Grand Canyon Tours from Flagstaff

Flagstaff is one of the best gateway cities to the Grand Canyon, offering scenic beauty, cultural charm, and easy access to the park. Just 80 miles or a 90-minute drive from the Grand Canyon South Rim, Flagstaff is an ideal home base for travelers seeking a wide selection of hotels, restaurants, and entertainment options before or after their canyon adventure.

Many guided Grand Canyon South Rim tours from Flagstaff include:

Free hotel pickup and drop-off
Comfortable transportation in climate-controlled vans or small buses
Expert narration from professional guides
Scenic stops at iconic viewpoints like Mather Point, Yavapai Point, and Desert View Watchtower

Why Choose Flagstaff for Your Grand Canyon Trip?

Unlike the quieter towns of Tusayan or Williams, Flagstaff provides a vibrant, mountain college-town atmosphere. Experience the following and so much more:

A wide variety of lodging options – From budget motels to boutique hotels and charming bed & breakfasts
Lively nightlife and entertainment – Enjoy local breweries, student-friendly bars, and live music venues
Convenient access to Route 66 and historic attractions
Restaurants, shopping, and cultural experiences – Perfect for winding down after a day at the Canyon
Hikes, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, trail running, and even epic frisbee golf courses

Flagstaff is also home to Northern Arizona University, lending the town a youthful, energetic vibe that appeals to solo travelers, couples, and families alike.

For an upgraded experience, consider a Grand Canyon van tour from Flagstaff to the Canyon and hop on a helicopter, which often includes a scenic ground tour of the South Rim plus a thrilling aerial flight over the Canyon.

These ground-and-air combo tours from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon offer unmatched perspectives and can be done in a half-day or full-day format, perfect for travelers short on time but big on adventure.

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Canyon Dave Tours

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Advantage Grand Canyon

As a central reservation service for all 16 Grand Canyon Rafting Outfitters, we can help you find your ideal adventure, at no additional cost! Our Trip Finder let's you browse all of the trips offered and compare them apples to apples! Not sure what questions to ask or where to start? No Problem! Contact us and our educated team will provide you with detailed information on river trips that fit within your travel preferences. Our goal is to create an enjoyable, free and unbiased experience for you while navigating the many options of traveling through one of America's most prized possessions. Take the Advantage!

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Wildland Trekking

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Best Grand Canyon Day Tour

Voted on Trip Advisor as the most popular Grand Canyon day tour. This is the best way to enjoy the Grand Canyon without doing any strenuous hiking. Nearly five million people come to see the Canyon each year and many spend much of their time trying to figure out what to do. Our professional guides will make sure you get the most out of your trip. While touring in comfort you will learn about the geology and history of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The day tour includes short walks to some incredible "less-used" outlooks, a looking into some of the areas most impressive historic buildings, and time to browse resident art galleries and gift shops.

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Arizona Private Tours

Arizona Private Tours is the leading private tour agency in Northern Arizona. We specialize in safe & sanitary custom tours. We pick up guests in Flagstaff and spend our day exploring scenic Arizona in an intimate setting with an expert guide in comfort. Our luxury SUV's will take you and up to 6 guests on a completely customizable tour of Northern Arizona. For majestic private Grand Canyon tours to Verde Valley Wine tours & ghost towns in the Sedona area, we cover it all. Let us create the custom tour of your dreams and know that we want to make this a day that you will remember for the rest of your life.