Grand Canyon
Days 1-7Days 1-7Mather PointMost visitors' first viewpoint, five minutes' walk from the main South Rim visitor centre, on a rocky spur where the canyon opens about 16 km wide, a favourite spot for sunrise.€30Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Rim TrailA 21 km path along the South Rim, paved through its central section, passing the Trail of Time geology walk and the historic buildings of Grand Canyon Village, with free shuttles serving every stretch.included in the park entryBook on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Bright Angel TrailThe canyon's busiest trail, a former Havasupai route that switchbacks down a great fault, with day hikes turning back at the Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse, about 345 metres below the rim.included in the park entryBook on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Hermit RoadAn 11 km rim road west of the village with nine viewpoints, including Hopi Point for sunset, ending at Mary Colter's Hermits Rest and served by a free shuttle from March to November.Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Desert View WatchtowerMary Colter's 21-metre stone tower of 1932 at the end of Desert View Drive, painted inside by the Hopi artist Fred Kabotie and looking out over the bend of the Colorado.included in the park entryBook on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7South Kaibab TrailThe South Rim's ridgeline trail, with open views from the first switchbacks, Ooh Aah Point for a short outing and Cedar Ridge as a morning goal, but with no water or shade.included in the park entryBook on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Grand Canyon RailwayA historic train running from Williams, on Route 66, to the heart of Grand Canyon Village in 2 hours 15 minutes, with musicians on board and about three hours at the rim.Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7North RimThe canyon's other side, 346 km away by road on the forested Kaibab Plateau at 2,500 metres, with Point Imperial and Cape Royal, open from mid-May until the first snows.included in the park entryBook on GetYourGuide →