I called Canyon Dave Tours, Inc.; a family run business, asking questions, what the tour includes, rates, docent (knowledge of the Canyon). Not far into the conversation I was sold. Each person I spoke to took time and respectfully answered all my questions adding more and more information. The tour was booked seamlessly, and the tour guide, Richard Thayer met us at the property in which we were lodging. Richard is an excellent tour guide. Not only is he familiar with every square inch of the Grand Canyon, his knowledge of the rock formation, the layers and the many millions of years in the making gave us an insight and respect to the Canyon we otherwise would have missed. As the tour ended we certainly didn’t have enough of this gentleman so we asked him to join our group for dinner. He graciously accepted and the evening was enjoyed with a great deal of laughter and true sentiments of how Canyon Dave Tours and Richard truly should be part of your Grand Canyon experience.