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Stunning Grand Canyon view seen on a world-class  South Rim helicopter tour

Grand Canyon South Rim Tours

Whether you're planning a Grand Canyon National Park vacation or would just like to visit for a day from Las Vegas, you can discover incredible views of the world's most recognizable landscapes on a Papillon tour. Fly above the deepest and widest canyon gorges in a state-of-the-art helicopter or wander famous lookout points like Yavapai Point and Moran Point during a ground excursion aboard a customized military-style Hummer vehicle. 

Papillon offers daily departures for both helicopter and ground tours at the South Rim, as well as daily flights aboard a sightseeing airplane from the Las Vegas area to the canyon. Discover all Grand Canyon tours and start creating your once-in-a-lifetime experience today!

A rainbow helicopter flies over the Grand Canyon and Colorado River.

North Canyon Tour

Fly over the widest and deepest parts of the South Rim on this Grand Canyon helicopter tour - you'll see towering rock formations, the lush Kaibab Forest, and the Colorado River from above!

starting from
$269.00
per/person
A helicopter tour seen mid-flight over the Grand Canyon

Imperial with EcoStar

This Grand Canyon helicopter tour flies over the deepest and widest sections of the national park, for aerial views of 1.7 million-year-old stone! You'll also see the Kaibab Forest, the Colorado River, and tons of unique rock formations.

starting from
$399.00
per/person
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
A red and white airplane flies over the Grand Canyon in a clear sky.

Grand Discovery Air Tour

This airplane tour showcases the most incredible sights of the Grand Canyon's South and East Rims. You'll see impressive aerial views of ancient rock formations, the Kaibab Forest, and the Colorado River between the canyon walls.

starting from
$179.00
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
white and red papillon airplane flys over the grand canyon
Special Offer!

Grand Canyon Deluxe with Hummer

Fly from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon National Park on an airplane tour for a full-day sightseeing excursion. This adventure tour includes unforgettable aerial views as well as stops to several famous lookout points aboard an open-air Hummer.

starting from
$599.00
$709.00
per/person
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!

a raft floats along the Colorado River
New Experience

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!

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Grand Canyon South Rim Tour FAQs

What is the best tour of the Grand Canyon South Rim?

What is there to do at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon?

  • The Grand Canyon South Rim is home to some of the most famously breathtaking landscapes in the world. This is also the most developed rim of the Grand Canyon. During your trip to the Grand Canyon South Rim, check out a few of these exciting activities.

    • Gaze in awe at beautiful lookout points like Bright Angel Point and Mather Point
    • Soar over breathtaking landscapes like Zuni Corridor and the Kaibab National Forest during a world-class helicopter or airplane tour
    • Embark on a guided Hummer excursion to scenic sites like Duck on a Rock, Yavapai Point, and Moran Point
    • Explore the historic architecture and quaint gift shops in Grand Canyon Village
    • Climb to the top of Desert View Watchtower for a 360-degree view of the South Rim

How much is a tour of the Grand Canyon South Rim?

  • The cost of each Grand Canyon South Rim tour is conveniently listed online. Our low online prices include all taxes, fees, and surcharges. We pride ourselves on being transparent, so the rate we quote you is the rate you will pay. No guesswork involved.

Can you take a helicopter to the bottom of the Grand Canyon South Rim?

  • Helicopters are not permitted to fly to the bottom of the South Rim. However, Papillon does offer helicopter tours that land at the bottom of the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.

    Not only will you get to experience a thrilling 4,000-foot descent below the West Rim. Certain tours include champagne and a light picnic on a private plateau of the Grand Canyon's floor.

    Discover the West Rim helicopter tours that land at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

 

Discover Grand Canyon Tours of the South Rim

With more than 50 years flying the Grand Canyon and beyond, Papillon is the largest and most experienced helicopter tour operator in the world.

Aboard a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon South Rim, you'll gaze out across the deepest and widest canyon gorges and find a bird's-eye view of the Colorado River, colossal rock formations, and the lush greenery fo the Kaibab Forest. Papillon is the preferred air tour provider for the Grand Canyon National Park Service and our helicopter tours are certified to fly the entire Grand Canyon.

If you're departing from Las Vegas, you'll first fly to the Grand Canyon on a state-of-the-art sightseeing airplane. Upon landing at the Grand Canyon Airport, you will lift off on a breathtaking helicopter flight over the South Rim. You'll fly over the deepest and widest canyon gorges and the lush Kaibab Forest. Your helicopter is built with oversized windows, climate control, and headset communications. If you're already at the South Rim, you can also embark on a 45-50 minute helicopter tour over the same awe-inspiring sights.  

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Airplane Tours

Take flight in a fixed-wing airplane on a tour of the Grand Canyon South Rim. From the air, you'll gaze across the vast expanse of the Grand Canyon South Rim to the North Rim on the opposite side and straight down to the canyon floor. Experience breathtaking views of the Zuni Corridor, Imperial Point, Confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado Rivers, the Kaibab National Forest, and Kaibab Plateau aboard your airplane tour of the Grand Canyon National Park.

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Hummer Tours

Ride in style during a Hummer tour of the Grand Canyon South Rim. Your customized military Hummer is designed to be convertible in the summer and offers climate control during colder months, with bench seating that can fit the whole family. Throughout your adventure, your knowledgeable driver and guide will share interesting facts about the Grand Canyon and its fantastic viewpoints. These guided ground tours stop at world-famous rock formations like Duck on a Rock, Yavapai Point, and Moran Point. Passengers will have time to explore the canyon's edge and take photos at each location during their ground excursion.

Rafting Tours

Make the most of your time in the Grand Canyon South Rim and embark on a memorable 15.5-mile smooth water float trip up the Colorado River in a motorized raft. Papillon offers two river rafting adventures from the Grand Canyon South Rim. Both tours depart from the canyon with transport on a comfortable motorcoach that travels through the Arizona desert to the nearby town of Page, AZ. From here, you'll board your motorized raft and enjoy a peaceful float through Glen Canyon along the Colorado River. 

Feel the light spray of the Colorado River as you watch the skyscraping canyon walls pass you by on either side. Your raft will also dock for a brief stop to explore ancient petroglyphs. Your knowledgeable tour guide can even translate some of these petroglyphs and offer history about the canyon’s native people. You'll even float in an almost perfect circle through the world-famous Horseshoe Bend. One rafting tour also includes a guided tour into the depths of Antelope Canyon. Your raft tour concludes upon arrival at Lee's Ferry where ground transportation awaits. Travel through the Navajo Indian Reservation with a brief stop at the historic Cameron Trading Post before returning to the Grand Canyon South Rim.