3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour
Overview
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3 hours
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Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris offers comfortable, custom, safari vehicles with forward-facing bucket seats with large panoramic windows
Bi-Pass long 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 viewpoints such as Yavapai Point, Pipe Creek Canyon, Duck on a Rock Overlook and witness a magnificent Sunset at Grandview Point during this unhurried excursion.
Pick-up and drop-off at central location in Tusayan, Arizona.
This tour departs 2 hours before the sunset.
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
Minimum 2 people - if less call direct at 928-638-5337
This tour departs two hours before sunset.
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 captivating 3 hour Sunset tour at Grand Canyon. Informative, local guides describe Grand Canyon geological formations, Native American history, mule and hiking trail systems, and the rich history of this region. Includes Tusayan pick-up, south entrance gate detour during 30 minute off-road excursion, viewing of native wildlife such as elk, deer and rare bird species in their natural environment; culminating at Grandview Point where the fading sunlight turns the Canyon into a kaleidoscope of colors.
Yavapai Point
See magnificent vistas, Colorado River and Phantom Ranch.
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3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour
Reviews
903 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Time flew by during the 3 hour back-road safari
Gopal 108,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were lucky to get the General Manager Colleen as our tour guide as her staff were out hunting. Entrance to the park was free due to the shutdown. She's a botanist, zoologist, geologist and historian, rolled into one. We learnt a lot about the flora and fauna, holy hindu trinity representation, DUDE method of Grand Canyon formation and the tribes that inhabit the reservation. To cap it, we ended the tour with sunset at Grandview Point on the South Rim.
Great Experience
Bob D,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience for our visit. We were able to view local wildlife and enjoy great views of the Grand Canyon. Guide was terrific in explaining the area and history of the amazing National Park.
Grand Canyon fun
Joyce L,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Mark was very knowledgeable and entertaining, he made sure all were having a great time. We could not have asked for a better guide fir my husband’s first visit to the Grand Canyon.
Great tour!!
Amanda M,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tyler was amazing! It was our first time seeing the Grand Canyon and it was definitely worth taking a tour! Tyler was very knowledgeable on the Canyon and telling us personal and professional stories. We really enjoyed our time!
If you go get Tyler as a guide
Kagen R,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an awesome experience! Our guide Tyler had a wealth of information an was an excellent guide!
Great safari tour
Lisa W,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sheila was a great tour guide. She was knowledgeable and friendly. She made it alot of fun. We were out for 3 hours just as advertised.
If you only do one thing at the Grand Canyon, make it this tour!
oliviakR7883SO,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’m not exaggerating when I say this tour is something I’ll remember for the rest of my life!! Colleen is amazing — her guidance was so fun and friendly, and you can tell she’s a local who really loves the canyon and surrounding nature. She’s also a walking encyclopedia… we didn’t even need to make extra time for the geological museum on our short trip because the tour explained all the exact same things, but it was even better coming from a real person while standing on the exact spots being discussed. The ride up to the rim was also super fun!! The hummer drive hits a rare sweet spot of feeling rugged and fun while being comfortable and safe. We had a perfect time and would recommend this to absolutely anyone!!
It was a great...
Sabrina P,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a super interesting tour around the Grand Canyon with a very pleasant guide. I would recommend the booking to any first time visitor.
A little disappointing
Lee V,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00I was super excited to see the Grand Canyon and was expecting a little more from this tour. Our guide was very mellow and wasn’t engaging. The tour was actually a little boring. It was also freezing cold driving in the open air truck. We sat in the back and got tons of wind blowing on us as we drove between the scenic lookouts. Once the sun went down, the guide finally put the wind flaps down, but it was still kind of uncomfortable. Also, he took us to a spot to see the sunset, but the sun was partially blocked by a rock, so it was not the spectacular sunset I was expecting.
Perfect sunset experience!
triplovinglady,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really loved our tour! Coleen was engaging, funny, informative, and knowledgeable after living and hiking this area for years. She made the beautiful nature and scenery she showed us come alive. This tour was a highlight of our visit to the Grand Canyon!
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