Grand Canyon South Rim is the most popular rim at Grand Canyon National Park and home to the Grand Canyon Village. The South Rim offers the National Park experience with convenient visitor services like a hop-on-hop-off shuttle bus service, concierge and food services, and a wide range of hotel and lodge options within minutes of the park entrance gate. Grand Canyon South Rim is open year-round and hosts free ranger talks, museums, shops, geological and historical information, as well as the Grand Canyon IMAX Experience, Grand Canyon Railway, and much more!
For most South Rim visitors, one day is enough to take pictures, walk around the rim, explore the Grand Canyon Village, and even take a Grand Canyon helicopter or vehicle tour. If you're planning on exploring the Grand Canyon a little more in-depth, staying in or near the park is a great idea. This will allow you to take longer hikes, experience the truly epic sunrises and sunsets at the Canyon, and experience more about what makes the Grand Canyon a Natural Wonder of the World.
Though if you get stuck on the other side of the plane, the view of Flagstaff isn't bad either...
MONTH | HIGH/LOW (°F) | HIGH/LOW (°C) | RAIN (in) |
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January | 41°/18° | 5°/-8° | 1.32 |
February | 45°/21° | 7°/-6° | 1.55 |
March | 51°/15° | 10°/-4° | 1.38 |
April | 60°/32° | 15°/0° | 0.93 |
May | 70°/39° | 21°/4° | 0.66 |
June | 81°/47° | 28°/8° | 0.42 |
July | 85°/54° | 29°/12° | 1.81 |
August | 82°/53° | 28°/12° | 2.25 |
September | 77°/47° | 24°/8° | 1.56 |
October | 65°/36° | 18°/2° | 1.10 |
November | 52°/27° | 11°/-3° | 0.94 |
December | 43°/20° | 6°/7° | 1.63 |
MONTH | HIGH/LOW (°F) | HIGH/LOW (°C) |
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January | 56°/36° | 14°/12° |
February | 62°/42° | 17°/6° |
March | 71°/48° | 22°/9° |
April | 82°/56° | 28°/13° |
May | 92°/63° | 33°/17° |
June | 101°/72° | 38°/22° |
July | 106°/78° | 41°/26° |
August | 103°/75° | 39°/24° |
September | 77°/47° | 24°/8° |
October | 97°/69° | 36°/21° |
November | 68°/46° | 20°/8° |
December | 57°/37° | 14°/2° |
*Note: Warmer temperatures have been trending in recent years and may indicate that actual temperatures in the future may be warmer than the above averages. Please take extreme caution when hiking down into Grand Canyon during warm months. 2021 set a record number of deaths and rescues due to heat exhaustion.
Grand Canyon Village - It doesn't get any closer than staying at Grand Canyon National Park itself. This will allow you to get the most of every minute of your timer here. Enjoy those once-in-a-lifetime sunrises and sunsets that are worth catching every second of.
Tusayan - Located just outside of Grand Canyon South Rim's entrance gate. Tusayan has several familiar hotel brands as well as boutique lodging. There are grocery stores and dozens of dining options to fit everyone's needs
Williams - Located about 55 miles from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and is a charming town located on Historic Route 66. Williams is where the Grand Canyon Railway departs and is home to Bearizona, a drive-thru wildlife park. Williams has several hotel, dining and entertainment options. This is the best place to stay nearest to Grand Canyon South Rim if you're taking younger kids on this trip.
Flagstaff - Located about 79 miles from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and is a great place find a hotel you're looking to explore more of the Southwest. Flagstaff is a vibrant, college, mountain town chock-full of outdoor enthusiasts and local breweries. Depending on the time of year, visitors can also go skiing and sledding in Flagstaff, or go for a scenic hike up Mt. Humphreys or any one of the innumerable hikes in this part of Arizona. Flagstaff hotels make a great basecamp for anyone wanting to spend a few days exploring.
Sedona - Known for its beautiful red rocks and rare energy. Located about 110 miles from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, visitors will encounter nothing short of a stunning experience. Sedona offers luxury resort spas, cozy bed and breakfasts and cabins along the creek. If you're more of a luxury traveler, a Sedona hotel or resort might be the way to go when visiting Grand Canyon South Rim.
Explore Grand Canyon South Rim Lodging »The South Rim is most accessible and therefore the most popular destination at Grand Canyon, attracting 5 million visitors each year. The South Rim is where you'll find visitor's centers, historical buildings, and over two dozen viewpoints and trailheads. Because of its popularity, visitors should expect crowds particularly in the busiest seasons - spring, summer and fall.
A guided tour of some sort is an excellent way to experience the Grand Canyon's South Rim and is highly recommended. Helicopter tours and air tours on a plane over the Grand Canyon are both a great way to see the Grand Canyon as well as get away from the crowds. Another way of seeing the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is to book a van, Jeep, bus or railway tour to ride up to Grand Canyon Village and have several hours to do the aforementioned activities at the rim, then take a ride back to the tour's origin in the late afternoon.
Many of the South Rim visitors get to the park, look over the edge of the Grand Canyon, take a few pictures and call it a day. It's quite the trek to make just to look at a big hole in the ground! But that's just it! The Grand Canyon is a Natural Wonder of the World for so many reasons. Experience and learn more about the Grand Canyon from a guided tour that fits your travel, interest, and learning style. From self-guided audio walking tours in multiple languages to air, auto, and rail tours, tours at the Grand Canyon South Rim offers visitors the opportunity to engage with something truly majestic and unique.
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Briar Patch Inn is the #1 Ranked B&B in AZ since 2011 and has received Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence
The Briar Patch Inn features 19 cabins situated on 9 lush acres in Oak Creek Canyon, just 3 miles north of Sedona. Each individual cabin is dressed in
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Briar Patch Inn is the #1 Ranked B&B in AZ since 2011 and has received Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence
The Briar Patch Inn features 19 cabins situated on 9 lush acres in Oak Creek Canyon, just 3 miles north of Sedona. Each individual cabin is dressed in distinctly different southwestern decor. The lush grounds - home to wildlife, birds, and two resident sheep - showcase rambling walking paths, canyon oaks, giant pines, and sycamores, all providing the perfect setting to nurture your relationship with nature. Healthy, bountiful, homemade breakfasts are offered by the creek in spring and summer and by the lodge fireplaces in fall and winter. An attentive, longtime staff strives to provide a quality of fine service that is the hallmark of this "magical" sanctuary. A Fodor's Choice and a Frommer's favorite.
Sedona Lodging | Free Hot Breakfast | Family-Friendly | Romantic | Fireplace(s) | Kitchenette or Full Kitchen | Good for Nature Lovers | Retreat & Workshop Venue | Intimate Wedding Venue | Massage Therapy
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Marvel at the beauty that is the South Rim during this Grand Canyon Tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale. Highlights include a day trip to visit Arizona’s breathtaking Grand Canyon National Park, a scenic drive with views of the San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff, and several viewpoints at the … More
Marvel at the beauty that is the South Rim during this Grand Canyon Tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale. Highlights include a day trip to visit Arizona’s breathtaking Grand Canyon National Park, a scenic drive with views of the San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff, and several viewpoints at the spectacular Grand Canyon South Rim. Optional "Colors & Canyons" 45-minute helicopter upgrade available.
Professionally Guided | Hotel Pickup | All Fees Included | Family-Friendly | Private Tours Available | Custom Options Available | Leaves from Phoenix/Scottsdale
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Spend a day visiting two of the most iconic landscapes in the American Southwest- Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend! Our Lower Antelope Canyon Tours take you into the heart of one of the most spectacular slot canyons in the world. Afterwards, we visit the famous Horseshoe Bend, where y … More
Spend a day visiting two of the most iconic landscapes in the American Southwest- Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend! Our Lower Antelope Canyon Tours take you into the heart of one of the most spectacular slot canyons in the world. Afterwards, we visit the famous Horseshoe Bend, where you can peer off the edge at the mighty Colorado River!
Professionally Guided | Multi-Attraction Tours | Multi-Day Tours | Additional Tour Options Available | Private Tours Available | Lunch Included | Shuttle Services Provided
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Sedona Lodging | Outdoor Pool | Romantic
Sedona Lodging | Outdoor Pool | Fireplace(s) | Free Hot Breakfast | Concierge | Pet-Friendly | Family-Friendly | Whirlpool Tub | Fitness Center
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Make the most of your time in Arizona with a full-day tour that visits both the Grand Canyon and Sedona. Depart early from Scottsdale or Phoenix to explore the south rim of the Grand Canyon, taking in two prime viewpoints and strolling along the rim, then eating lunch. Continue to Sedon … More
Make the most of your time in Arizona with a full-day tour that visits both the Grand Canyon and Sedona. Depart early from Scottsdale or Phoenix to explore the south rim of the Grand Canyon, taking in two prime viewpoints and strolling along the rim, then eating lunch. Continue to Sedona where you check out the uptown district, and get photo ops at red rock sites.
Leaves from Phoenix/Scottsdale | Custom Options Available | Hotel Pickup | All Fees Included | Professionally Guided | Lunch Included | Family-Friendly | Educational
Make the most of limited time and see the highlights of Grand Canyon National Park in just a couple of hours on this sightseeing tour. Ride in a windowless, open-air Hummer and listen to commentary from your guide as you visit some of the canyon’s best lookout points, where you can hop … More
Make the most of limited time and see the highlights of Grand Canyon National Park in just a couple of hours on this sightseeing tour. Ride in a windowless, open-air Hummer and listen to commentary from your guide as you visit some of the canyon’s best lookout points, where you can hop out, take photos, and explore. Since this is a small-group tour, you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions, too.
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Explore the natural side of Arizona with a day trip to the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim on our luxury bus tour. Your professional bus driver is trained to provide you with interesting facts about the history, flora, and fauna on one of the great wonders of the modern world.
… MoreExplore the natural side of Arizona with a day trip to the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim on our luxury bus tour. Your professional bus driver is trained to provide you with interesting facts about the history, flora, and fauna on one of the great wonders of the modern world.
Once you arrive at the South Rim, enjoy stops along the rim such as Mather Point and Bright Angel Lodge. Explore popular attractions in the Grand Canyon National Park such as El Tovar, Hopi House, Kolb Photo Studio, and the Bright Angel Trail and make memories of a lifetime!
Family-Friendly | Leaves from Las Vegas
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This one-day tour covers 3 amazing landscapes in the Grand Circle in just one day based from Las Vegas. In addition to the well-known Grand Canyon, you will visit Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, where you can witness the stunning features that have been sculpted in this expansive sc … More
This one-day tour covers 3 amazing landscapes in the Grand Circle in just one day based from Las Vegas. In addition to the well-known Grand Canyon, you will visit Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, where you can witness the stunning features that have been sculpted in this expansive scenery.
On the way back to Las Vegas, we will have a short break in Seligman, a small town on Route 66. This is a nice little stopover where you can enjoy the old American atmosphere.
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Marvel at the Grand Canyon's vast expanse and some of the American Southwest's most awe-inspiring terrain during a scenic flight from Phoenix. Your pilot flies at the perfect altitude to clearly view the natural beauty of Arizona, including Tonto National Forest, San Francisco Peaks, Mo … More
Marvel at the Grand Canyon's vast expanse and some of the American Southwest's most awe-inspiring terrain during a scenic flight from Phoenix. Your pilot flies at the perfect altitude to clearly view the natural beauty of Arizona, including Tonto National Forest, San Francisco Peaks, Montezuma Well, and the Red Rocks of Sedona. Experience this majestic wilderness from the ground and air on a day-long tour that includes a stop in the National Park and the historic village.
Family-Friendly | Multi-Attraction Tours | Professionally Guided | Educational | Leaves from Phoenix/Scottsdale
Leaves from Phoenix/Scottsdale | Family-Friendly | Hotel Pickup | All Fees Included | Professionally Guided
Sedona Lodging | Romantic | Fireplace(s) | Kitchenette or Full Kitchen | Whirlpool Tub | Family-Friendly | On-site Restaurant | Fitness Center