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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

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $120.00

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Sun 22 Sep

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)

marydith w

Apr 2022

Our Guide, Werner, was entertaining and very knowledgeable! He made sure we enjoyed our trip to the grand canyon! It was a great tour. Thank you, Werner!

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Thank yo for your complimentary words about our tour and your guide Werner. We hope to see you again soon!

ElizabN

Apr 2022

this was a great tour of an amazing place. We got in more time because they are able to use the forest road, which was great to see. Our guide Werner was very knowledgable and was able to adapt the tour to what we wanted to see - less shopping and more sites. I recommend him, and the group, very highly.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Your kind review is much appreciated. We are celebrating our 29th year of operating tours at the Grand Canyon and Kaibab National Forest. We are pleased that you enjoyed our interpretation of both. Thank you!

Brandi_B

Apr 2022

Werner was a great guide! I loved all his knowledge and his stories of living near the park and his perspective coming from Germany. I also liked that he wanted to spend more time in the park than in the grand canyon village

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Hi Brandi. Thank you for your stellar review of Werner and our tour at the Grand Canyon. Please look us up again the next time you visit the Grand Canyon!