Grand Canyon, AZ

Travel Guide

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One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World is just a stone’s throw from Las Vegas and the perfect respite for a side trip.

Carved millions of years ago by the Colorado River and natural geological processes, the Grand Canyon’s stark beauty, rusty, desert colors and glorious sunsets pull tourists from across the globe. For Las Vegas visitors, this national treasure is a manageable overnight trip at about 227 miles (365 kilometers) from the city.

The canyon’s easily accessible south rim is the most popular spot with visitors. Much of the Grand Canyon National Park’s infrastructure is based here, including the Canyon View Information Plaza, which includes the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Here you’ll find helpful guides, brochures, audiovisual displays and interactive features about the area’s fascinating history, geology and wildlife. Hop on the free shuttle bus (cost included in the entry fee to the national park) to visit other museums and viewpoints around the south rim. 

Although it’s difficult to tear your eyes away from the canyon’s swooping vistas, a hike below the rim will give you a greater sense of the landscape’s beauty. Canyon hikes bring you closer to prehistoric plant life and the corrosive power of the Colorado River, which stripped back layer upon layer of rock over millions of years. 

For a bird’s-eye view, several companies offer chartered helicopter flights over the south rim and the less accessible north and west rims. From the sky, you’ll get a true sense of the canyon’s phenomenal size, rugged terrain and magnificent colors. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a coyote or California condor. Temperatures often dip once the sun goes down, but the sunset is not to be missed.

Many visitors choose to spend the night in order to spend two days at the Canyon. Accommodation within and near the national park ranges from comfortable hotels and rustic lodges to quaint cabins and campsites. For those who prefer not to drive, bus and helicopter tours depart Las Vegas regularly.

Maswik Lodge - Inside the Park

Maswik Lodge - Inside the Park

2.5 out of 5
202 South Village Loop, Grand Canyon, AZ
The price is NT$4,808 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$4,808
NT$5,139 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Grand Canyon. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,112 reviews)
"It was beautiful and everyone was very friendly"

Reviewed on 2025/8/9

Maswik Lodge - Inside the Park
Yavapai Lodge

Yavapai Lodge

3 out of 5
11 Yavapai Lodge Road, PO Box 159, Grand Canyon, AZ
The price is NT$5,486 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
NT$5,486
NT$5,864 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Grand Canyon. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (9,453 reviews)
"Old"

Reviewed on 2025/8/9

Yavapai Lodge
Red Feather Lodge

Red Feather Lodge

3 out of 5
300 State Route 64, Grand Canyon, AZ
The price is NT$3,999 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$3,999
NT$4,435 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Canyon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,569 reviews)
"Great, friendly service. Very knowledgeable of the Grand Canyon. Clean room and bathroom. Pool and hot tub were a plus!"

Reviewed on 2025/8/8

Red Feather Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Canyon Plaza Premier Studios and Apts

Canyon Plaza Premier Studios and Apts

3 out of 5
415 RP Drive, Grand Canyon, AZ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Grand Canyon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Grand Canyon National Park and Grand ...
7.8/10 Good! (70 reviews)
"The room was perfect and the staff are incredible. Full size refrigerator and freezer. Plenty of pantry space."

Reviewed on 2025/7/13

Canyon Plaza Premier Studios and Apts
Wander Camp Grand Canyon

Wander Camp Grand Canyon

2 out of 5
5859 N Pleasant View Dr, Williams, AZ
Stay at this campground in Williams. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (437 reviews)
"If you want to stay in the Arizona Wilderness under the stars next to Grand Canyon with a full sized bed in a large tent, clean linen, food truck and lovely staff for a bargain, than this is your place!"

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

Wander Camp Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon RV Glamping

Grand Canyon RV Glamping

1.5 out of 5
1060 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, AZ
Stay at this campground in Williams. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (569 reviews)
"i am coming back in the winter"

Reviewed on 2025/8/7

Grand Canyon RV Glamping
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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