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
NOTICE TO NON-US RESIDENTS: Starting Jan 1, Grand Canyon National Park is charging non-U.S. residents (16 & older) a fee to enter whether you enter the Grand Canyon personally or on a commercial tour.
Non-U.S. residents will be required to show their pass before the start of their tour. We recommend you purchase the Non-U.S. Resident “America the Beautiful” Pass before you begin your U.S. vacation.
This "America The Beautiful" pass will allow you to enter all U.S. National Parks (including the Grand Canyon) and is valid for four adults ages 16 and older. 15 and younger are free.
If you do not purchase the “America The Beautiful” Pass, you will be required to purchase a $100 per person (16 & older) non-U.S. resident Grand Canyon pass in Tusayan, Arizona before tour departure.
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3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour
Reviews
904 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Grand Canyon fun
Beth E,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mark was the best guide. He made it fun and shared a lot of information about the Grand Canyon behind the scenes.
A bit scripted
allthedifference,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00This sunset tour begins outside the Grand Canyon National Park and enters via the Kaibab Forest (where we sometimes drove uncomfortably at speed around turns and through puddles). If you would prefer to skip the forest and head straight to the canyon overlooks this may not be the tour for you. Eventually we entered the Grand Canyon National Park and saw some of the Village where the hotels are before heading to three scenic points including Grandview. Although it was a cloudy evening with no sunset we did have magnificent views. That said, we also saw beautiful scenery on the park's free Hermits Rest shuttle on our own before the tour. Our guide Mark made the trip special for a guest celebrating a birthday by having everyone sing her Happy Birthday. And he was very patient with our tardiness for the departure, which we greatly appreciated. Overall, I felt like the tour was a bit 'scripted' at times and would have appreciated more time in the Grand Canyon than in the Kaibab forest.
Great time and guide
Rick C,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Marc was fantastic . The views and route he took us was great . Spent plenty of time T all views…. The canyon off road went through the woods and was very enjoyable
Grandkids first visit to the Grand Canyon
Sandi G,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.003 adults, 2-16 yr olds and 9 yr old. Grandkids were visiting, youngest was learning about Grand Canyon at school in KC. Werner was our guide and he lives near and off the grid so he could certainly explain and respect the Grand Canyon National Park and he was very knowledgeable about facts, history, and our Eco system. It had rained the 5 previous days, but he was prepared with blankets and was willing to make this a perfect experience. Grandkids: said he did an amazing job and gave us interesting facts and he was a funny guy. He was patient and understanding when someone wanted to take pictures. Youngest said she liked that he told us what everything was named and where to look. Adults—we had a great time, we all learned a lot and found the tour very interesting. When 3 kids can spend 3 hours and be entertained and happy-woohoo!! Thank you Werner.
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.
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