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The 15 Best Canyon Tours in the USA

68 tours  ·  from $45 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 canyon tours in the USA worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam Stop and Optional Lunch and Skywalk - A 6:20 a.m. start from the Las Vegas Strip
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Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam Stop and Optional Lunch and Skywalk

1.Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam Stop and Optional Lunch and Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19,535 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Leave Las Vegas early for Grand Canyon West, with direct bus access to Eagle Point and Guano Point, a Hoover Dam photo stop, and about 3.5 hours at the rim. Add the Skywalk, lunch, or a helicopter and Colorado River boat ride. Guides such as Sarah, Adam, and Jesse James keep the long day moving.

“This was my first trip to the Grand Canyon. Edward was the tour guide and Tony was our driver. They were very knowledgeable about the areas that we visited and explained in detail exactly what to expect. They made sure that everyone knew the schedule and did their best to maximize the trip. I would highly recommend this experience and if you get Edward for a guide, be prepared for a very enjoyable experience.”

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Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam Stop, Breakfast, Lunch & Skywalk - Hoover Dam from the Memorial Bridge
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Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam Stop, Breakfast, Lunch & Skywalk

2.Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam Stop, Breakfast, Lunch & Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,194 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Ride from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West in a comfortable coach with a restroom, hot breakfast, Hoover Dam photo stop, bottled water, lunch, and 3.5 hours at the rim. Guides such as Pat, Ian, Joe, and Andrew add humor and useful advice. Skywalk and helicopter upgrades cost extra.

“Apparently Ian thinks he’s a comedian, he’s not. Driver drove like he was running from authorities. They dropped us off .3 mile from where we were picked up. Instead of returning us to where we needed to be.”

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Grand Canyon West Bus Tour with Hoover Dam and Optional Skywalk - Joshua Trees and the Mojave Desert
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Grand Canyon West Bus Tour with Hoover Dam and Optional Skywalk

3.Grand Canyon West Bus Tour with Hoover Dam and Optional Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,224 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West, with a Hoover Dam photo stop, Joshua Tree views, lunch, and four hours at the canyon. Choose the Skywalk or a helicopter landing near the Colorado River. Drivers such as Terrence, Chris, Derek, and Mike have earned strong marks for their humor and local commentary.

“The trip itself is very good the itinerary is just right, great stops, very interesting places. Unfortunately the guide was the only thing that let the trip down, he had a terrible attitude and was aggressive with customers. Luckily he was only with us on the bus but his attitude really was bad, he really didn’t like people or his job. It was advertised we would have lots of water available on the long bus ride, when we asked for water he huffed and were given very very warm water, really warm it had been kept under the bus not in a coooler. When we said we couldn’t drink it…”

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Vegas: Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Lunch/Skywalk Options, WiFi - The coach ride from Las Vegas
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Vegas: Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Lunch/Skywalk Options, WiFi

4.Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Lunch/Skywalk Options, WiFi

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,521 reviews · 10h 30m · from $90

Ride from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West on a guided day trip with WiFi, charging stations, water, and a snack. Explore Eagle Point and Guano Point, add the Skywalk or lunch, and stop at Joshua Tree Forest, Hemenway Park, and Hoover Dam. Guides such as Gia, Joel, and Carlito bring useful local context.

“Such a worth-it trip! Don’t miss spending more time at Guano Point, it’s the prettiest spot. And thanks to our guide Carlito for all the history.”

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Grand Canyon + Hoover Dam View + WiFi (Skywalk/lunch options) - Grand Canyon West on the Hualapai Reservation
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Grand Canyon + Hoover Dam View + WiFi (Skywalk/lunch options)

5.Grand Canyon + Hoover Dam View + WiFi (Skywalk/lunch options)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,222 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Leave Las Vegas early for Grand Canyon West on the Hualapai Reservation, with stops at Eagle Point, Guano Point, Joshua Tree Forest, Hoover Dam, and Boulder City. Your air-conditioned coach includes WiFi, water, and a granola bar. Add lunch, the Skywalk, or a helicopter and Colorado River boat ride.

“We toured the West Tim of the Grand Canyou with stops at The Joshua tree, Hoover Dam and Boulder to see the big horn sheep !”

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Grand Canyon West + Hoover Dam Photo Stop + Optional Skywalk Tour - Boulder City stops and the food choices
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Grand Canyon West + Hoover Dam Photo Stop + Optional Skywalk Tour

6.Grand Canyon West + Hoover Dam Photo Stop + Optional Skywalk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,269 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $95

Ride from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West with hotel-area pickup, a box lunch option, and about four hours at Eagle Point, Guano Point, and the Skywalk. Guides such as Curty, Robert, Kevin, and Laila lead the day, while a separate driver handles the long route.

“Unfortunately we did not make the trip.. We lost 280.00 because we were 5 mins late for pick up.. When I call the CS to inform them they said if we was not there at 6:40 the bus could not wait and I would have to go to the second stop and be there by 7:10 thats 20 mins from original pick up and reminded me that I was supposed to be there 15 minutes early … When I checked uber the drive time was 30 mins to Boulder… So I called a second time cause no way was the bus turning a 30 mins drive to 20 mins… So…”

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Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Bus Tour from Las Vegas - What the guides add to a long bus ride
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Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Bus Tour from Las Vegas

7.Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Bus Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,071 reviews · 15 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $71Best value

Take an early bus from select Las Vegas hotels to the Grand Canyon South Rim, with a separate guide, onboard restroom, bottled water, Route 66 stops, and about three hours at the rim. Meal packages are available, and guides such as Jim, Robert, Russ, and Curty are praised for clear, lively commentary.

“Very organized and the tour guide, Kevin Smith, was very knowledgeable and generous with the amount of time given to us”

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Small Group Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, 7 Magic Mountains VIP Tour - A Quiet Start at the Las Vegas Sign
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Small Group Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, 7 Magic Mountains VIP Tour

8.Small Group Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, 7 Magic Mountains VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,964 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $189

Travel from Las Vegas in a small group of up to 14 people with guides such as Bobby, Chad, Celeste, and Brian. You’ll photograph Seven Magic Mountains, walk across Hoover Dam, explore Grand Canyon West, and add the Skywalk if selected.

“This tour was absolutely worth it and exceeded my expectations. From start to finish, everything was well organized, smooth, and enjoyable. Seeing the Hoover Dam up close was impressive, but nothing compares to the Grand Canyon — it’s truly breathtaking and humbling in person. Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the long drive feel effortless with interesting facts and stories along the way. We had enough time at each stop to really take it in, take photos, and appreciate the beauty without feeling rushed. The views were unreal, the transportation was comfortable, and the entire experience felt thoughtful and well planned. If you’re visiting the area and debating whether…”

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Grand Canyon West & Hoover Dam Tour With Breakfast At IHOP - IHOP breakfast makes the early start easier
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Grand Canyon West & Hoover Dam Tour With Breakfast At IHOP

9.Grand Canyon West & Hoover Dam Tour With Breakfast At IHOP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,862 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $145

Spend about 11 hours visiting Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon West from Las Vegas. Your day includes hotel pickup, an IHOP breakfast, bottled water, and shuttle access to Eagle Point and Guano Point. Guides such as Bill, Ken, and Charles are known for lively commentary. The Skywalk and lunch cost extra.

“Jackie was excellent tour guide and provided lots of good tips on how to get through the experience with less hassle.”

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Vegas: Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Skywalk Option, & Two Meals - The early pickup and breakfast outside Las Vegas
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Vegas: Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Skywalk Option, & Two Meals

10.Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Skywalk Option, & Two Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,705 reviews · 10 hours · from $99

Spend 10 hours with Comedy on Deck Tours visiting Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon West. You get a hot breakfast, BBQ lunch, cold water, a bathroom-equipped bus, and Skywalk entry with a complimentary zipline when that option is selected. Guides such as Joe, Ian, Tony, and Andrew bring plenty of humor.

“It was all great, not much I would change. We all loved Tony and our driver too.”

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Grand Canyon Village: Helicopter Tour & Hummer Tour Options - Adding the Hummer tour at ground level
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Grand Canyon Village: Helicopter Tour & Hummer Tour Options

11.Grand Canyon Village: Helicopter Tour & Hummer Tour Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,586 reviews · 30 - 210 minutes · from $289

Fly over the South Rim, Kaibab National Forest, Colorado River, and Dragon Corridor in a helicopter carrying up to six people. Add a daytime or sunset Hummer tour with guides such as Jerry, Gigi, Keith, or Taylor for viewpoints, geology, wildlife, and canyon stories.

“Creates one of those life time memories.Truly epic”

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Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing from Las Vegas - Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead, and Hoover Dam from above
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Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing from Las Vegas

12.Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,535 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $598

Fly an EC130 helicopter from Las Vegas over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Strip, then land 3,500 feet below the Grand Canyon rim. You get about 30 minutes beside the Colorado River, with champagne, snacks, pilot commentary, and a small group of up to seven passengers.

“We had an amazing time! Peyton, our helicopter pilot was so nice, and informative. It was the highlight of our trip to Vegas! Having champagne in the Grand Canyon was next level!”

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Bryce Canyon & Zion National Park from Las Vegas with Lunch, WiFi - Virgin River Gorge and St. George
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Bryce Canyon & Zion National Park from Las Vegas with Lunch, WiFi

13.Bryce Canyon & Zion National Park from Las Vegas with Lunch, WiFi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,515 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $169

Leave Las Vegas at 5:15 a.m. for Zion and Bryce Canyon with guides such as Paulie, Ita, Joel, and Aloe. See Zion’s canyon walls, tunnel, and Checkerboard Mesa, then spend 90 minutes at Bryce’s hoodoos. Lunch, water, WiFi, park entry for eligible U.S. residents, and hotel-area pickup are included.

“Spent a lot of time at Bryce Canyon, which was great awesome place but only did a drive-through at Zion, which was gorgeous, but I wish I we could’ve had some more time there and seeing other attractions”

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Small-Group or Private Grand Canyon with Sedona Tour from Phoenix - Sedona’s red rocks in a short visit
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Small-Group or Private Grand Canyon with Sedona Tour from Phoenix

14.Small-Group or Private Grand Canyon with Sedona Tour from Phoenix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,405 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $235

Travel from Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Tempe through the Sonoran Desert, Flagstaff, and pine forests to Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Expect a 13-hour day, a maximum of 13 people, captain’s-chair seating, several viewpoints, and guides such as Aldo, Jordan, Mark, and Vince.

“We loved our tour! Hyun was an awesome guide - he took good care of us and made sure everyone was having a great time. The van was clean and comfortable. The views were amazing.”

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From Las Vegas: Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip - The 5:00 to 6:00 AM pickup sets the pace
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From Las Vegas: Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip

15.Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,147 reviews · from $86

Leave Las Vegas before sunrise for a full-day South Rim trip with hotel-area pickup, Route 66 scenery, Mather Point, Bright Angel, and about three hours at the canyon. English-speaking guides such as Curty, Robert, Russ, and Kevin lead the day. Breakfast and lunch are available with selected options.

“We had a wonderful experience on this day trip! It was the first time my daughter saw the Grand Canyon & we loved the hike & time on our own! Our guide Ita was awesome too!! Thank you for helping us make wonderful family memories!!”

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