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
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 excursionThis 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.
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Grand Canyon South Rim
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.
3 hoursYavapai Point
Guides share Grand Canyon knowledge while you look into the depths and view spectacular monuments, Colorado River and Phantom Ranch.
45 minutesBright 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.
45 minutesHopi 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.
45 minutesIncluded
- Bottled Water
- Entry/Admission - Hopi House
- Entry/Admission - Yavapai Point
- Entry/Admission - Bright Angel Trail
- Entry/Admission - Grand Canyon South Rim
Good to Know
- 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
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.