Grand Canyon Planning Guides
Adventure & Packages
Ranch Experience Packages
Ranch Experience Includes: Lunch and an afternoon of ranch activities (horseback ride, skeet shooting, ranch demo, etc.). Check in time is 1pm on day one and checkout time is 9:30-10am the next morning. (Dinner & breakfast are included in the lodging price)
Deluxe Packages
Looking for a road trip and a great place to stay! This is a great package for those who would like to drive to the ranch! Just plan to be at the ranch in time for dinner on day one and take your time driving back after leaving the ranch on day three.
Ultimate Adventure Packages
Looking for a great place to stay while enjoying spectacular views of the Grand Canyon? The follow package options are great for families and smaller groups.
South Rim Tours, Hotels, & Lodging
The South Rim is the most visited rim at Grand Canyon. Tours from the South Rim offer the broadest range of experiences from Rafting, Helicopter, Airplane, Motorcoach, Jeep, Biking and much, much more. Click here to learn about all of your Grand Canyon South Rim tour options.
Available Excursions
East Canyon Tours and Hotels
Whether visiting Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, Tower Butte or the Little Colorado River at Grand Canyon East. There are many lesser known exhilarating tours at the beginning of the Grand Canyon. Click here to learn about more tours to enhance your Grand Canyon vacation.
Available Excursions
Grand Canyon West Tours and Hotels
The Skywalk is at Grand Canyon West. Take a Helicopter or Airplane from Las Vegas to the West. Getting to the bottom is easy, enjoy a boat ride on the Colorado River, Guano Point and more. Click here to learn more about West Tours.
Available Excursions
North Rim Tours, Hotels and Lodging
A more limited approach to Tours, you have the Mule Rides to Supai Tunnel, to Uncle Jimmy Owens point, and self guided hiking on the North Kaibab Trail. Quieter and requiring more travel time to many of the View points, however, it is very majestic.
Available Excursions
Tips & Articles
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How to Get a Grand Canyon Backcountry Permit
Picture this: You’re waking to the sound of the Colorado River rushing past your tent, canyon walls glowing gold in the dawn light, a…
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Grand Canyon Rafting
Grand Canyon White Water Rafting You want rapids? We’ve got rapids! Let us help you experience the ultimate adventure – Grand Canyon Rafting! Choose…
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Grand Canyon Whitewater Rafting Tours
Experience the Adventure of a Lifetime Discover the Grand Canyon from the Colorado River The Grand Canyon offers one of the world’s most spectacular…
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Camping in the Grand Canyon
Backcountry Camping Open All YearIf you wish to camp anywhere in the park, other than in developed campgrounds on the North Rim or the…
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California Condors
In pre-historic times, California condors filled the skies over North America. The largest land-based bird on the continent, their ten-foot-wide wingspans cast long shadows…
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Backcountry Map & Campsites
Click the map to view a full sized map showing the area where 77% of back country use occurs. It is provided to show…
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Commercial River Trips
Private River Trips | Non Commercial Permits | Other Trips Commercial outfitters offer a variety of trips. Most trips take 7-18 days involving a…
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Which Rim of Grand Canyon is best?
The Grand Canyon can be experienced at four general destinations: the South Rim, Grand Canyon West, Grand Canyon East, and the North Rim. We have…
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Grand Canyon Travel Tips
The SOUTH RIM – Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services are available and facilities are open year round. The NORTH…
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8 Best Things to Do at Grand Canyon North Rim (2026 Season Guide)
While nine out of ten Grand Canyon visitors flock to the South Rim, a privileged few discover what the canyon looks like when nature,…
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Grand Canyon Flora and Fauna
At Grand Canyon 75 species of mammals, 50 species of reptiles and amphibians, 25 species of fish, and over 300 species of birds exist.…
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Is a Guided Tour of the Grand Canyon Worth It?
Is a Guided Tour of the Grand Canyon Worth It? If you’ve been wondering, “Is a guided tour of the Grand Canyon worth it?”…
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What is the Best Month to See the Grand Canyon?
What is the best month to see the Grand Canyon? If you’re planning a trip and wondering when to go, this guide will help…
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Need To Know – South Rim
Location & Directions | Fee Stations: Open & Close | Parking & Shuttle Services | Backcountry Permits Grand Canyon South Rim is located in the Northwest corner of Arizona and…
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Page – Lake Powell, Arizona
In 1957, the Bureau of Reclamation chose a remote, isolated corner of Northern Arizona as the site of its most ambitious project to date. A…
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Horseshoe Bend Arizona – the Intimate Grand Canyon experience
Horseshoe Bend Arizona This bend in the Colorado River is getting plenty of attention from those looking for the Grand Canyon. It is located…
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Cameron, Arizona
The Cameron Trading Post One thing you’ve probably discovered about the Grand Canyon is that there’s no quick way to get across it –…
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How to drive to Grand Canyon Skywalk from Las Vegas
Grand Canyon West and Skywalk Ticket Prices Experience it all with the Grand Canyon West All-Access Pass — your ticket to the Skywalk, scenic…
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Grand Canyon Skywalk price, tickets, hours and address
Grand Canyon West Tour Center Grand Canyon West – All-Access Pass Your ticket to breathtaking views, thrilling adventures, and authentic Hualapai culture. The All-Access…
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Grand Canyon Skywalk at Grand Canyon West!
Grand Canyon Skywalk You’re standing on a platform made of glass. The rim of the Grand Canyon is 70 feet behind you. The other side of…
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Things To Do Grand Canyon West
SIGHTSEEING TOURS AT GRAND CANYON WEST If you decide to drive to Grand Canyon West instead of taking a helicopter or airplane tour from…
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Need To Know – North Rim
Location & Directions:Grand Canyon North Rim is located in northwest corner of Arizona, about 30 miles from Jacob Lake, Arizona and approximately 80 miles…
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Need To Know – Grand Canyon West
Please note that paving of the road to Grand Canyon West is complete. Location & Directions: Grand Canyon West is located in northwest corner of…
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Things To Do – North Rim
ATTRACTIONSGrand Canyon North Rim Scenic Drive – The remote quiet beauty of the North Rim can be appreciated on the Scenic drive. Along the route,…
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Exploring the Grand Canyon East Rim: Your Complete Guide
What Makes the East Rim Special While not officially designated as the “East Rim” by the National Park Service, this breathtaking area along the…
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Grand Canyon In Depth
Grand Canyon In Depth A new video series being published by Grand Canyon National Park Service is called Grand Canyon In Depth. Episode 1…
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Grand Canyon Historic Village
The Grand Canyon Historic Village has been lived in since the late 1800’s. These are some of the can’t miss sites that you should…
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Things To Do – South Rim
Attractions | Tours | Ranger Programs | Hiking | Biking | Camping | River Running | Mule Riding Attractions Grand Canyon South Rim Look-out Points – Whether you are driving, flying, biking or walking…
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South Rim Grand Canyon Viewpoints
To find the best places to view the Grand Canyon, you have two choices – the Easy Access and the Take-A-Hike viewpoints. The Easy…
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Would You Like to Take a Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour or Airplane Tour?
What you’ll learn in this video: Where to find what YOU want to know: :55 – The difference between ‘meh and “WOW!” The Grand Canyon can…
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Sedona Through Time by Wayne Ranney
“Ocean front property in Arizona?” You may know it as a funny little country tune. But about 350 million years ago, what we know…
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Trip Planner – Grand Canyon National Park
Download the latest Trip Planner for Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon Hiking Trails: Your Complete Guide to 18 Epic Routes
Standing at the rim of the Grand Canyon, you’re gazing into a hiker’s paradise where trails wind through two billion years of geological history.…
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Las Vegas, Nevada
It is somehow fitting that a stroke of good luck played a part in the Las Vegas’ evolution from arid wasteland to international tourist…
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Moab, Utah
320 miles Northeast of the Grand Canyon in Southeast Utah lie not one but two world-famous National Parks: Arches and Canyonlands. Here, the Colorado River…
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Should we fly into Las Vegas, Phoenix, or Flagstaff?
What you’ll learn in this video:Where the closest airport to the Grand Canyon is?Why you probably won’t fly there?Why you’ll probably fly into an…
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Phoenix, Arizona
The Phoenix area includes Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Peoria, Chandler and more that make up the largest population center in the state…
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12 Best Things to Do in Sedona, Arizona in 2026
Towering red rock formations, mystical energy vortexes, and spectacular hiking trails—Sedona captivates travelers with a landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth. These crimson cliffs,…
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Williams, Arizona: 12 Best Things to Do in the Gateway to Grand Canyon
Just 59 miles south of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, Williams, Arizona wears two hats with equal pride. This mountain town of 3,627 residents…
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Zion National Park
Zion National Park is the most popular of the five national parks found within the state of Utah. One reason for its popularity is…
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What Else Can I See that is Close to the Grand Canyon?
What you’ll learn in this video: Where to find what YOU want to know::40 – Short and sweet…Why most Grand Canyon family vacations are…
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Should We Take the Grand Canyon Railway or Drive to the South Rim?
What you’ll learn in this video: Where to find what YOU want to know: :42 – Up to the Canyon and back in time… on the…
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Carving Grand Canyon by Wayne Ranney
The Mississippi… the Columbia… the Snake… Could any of these fabled rivers have carved a chasm like the Grand Canyon? Perhaps in theory. But…
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Car Rentals
Check Availability Now! Car Rentals at the Grand Canyon are hard to find. It’s a very remote location with high seasonality and land limitations…
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Geology in the Grand Canyon
Geology in the Grand Canyon attracts the attention of the world for many reasons, but perhaps its greatest significance lies in the geologic record…
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Grand Canyon National Park
Believe it or not, it actually took awhile for the Grand Canyon to attain National Park status. The area first came under Federal jurisdiction…
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Grand Canyon Park
Think Grand Canyon National Park is all there is to the Grand Canyon? Think again! Today’s Grand Canyon Park is actually made up of…
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Grand Canyon, Arizona
It somehow makes sense that Grand Canyon Arizona was one of the last places in the continental United States to be properly mapped. That…
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Grand Canyon Facilities
Food/Supplies/Bank/Post Office Available Facilities – SOUTH RIM: Groceries, supplies, a bank, and a post office are located at Market Plaza in Grand Canyon Village.…
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Havasupai Falls, Arizona: Your Essential Guide for 2025
Deep within a side canyon of the Grand Canyon, turquoise waterfalls cascade into travertine pools that seem almost too vibrant to be real. Havasupai…
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Rainy Weather at Grand Canyon
This is considered the monsoon season at the Grand Canyon. Heavy rains lead to flash flooding which can lead to all sorts of problems…
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Where Is Grand Canyon Located – Your Grand Canyon Map
Where is Grand Canyon located? Many visitors know that Grand Canyon is in Arizona, but where in Arizona is often not clear. The Canyon…
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Grand Canyon East – How to See the Little Colorado River Gorge
The far eastern portion of the Grand Canyon along both the Colorado River and Little Colorado River falls within the borders of the Navajo…
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Big E Steakhouse and Saloon
The Big E Steakhouse and Saloon is a great spot for dining and entertainment. Elling “Big E” Halvorson Elling Halvorson came to this area in…
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Native American Tribes at Grand Canyon – Past and Present
The Tribes of the Grand Canyon Humans have been living at Grand Canyon for at least 4000 years. Split twig figurines are the…
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Would You Like to Take a Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour or Airplane Tour?
What you’ll learn in this video: Where to find what YOU want to know: :55 – The difference between ‘meh and “WOW!” The Grand Canyon can…
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About GrandCanyon.com
GrandCanyon.com, Inc. was incorporated on June 25th, 2002. The GrandCanyon.com website had recently been created and a web visitor counter was placed on it…and to…
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Grand Canyon Mule Rides
One-Night/Two-DayGrand Canyon Mule RidesJust 10 Riders PER DAY The Grand Canyon Mule Rides were severely limited by the 2011 Grand Canyon Stock Use Plan.…
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Grand Canyon Travel Information
Operating Hours and Seasons The SOUTH RIM – Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services are available and facilities are open year round.…
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Is the Mule Ride the Way to Go?
What you’ll learn in this video: Where to find what YOU want to know: :55 – Supply and Demand (or lack of the former and…
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Have You Been Rafting on the Colorado River?
What you’ll learn in this video: Where to find what YOU want to know:0:45 – Grand Canyon raft trips… Colorado River raft trips… one…
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Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours: Complete 2026 Comparison Guide
Choosing a Grand Canyon helicopter tour means navigating confusing pricing, conflicting operator claims, and the critical difference between a 45-minute tour and 45 minutes…
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Grand Canyon Entrance Fees and Permits: Complete 2026 Guide
💡 During the government shutdown entrance fees are not being collected. Entrance to the park is currently free. Grand Canyon entrance fees are $35…
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Bryce Canyon National Park
As ‘80’s rock icons the B-52’s once said, “If you think you’re in outer space, don’t feel out of place, ‘cause there are…
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Non Commercial Permit
Commercial River Trips | Private River Trips | Other Trips How long will I have to wait?If you are extremely flexible on when you…
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Non-Commercial River Permit: 2027 Weighted Lottery Guide
Picture yourself navigating the mighty Colorado River through towering canyon walls, camping beneath desert stars, and conquering world-class rapids on a 12-25 day wilderness…
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Monument Valley
Sentinels of sandstone rise hundreds of feet into the sky; watchful “eyes” carved into the rock by the very forces of nature; whimsical shapes…
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Backcountry Permit
The majority of Grand Canyon hikers are here for the first time, and although many are avid hikers, they find that hiking at Grand…
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Backcountry Guided Services
The following commercial operators currently hold permits to offer guided hiking services at Grand Canyon National Park. A large range of prices, services, and…
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Backcountry Permit Procedures
Do I Need a Permit? A backcountry permit is required for all overnight use of the backcountry including overnight hiking, overnight horseback riding, overnight…
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Backcountry Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about hiking in the backcountry of the Grand Canyon. “I envision national parks as . . .models of respect for all…
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Grand Canyon White Water Tours
Have you been looking forward to spending time at the bottom of the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River? White Water Rafting could be…
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How Far is it from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon?
Embark on an Epic Adventure: How Far Is Las Vegas from the Grand Canyon? The Grand Canyon’s proximity to Las Vegas depends on the…
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Grand Canyon: The Bare Essentials of Geology by Gary Ladd
The Grand Canyon is a world unto itself … a vast and convoluted landscape whose age, depth, width and diversity is almost too much…
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Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, Arizona’s reputation as a welcome stopover for weary travelers goes back hundreds, maybe even thousands of years. Even the origins of the town’s…
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Other River Trip Information
Commercial River Trips | Private River Trips | Non Commercial Permits There is a Grand Canyon Coach and River Trip on the Colorado River outside of the park…
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Winter Storm at the South Rim
Many of you have been asking about weather and road conditions at the South Rim. This past weekend there was a winter storm at…
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Grand Canyon Hiking and other ways to get to the bottom of the Canyon
Exploring the Grand Canyon offers thrilling and diverse ways to reach its depths. Hiking provides an immersive experience, revealing hidden landscapes and enchanting wildlife. Rafting down…
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The Value of a Week in the Grand Canyon
What is a week in the Grand Canyon worth? I know that, for me, it’s value is un-estimatable (if that’s a word) because I…
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Grand Canyon Time Zone
Morning travelers! Perhaps the “subtitle” of this entry should be an old Chicago tune: “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” At the…
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Lake Powell’s #1 Attraction: Horseshoe Bend
Good morning travelers ~ Isn’t it ironic? And I’m not talking about “like rain on your wedding day” but like how the Lake Powell…
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Trip Report Review: A Grand Canyon Sunrise
Good morning travelers! Like you, I have a certain “routine” I follow when I first get to work. My morning routine consists of looking…
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Grand Canyon Vacation Planning: Your Biggest Challenge
Good morning travelers. Today’s TripAdvisor forum thread has to do with what is probably the biggest challenge for people planning a Grand Canyon vacation.…
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Camping in a Cabin near Grand Canyon
Do you like to go camping in style – in a cabin? Are you looking for some peace and quiet? Perhaps Hull Cabin near…
