Yes it can be done. Just stay away from "South Rim City." We spent one day walking the rim trail from Mather Point to Maricopa Point. It was interesting but crowded. We did have a chance to see our route for the next two days hiking to Phantom Ranch and back. The hike down into the canyon was incredible and... more

The Grand Canyon has that million dollar view for sure, but I simply cannot get myself to concede that the South Rim is worthy of anything more than a 3/5 rating. I'll summarize my complaints about the place, but first let me offer a tip-- go see the Grand Canyon BEFORE going to Bryce Canyon. Bryce has much more unique... more

We are just back from our 3 day trip to Grand Canyon. Using the NPS.Gov webpage i noticed that Mather campground was already booked for the Memorial weekend so our only chance for camping inside the national park was the Desert View Campground. It is a first come, first serve type of camp 25 miles away from the Mather Campground.... more

Words cannot describe the "spectacular" view ! You have to see it for yourself. There are no guard rails and the ground along the canyon is very rocky so be careful as you take in the view. more

we went 4/15/09 and never expected it to be COLD and snowing. We left from phoenix, made our 1st stop for breakfast in Black Canyon at rock springs cafe (it was ok) then a stop in sedona (short hike at bell rock) walked through town with a stop at the visitor center and then on sr 89 through flagstaff to... more

Went in April, but close to Easter. I didn't expect the crowds now since it was cool weather. We arrived at 10 am, just ahead of the huge crowds. Unfortunately we wasted time at the visitor center area and main lookouts first. If you want to go West on the shuttles, do it first and be early. We waited an... more

This was my (and my wife's) first trip to the Grand Canyon, and the South Rim was the place to first see the canyon. Plenty of historical sites, trails, great shuttle service, and viewpoints. We will definitely be back to the Grand Canyon to check out the North Rim, but I think we did it right going to the South... more

We booked a South Rim bus tour through Grand Canyon tour and travel. I believe we used one of the agents with westgate resorts along the strip. We were able to get a child's rate of 129.00. I saw where other tours were a little less but because we were all paying separate it was just easier to book at... more

The Grand Canyon South Rim is the Grand Canyon that you see in photos all of your life. We were debating a trip to Grand Canyon West or a trip to the South Rim, and we are absolutely glad we went to the South Rim. From the first views at Mather Point to lunch at Bright Angel Lodge to the... more