Purple Shuttle operates from the Town of Tusayan; the bus makes 4 stops and then returns to the visitor center in Grand Canyon NP.  You will need to show a valid NP pass to board the bus.

The shuttle from the Grand Cayon to Tusayan is seasonal!

Buses will run every 45 minutes between 8 am and 9 pm.

Tusayan Route Schedule:

• 50 minutes round-trip
• The first bus leaves IMAX Theater in Tusayan at 8 am.
• The last bus leaves IMAX Theater at 8:45 pm
• The first bus leaves the Grand Canyon Visitor Center at 8:30 am
• The last bus leaves Grand Canyon Visitor Center at 9:15 pm

The shuttle from the Grand Cayon to Tusayan is seasonal!

No.

Depending on the degree of difficulty, the Rim trail is accessible to all and is pet friendly.  South Kaibab for the views, but no water or shade.  The Greenbelt trail takes you from Tusayan to the visitor center, paved, lots of shade, no water.

The Visitor Center has parking as well as overflow lots close by. I like lot A as an overflow lot at park headquarters.  You can walk north to the rim, then decide if you want to continue walk east or west.  Either direction will result in easy shuttle access to get back to your car if you don’t want to do the return walk. Just have to take a picture of parking lot sign so you remember where you parked.

The park is always open, unless the severe weather has the roads closed. Which will usually be the East and West routes.

We are one mile from the park entrance. 7 miles from the rim.

You can. Walking on the Greenbelt trail, it is approximately 7 miles.

1. El Tovar for Grand Canyon view,
2. Breakfast burrito to-go from Foodie Club.

Our pool and hot tub are outside, open seasonally April through October.

Yes, and it’s free.

The town of Tusayan is 1 mile from the Grand Canyon Park entrance and 7 miles from the rim, so there is no view of the Grand Canyon from the hotel.

Parking in the park at peak times (March-April and September-October) can be difficult, get into the park before 10:00am or after 4pm and there should be parking available at the visitor’s center or one of the overflow lots.

Yavapai- quick easy access.

The Tavern, Yavapai restaurant, Arizona room, Big Es and We Cook Pizza and Pasta.

The employees of the Red Feather Lodge are provided employee housing in Tusayan and Valle.

No, we are operated by the original owner’s family.

Sunrise is usually not as busy as sunsets. We recommend avoiding entering the park between 9:00am – 2:00pm, the earlier the better, you will avoid waiting in line to get into the park and you beat the crowds!

No, we are located 1 mile from the entrance and 7 miles from the first viewpoint.

Tusayan is a name of Native American origin, specifically from the Hopi tribe, which is part of the larger Puebloan group of tribes. The exact meaning of “Tusayan” is not entirely clear, but it is believed to refer to a specific type of village or settlement. It could be derived from the Hopi word Tuu-sayan, which translates roughly to “the place of the water” or “the village near the water,” though interpretations can vary.

We do not belong to a tribe.

No, Tusayan is the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

30×20

We recommend June, July, and August. The entrance line is usually not as long, the temperatures are 85-90 in the day, however, cool in the evenings to 60-70, making for a great dark sky viewing, and the room prices are decreased from peak season prices.

Yes. However, they may have a lane open for those that are current pass holders.

Powell Pont, Yaki point, Grand viewpoint and Navajo point. Pima, Yavapai, Lipan, Navajo. There is one along Desert View Drive that is unmarked called Papago Point. It might make for a good Facebook post, just need to go again so I can remember which mile marker to use for parking.

South Kaibab.

No, there is a taxi, Grand Canyon Taxi. 19286382822

4:00pm – You can also stop by and check if your room is ready and we will be happy to check you in

It depends on the time of year. Visit our website.

Maverick Helicopters and Jeep Tours and Safari.

In the park, it operates year around; the shuttle from the Grand Canyon to Tusayan is seasonal, late May through Labor Day weekend.

Groom Transportation. 9283508466 or visit their website at groometransportation.com