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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)

X6004NOlindac

Oct 2022

Even though it was a rainy-day Cara did everything possible to give us the best experience. She explained the history in detail. Would book the trip again and hopefully we will have better weather.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for your stellar review. I know Cara goes above and beyond what is expected to take care her guests. We hope to see you again at the Grand Canyon!

Erin H

Oct 2022

We had the best time with our tour guide Werner. We would definitely recommend the tour! It was the perfect way to start our trip in the Grand Canyon. Werner shared his own stories and photos and gave great advice on how to spend our time there. We found some amazing places we wouldn’t have found otherwise. Entering the canyon through the forest was amazing we saw wild horses on our way in. I would highly recommend this tour since it’s the only one allowed to enter the park through the forest!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hello Erin. Thank you for your five star review of Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris and your guide Werner. We are pleased you enjoyed the back road through the Kaibab Forest on your way to the edge of the Grand Canyon!

Gina D

Oct 2022

We met a couple along our trio and they highly recommended this tour. We were fortunate enough to snag 2 tickets for the tour. Shelia was our guide and she was awesome! She showed us the Grand Canyon from a different perspective. She was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun and interesting. We were all excited to see some of the wild life in the forest, learn some facts and history of the area. It was the highlight of our trip! We would highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hi Gina. Thank you for your stellar review. Sheila will be excited to hear that you had a wonderful excursion with her!