Grand Canyon National Park - Guided Tours (U.S. National Park Service)

2010 Grand Field Institute Class Schedule

Grand Canyon Field Institute
2010 Classes (1.3MB PDF File)
Topics include geology, ecology, history, archaeology, photography, and more. The Grand Canyon Field Institute offers guided educational tours at Grand Canyon National Park led by expert instructors while backpacking, camping, hiking, and whitewater rafting.

South Rim Air Tours
All scenic air tours are based outside of Grand Canyon National Park. Both fixed-wing and helicopter tours of the Grand Canyon region are offered daily. Some air operators also fly to the Grand Canyon Airport from Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona or Las Vegas, Nevada. For a list of air tour operators, contact the , PO Box 3007, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

South Rim Bus Tours
Tours within the park to Desert View, as well as sunrise and sunset tours, are available daily. Wheelchair accessible coaches are available by prior arrangement. More...

Guided Hikes - North and South Rim
Ranger led day hikes and walks take place throughout the year.

If you would like to join a guided hiking and/or camping trip that is educational in nature, consider the Grand Canyon Field Institute. They offer guided educational tours at Grand Canyon National Park led by expert instructors. Topics include geology, ecology, history, archaeology, photography, More...

A wide range of additional options exist for guided hiking at Grand Canyon National Park. Download the site bulletin below for a list of companies authorized to guide overnight hikes within the park. Please contact the companies directly regarding cost and services provided.

Guided Backpacking Trips (119kb PDF file)

Mule Trips - North and South Rim
One-day and two-day mule trips into the canyon are offered from both North and South Rims. More...

Horse Rides - South Rim
One-hour and two-hour trail rides and twilight campfire and wagon rides are available. Apache Stables is located just outside of the South Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park at the north end of Tusayan. For information and reservations call (928) 638-2891 or (928) 638-3105.

White Water Raft Trips
White-water trips through the canyon last 3–21 days and require reservations well in advance. More...

Smooth-Water Raft Trips
Half-day trips on the Colorado River from Glen Canyon Dam to Lees Ferry are provided by Colorado River Discovery. (888) 522-6644. All day tours from the park including the smooth-water raft trip can be arranged at any lodge transportation desk.

Learning & Lodging
The Grand Canyon Field Institute (GCA) and Xanterra South Rim, LLC offer fun and informative Learning & Lodging Programs that combine lodging, meals, and two days in the field with an instructor.