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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $120.00

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Tue 24 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)

Joanne_P

May 2021

Werner, our guide was fabulous! He provided so much information, interesting stories, so worth it! He made the experience memorable!

Response from Host

May 2021

Thank you for your great review. We are pleased that you found your experience a memorable one!

Ann_N

May 2021

This was a wonderful tour and our guide Wenger was fabulous. There was only one other couple and he catered our tour to our desires. Instead of spending so much time for shopping he took us to other areas of the Grand Canyon. He brought so much insight through his personal experiences and incredible knowledge. We thoroughly enjoyed our morning on this tour and highly recommend it - ask for Wenger as your guide.

Response from Host

May 2021

Hello Ann. Thank you for your great review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your experience with our company and your guide Werner!

Krysmede13

May 2021

We took this awesome tour and had the pleasure of Werner as our tour guide. He was engaging, knowledgeable, funny and a delight! I would take the tour again and would request Werner if I were you I would also request him! Highly recommend this tour, it was off the beaten path, so many sights to see wild animals and amazing views. Worth the money and be sure to tip Werner will be worth it!!

Response from Host

May 2021

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your tour with Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris. Werner is a gifted guide and I will let him know about your complimentary words!