Overview
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Experience the natural wonder of the Grand Canyon like never before on our Grand Canyon North Rim Audio Driving Tour!
Along the way, you'll be surrounded by breathtaking views of the canyon's rugged cliffs, colorful rock formations, and stunning desert landscape.
Our expert audio guide will provide fascinating insights into the history and geology of this awe-inspiring natural wonder, including the ancient cultures that once lived here and the natural forces that shaped this incredible landscape over millions of years.
It's like having a tour guide through your phone! You'll have the chance to get out and explore the canyon at multiple stops, taking in the sweeping vistas from lookout points and hikes along the way! Stop & go as you please.
*Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
What To Expect
Constructed in 1927, the Navajo Bridge provided easier travel and trade access from Utah to Arizona across the Colorado River. These days it's a historic landmark that you can walk across andmarvel at the river below.
Built by The Betsy and Bill Russel in 1927, this one-time makeshift shelter became a thriving lodge for travelers and a unique roadside attraction.
Options
Grand Canyon North Rim Full-Day Self-Guided Tour
What‘s Included
Tours NEVER expire
Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)
Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
Meals and Refreshments
Entrance fee: Grand Canyon North Rim (per vehicle)
Parking Fees
Pipe Spring National Monument
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Self guided tours are hard to figure out
unicorns4cher,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We never took the tour, so I do not know what I would review. I could not figure it out even after downloading the “Shakra” app. Maybe I will try a self guided tour again sometime because they did refund me. But it was hard because you have to explain why you did not use it.
Great addition to a beautiful drive!
Margaret S,Nov 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00This tour was everything I hoped it would be- informative, interesting, and, thanks to the magic of GPS, I didn’t have to do anything but enjoy. I would highly recommend. Also. If you have any troubles, don’t hesitate to call tech support. I actually couldn’t get it to work on my phone, we had to use my husband’s instead (which is the only reason this isn’t a five-star review) but tech support was very helpful and got us rolling quickly. The tour really is timed well and made the miles fly by.
Service is Spotty, and Long Distances Between Stops
mikebW8983CA,Sep 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00On our 9 day trip around the Grand Canyon, we used the Shaka Guide driving app as kind of a fill-in for information as we drove around. We had used Shaka previously on a Kauai trip, and it seemed to work pretty well, especially the fact that by tracking your car via GPS, they know where to tell you to turn and stop. The North Rim tour worked pretty well, but there is a LOT of time between stops, so you listen to the Shaka music a fair amount. But, it still gives you the important information, especially about turns & stops. The only issue we had, was that twice we lost GPS signal, and had to close down the app and start all over, once we got back into a service area. But it always seemed to find where we were, and pick up the tour from that point. Some of the stories and corny jokes are just filler material I'm sure, but there is some good historical information in there if you pay attention. The site specific apps are not that expensive, to it is a good way to do a tour when you're spending a lot of time in the car.
Did not work
Michal A,Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00Could not get it to work did not. Work did not like I have nothing else to say not sure what i can say
Very poor
marcyp864,Jun 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We never got any audio with the tour, only the little arrow following the road on the screen. We restarted the program several times and still no sound. We were very disappointed.
North Rim Adventure
William R,May 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun way to explore the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Script was well performed. Would do again. Thanks
An unexpected adventure
Jane W,Oct 26, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour was for the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. We enjoyed learning about the history of the area and were pleasantly surprised how accurately the app predicted turns and travel times. We decided to follow a suggestion about the first tour stop and were hooked after that. We had time to visit most of the tour stops and thought they made our visit more interesting. Instead of driving to the Grand Canyon as a destination, we got to experience many different viewpoints and vistas along the way while listening to narration and stories. It was a great value for the price. I would definitely recommend it.
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