Grand Canyoon Tours

Just a short day trip from Sedona, Arizona

There are many different ways to experience the Grand Canyon once you have arrived in Arizona and each and every option offers up spectacular views of the magnificent rock structure. Sedona, with it's relaxed atmosphere and friendly, professional services and ammenities makes for the perfect home base when exploring Northern Arizona. It is located just 2 hours south of the canyon and the drive from Sedona through Oak Creek Canyon enroute to the Colorado Plateau has been listed as one of the most scenic routes in North America. Be sure to check in with local Sedona visitor services to plan the trip that is right for you.

Grand Canyon helicopter and airplane tours offer some of the most spectacular views of the Grand Canyon you can receive, but they are not the only way to experience the canyon. Once in the National Park, you'll find plenty of park run services to assist you in your visit. Free shuttle buses operate on four routes on the South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park: Hermits Rest Route, Village Route, Kaibab Trail Route, and Canyon View/Mather Point Route (for visitors needed mobility assistance). No tickets are required, and bus stops are clearly marked throughout the park by signs.

Hiking trails and mule rides are two options for arriving on the canyon floor. Helicopter tours for those with less time or mobility are also available. Once in the canyon, boat tours and white water rafting tours along the Colorado River are sure to be memorable lifetime experiences. Back along the top of the rim, there are plenty of other tour options available such as jeep tours, ATV tours, luxury van tours, Hummer tours, or SUV tours. The most popular ways to reach and see the Grand Canyon are described briefly below.

Helicopter - helicopter tours offer a unique and spectacular aerial tour of both ends of the canyon. Today's technology make for smooth quiet rides with incredible sightseeing capabilities. Most Grand Canyon helicopter tours will take you to the bottom of the Canyon to land as well as provide the amazing scenic overview.

Plane - booking an airplane flight over the Grand Canyon is another method of experiencing the amazing views. For those travelers short on time, a quick all inclusive flight directly from their point of origin can provide them with stunning photographs and a wealth of historical knowledge from the professional on board flight staff.

The Grand Canyon Railway - First established in 1901, it was the preferred transportation service into the Canyon area until 1968 when it finally had to give way to family and personal vehicles. Today it offers five different classes from coach to luxury providing service for everyone.

Bus Tour - A one day bus tour of the Grand Canyon National Park with state of the art, luxury motor coaches, equipped with restrooms and video monitors can effortless transport you from your hotel and back again. The driver/guide will entertain and inform you as you travel the Great American Southwest. The combination of comfortable luxury coaches and a multitude of picture-taking stops make for a marvelous Grand Canyon experience.