Grand Canyon South Rim: Geology, Ecology, and History Tour

Embark on a comprehensive geology tour of the Grand Canyon South Rim. Discover the fascinating geology, ecology, and history of this iconic natural landmark. Don’t miss the chance to spot the majestic California Condor and explore ancient cultures. Lunch included!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grand Canyon South Rim - After entering the park we will make stops at multiple viewpoints, spending time at each one as our guides help explain what you are seeing in terms of hundreds of millions of years of geology, thousands of years of human history, and the complex and diverse ecosystems of Grand Canyon.
What's Included
  • Narrated Tour to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Binoculars
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Colorful handouts
What's Not Included
  • We do not hike into the Canyon.
  • Gratitudes
Additional Information

Join us for an all-encompassing journey around the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, guided by our knowledgeable experts who’ll provide detailed commentary on the geology, ecology, and history that characterizes this iconic American natural monument. Spot the United States’ largest bird, the California Condor, delve into the antiquities and their impact on…

Location
Grand Canyon South Rim
Highway 64
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lewis_t
Sep 15, 2025
Educational experience - We only had 1 day at the canyon and wanted to maximise our experience so decided to book a tour, we visited more sites with Keaton than we would have by ourselves. Keaton was very passionate and knowledgeable about the canyon, we certainly learnt way more about the Canyon, the geology, and environment surrounding it, really enjoyed it
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Rickleathe
Aug 9, 2025
Book Canyon Dave - What a wonderful day we had with John. We are retired and travel full time in our B Van. We booked with Canyon Dave and without a doubt the best park tour we have ever taken. John, our guide was noligible and passionate about the Canyon. I would highly recommend this company for your tour of the Canyon. A great day!
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Peter_p
Aug 6, 2025
Great experience with Dave Canon Tours. - Keaton our tour guide was awesome! Very knowledgeable about the Canon and its ecosystem and environment. Great way to see the Canon. We made many stops and had lunch at the deli which was very good too.
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922stevenl
Jun 17, 2025
Relive the old Wild West days! - I've been to Williams twice: Jan 2024 and Mar 2025. I enjoyed my trip to this small historic town. During the mining days in the late 1800s, the silver miners would make a railroad stop in Williams for supplies and entertainment. Nowadays you can spend the night at the Red Garter, a former brothel, then next day watch a gunfight reenactment before taking a leisurely train ride to the Grand Canyon. Walking along the main street, you'll find plenty of shops and restaurants.And at the end of town there's an exciting roller coaster type sled ride.
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Diane_m
May 18, 2025
Keeton is so knowledgeable. - Great day. Saw so many beautiful vistas of the Grand Canyon. Nice. that lunch was included. ........
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Heidicrnp
May 14, 2025
Great comprehensive Grand Canyon tour of the South Rim - I chose to take this tour from the KOA outside of Williams. John was our tour guide. He is terrific. He is very enthusiastic about the Grand Canyon in general and specifically geology. He pointed out many interesting things and even had a rock demonstration which was very helpful explaining the canyon formation and why we see what we do. He was knowledgeable and open to questions. He gave us time to see whatever we might want to see. We did have time to do a little shopping but that was not overwhelming. The lunch was great and it was nice that we were able to have choices. This was a van tour and there were two couples other than myself. I was alone and we were all compatible and had a good time I thought. Would highly recommend.
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Kimberly_w
May 10, 2025
Bucket List Success - Best time ever! So much knowledge the guide had to share. Very considerate of photo ops! Lunch was included in the price.
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Seaside30994514856
Apr 30, 2025
Family trip - Fantastic tour. Entire family (2 teen boys included) loved it. Keaton (our tour guide/driver) was extremely knowledgeable & entertaining!
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Judy_d
Mar 30, 2025
My mistake was a blessing - Moderate exercise with walking and getting in and out of van. James, the driver most in formative and courteous. Thought I signed up for train ride but this was all inclusive, including lunch. Train ride was just the ride to the park. Highly recommended.
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David
Mar 25, 2025
The Perfect Guided Tour of the Grand Canyon - This was the perfect guided tour. Kent, our guide was extremely knowledgeable in both the geographic and history of the Grand Canyon. He took time to explain things to us as we went from stop to stop and did a phenomenal job of just making sure and engaging our seven year-old son. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to sit back and relax and take in one of God‘s marvelous creations.
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From $245
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).