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Sunrise at Grand Canyon National Park shot from the East Rim drive near Powell Point

Adventure Tours from Grand Canyon National Park

When sightseeing at the Grand Canyon National Park, you aren't limited to just exploring along the canyon's edge. Take your South Rim visit to the next level on an adventure tour with Papillon! Experience the park from top to bottom with airplane tours over the canyon gorges, Colorado River rafting, or an added visit to the world-famous Antelope Canyon.

Adventure Tours

a raft floats along the Colorado River
Available on
Demand!

Canyon and River Adventures Tour

Experience the best of the Desert Southwest with an airplane flight over the Grand Canyon, a guided tour into the depths of Antelope Canyon, and a rafting adventure along the Colorado River and through Horseshoe Bend!

the Colorado River flowing between two massive canyon walls
Available on
Demand!

Grand Canyon Coach and River Trip

Enjoy a peaceful float along the Colorado River on this exciting tour from the Grand Canyon. Along the way, you'll see ancient petroglyphs and you'll even travel through the world-famous Horseshoe Bend!

hummer tour passengers stand at a grand canyon national park lookout point
Sunset Upgrade Option

North Canyon Tour with Hummer

This Grand Canyon adventure begins with a helicopter tour over the deepest and widest regions of the South Rim, and includes ground transport to multiple scenic lookout points aboard an open-air Hummer vehicle.

starting from
$389.00
per/person
an open air touring vehicle parked at a Grand Canyon National Park lookout point
Sunset Upgrade Option

Grand Discovery Rim to Sky

Explore the Grand Canyon National Park from all angles with this combo airplane tour and Hummer ground excursion. You'll see views of the canyon expanse from the sky, then travel to multiple famous lookout points on an open-air Hummer vehicle.

starting from
$299.00
per/person
Family standing near the edge of the Grand Canyon with a Buck Wild Hummer in the foreground.
Sunset Upgrade Option

The Signature Tour

This Grand Canyon South Rim ground tour takes place aboard a customized open-air Hummer vehicle, which will take you to several famous lookout points with time to explore at each!

starting from
$127.00
per/person

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Unforgettable Grand Canyon Experiences

Must-Do Grand Canyon National Park Tours

There are nearly limitless ways to enjoy sightseeing aboard a variety of tours from the Grand Canyon National Park. Thrillseekers, adventurers, and families alike can all experience a once-in-a-lifetime tour that offers truly unique views of the canyon. Papillon offers a variety of exciting and memorable adventure tours that journey through the most stunning regions of the South Rim.

Exciting Family Activities at the South Rim

  • Colorado River Rafting: Enhance your Grand Canyon vacation with a daylong adventure that takes you to the nearby city of Page, Arizona - home to some of the most magical natural landforms in the world. Enjoy a peaceful river rafting trip along the Colorado River that stops to view ancient petroglyphs and even floats through the world-famous Horseshoe Bend. Some Colorado River rafting adventures also include a guided tour into the nearby Antelope Canyon. 
  • Hummer Tours: Visit all of the most impressive lookout points located across the South Rim aboard a thrilling Hummer tour. This customized military-style vehicle is modified to allow for the best sightseeing. Enjoy a convertible roof in warmer weather and bench-style seating that can fit the whole family. Your driver will transport your group to several destinations along the canyon's edge, where you'll have time to explore and take photos. You can even book your Hummer tour at sunset!
  • Airplane Tours: Take to the skies in a sightseeing airplane large enough for the whole family and fly over the deepest and widest gorges throughout the South Rim. You'll find aerial views of all of the unique rock formations, the Colorado River below, and the Kaibab Forest lining the canyon rim. Every seat offers the perfect view from the oversized windows!

Exclusive South Rim Tour Packages

At Papillon, we never stop dreaming of new ways our passengers can experience the Grand Canyon. Many of our tours include upgrade options like sunset departures, privatizing your aircraft, or other tour add-ons to create a truly once-in-a-lifetime adventure. 

South Rim Tour Safety Features

Papillon is the National Park Service's preferred air tour provider and is certified to fly the entire Grand Canyon. Our aircraft fleet and pilots operate under TOPS (Tour Operators Program of Safety), which is more strictly regulated than the FAA. Safety is our top priority on all of our tours, and every member of our staff is held to the highest standard of training.

Book a South Rim Tour with Papillon Today!

Papillon Helicopters is the world's largest and longest-running air tour operator. Every year, we transport over 600,000 passengers from around the world to destinations including the Grand Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon West, Antelope Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and beyond. We proudly fly the most state-of-the-art aircraft and offer daily departures from Las Vegas, Boulder City, the Grand Canyon South Rim, the Grand Canyon West, and Page AZ.

Join us on a thrilling adventure tour during your Grand Canyon vacation and discover views that you simply can't find on foot!