Forward facing bucket seats and panoramic windows

3 Hour Back-Road Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate By-Pass at 9:30 am

Small Group
Digital
180 minutes
English

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.

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3 Hour Back-Road Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate By-Pass at 9:30 am

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What's included in 3 Hour Back-Road Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate By-Pass at 9:30 am

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Itinerary

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.

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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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Bright Angel Trail

Discover the rich history of the Kolb brothers who built their art studio cantilevered over the Grand Canyon and above the Bright Angel Trail. See hikers and mules as they descend the trail into the Grand Canyon.

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Inclusions

  • Bottled Water
  • 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

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • USE GOOGLE MAPS. The parking lot in front of the Tusayan Fire Department, located in Tusayan, Arizona. South of the IMAX Theater, between the Wendy's and IMAX. Check in time is 9:15 am. Departure time is 9:30 am.

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Direct access

Please be at departure location at 9:15 am for check in. Tour departs promptly at 9:30 am. If you have any questions please call our reservation line at 928-638-5337. Agents are standing by from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm Arizona time. We depart from the parking lot directly in front of the Tusayan Fire Dept, between IMAX Theater and Wendy's Restaurant in Tusayan, AZ. DEPARTURE LOCATION ADDRESS: 408 AZ-64, Tusayan, AZ 86023 Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/mUUevhjYJBXXaYRk6 35°58'25.5"N 112°07'36.1"W Apple maps: 408 State Route 64 https://maps.apple.com/?address=408%20State%20Route%2064,%20Tusayan,%20AZ%20%2086046,%20United%20States&auid=14336023176141997647&ll=35.973895,-112.127361&lsp=9902&q=Tusayan%20Fire%20District&t=m

Operator

Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris