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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

Fri 20 Sep

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Starting at $120.00

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Fri 20 Sep

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)

grandymitchell

Jul 2020

Our guide Werner took us on this great 3-hour tour of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. We went through the Kaibab National Forest and then on to the Grand Canyon. Werner was full of interesting information about the Canyon. The vehicles are quite comfortable compared with other touring vehicles we have experienced: all the seats face to the front, and the sound system was great, so we could hear every word. We highly recommend this tour, and Werner in particular!

Response from Host

Jul 2020

Thank you for your review. We are pleased that you enjoyed Werner and our comfortable vehicles. Please visit us again when you come back to the Grand Canyon!

ivujic

Jul 2020

We booked a last minute private 3-hour morning tour and were lucky to have Werner as our guide. With good nature and abundant humour, Werner provided us with lots of incredible information including about plants and wildlife (including photos to illustrate some of what he was telling us about!!!), which was in addition to the information about the geological and topographical features of the Grand Canyon. He also took some great photos of our little group and ended the tour with a fun nature-related quiz. Also, after hearing about our travel plans, Werner gave us more than a handful of recommendations for sites to see on our way to Bryce Canyon. To say that we were pleasantly surprised and absolutely thrilled with our tour would be an understatement. So, it is definitely worth your while to book a tour with Werner - nothing but amazing information and amazing energy = amazing memories!

Response from Host

Jul 2020

Thank you for your great feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed your tour with Werner. It's great to know you had a wonderful time at the Grand Canyon and also that Werner's collection of photographs enhanced your tour. We hope to see you back at the Grand Canyon soon!