Grand Canyon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Grand Canyon featuring a gorge or canyon and tranquil scenes
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World is just a stone’s throw from Las Vegas and the perfect respite for a side trip.

Carved millions of years ago by the Colorado River and natural geological processes, the Grand Canyon’s stark beauty, rusty, desert colours and glorious sunsets pull tourists from across the globe. For Las Vegas visitors, this national treasure is a manageable overnight trip at about 227 miles (365 kilometres) from the city.

The canyon’s easily accessible south rim is the most popular spot with visitors. Much of the Grand Canyon National Park’s infrastructure is based here, including the Canyon View Information Plaza, which includes the Grand Canyon Visitor Centre. Here you’ll find helpful guides, brochures, audiovisual displays and interactive features about the area’s fascinating history, geology and wildlife. Hop on the free shuttle bus (cost included in the entry fee to the national park) to visit other museums and viewpoints around the south rim. 

Although it’s difficult to tear your eyes away from the canyon’s swooping vistas, a hike below the rim will give you a greater sense of the landscape’s beauty. Canyon hikes bring you closer to prehistoric plant life and the corrosive power of the Colorado River, which stripped back layer upon layer of rock over millions of years. 

For a bird’s-eye view, several companies offer chartered helicopter flights over the south rim and the less accessible north and west rims. From the sky, you’ll get a true sense of the canyon’s phenomenal size, rugged terrain and magnificent colours. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a coyote or California condor. Temperatures often dip once the sun goes down, but the sunset is not to be missed.

Many visitors choose to spend the night in order to spend two days at the Canyon. Accommodation within and near the national park ranges from comfortable hotels and rustic lodges to quaint cabins and campsites. For those who prefer not to drive, bus and helicopter tours depart Las Vegas regularly.

Yavapai Lodge

Yavapai Lodge

3 out of 5
11 Yavapai Lodge Road, PO Box 159, Grand Canyon, AZ
The price is ฿5,931 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿5,931
฿6,341 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Grand Canyon. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (9,497 reviews)
"Everything was excellent, love being near to walk to the great grand canyon, would recommend this place a lot!! Stay at least 2 days"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Yavapai Lodge
Red Feather Lodge

Red Feather Lodge

3 out of 5
300 State Route 64, Grand Canyon, AZ
The price is ฿4,876 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿4,876
฿5,408 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Canyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,653 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay & close to the Grand Canyon"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Red Feather Lodge
Maswik Lodge - Inside the Park

Maswik Lodge - Inside the Park

2.5 out of 5
202 South Village Loop, Grand Canyon, AZ
The price is ฿5,272 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿5,272
฿5,636 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Grand Canyon. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,027 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Maswick Lodge. The room was very clean and spacious. We loved the balcony that opens up straight on to a green outdoor area. We really enjoyed the whole rustic vintage vibe of the lodges and it really added to our Grand Canyon experience. We also enjoyed eating at their dining ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Maswik Lodge - Inside the Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Canyon Plaza Premier Studios and Apts

Canyon Plaza Premier Studios and Apts

3 out of 5
415 RP Drive, Grand Canyon, AZ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Grand Canyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Grand Canyon National Park and Grand ...
7.8/10 Good! (69 reviews)
"The room was perfect and the staff are incredible. Full size refrigerator and freezer. Plenty of pantry space."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Canyon Plaza Premier Studios and Apts
Wander Camp Grand Canyon

Wander Camp Grand Canyon

2 out of 5
5859 N Pleasant View Dr, Williams, AZ
Stay at this campsite in Williams. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (432 reviews)
Our first glamping experience...
"We were prepared for being off the grid, but we were less prepared for the 3 mile drive down a rough dirt road. Once there, everything was great. Tent roomy. Sunset beautiful. Starry skies fantastic. The food truck was not operating, but we'd been notified earlier in the day and were able to bring ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Wander Camp Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon RV Glamping

Grand Canyon RV Glamping

1.5 out of 5
1060 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, AZ
Stay at this campsite in Williams. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (567 reviews)
"Pretty cool campground. Camper was clean and campgrounds were nice and seemed safe."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Grand Canyon RV Glamping
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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