Day Itinerary
8 Activities
Day 2
24 mi0.1 mi
The Grand Canyon: One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
Nearly two billion years of geologic history and majesty will be revealed to you today in one of America's most treasured natural wonders, the Grand Canyon. The experiences planned are a mix of bucket list items, hikes, canyon overlooks, and historic architecture. Of course, there’s a lot in between the stops too, so keep your eyes peeled and your interest piqued – today is a day you'll long remember.
0.5 mi
5 min
09:003 hrs
Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX
Landmark
Open Details
The Grand Canyon achieved national park status in 1919, when the West was still a new region of the nation. Of course, Native tribes have flourished here for thousands of years before this. Tusayan is the closest town outside the park, located in the South Rim section of the Grand Canyon, offering the most accessible and grandest views. Check out any offerings you might be interested in booking here first at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. There are Pink Jeep canyon rides, nature walks, and guided hikes.
Spend the morning at one of the activities selected and booked at the visitor centre yesterday. Put on your sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and hat, and enjoy both the natural and cultural landmarks on display!
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Please visit the official website for more information.
Spend the morning at one of the activities selected and booked at the visitor centre yesterday. Put on your sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and hat, and enjoy both the natural and cultural landmarks on display!
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Please visit the official website for more information.
6.8 mi
20 min
12:301 hr
Harvey House Cafe
Café
Open Details
Fred Harvey Burger is located in the Bright Angel Lodge, built by Mary E. J. Colter, a pioneering architect who gave this early national park its rustic, culturally relevant feel. This is a casual family-friendly restaurant, featuring healthy diner-style fare prepared in the Harvey House tradition, something you can learn about in the Fred Harvey History Room inside the lodge. Make sure to see the lodge's second fireplace in the History Room, featuring Colter’s ten-foot-high geologic representation of the Grand Canyon rock layers.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit the official website.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit the official website.
1.2 mi
10 min
13:4545 min
Hopi House
Landmark
Open Details
Another Mary E. J. Colter masterpiece, the Hopi House is built in the style of a typical adobe pueblo used by the Hopi Indians of Old Oraibi. Inside, you'll find authentic, museum-quality Native American arts and crafts, such as hand-crafted kachinas, Native American jewellery, hand-woven Navajo rugs, and authentic Native American pottery.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
3.1 mi
15 min
14:4545 min
Hopi Point
Landmark
Open Details
Now you'll start the drive on Hermit Road, on the west end of the Grand Canyon's South Rim area. Hopi Point offers superb, unobstructed views of the Grand Canyon, a popular place to view the sunset. From here, you'll see several prominent mesas, including Isis Temple, Horus Temple, and Osiris Temple, located on the North Rim.
Please note that, from March to November, a free shuttle is available to take visitors to numerous stops on this road. See the schedule here if you prefer to take this 80-minute round-trip route.
You can also explore this whole route in your car, stopping along the way and admiring the incredible views of this natural wonder. And it will be a beautiful and convenient journey. The most picturesque stops will be suggested below. Enjoy!
Please note that, from March to November, a free shuttle is available to take visitors to numerous stops on this road. See the schedule here if you prefer to take this 80-minute round-trip route.
You can also explore this whole route in your car, stopping along the way and admiring the incredible views of this natural wonder. And it will be a beautiful and convenient journey. The most picturesque stops will be suggested below. Enjoy!
0.9 mi
5 min
15:451 hr
Mohave Point
Landmark
Open Details
Often less crowded than Hopi Point, Mohave Point also offers excellent views of the canyon below. Here, you can see the 3000-foot vertical cliffs that encircle The Abyss (another viewpoint) from a unique perspective at Mohave Point. You can hike to The Abyss on a one-mile walk from Mohave Point, where you can see the 3000-foot drop from the Tonto Platform and views of The Monument, the largest sandstone column in the Grand Canyon.
4 mi
15 min
17:3030 min
Hermit's Rest
Landmark
Open Details
You are now seven miles west of Grand Canyon Village at Hermits Rest, another fantastic example of Grand Canyon architecture designed by Mary E. J. Colter. This 1914 National Historic Landmark offers convenience and comfort for travellers, and a far-reaching view of the canyon.
Depending on timing, you can enjoy the sunset here, or hit another lookout as the sun sets on your drive back to the village.
Depending on timing, you can enjoy the sunset here, or hit another lookout as the sun sets on your drive back to the village.
8.2 mi
30 min
18:301 hr 30 min
El Tovar Dining Room
Restaurant
Open Details
What more wonderful way to cap off the night than dinner at the distinctive and historic El Tovar Dining Room? Situated in the grand dame hotel of the Grand Canyon, the El Tovar Dining Room has been delighting guests since it opened in 1905.
Try out some of its signature dishes, including the Chicken El Tovar or Salmon Tostada. And, believe it or not, Arizona wine country exists and produces excellent varietals, so check out the restaurant's excellent wine list.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Please note that a reservation is required for lunch and dinner. Visit the official website to reserve a table online.
Try out some of its signature dishes, including the Chicken El Tovar or Salmon Tostada. And, believe it or not, Arizona wine country exists and produces excellent varietals, so check out the restaurant's excellent wine list.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Please note that a reservation is required for lunch and dinner. Visit the official website to reserve a table online.
0.1 mi
5 min
20:1511 hrs
El Tovar Hotel
Lodging
Open Details
The El Tovar Hotel is a classic historic National Park Lodge with a rich history. Due to its age, some rooms are subterranean, so they have no windows. Note this when making a booking! Otherwise, soak in the ambiance and rest easy tonight for another day of red rock canyons and Wild West landscapes.
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