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.
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.
Options
3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
971 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Grand Canyon with Guide
Katha H,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Colleen is an excellent, knowledgeable guide. She made our tour easy and enjoyable. ThebGrand Canyon is extraordinary and spectacular.
Matty's 40th Birthday
Jose C,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fun great experience. Our guide knew his stuff. Answered all our questions about the area and took us to some great points of the southern rim. Friendly and a straight shooter. Would recommend it everyone.
Awesome!!😎
Mike B,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Shiela, our tour guide, was Awesome!! 😊 Great info & scenery!! Highly recommend! Loved the historical information!
Sunset with Ri
Traci M,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There were 6 of us traveling together and we did the 3-hour sunset safari tour in the Grand Canyon. We had the best time. Our Guide Ri was awesome!! He was incredibly knowledgeable and just a great guy to spend 3 hours with. Highly recommend this tour and if you can would certainly ask for Ri. Thanks you!!
Great Time!
socalukgirl,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00An enjoyable ride provided by Sherrie. She took us through the back roads of the canyon and explained the history of the area before it was a national park. We saw a family of turkeys as well. No larger livestock this time. It was nice to see different areas of the park than the ones we had done on our own.
Best ever
Diane000000,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing tour, our guide was incredible and taught me more than I did all week. She took us to stops and pointed out all interesting landmarks!
Go with this tour. It’s the OG!
Amanda L,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ri was awesome! Super knowledgeable, friendly and genuinely interested in making sure everyone had a great time. Would highly recommend! Taking the back road on the way in and learning about the history/wildlife was a special treat.
Grand Canyon Sunset tour
jonathansH1540AG,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience was amazing start to finish. Tyler, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable about the Grand Canyon and surrounding area, he had an answer for every question that came his way. Would highly recommend. The Grand Canyon at sunset is beautiful and truly a different experience than during the day.
Beautiful Sunset
Charles C,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful Sunset We real enjoy our sunset cruise the the forest and along the majestic ridge lines. Our guide was very knowledgeable.
Great Tour
Jim S,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good tour to see a lot, with informative info. Tour Guide Sheila was great, very knowledgeable and personable.
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