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title: Grand Canyon by sunset
description: Rim walks, starry nights and a scenic flight over the canyon.
url: https://website-v2.dev.icligo.com/en/destinations/grand-canyon-by-sunset
language: en
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# Grand Canyon by sunset

Arizona, USA · 240+ bookings this year

Rim walks, starry nights and a scenic flight over the canyon.

Nothing prepares you for the first look over the rim. The Grand Canyon is best experienced slowly: sunrise and sunset from different viewpoints, a night under dark skies and a flight to understand its scale.

Easy to combine with Las Vegas, Sedona or a Route 66 road trip.

## 4 days at the Grand Canyon

### Day 1 - Drive from Las Vegas

Road trip via Route 66 to a lodge near the South Rim.

Includes: Car rental, Route 66

### Day 2 - Rim Trail

Sunrise at Mather Point and an easy walk along the rim to Hermits Rest.

Includes: Sunrise, Rim walk

### Day 3 - Scenic flight

Helicopter flight over the canyon and a sunset dinner at the rim.

Includes: Helicopter, Sunset dinner

### Day 4 - Desert View & return

Desert View Watchtower and drive back with a stop at Hoover Dam.

Includes: Viewpoint, Road trip

## Things to do

- **South Rim sunsets** (Nature) - Colours that change by the minute
- **Helicopter flight** (Adventure) - The canyon from above
- **Dark skies** (Experience) - Stargazing far from city lights
- **Route 66** (Adventure) - Classic diners on the way

## Good to know

- Best time to go: March - May, September - November
- Nearest airport: Las Vegas, 4h30 drive
- Ideal stay: 3-5 days

## Arizona: frequently asked questions

### Arizona: when is the best time to visit?

Best time to visit: March - May, September - November.

### Arizona: which is the nearest airport?

Nearest airport: Las Vegas, 4h30 drive.

### Arizona: how many days do you need?

Recommended stay: 3-5 days.

### Arizona: how can I book this trip?

With a verified iCliGo Travel Partner: they prepare a personalised proposal in an official iCliGo document, and you pay through iCliGo's official payment channels, never to the Travel Partner personally.

## Included when you book with a Travel Partner

- Hand-picked accommodation
- Private transfers
- Experiences in the itinerary
- A Travel Partner, during and after

To book this trip, contact a verified iCliGo Travel Partner: https://website-v2.dev.icligo.com/en/travel-partners?for=traveller