All Grand Canyon National Park Tours & Excursions in 2025

There are plenty of high-quality Grand Canyon tours. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona
• Grand Canyon Signature Hummer Tour with Optional Sunset Views
• 3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour
• 4-Hour Biblical Creation + Sunset Tour • Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
• 3 Hour Back-Road Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate By-Pass at 9:30am

To avoid huge crowds and hot temperatures, visit the Grand Canyon between March and May or September and November. These shoulder seasons are just as beautiful as the summer, but they have more comfortable temperatures. Most Grand Canyon tours are still offered during these months, and park facilities are open.

Yes, whether they involve a bus, raft, plane, or helicopter, guided Grand Canyon tours are always worth it. These tours offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences and may include exclusive access to places you couldn’t visit alone. Plus, you’ll probably learn more about the park with a guide.

One day is enough if you just want to see the views and take photos along the South Rim. If you want to fit in hiking or book one of the many Grand Canyon tours available, aim for 2–3 days. Rafting the entire canyon, meanwhile, takes around one week.

The Grand Canyon’s three rims are all pretty in their own way, but the South Rim gives you the world-famous views typically seen in movies and magazines. Mather Point, a popular place for sunrise and sunset pictures, is among the prettiest viewpoints along the South Rim.

If you’re worried about traffic, high temperatures, and limited availability for lodging, do not visit the Grand Canyon during the summer. In particular, avoid the busiest months of July and August. If you want to see the North Rim, don’t visit in the winter when roads and facilities are closed.