Day Trips from Flagstaff to Grand Canyon South Rim

Explore Grand Canyon National Park and the canyon's South Rim on this full-day tour from Flagstaff. While you travel, listen to engaging commentary from your guide, take in the scenery, and keep watch for mule deer and California condors. Walk a bit of the Rim Trail for up-close views of the natural rock formations. Midday, stop for lunch at a local Navajo country restaurant that serves Mexican, American, and Navajo dishes. Entrance fees and round-trip hotel transportation included.

Explore the Grand Canyon and other top attractions on a full-day tour from Flagstaff. Visit Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Wupatki National Monument, and the Cameron Trading Post to learn about Arizona's Native American tribes and natural history. Continue to the Grand Canyon and soak in its majestic beauty from several lookout points on the South Rim. Includes lunch, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

The Grand Canyon is one of the Natural World Wonders and for good reason. Discover the south rim of this stunning location on a full-day tour from Williams, Arizona. Alongside a small group, stop at several viewpoints and learn about the history, geology, and ecology of the national park. You may even get the chance to see the California condor—America’s largest bird.

Private Grand Canyon tour in a luxury SUV with an expert local guide. Secluded vistas away from the crowds. Fantastic lunch in a historic lodge where Teddy Roosevelt once frequented!

Relax in comfort on this small group guided driving tour of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon from Flagstaff. You’ll have multiple stops along the way, including the Navajo Trading Post at Cameron. There will be a stop for lunch (at your own expense), and plenty of places to stop for photos. Plus your guide will fill you up with details about what you see.

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.

If you’re looking to explore the Grand Canyon without a massive tour group while on a budget, this Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Self-Guided Audio Tour is a great choice. This experience is easy to download on your smartphone and can be played offline using your phone's GPS. Follow the 23-mile (37-kilometer) route through the national park’s South Rim and listen to the awesome commentary as you drive.

Take a sunset walk along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Watch the vivid colors set the sky ablaze as evening descends over the vast canyon. This private excursion departs from Flagstaff in the afternoon and includes outstanding overlooks, a stop at the Cameron Trading Post, and dinner at Grand Canyon Village.

Enjoy varied views of the Grand Canyon, from the inside and out, on this private hiking and sightseeing tour of the South Rim. Take a short hike down the South Kaibab Trail to Ooh Aah Point before getting in a van and traveling to various viewpoints around the Rim, such as Mather Point, Grandview Point, Moran Point, Tusayan Ruins, and Desert View Watchtower.

No trip to Arizona is complete without seeing the Grand Canyon, whose beauty is well worth the 90 minute drive from Flagstaff. Travel on a guided full-day group tour to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, learning about about the landscape as you go and avoiding the hassle of fees and parking in one of the United States’ most popular National Parks. Stop along the way to view famous landmarks, eat dinner, and catch the sunset.

Explore the iconic Grand Canyon, along with some of its lesser-known nearby attractions, during this private day trip from Flagstaff. Stroll across an ancient lava flow at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, then visit the 1,500-year-old Pueblo ruin of ‘Wupatki.’ Cap it all off with a visit to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, including plenty of free time for independent exploration.

The mighty Grand Canyon is one the world’s seven natural wonders, but with almost 5 million annual visitors, it can be hard to escape the crowds. This private full-day tour will take you along the South Rim, where you can get back to nature on a scenic hike, then tuck into delicious picnic lunch (included) overlooking the canyon.

Hiking in the Grand Canyon can be challenging without the right support, so make sure you stay on track and avoid getting lost by going with a guide. Go at your own pace as this is a small-group tour, focusing on the South Rim. Hike for about 5 miles (8 kilometers), stopping at dramatic lookout points along the way. This is a family-friendly day hike.