Grand Canyon Hike & Sightseeing Tour

Overview

Currently the Park Service is not allowing us to mix groups due to COVID-19 safety procedures, so we are unable to provide this tour for less than 4 people. If you have a smaller group, please reach out to our company directly to discuss other options. By far our most popular hiking tour, this hike and sightseeing tour offers guests varying views of the Canyon, from the inside out. This tour is for guests who want to enjoy an excellent tour of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, but also spend some time below the Rim.

Enjoy a great tour with a knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic guide who loves what they do. We provide door-to-door service from your stay place with everything you need to have a great time. Grab your camera and leave the lunch, snacks, beverages, hiking equipment, and driving to us! We pick up in the following towns: Flagstaff, Williams, Tusayan, and Grand Canyon.

Lunch will be ordered after booking. Gluten and/or dairy free available upon request.

City: Grand Canyon National Park

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $326.93

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $326.93

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What's Included

Small group size limited to 7 people

All necessary gear such as backpacks, trekking poles, and micro-spikes.

All Fees and Taxes

Gluten and/or Dairy Free sandwiches available upon request

A delicious picnic lunch is provided by Artisan's Kitchen

Custom designed touring vehicle with leather bound captains chairs or a Luxury SUV

A great selection of water, soft drinks, and snacks available all day. All you care to eat!

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with a fear of heights
Not recommended for travelers with knee problems

What To Expect

Yavapai Point

We start the day with a viewpoint where your guide will give a hiking orientation.

South Kaibab Trail

The hiking portion of this tour will traverse 3/4 of a mile down the South Kaibab to Ooh Aah Point and then go back up the same way you came. Weather and crowd permitting you will enjoy a picnic lunch at the viewpoint. This delicious lunch is made by Brandy's restaurant the morning of your tour. All your gear, such as backpacks and trekking poles is provided.

Grand Canyon South Rim

The rest of the day is spent traveling to various viewpoints along the South Rim in a comfortable air conditioned van or SUV. At each viewpoint we will exit the vehicle and your guide will spend time showing you views through the provided spotting scope and regale you with interpretation that includes information about the plants, animals, peoples, history, and archaeology of the Grand Canyon. The viewpoints included depend on weather, time of year, crowds, and guide preference. They may include, but are not limited to: Mather Point, Grandview Point, Moran Point, Tusayan Ruins, and Desert View Watchtower.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (95)

Magbook

May 2022

Molly was our guide and she was so wonderful. She was right on time to pick us up at the hotel, and was super patient when we misplaced our rents car keys. She was extremely informative, the vehicle was very nice and clean, and well stocked with drinks and snacks. She asked if we wanted to hike a less-traveled trail and it was perfect. Lunch was amazing and we felt like we made the most of our day. I would highly recommend Molly and his company. It was such a special day and so much of that was due to Molly.

157timothyg

Apr 2022

My wife and in-laws surprised me for my 50th birthday with a Sunset Private tour of the Grand Canyon, let me first say that this was just an amazing experience and All-Star Grand Canyon Tours is a 5-star company. I’m sure all their guides are amazing; our guide Patrick Boyd was absolutely amazing! He arrived on time at our hotel in a very modern, clean, and spacious travel van. He introduced himself and gave us a wonderful summary of our tour, we knew right away that this was going to be a wonderful experience! First, this van was totally stocked with gourmet food and beverages, it’s like Patrick raided Whole Foods just before he picked us up! We arrived at the South rim near the main visitor center and Patrick guided us to our first view of Grand Canyon and it just took our breath away! He traveled with a portable telescope and was able to give us a wealth of Grand Canyon facts, history and pointed out certain points of interest including the Desert View Watchtower, (which we would go to later), rapids and camping sites not visible to the naked eye. He gave us enough time to explore on our own and visit the visitor center to get our cancellation stamps for our passport book. We continued the South Rim trail and found a quite spot about a mile east of El Tovar and the train station and hiked some incredible vistas while Patrick set up our gourmet lunch at one of the picnic tables with a view that would take your breath away! Lunch was served on a white tablecloth with dishes and silver wear and consisted of gourmet sandwiches on freshly baked bread, chips, and all of the necessary toppings including homemade pesto and pasta salad. We had a choice of beverages including local Grand Canyon beer and finished with a freshly baked cookie. After lunch Patrick took us for a short hike down the South rim. He geared up with his pack with appropriate gear, (first aid, water, hiking poles, etc.), and accommodated our party which consisted of 3 generations ranging from 11-80, we were all comfortable with the hike and were proudly one of the 3 percent of travelers that got to go below the rim. Patrick has an amazing background in biology and was able to point out fossils, plant and animal life for us and our two children and is also an amazing photographer, (see family photos attached). What we like most about Patrick is that you really go to know him, and he talked to us about his passion for nature and music, next time we will request that he brings his guitar! We had a nice stop heading back west to El Tovar where we could explore the hotel and the gift shops nearby, Verkamps and the Hopi House, as Patrick recommended Hopi House was a hit with fine Native American crafts and high-quality Grand Canyon merchandise. Our tour continued west on West Rim Drive and stops at Hopi Point, Mohave Point, Pima Point, Desert View Watchtower, and the most spectacular sunset at Moran Point! After taking some amazing family photos, Patrick set up a table complete with charcuterie, wine, beer, sparkling cider for the kkiddosand a birthday cake to celebrate 3 birthdays, it was absolutely breathtaking and the charcuterie was the perfect snack to end a perfect day! The ride home was also very exciting, just as Patrick was talking about the new headlight updates to the van, we spotted two large female elk the were crossing the road! An amazing day and adventure with spectacular views, great history of the Canyon along with an incredible wealth of knowledge of the surrounding environment from Patrick. It was tough to say goodbye, but we were exhausted from the visual stimulation of the beauty of the Grand Canyon. I highly recommend All Star Grand Canyon Tours and if you can request Patrick Boyd, you will not be disappointed, he was amazing! Well done buddy, hope to see you next time! The Gallagher and Coyne family, (Tim, Colleen, Ansley, Kiley, Mike, and Karen).

Paikea22

Apr 2022

We booked All Star for an all day private excursion of the GC for five people. For three of us, it was our first time and thought it would be good to be guided. It wasn’t cheap but man was it worth every penny. We got picked by Andrew at Under Canvas where we were staying. Andrew toured us to all the great spots of the Grand Canyon which included a shorter hike and then a more substantial one. Both were at locations with stunning views. I am a little afraid of heights and ended up stopping mid way while the rest of the group trekked down further for even more stunning views on the longer hike. Our lunch was prepared by a professional caterer comprised of great sandwiches and salads, all set up for us to just sit and enjoy. The grand finale was at the most stunning spot to watch the sunset while we sipped on champagne and nibble on cheese and salami. The best part of the excursion was certainly Andrew. He had a great way of being genuine, being able to mix with us who got a little rambunctious at times. He really made the day and we all talked about how great Andrew and the day was the rest of our stay at the GC.