My friends and I were extremely lucky on our vacation - everything seemed to work out perfectly in ways we didn't even know we needed until we got there. This tour is a great example of that.
The day before our tour we hiked the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon and then did a jeep tour of Horseshoe Bend Slot Canyon and Overlook. It was exhilarating and exhausting, and the early wake up for this tour was a little hard but we knew it would be worth it. We were expecting another open air jeep and came prepared with layers and hats/mittens/scarves but were very pleasantly surprised to find out we were the only ones scheduled that morning and were going in an enclosed SUV with heat and everything!
Our tour guide was a quiet but friendly lady who gave us history and personal stories as she drove us on roads I would never have been comfortable driving. She was very honest with us about the time we spent at each stop, letting us know where we could linger and when we should be more brief. We were never rushed but were aware of how to spend our time most wisely.
At several stops she gave us excellent advice on how to set up for the best pictures, and pointed out features of the landscape we might have otherwise missed. She answered questions honestly, and unlike some people was able to say "I don't know" instead of making things up. Some stops were for little more than taking a picture, and some allowed us to get out and actually explore the land a little. After our more rigorous outings the day before, this tour was the perfect balance of activity and rest for us.
We left this tour full of awe and respect for the history of the land and people who lived on it.