3 Hour Back-Road Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate By-Pass at 9:30 am
Overview
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3 hours
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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 2 walking segments totaling about 90 minute of guided walking 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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled Water
What To Expect
Grand Canyon South Rim
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.
Yavapai Point
Guides share Grand Canyon knowledge while you look into the depths and view spectacular monuments, Colorado River and Phantom Ranch.
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3 Hour Back-Road Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate By-Pass at 9:30 am
Reviews
431 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great behind the scenes experience
SaNnnS-S123,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour of back roads of the Grand Canyon and spectacular viewing areas. Our guide shared much knowledge about this amazing area. Definitely recommend!
Great tour.
77carolyna,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was experienced, knowledgeable and friendly! We enjoyed her tour very much! We would recommend her to anyone coming to the Grand Canyon.
Book your tour with Werner!!
man of amy,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing tour! Our guide Werner was outstanding. He was not only highly knowledgeable but had a great sense of humor. We learned about the wildlife, the local vegetation, geology and history of the Grand Canyon. This tour exceeded our expectations and Werner made it even more enjoyable. We would recommend doing this tour on your first day to give you a great overview of the Grand Canyon National Park.
Amazing Grand Canyon Tour!
nielb774,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was so fun and informative! Our tour guide Mark was great!! We had many chances to get great pics, stop for gift shops, and bathroom. Our group was pretty intimate so it wasn’t crowded at all. The experience was definitely worth the price!
A must see and Experience!
Matthew M,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was sooo good (looking too) as our guide, very informative, great hoslitality, very accomodating, great personality, loves what she does and wirh enthusiasm that is catchy, very personable, cool sense of humor … more and more, it would takw a book. 3 hours went by fast and we all had this sense like, we did not want it to end. She is a very good driver amd photographer as well among so many udder talwnts and skills. I would surely want to meet her again and take her tour over and over and never get bored, for sure no matter how many times i take her trip.
Great Experience!
Shane I,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mark was our guide he was friendly, he offered us water and he was patient and personable !! He answered our questions and did NOT seem annoyed ! Great Guide lead activity ! Request Mark if you can !
An Unforgettable Off-Road Safari Adventure
F4204XEkristineg,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recently went on an off-road safari with my family, to the Grand Canyon, and it was an unforgettable experience! Our guide, Werner, truly made the adventure special. His knowledge of the area was impressive, and he shared fascinating insights about the canyon's history, geology, and wildlife.
Our guide Werner was very...
Theresa M,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Werner was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. I loved all the pictures he shared with us.
Great Views
Jeanne R,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Sheila, was extremely knowledgeable about the Grand Canyon, the plant life, and the animal behavior. She had great personal knowledge and showed our group some unique formations within the Grand Canyon. On our tour, a ram climbed up the side of the canyon and actually jumped onto the walkway directly in front of us.
Unforgettable experience
Melissa H,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An unforgettable experience at the Grand Canyon! The views were absolutely breathtaking, and everything was well-organized from start to finish. Truly a must-see and a highlight of our trip.
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