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Climb aboard for a spectacular South Rim experience. Explore the entire South Rim, venturing to Desert View Watchtower - the easternmost developed area of the Park.
Our local, expert guides will navigate the route taking you to the most exclusive look-outs and providing you with the best photo opportunities. Your entertaining guide will interpret the indigenous fauna and flora, and provide captivating geological and human history.
Travel in an open-air Jeep Wrangler and stop at many prominent vistas, some fairly remote the farther east you go. At the Desert View Watchtower be sure to look at the murals depicting scenes of local Indian culture. Then peer down thousands of feet and witness the mighty Colorado River where it curves and heads to the west. On a clear day, you can see over 100 miles.
A free ticket to the IMAX® Movie, "Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time," is included in your tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Grand Canyon South Rim
The complete South Rim experience in an open-air Jeep Wrangler. Tour the entire length of Desert View Drive, stopping at 3-4 viewpoints. Explore Desert View Watchtower. Peer down to the mighty Colorado River thousands of feet below. Learn the history and geology of the Canyon from your expert guide
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Duck on a Rock Viewpoint
Drive along Desert View Drive and stop at 1-2 viewpoints. Stops may include Duck on a Rock, Grand View, Moran or Lipan Point. Learn about erosion, canyon formation, local flora and fauna
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Grandview Point
Learn about the history of Grandview Hotel, the local flora and fauna, and snap photos! Enjoy a short walk
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower
Enjoy a short walk and some free time at the Desert View Watchtower. Your guide will talk about trails and hiking at the Canyon. Learn about famed architect Mary J. Coulter who designed many of the park's historical buildings including Hopi House, Hermit's Rest, Lookout Studio and Desert View Watchtower.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Pipe Creek Vista
Continue along Desert View Drive, stopping at 1-2 more viewpoints that may include Two Trees, No Name or Pike Creek Vista. Learn about early inhabitants of the area, Spanish explorers, the Powell expeditions and Thomas Moran.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Grand Canyon Visitor Center Imax
Your tour begins and ends at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX theater. Your tour includes FREE admission to the IMAX movie, "Grand Canyon-Rivers of Time." History, science and mythology come alive through super-high resolution time-lapse photography. You'll soar over the Canyon and learn about its geological history, a billion years in the making. Travel in the footsteps of early indigenous peoples, Spanish conquistadors and colorful frontiersmen. Discover the rich history of the landscapes and see some of the first photos ever taken in the canyon. Plan time to watch the movie before or after your tour.
34 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No children under two are permitted on this tour.
- Guests with limited mobility may not be able to access all viewpoints, thus limiting some photo ops.
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No children under two are permitted on this tour.
- Guests with limited mobility may not be able to access all viewpoints, thus limiting some photo ops.
- For the safety of our passengers, all guests must have upper body strength with the ability to hold themselves up during the tour.
- Guests are responsible for getting themselves in and out of our vehicles for their tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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