Tour Filters
Happy Travelers
August 16, 2026 via Google
August 15, 2026 via Google
August 15, 2026 via Google
Grand Canyon South Rim Tours
Ride to the South Rim in the comfort of a luxury sightseeing motorcoach or arrive in style in an executive A-Star Jet helicopter complete with forward-facing windows and 180-degree visibility. Be sure to read our South Rim Visitor’s Guide to learn all about what you can see and experience on your South Rim adventure.
International visitor? Read about the $100 park fee
Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Lunch & Free Wi-Fi
Price range: $97.00 through $108.00
Grand Canyon Airplane and Hummer Rim to Sky Discovery Tour
Price range: $314.00 through $359.00
Grand Canyon South & North Rim Helicopter Tour with Hummer
Price range: $464.00 through $509.00
Grand Canyon Imperial Helicopter Tour
$399.00
Grand Canyon Super Deluxe Airplane & Helicopter Tour
$899.00
Grand Canyon South Rim Deluxe Bus & Helicopter Tour
$411.00
Grand Canyon South Rim Signature Sunset Hummer Tour
$182.00
Grand Canyon Deluxe Airplane and Hummer Tour
$619.00
Grand Canyon South Rim Signature Hummer Tour
$139.00
Grand Canyon Discovery Air Tour
$189.00Destination Guide
Why Visit the South Rim?
The South Rim is the Grand Canyon's most famous stretch, home to the classic postcard views, and it draws more than five million visitors a year.
Managed by the National Park Service, it offers nearly two dozen named overlooks, including Mather Point, Mohave Point, and Desert View, along with Grand Canyon Village and historic landmarks like Kolb Studio and Bright Angel Lodge. You'll find restaurants, lodges, hiking trails such as the Bright Angel Trail, gift shops, and ranger programs.
The trade-off is distance: the South Rim sits about five hours east of Las Vegas, so a bus day trip can run up to 18 hours door to door. Many visitors shorten that by flying, arriving by airplane or A-Star jet helicopter, then touring the rim by motorcoach or Hummer.
Top Highlights
A few of the highlights that make it worth the trip.
Iconic Viewpoints
Mather Point, Mohave Point, and Desert View, the canyon’s most photographed overlooks.
Grand Canyon Village
Historic lodges, the visitor center, and National Park ranger programs.
Air-and-Ground Combos
Fly in to skip the long drive, then explore the rim by motorcoach or Hummer.
Grand Canyon South Rim: FAQ
Answers to the questions travelers ask most.