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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)

1greggm

Mar 2021

The tour was just the right length, and by using the off road access, we bypassed the long spring break lines to get in the park. Our guide, Werner, was engaging, entertaining and knowledgeable about the grand canyon. I'd recommend this tour as an intro to the park and then you can tailor the rest of your visit based on what you see on this tour that interests you. For instance, Werner gave some great advice on sunrise photo locations.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Thank you for your great review! We are thrilled you had a fantastic adventure with Werner. We hope your sunrise photos were beautiful!

buckhall

Mar 2021

Wonderful experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and awesome fun. We did the combo trip with the flight over the canyon. Pilot and crew were also awesome. We flew in the 10-seat Citation...nice plane.

Lisa_S

Mar 2021

What a great adventure and learning experience.... AND FUN! We toured with Nathan and had an absolutely amazing time! He was extremely knowledgable about the area, the canyon, the people of the area. We traveled with 2 adults and an 11 year old, and we all loved the trip. The views were breathtaking, and some we never would have seen or known about without this tour. I highly recommend this tour for kids to adults! I took several brochures, as I want to share them with friends. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! 5 STARS!!!!

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Thank you for your stellar review! Nathan is a true asset to our company and we appreciate the feedback that you had a wonderful time!