Grand Canyon Things To Do

Be the first to get:
– Free Weekly Travel Deals
– Expert Vacation Ideas
This Week's Top 25
Flight Deals
Hotel Deals
Vacation Deals
Cruise Deals
Car Rental
Smart Luxury Deals

iStock International

Things To Do

Thrill-seekers and arm-chair adventurers alike can find the perfect way to enjoy the Grand Canyon. Choose from whitewater rafting and hiking to horseback riding and helicopter rides.

FREE Issue of Sherman's Travel Magazine
Smart Splurge    Great Value
Grand Canyon Skywalk
The Hualapai Tribe-commissioned Skywalk opened to mixed reviews in March 2007 (some believe the area should not have been developed). Its see-through, horseshoe-shaped bridge is located 4,000 feet above the base of the canyon.
Grand Canyon West; 877-716-9378; www.grandcanyonskywalk.com
Tags: family | architecture | culture | view
Whitewater rafting
Whitewater rafting on the Colorado River has long been high on the list for adventure seekers. Several outfitters are available, but we recommend Grand Canyon Tour Company; reserve in advance. Expert rafters who want to go it alone must request a permit from the park service (800-959-9164).
Grand Canyon Tour Company; 800-222-6966; www.raftingthegrandcanyon.com
Tags: family | outdoors | adventure | boating
Hiking
Of the many trails that lead into the canyon, the most popular are the 5.6-mile South Kaibab Trail and the 9.7-mile Bright Angel Trail. Warning: hiking into the canyon can be strenuous – children and inexperienced hikers shouldn’t venture too far down.
Grand Canyon Hiker; www.grandcanyonhiker.com
Tags: family | hiking | outdoors | nature
Horseback riding
Why hike when you can ride? Guided horseback tours take visitors on rides through the Kaibab National Forest and along the canyon’s rim, which offers views of the canyon.
Grand Canyon Reservations; 800-408-2052; www.grand-canyon.com
Tags: family | outdoors | horseback riding
Hitch a ride on a mule
Travelers have been descending into the canyon on these sure-footed mammals for a century. Ride the mules down to the Colorado River, eat and stay at the Phantom Ranch, and return the next day.
Xanterra Parks & Resorts; www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/mule_trips.htm
Tags: wildlife | outdoors
Helicopter tours smart splurge
What better way to appreciate the Grand Canyon than from above? Helicopter tours afford an eagle’s eye-view of this natural wonder.
Papillon; 800-528-2418; www.papillon.com
Tags: smart splurge | adventure | view
Compare Rates
  • Flights
  • Hotels
  • Packages
  • Cruises
  • Cars
Enter your trip details
 
 
 
Enter your trip details
Step 1
 
 
 
Enter your trip details
Step 1
 
 
 
Enter your trip details
Step 1
 
 
 
Enter your trip details
Step 1
 
 
   
 
Compare Rates
  • Flights
  • Hotels
  • Packages
  • Cruises
  • Cars
Travelers:
Travelers:
 

Deals

Related Articles

  • Top 10Historic Hotels
    These storied American properties are a haven for history buffs
  • Top 10National Park Lodges
    Nothing says "summer escape" like a visit to a national park – plan on sleeping over in style
  • Top 10Crowd-Free National Parks
    Visit with magnificent Mother Nature in (near) solitude
  • Top 10Luxury Camping Trips
    These five-star camping adventures serve up nature on a silver platter
  • Perfect TripAmerican Southwest
    From desert highlights to bright lights – the perfect two-week roadtrip