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 is the perfect getaway for a bit of peace and quiet.

This iconic American landscape was carved millions of years ago by the Colorado River and natural geological processes, and today the Grand Canyon’s stark beauty, rusty desert colours and glorious sunsets attract tourists from around the globe. This national treasure is situated about 365 kilometres from Las Vegas, and is perfect for an overnight trip.

The best place to begin your visit is by heading to the south rim of the canyon. This is where much of the Grand Canyon National Park’s infrastructure is based, including the Canyon View Information Plaza and Grand Canyon Visitor Centre. These offer helpful guides, brochures, audio-visual displays and interactive features where you can learn about the area’s fascinating history, geology and wildlife. Temperatures often dip once the sun goes down, but the sunset is an experience not to be missed.

To experience the canyon up close (and get away from the crowds at the viewing platforms), hike down below the rim where more stunning views await, along with the chance to appreciate the prehistoric plant life and corrosive power of the Colorado River, which stripped back layer upon layer of rock over millions of years.

Several companies offer chartered helicopter flights over the south rim and the less accessible north and west rims. Viewing the canyon from the sky will provide a true sense of its phenomenal size, rugged terrain and magnificent colours. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a coyote or California condor.

Many visitors choose to spend the night in order to have two days at the canyon. A variety of accommodation options exist within and around the National Park, 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. A free shuttle bus (cost included in the entry fee to the National Park) runs along the south rim which visits the various museums and viewpoints scattered along it.

Yavapai Lodge
Yavapai Lodge
3 out of 5
11 Yavapai Lodge Road, PO Box 159, Grand Canyon, AZ
The price is ₹17,067 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
₹17,067
₹18,245 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (9,427 reviews)
"This is my third time here. Very nice and convenient lodging and dining. Close to the rim, nice place."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Yavapai Lodge
Holiday Inn Resort The Squire at Grand Canyon by IHG
Holiday Inn Resort The Squire at Grand Canyon by IHG
4 out of 5
74 State Route 64, Grand Canyon, AZ
Fully refundable
The price is ₹15,921 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
₹15,921
₹19,795 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Grand Canyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,976 reviews)
"Staff was very nice and there was free coffee in the lobby. The arcade while a cool feature didn’t offer much. Bowling was very expensive. The rooms were nice and clean but the bathrooms were small. Common area and lobby were great"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Resort The Squire at Grand Canyon by IHG
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 ₹12,809 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹12,809
₹13,693 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (2,850 reviews)
Nice place that is VERY close to Canyon Rim trails
"Such a nice place to stay. Very much within walking distance to the edge of the canyon and more restaurants. Parking and plenty of space. Really great location and very comfortable room."

Reviewed on 1 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)
"Nice spacious studio apartment in quiet location. Fully equipped kitchen allowed us to cater for ourselves, laundry on site too."

Reviewed on 8 May 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! (420 reviews)
"I loved everything about it. It is a nice place to camp for someone who wants to experience it without buying all the materials for it. Recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 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! (547 reviews)
"We love this place. Gives the camping experience with and great facility to shiwer and enjoy outdoors."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 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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