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 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.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Gratuities
NON-U.S. RESIDENT National Park Entrance Fee for adults 16 and older. Non-U.S. residents will need to purchase fee/pass in order to enter national park.
Options
3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour
Reviews
942 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great decision
Karen H,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely a must! This is easy access & qualified knowledgeable guides. Excellent views with all the backstory too. Sylvia our guide was helpful, knowledgeable with interesting information. Good choice
Suggestion, don’t take...
Michael S,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Suggestion, don’t take this tour if you have already stopped along the south rim scenic points, just redundant and a waste of time.
Book this tour!
Kelvin L,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Sheila was great. She made it seem like we had a private tour. She was very knowledgeable about the canyon and all of the indigenous plants.
Terrific overview of the...
sara h,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Terrific overview of the canyon’s history, geology, wildlife, plants—our guide Werner was excellent and made the canyon come alive with stories and facts. The stops we made were just right. I highly recommend this sunset tour.
Off the beaten path magic at the Grand Canyon
Karedek,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible sunset Jeep Safari—one of the highlights of my trip! We saw all the must-see Grand Canyon views plus ventured into beautiful forest areas not open to the public. Werner was outstanding—informative, fun, and made the entire experience unforgettable. The time flew by. Truly a lifetime memory. Highly recommend!
Tyler recommended!!!
Jessica W,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tyler was an amazing and knowledge filled chill guy!! He made it a great time. Saw many elk and caught the sunset at a very busy location.
3 hour sunset tour
carolina hootowl,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience was great. Our guide Werner was knowledgeable and took us to some very scenic locations. I recommend taking this tour if you have never been to the Grand Canyon and are planning on visiting yourself the next day or two. It might help you plan. The ride through Kiabab forest was a bit rough at times, but was worth it.
Excellent
783kacyd,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible driver, very knowledgeable!! We really enjoyed the whole experience!!
Great way to quickly see the Grand Canyon
Polina M,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to visit this national landmark. We did a three hour tour and watched the sunset. Be careful not to get too close to the edge when visiting the actual site.
Fantastic!!!!
Susan T,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tyler was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and shared relevant info for our visit. We drove through the backroads and stopped at several beautiful overlooks. The sunset stop was fantastic. I highly recommend this excursion.
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