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3 Hour Back-Road Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate By-Pass at 9:30 am

3 Hour Back-Road Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate By-Pass at 9:30 am

Overview

Climb aboard custom, comfortable, safari vehicles with forward-facing bucket seats and large panoramic windows

Take the 4x4 scenic route around exhausting traffic lines at south entrance gate – we have had the back-road Forest permits since 1993!

View elk, deer and rare bird species in their natural environment!

Visit dramatic Yavapai Point, El Tovar Hotel, Lookout Studio Viewpoint , Kolb Studio and Bright Angel Trailhead during this non-rushed excursion

This interpretive tour includes about a 90 minute guided walk (broken into 2 segments) along the rim of the Grand Canyon (about ¾ of a mile)

Pick-up and drop-off at central location in Tusayan, ARIZONA

City: Grand Canyon National Park

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $120.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $120.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled Water

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Grand Canyon South Rim

Voted best and most unique 3 hour tour at Grand Canyon. Stroll along the rim while your local guide shares a wealth of information about the Grand Canyon including geological formations, trails, mules and the rich history. Tour includes Tusayan pick-up, south entrance gate detour during exclusive 30 minute back-road excursion, viewing of wildlife such as elk, deer, turkey and hawks in their natural surroundings and interpretive discussions at exceptional Grand Canyon vistas.

Yavapai Point

Guides share Grand Canyon knowledge while you look into the depths and view spectacular monuments, Colorado River and Phantom Ranch.

Bright Angel Trail

Discover the rich history of the Kolb brothers who built their art studio cantilevered over the Grand Canyon and above the Bright Angel Trail. See hikers and mules as they descend the trail into the Grand Canyon.

Hopi House

The tour continues to Hopi House, El Tovar Hotel and Bright Angel Lodge where your guide will discuss these historic buildings and Grand Canyon history.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (176)

johnfE4797UZ

Oct 2022

Guide was great. We only had a half day to visit the Grand Canyon and this was perfect. Trip and cost are well worth it.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hi John. Thank you for your 5 star review. We are pleased that you had a great adventure and that you found our tour a good value for your money!

Virginia_B

Oct 2022

We had such a fantastic time exploring The Grand Canyon with our guide. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He shared some personal photos with us and had some pretty neat stories to share with us which we enjoyed. The Grand Canyon was most definitely grand and so beautiful! We were in awe of the majesty and wonder of the landscape. It was breathtaking! I took so many photos of the Grand Canyon but you just cannot capture the grandness of this place...I sure tried though.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hello Virginia. Thank you for your awesome review of our Grand Canyon Safari & Rim Walk tour. Your kind words are much appreciated!

Nancy_C

Oct 2022

We were very happy with this Jeep tour. It was front-facing as opposed to the pink jeep yours. Our guide was very knowledgeable and even threw in an extra stop on our way back. I highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for your stellar review. We are the longest running (since 1993), family owned tour at the Grand Canyon. Over the years we have developed a custom tour vehicle that has stadium style forward facing bucket seats for the best viewing of the Kaibab Forest and Grand Canyon. Your positive feedback is much appreciated!