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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 17 Nov

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Starting at $120.00

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Sun 17 Nov

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)

Krisha_G

Aug 2021

Perfect amount of time on the road vs walk time. Many beautiful outlooks and a very knowledgeable guide!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Sheila rocks. And, she knows a lot about Grand Canyon rocks! Thank you for your awesome review.

mtglamarca

Aug 2021

This was a wonderful and informative tour that was enjoyed by the whole family. Sheila was our guide and she was very knowledgeable and accommodating. This was our first time to the Grand Canyon and it was so nice that we didn’t have to think about where we should go to see the best overlooks….Sheila knew exactly where to take us and also took great pictures of our family. It was a nice combination of riding in the jeep and walking. So glad we did this! Thank you Sheila! María L

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Hello Maria. Thank you for your outstanding review of our tour and your guide Sheila. We very much enjoy showing families the highlights of the Grand Canyon. We hope to see you again soon!

cathydT3039HI

Jul 2021

Let me start by saying that we had an absolutely wonderful time. We were celebrating my sweetheart's 50th birthday.. so it was important that he enjoyed it. (His kids arranged the entire weekend which was great of them) Our tour guide Nathan was extremely knowledgeable of both flora and fauna. He made the trip both enjoyable and enlightening. He took time out along the tour to educate us on the different types of trees and shrubs and their medicinal properties as well as their practical uses. We had the pleasure of seeing elk, mule deer,cows and chipmunks. The chipmunks scurried along so quickly and were so tiny that we barely caught a glimpse of them. We also saw one of the most dangerous creatures in the forest.... the gray squirrel..lol. We did not know that something so small could be a carrier of something so horrible as the Bubonic plague. Needless to say....we admired them from a distance. The day before, we had gone on a sunset tour with another company, but were disappointed due to missing most of the sunset because we kept stopping and staring at deer over and over. The guide was very nice, but her presentation left alot to be desired. Our tour with Nathan was great. He is extremely personable and had interesting stories the entire time. It stated sprinkling but that didn't stop Nathan we continued on and were not bothered at all by the rain. Nathan's knowledge far surpassed our first tour guide. From the inception of the tour until the conclusion the tour, he kept us engaged and intrigued. I would recommend this tour over and over again.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Hello Cathy. We are thrilled you enjoyed your adventure (and your sweetheart's 50th birthday) with Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris and your guide Nathan. Nathan, along with all of our guides, love what they do and you can tell when they present their tours to our customers. I will let Nathan know your complimentary words about him. We hope you again soon!