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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)

J75XJjuliam

Aug 2020

Nathan was our guide. He interacted so well with our kids. We all learned a lot about the area. Super knowledgeable about the Grand Canyon and surrounding areas. We had a great experience! He even gave incredible advice about where we should go to see the sunset later that day! And he was right! My 4 yo wondered the next day why he didn’t meet us to give us a tour when we were in Sedona! :)

Response from Host

Aug 2020

Thank you for the great review of our tour and your guide Nathan. We hope to see you again soon!

mamamfb

Jul 2020

This tour was GREAT! Our tour guide Werner was very informative and showed us some amazing views! We booked this super last minute but it worked out perfectly! We took the morning tour drive into the Grand Canyon National Forrest through a dirt road (the original entrance of the Grand Canyon) and those were some beautiful sites to see. You can bring snacks and drinks along for the ride as well. Werner was so helpful he even gave us some tips to check out some amazing spots in our personal vehicle. If you decide to book a tour, I highly suggest you book one with him. He’s great at going into detail about the history of this amazing place. Thanks Werner!!

Response from Host

Aug 2020

Thank you for taking a tour with us and your great review. Werner will be pleased you had such nice things to say about him and the tour. Happy Travels!

Robert_Z

Jul 2020

This tour was excellent. Werner was our guide and he was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We entered the Grand Canyon thru a forest road access point that went past the main gate at the South Rim. The vehicle was comfortable with open air sides. The ride in was not too bumpy or dusty. My 11 year old Son was with me and we learned a lot about The Grand Canyon. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a different experience entering the park and avoiding traffic. Thanks Werner

Response from Host

Jul 2020

Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your guide, Werner, and your back entrance experience!