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What is there to do at Grand Canyon?

There are tickets available for Grand Canyon activities ranging from helicopter tours to mule & bus rides to suit every member of your family during your stay at the Grand Canyon. Whatever the season…spring, summer, fall, winter…the breathtaking beauty is like nothing else you will ever experience. Visit the National Geographic Visitor Center in Grand Canyon, Arizona to find out how many ways there are to see the Grand Canyon.

National Geographic Expeditions - Now you can get the most out of your Grand Canyon National Park tour experience by joining one or more of the following naturalist guided excursions.

  • The Best of the Canyon
  • Deep in the Canyon
  • Images of the Grand Canyon

Airplane Tours - Fixed wing aircraft with climate-controlled cabins and panoramic view windows combine to make your tour a most memorable experience. Please visit the following links:

Helicopter Tours - Experience the excitement of a Canyon helicopter air tours over the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in state-of-the-art helicopters with specifically equipped vista view windows.

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Bus Tours - Takes you to the Grand Canyon's most popular scenic overlooks and historic sites in a quiet, comfort-controlled tour bus. Visit the following links for more information.

  • Grand Canyon Tours of Splendor
  • Star Tours

Jeep Tours - Experience the wildlife, history and geology of the magnificent Grand Canyon on an outback, Grand Canyon back-road Jeep Tours.

Grand Canyon Railway - Journey between Williams and Grand Canyon aboard this historic train, complete with an authentic western shoot-out.

Horseback Riding - Guided trail rides and a camp fire wagon let you experience the excitement of the Old West.

Mule Trips - Takes you deep into the Grand Canyon to Fred Harvey's Phantom Ranch where overnight lodging and meals are provided.

Rafting - Motorized and oar-powered rafts through the exhilarating whitewaters of the mighty Colorado River. Rental equipment is also available.

Hiking - There are numerous hiking trails along the South Rim of Grand Canyon and adjacent forested areas, with unforgettable overviews at every turn of the trail. Scenic Rim Tours and Adventure Hikes

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