What are the most popular hikes, tours, and activities?
On the South Rim the most popular hike into the Canyon is on the Bright Angel Trail located near Grand Canyon Village (no permit needed for day hiking), and the most popular backpacking destination is Bright Angel Campground at the end of the Bright Angel Trail (National Park Service permit needed for overnight camping). Other popular activities include guided mule rides and Grand Canyon bus tours, the Grand Canyon Railway train ride from Williams to Grand Canyon Village, and Grand Canyon helicopter tours that originate at either Grand Canyon Airport five miles south of the park entrance station or Las Vegas/Grand Canyon helicopter tours, Grand Canyon air tours, and Sedona. On the North Rim the most popular hike is on the North Kaibab Trail (no permit required for day hiking). No Grand Canyon bus tours or helicopter tours are available on the North Rim. Check out our directories of Grand Canyon Tours & Things to Do, and Grand Canyon Tours by Helicopter, Land & River Trips for more info
