Grand Canyon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Grand Canyon which includes tranquil scenes and a gorge or canyon
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 Center. 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 AU$486 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$486
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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! (9,127 reviews)
"The room was very cozy, updated with modern amenities and huge. We stayed in other National parks but Yavapai lodge will always be in our top of the mind in terms of hospitality, amenities and value for money. Will definitely come back to explore Grand Canyon and surely stay at Yavapai."

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2025

Yavapai Lodge
Red Feather Lodge
Red Feather Lodge
3 out of 5
300 State Route 64, Grand Canyon, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$289 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$289
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Canyon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,397 reviews)
"Very clean with excellent service."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

Red Feather 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 AU$434 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$434
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Grand Canyon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,793 reviews)
"Some of the best food - surprisingly - in the Grand. Anton. Lodging is great too"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Holiday Inn Resort The Squire at Grand Canyon by IHG
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 WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Grand Canyon National Park and Grand ...
7.8/10 Good! (68 reviews)
"Very quiet & secluded. Exactly what we needed. Wished the coffee maker was a kurig type. Wished the toaster worked. Out of 14 working tv channels 10 were religious. We’re wondering if someone in management was trying to tell us something."

Reviewed on 10 Oct. 2024

Canyon Plaza Premier Studios and Apts
Grand Canyon RV Glamping
Grand Canyon RV Glamping
1.5 out of 5
1060 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, AZ
Stay at this campground in Williams. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (525 reviews)
Nice Accomodation
"Good location with a nice RV that accomodated 3 people well."

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2025

Grand Canyon RV Glamping
Arizona Mountain Inn and Cabins
Arizona Mountain Inn and Cabins
3 out of 5
4200 Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff, AZ
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Flagstaff. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Lowell Observatory and Flagstaff Extreme ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Arizona Mountain Inn and Cabins
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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