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.
Check in time is 9:15 am. Tour departs at 9:30 am.
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.
Check in time is 9:15 am. Tour departs at 9:30 am.
Inclusions
- Bottled Water
- Entry/Admission - Hopi House
- Entry/Admission - Yavapai Point
- Entry/Admission - Bright Angel Trail
- Entry/Admission - Grand Canyon South Rim
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Grand Canyon South Rim, Highway 64, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Yavapai Point, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
Guides share Grand Canyon knowledge while you look into the depths and view spectacular monuments, Colorado River and Phantom Ranch.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bright Angel Trail, Begins near the main Visitor Center complex, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hopi House, Adjacent to El Tovar, Grand Canyon South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Grand Canyon South Rim, Highway 64, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Yavapai Point, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
Guides share Grand Canyon knowledge while you look into the depths and view spectacular monuments, Colorado River and Phantom Ranch.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bright Angel Trail, Begins near the main Visitor Center complex, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hopi House, Adjacent to El Tovar, Grand Canyon South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Anna_S
April 2022
This was a great tour! There was 14 ofsa our family who went to the Grand Canyon. The tour bus only holds 12 so we were not happy that all of us would not be on the same safari tour bus and each bus stops at different locations at differente times. However, we were able to have two of us sit in...
This was a great tour! There was 14 ofsa our family who went to the Grand Canyon. The tour bus only holds 12 so we were not happy that all of us would not be on the same safari tour bus and each bus stops at different locations at differente times. However, we were able to have two of us sit in the front with the guide and all worked out. They were willing to work with us. I would recommend this tour to others!Patricia_H
May 2022
We had a wonderful time with Werner as our guide. He was so informative and had a lot of stories and pictures to share. It was a very windy day which made getting near the edge a little scary but Werner kept us safe. I would highly recommend this tour. Going through the forest was an added benefi...
We had a wonderful time with Werner as our guide. He was so informative and had a lot of stories and pictures to share. It was a very windy day which made getting near the edge a little scary but Werner kept us safe. I would highly recommend this tour. Going through the forest was an added benefit that you won’t get from the other tour companies. We even saw wild horses. It was a morning well spent!Mark_H
April 2022
Our guide Sheila was amazing. She is a local that knows the 100 year history of the area. Don’t miss this chance of a lifetime.
Our guide Sheila was amazing. She is a local that knows the 100 year history of the area. Don’t miss this chance of a lifetime.kathyl899
April 2022
Werner, our guide, was excellent. He stopped 4 times for great canyon views I would highly recommend this tour. Well worth 3 hours in the canyon
Werner, our guide, was excellent. He stopped 4 times for great canyon views I would highly recommend this tour. Well worth 3 hours in the canyonMichelle_W
April 2022
Wonderful first adventure into the Grand Canyon with our extended family of 11 adults and kids. Cara gave us the intro and advice on how to spend the next few days at the Canyon. Fabulous experience!
Wonderful first adventure into the Grand Canyon with our extended family of 11 adults and kids. Cara gave us the intro and advice on how to spend the next few days at the Canyon. Fabulous experience!Cmastrangelo
April 2022
Our guide Sheila was outstanding- great knowledge, good stories, very personable, thoughtful, and an excellent driver!
Our guide Sheila was outstanding- great knowledge, good stories, very personable, thoughtful, and an excellent driver!