Custom Grand Canyon Day Trip
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Phoenix, USA
- 13 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Grand Canyon is on just about every bucket list—make sure you see it on this day trip from Phoenix, which includes round-trip transportation from your hotel. A guided tour takes the planning and guesswork out of an ambitious day trip, helping you make the most of your time at the Grand Canyon and enjoy the scenery during the drive.
- Day trip to the Grand Canyon South Rim from Phoenix
- Small-group tour limited to five people or fewer
- Stop to visit key attractions like the Cameron Trading Post along the drive
- All transportation and trip-planning provided by professionals
- National Park fees and bottled water included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Phoenix area included
What's Included
- Soft drinks
- Bottled water
- Local guide
- Admission Fee - Standard U.S. Resident National Park admission
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Admission Fee - Non US residents MAY have to pay an extra fee for admission to the Grand Canyon National Park. Do not let this deter your reservation. The supplier can discuss a variety of options after booking.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pickup from all locations, within our radius in Metro Phoenix, including hotels, resorts, rentals, private homes and / or shopping areas. Please note, there are no hotels within the radius that we do not pick up from. Please do not be hesitant to reserve, due to your hotel not being on the "list". There is NO list. If your hotel is IN our radius, we can pick up.
Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
Begin your full-day tour to the Grand Canyon South Rim with pickup from your lodging in the metro Phoenix area. Board a comfortable vehicle with your driver and your group of five people or fewer and head toward the Grand Canyon.
Stop to visit key attractions on the long drive, like historic Route 66, the Cameron Trading Post, or Painted Desert. Your small-group tour can be curated to best fit your interests.
Then, take a tour of the Grand Canyon; your guide takes you to all of the best viewpoints and overlooks the park has to offer. Main attractions in the park include Grand Canyon Village, Yavapai Point, Moran Point, and Desert View Watchtower.
Return to Phoenix at the end of the tour.
Please note: A minimum of two and a maximum of five people is required per booking.
Stop to visit key attractions on the long drive, like historic Route 66, the Cameron Trading Post, or Painted Desert. Your small-group tour can be curated to best fit your interests.
Then, take a tour of the Grand Canyon; your guide takes you to all of the best viewpoints and overlooks the park has to offer. Main attractions in the park include Grand Canyon Village, Yavapai Point, Moran Point, and Desert View Watchtower.
Return to Phoenix at the end of the tour.
Please note: A minimum of two and a maximum of five people is required per booking.
1
Grand Canyon South Rim
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Cameron Trading Post
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Route 66
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 5 people per booking
- Solo travelers and groups of more than 5 should contact Viator about availability
- German guide subject to availability
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.9
based on 245 reviews
Stacey_F, Oct 2025
It was a long drive, but we had a great guide who really knew where to go, so we feel like we saw enough to say we did the canyon. It was a beautiful day and a pleasant experience.
Cheryl_P, Sep 2025
Our guide Jon, did a great job of showing us the beautiful Grand Canyon area. He had good knowledge of the area and made each stop the best experience possible!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks very much for your kinds words. Glad that you enjoyed the trip!
Scott_M, Jun 2025
Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Wasn’t question he didn’t know the answer to. It was a long day but well worth it
Huien_T, Jun 2025
Well paced trip and our guide, Will, is very knowledgeable. It was like a combination of geography and history lessons, which i enjoyed very much.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks very much for the review! Glad that you enjoyed it.
kristi_e, May 2025
Our guide provided the best experience due to his extensive knowledge of the Grand Canyon! Recommend Eddie Vallee as a guide. The Canyon is absolutely stunning!
Lynn_C, Mar 2025
From the very beginning of booking our trip to the last goodbye at the end of the day, our trip to the Grand Canyon was just wonderful. There cannot be a better driver and guide than Eddie. He took us to the best, least crowded lookouts and happily stopped to see things at my request. He is a wealth of knowledge on the canyon, the flora and fauna, and was just a fantastic companion for the entire day. We three had such engaging conversations all day long and, when it was time for our trip to be over, I realized that we had made a great new friend. It's too bad that we live a five-hour plane ride away. I cannot recommend Arizona Scenic Tours, and Eddie and Steve in particular, enough. Should we be fortunate enough to visit this area again, their number will be the first I call to arrange another tour. Thank you so much.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thanks so very much for your review and kind words! So glad that you enjoyed the day. We really strive to give people a great day, and we look forward to your next visit to Arizona!!
Carolyn_L, Mar 2025
It was a group of only 5 people -- family of 3 and my spouse and myself. We enjoyed this because it was easier to communicate with our driver and hear what was being said. Our driver Will was very knowledgeable and shared so much information. There were stops made which allowed you to stretch your legs and not be constantly sitting in the car. We would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thanks very much for the review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our small group tour!
Judith_S, Mar 2025
Make sure that you have Eddie Vallee as your driver and tour guide. He is excellent. Would use him for any trip around Arizona.
john_s, Mar 2025
Our guide Mike was exceptional . He made our 13 hrs together fulfilling. His knowledge of the canyon is impressive. Our conversations felt like talking to friends and family
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Very good to hear! Glad that you enjoyed the day, and thanks so much for your comments!
JoAnne_B, Mar 2025
Stunning day! Will is an excellent guide: a wealth of knowledge about the entire state in addition to the area we travelled that day. He's fun and engaging, organized, and gave us plenty of time to explore each stop. Bring a sweatshirt as the temperature changes throughout the day. The tour van is stocked with plenty of water. Highly recommend this tour company and this guide.
Rachel_K, Jan 2025
This experience was fantastic. Our guide Eric made sure that we experienced all the highlights of the Grand Canyon and more. He made sure to identify our preferences and needs throughout the trip and tailored the experience to our preferences, all while providing us with the history and highlights of the local culture and fauna. We chose this booking because it allowed us to be picked up and dropped off at our residence and we are so happy we did. An A++ experience! Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thanks very much for the review! Glad that you enjoyed the day!
MARYLOUISE_K, Dec 2024
It was wonderful experience and our guide was excellent. We were not rushed and at every stop the guide give us information on what we were viewing at the canyon
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks very much for the review, glad that you enjoyed the day!
Fleurette_H, Dec 2024
Our tour guide Jon was a professional! He was attentive to all our needs by asking questions and answering questions about the trip. He kept us informed about stops to be made, traffic and history of area's we entered along the way.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks very much for the review, glad you enjoyed the day!
Gabriela_E, Dec 2024
Excellent tour! The Grand Canyon is absolutely beautiful. Our tour guide was so kind and made sure we got to see everything in the southern rim!
JEFFREY_A, Nov 2024
Our guide/driver, John, took great care of us.
The day did not look like it would be very hopeful. There was an active storm in the area, with low clouds, snow and rain. Our first stop at Grand Canyon Village gave us only views of the clouds. John made sure that we were not disappointed by taking us East to most of the remaining view areas. At these we got great images and info.
DOUGLAS_S, Nov 2024
The views were fabulous. Tour guide Jonathan was excellent! Went above and beyond to make the trip special.
marcia_G, Oct 2024
Beautiful vistas and lookouts pointed out by our guide Will! It was an awe inspiring trip! The weather was cold and windy, but we were prepared. We also were given a really fine restaurant for lunch.
Cynthia_R, Oct 2024
Our tour guide Brandon was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and interesting. He knew a lot about the state and everything he showed us. He was an excellent driver and very professional. The van was new and very clean.
John_H, Oct 2024
We had a fantastic time with our Viator tour! From pick up to drop off, our guide, Brandon, was thoughtful and so knowledgeable on the Grand Canyon and all the surrounding areas we really enjoyed learning about everything. Brandon shared not only information about the canyon, but many small details we found fascinating. Brandon and Viator get an A+!
Virginia_R, Sep 2024
The Grand Canyon was spectacular. Pictures does not do it justice, must see in person to get the real feeling of the Canyon. Our operator did a great job in guiding us through the trip and making sure everyone was safe.
Robert_D, Sep 2024
Great trip. Our guide was knowledgeable, funny, a pleasure to be with and had a great ensemble of humor. Highly recommend John, (Arizona Scenic Tours) For your next guided tour.
Lois_A, Sep 2024
The grand canyon is awesome. Leaves you speechless. Everyone should visit in their life time.
Cameron trading post is a waste of time.
Crystal_M, Aug 2024
This was my father’s and my first time visiting the Grand Canyon and the tour was amazing from start to finish. It was very convenient with pickup in Phoenix and traveling to the Grand Canyon as we would have no idea how to navigate had we tried to do this ourselves. Darien was our driver and guide and he was very knowledgeable about the different sites and areas we went to. I would definitely recommend and do this again should I travel back to Arizona.
Leo_B, Jul 2024
Amazing! Truly amazing tour. Well worth the $$ for the experience of a lifetime. Rod is the best tour guide you could ever ask for. Thank you for making it a trip to remember 🏜️🌵
Gats_N, Jul 2024
Professional, kind and knowledgeable tour guide! We were able to see various landmarks on our way to the Grand Canyon. I enjoyed my tour.
Judith_D, Jun 2024
This was a first time trip to the Grand Canyon. We were able to enjoy the full experience without worrying about unfamiliar driving routes. Our guide was excellent, providing history and highlights without being over the top or nonstop. Just right. Answered all questions with courtesy. The guidance of the tour, stopping at certain points, made it fun and not overwhelming to figure out between 4 people.
Joel_P, Jun 2024
First and most important, Jon, our tour guide, was awesome. Knowledgeable, personable and made sure we saw the best parts of the Grand Canyon. Highly recommend!
Mary_A, May 2024
Rod was wonderful! Great insights and information. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable about so much. He takes a lot of pride in his State. I learned quite a bit about Nevada, the vegetation and wildlife and how they preserve all of it. We got much more out of the tour than we could have ever expected or learned on our own. Plus, it was relaxing and stress free for us not to deal with weather, traffic, parking and lines. Well worth the fee. I loved the small group feel of the tour because as we stopped for bathroom breaks or stretched our legs, we also got to know our fellow passengers better without anyone holding us up by being late to the van. Rod had water for us and even found us 2 elk bucks that we got to see up close and personal. I would recommend this tour to everyone!!!!!
Paul_D, May 2024
Noel was great. Drove us from Scotsdale to the Grand Canyon. Gave us a tour of the breathe taking views of the Canyon and drove us back in the evening. Was worth it! Highly recommend!
Dee_D, Apr 2024
Great views in Sedona and Grand Canyon very amazing once in a lifetime views.. The whole drive was excellent ...
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