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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 Sep

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Starting at $120.00

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Mon 23 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)

SANJUKTA_B

Mar 2022

The best decision to have made. Visiting Grand Canyon for the first time with our tour guide Werner, with his wealth of knowledge, first hand experiences delivered with a dry humour made for a truly memorable experience. The personal experiences he shared enhanced the richness of our trip. Werner all the way. We will be back for sure

Response from Host

Mar 2022

We are very fortunate to have awesome guides like Werner at Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris. Thank you for your five star review!

koranc2020

Mar 2022

This was an amazing tour! We traveled with 2 seniors and three kids and everyone enjoyed it! Werner was our tour guide and was so knowledgeable, kind and funny! He took the time to answer our questions, hold our hands near the edges and give us the history as well as geology of the canyon! If you are lucky enough to get Werner as your guide you will have hit the jackpot! He tailored the experience to fit our group and had great stories about the wildlife and plants in the Canyon and National forest. No, he did not pay me to write this review, we are just that happy with the experience! To top it all off on the way back we saw an elk herd and a herd of wild horses! Wow!!!

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you for your complimentary words about our tour and your guide Werner. We look forward to taking you on tour again should you ever come back to the Grand Canyon!

Marc_L

Mar 2022

We loved the back road views of the forest and animals. Werner was incredibly knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. He took us to various different views of the canyon.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Hello Marc, thank you for your great review. We are pleased that in addition to the awesome viewpoints at the edge of the Grand Canyon you also enjoyed your off-road excursion in the Kaibab National Forest!