Grand Canyon Day Trip from Las Vegas

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Enjoy a Day Trip to Grand Canyon From Las Vegas In Just a Few Hours

Las Vegas is the best basecamp in America to explore the Grand Canyon!

Canyon tours from Sin City, national park tours, and a wide array of day trips to Grand Canyon's West Rim are all available daily from America's entertainment capital.

While you can hop in a rental car and be staring deep into the ancient canyon rocks in under three hours, flying to this natural wonder aboard a helicopter tour or scenic airplane tour is the best way to see as much of natural wonder as possible on a relaxing day trip.

Length of Day Trips to Grand Canyon

A Grand Canyon day trip from Las Vegas can be quick and easy or you can book a full day exciting adventure.

In just a few short hours, travelers can explore the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, the Mojave Desert, Colorado River, Lake Mead, and more famous landscapes. Each Grand Canyon rim contains a number of world-renowned landmarks, including the Grand Canyon Skywalk, Grand Canyon Village, Bright Angel Lodge, Grand Canyon Railway, Grand Canyon Lodge, and much more.

But this region is so massive that if you want to see a significant portion of it you are better off booking a helicopter or airplane tour. Keep this in mind; If you were to drive from the North Rim to the South Rim, it is a 4.5 hour drive of 220 miles! This distance can be covered quickly by an aerial tour and you’ll have access to regions of the Grand Canyon that can only be seen from the sky.

Here is a rundown on the most tours from Las Vegas to see the Grand Canyon:

Quick Grand Canyon Day Trips

Not too short, not too long, Papillon's 1 to 4-hour day trips from Las Vegas are the perfect Grand Canyon tours! These quick adventures are a great fit for Las Vegas guests who are pressed for time but still desire to see as much of the Grand Canyon as possible.

Hop aboard one of Papillon’s state-of-the-art airplanes or helicopters to take in the inspiring aerial views of the Grand Canyon West Rim. These helicopter and airplane tours provide stunning aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grand Canyon West. Some of our Grand Canyon helicopter tours even touch down at a private landing site on the canyon floor overlooking the mighty Colorado River and grant you entry to the Grand Canyon Skywalk.

Half-Day Grand Canyon Trips

In just 5 to 10 hours, experience an all-inclusive Grand Canyon half-day trip! These day trips from Vegas are the perfect fit for vacationers wanting a truly comprehensive tour of the Southwest United States.

These all-inclusive sightseeing tours aren't just limited to flight. In addition to breathtaking aerial views aboard one of our state-of-the-art helicopters or airplanes, half-day tours often include boat cruises, Hummer tours, ATV adventures, and more.

Half-day tours from Las Vegas explore of multiple world-famous destinations including:

Grand Canyon West Rim: Soar from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon's magnificent West Rim. Aboard half-day helicopter and airplane tours, guests can stroll across the glass-bottomed Grand Canyon Skywalk, pay a visit to the local Native American village, explore breathtaking viewpoints such as Eagle Point and Guano Point, touch down at an exclusive landing site on the canyon's floor, take a boat cruise along the Colorado River.

Grand Canyon South Rim: Discover the widest and deepest parts of Grand Canyon National Park on an airplane tour of the South Rim. Whether on the ground or in the sky, this rim is full of breathtaking sights. Guests can also upgrade a South Rim airplane tour to include an exhilarating helicopter flight over the National Park or a Hummer excursion to some of the South Rim's most breathtaking lookouts. Many of these national park tours can even include stops at renowned viewpoints such as Bright Angel Point and Mather Point.

Grand Canyon North Rim: Escape the crowds and explore the raw beauty of this remote section of the canyon. The quieter, less commercialized side of the Grand Canyon is ideal for explorers who want to venture off the beaten path. This tour includes an airplane flight over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River before disembarking for an ATV adventure near Bar 10 Ranch on the most northern side of the canyon.

Full-Day Grand Canyon Trips

Fully immerse yourself in the wonders of the Southwestern desert with a full-day Grand Canyon day trip from Las Vegas. These 10 to 14-hour excursions are perfect for the traveler who wants ample time to soak in the sights of some of the world's most mesmerizing landscapes.

All full-day trips from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon include complimentary hotel pick-up, professional drivers and tour guides, and a light lunch. For the more adventurous souls, get off the beaten path and explore Antelope Canyon near Page, Arizona or embark on a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure through the Colorado River.

These world-class, full-day tours set out to explore four exciting destinations from Las Vegas:

Grand Canyon West Rim: On this West Rim tour, climb aboard our state-of-the-art motorcoach for an incomparable sightseeing extravaganza. Full-day tours to Grand Canyon West Rim include stunning views of the Mojave Desert, photo opportunities at the historic Hoover Dam, and stops at the most famous West Rim lookouts. You can also upgrade your experience to a 3-in-1 adventure where you can walk along the world-famous glass Grand Canyon Skywalk, take a helicopter flight to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, and cruise on a pontoon boat along the Colorado River.

Grand Canyon National Park: Board a luxury motorcoach to see the most breathtaking views the Grand Canyon South & North Rims have to offer. These daylong excursions include stunning sights of the Mojave Desert as you cruise along historic Route 66 before reaching the Grand Canyon!

Antelope Canyon: Discover the mystical sandstone walls deep within the famous Antelope Canyon. Aboard this thrilling airplane day tour, you'll soar over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and Glen Canyon before reaching the Colorado River snaking through the canyon. Hike up to the scenic overlook of the Colorado River, Horseshoe Bend. After the breathtaking view, grab some lunch at a local restaurant before wandering into the depths of Antelope Canyon's rippling stone walls.

Colorado River: Want to pair an exhilarating helicopter ride with an exciting day on the water? Papillon has you covered. We offer multiple daylong adventure tours from Las Vegas to the Colorado River.

Multi-Day Tours to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas

Elevate your Southwestern adventure with a 2-day/1-night excursion at Bar 10 Ranch in the Grand Canyon North. This multi-day extravaganza will begin with an airplane flight soaring over the Mojave Desert to the north canyon. Then embark on an off-roading trek through Lake Mead Recreation Area and Whitmore Canyon. From there, explore the remote canyons on a horseback trail ride and wrap up the day with an evening campfire dinner. After a night sleeping under the desert stars, enjoy breakfast and a morning of outdoor recreation before boarding your return flight home.

Multi-day tours, including national park tours, from Las Vegas, are sure to be invigorating experiences that you'll never forget.