ATV riding Grand Canyon North Rim from Las Vegas: Fly and ride

Fly to the North Rim, ride the rim, meet the horses, eat at the ranch

An all-day adventure from Las Vegas that combines a scenic airplane flight over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead with an ATV or 4x4 ride along the Grand Canyon's North Rim near Bar 10 Ranch. You'll explore Whitmore Canyon on your vehicle of choice, participate in lasso demonstrations, feed horses at the working ranch, and return to Las Vegas after a homemade barbecue lunch. The North Rim stays remote and uncrowded, accessible only by air and open only to ranch guests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Hoover Dampassing by
2. Lake Mead National Recreation Areapassing by
3. Colorado Riverpassing by
4. Grand Canyon North Rim30m

Grand Canyon North Rim Air and ATV Tour

• Hotel pickup in Las Vegas
• Transfer to Boulder City airline terminal
• Check in for flight
• Fly over Hoover Dam
• Fly over Lake Mead
• Fly over Colorado River
• Land at Bar 10 Ranch
• Choose ATV or 4x4 canyon tour
• Explore Whitmore Canyon and Lake Mead area
• Enjoy home-cooked BBQ lunch
• Return scenic flight to Las Vegas

The experience

Most visitors to the Grand Canyon see the South Rim crowds. This trip skips them entirely. You start with hotel pickup in Las Vegas, then head to Boulder City for a small-plane flight that climbs over the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Mojave Desert before landing at Bar 10 Ranch, a working cattle operation on the North Rim. The flight itself is the access. There's no road to this side of the canyon, so the plane is how you get there and how you leave.

Once on the ground, you choose your ride: an ATV that you operate yourself through Whitmore Canyon, perched 3,000 feet above the Colorado River with unobstructed views of the canyon walls, or a guided Polaris Ranger 4x4 with multiple stops for photos. Either way, you're moving through terrain few people ever reach. After the ride, the ranch staff walks you through the working side of the place: meet and feed the horses, try lasso work, watch a cow-roping demo, explore the historic covered wagons. Skeet shooting is also on the menu. It's not a museum version of the Old West. It's a real ranch doing real work, and you're a guest there.

Lunch is homemade barbecue cooked at the ranch, eaten with a view of the North Rim. Then you fly back to Las Vegas, landing by late afternoon. The whole day runs about eight hours from hotel pickup to return. Weather can affect operations, and the tour requires a minimum group size to run, so confirm your date when you book.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup from Las Vegas Strip and Downtown hotels.
• scenic airplane flight from Boulder City.
• aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Mojave Desert, and the Colorado River.
• guided ATV or 4x4 ride through Whitmore Canyon with canyon and river views.
• visit to Bar 10 Ranch house.
• opportunity to meet, pet, and feed horses.
• live lasso and cow-roping demonstration with a chance to participate.
• photo opportunities with authentic covered wagons.
• skeet-shooting experience.
• homemade barbecue lunch at the ranch.

Options for this experience

2 options

Including transfers: 4x4 tour08:034x4 tour: Take a ride on a 4x4 vehicle across the ground to reach the edge of the Grand Canyon's North Rim. Hotel pickups usually happen 90 to 120 minutes before departure, depending on the hotel. Pickup is included.

Including transfers: ATV tour08:03ATV tour: Ride an ATV over rugged terrain to reach the edge of the Grand Canyon's North Rim. Minimum age 16 years. Hotel pickups usually happen 90 to 120 minutes before departure, depending on the hotel. Includes pickup.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 8h, runs every day at 08:03, from US$ 514 per person and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:03Another time? ›

GroupUp to 16 · max 9 per booking4 private ›

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Cantonese, Chinese, Dutch, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Swedish and ThaiOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 37 pickup points.

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AgesAdult (4 and older) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Grand Canyon Airlines

Is this one for you?Choose the ATV option if you want to operate the vehicle yourself and ride solo through the canyon. Choose the 4x4 Ranger if you prefer a guided experience with multiple photo stops and don't want to handle the machine. Either way, the remote location and small-plane access mean you'll see the North Rim without the crowds that fill the South Rim.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the ATV and the 4x4 option?

The ATV is a single-rider machine you control yourself through Whitmore Canyon, offering a more hands-on, solo experience. The Polaris Ranger 4x4 is a guided vehicle with multiple passengers and several photo stops along the rim. Both cover the same area. The ATV gives you the ride, the Ranger gives you the stops and the group dynamic.

How do I get to the plane in Boulder City from my Las Vegas hotel?

Hotel pickup is included from most Las Vegas Strip and Downtown hotels. The drive to Boulder City takes about 30 minutes. You'll need to check in at the airline terminal at least 45 minutes before departure.

Can I really ride an ATV if I've never done it before?

ATV riders must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver's license. You should have a moderate level of physical fitness. The ranch staff will brief you on the machine before you ride, but prior experience isn't required. Just comfort operating an off-road vehicle on open terrain.

What happens if the weather turns bad?

The tour is weather-dependent. Flights may be delayed or rescheduled if conditions aren't safe for small-plane operations. The ranch will work with you to find another date, but you should build flexibility into your Las Vegas schedule when you book.

Is the North Rim actually less crowded than the South Rim?

Yes. The North Rim is remote and has no road access, so it stays quiet. It's open only to Bar 10 Ranch guests and people on tours like this one. You won't encounter the tour buses and parking-lot crowds of the South Rim.

What's included in the barbecue lunch?

The ranch serves a homemade barbecue meal cooked on-site. Drinks and the meal itself are included. Gratuities for the staff are not included but are welcome.