3 Hour Back-Road Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate By-Pass at 9:30 am

Grand Canyon Village Trip Overview

Climb aboard custom, comfortable, safari vehicles with forward-facing bucket seats and large panoramic windows

Take the 4×4 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

Additional Info

Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Grand Canyon Village, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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Climb aboard custom, comfortable, safari vehicles with forward-facing bucket seats and large panoramic windows

Take the 4×4 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

Itinerary
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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



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