer_R, Jul 2021
Tour guide was awesome. Great stops and lively descriptions of history and geology. East rim is Definately worth the drive.
Karen_J, Jun 2021
We enjoyed seeing the lava flow from Sunset Crater. The Grand Canyon sites that our guide, Steve, chose were beautiful . He was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained with Arizona trivia!
Kerantha_P, Jun 2021
This was the perfect 1 day tour of the grand canyon. Our guide was knowledgeable and very accommodating to the needs of all his customers. Really great tour!
John_R, Apr 2021
Kevin was a world of knowledge and he included everyone's interests all day long. He addressed everyone by name, and made sure every one one of us had all our questions answered
Sara_I, Mar 2021
Good tour. Brought to places with spectacular views. Guide was very informative. Was given freedom to roam around as we pleased. Van was very clean
Jan_M, Oct 2020
Burt was great! He made the tour fun and informative. Plenty of opportunities and time to see amazing sites.
KENNETH_C, Oct 2020
Matt was very knowledgeable and was a pleasure to spend the day with. He made the day very enjoyable. Give him a raise.
Joan_H, Feb 2020
Our guide, Dave, was very knowledgeable. Being able to see the BEST views and get insights to the Native cultures was the best ! Thank you SO much !!
Definitely worth it!!
roberterickson54759, Feb 2020
Matt was very educated and funny. Great trip would recommend. He stopped at his favorites that he thought were best and I completely agree.
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