Grand Canyon South Rim Tour: Geology, Ecology, History

Embark on an encompassing tour of the South Rim of Grand Canyon, exploring its geology, ecology, and history. Discover ancient cultures, spot the California Condor, and learn about Earth’s history. Lunch included!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grand Canyon South Rim - Your tour begins with an early pickup from your Flagstaff hotel, courtesy of an experienced and enlightening local guide. As you join your fellow travelers, you’ll be entertained with tales and insights into the geological and natural history that shaped the formation of the Grand Canyon.
What's Included
  • Narrated tour to Grand Canyon’s South Rim
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Binoculars
  • Colorful handouts
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • We do not hike into the Canyon
Additional Information

Join us for a comprehensive tour of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, where our knowledgeable guides will provide an in-depth understanding of the area’s geology, ecology, and history. Look up to spot the United States’ largest bird, the California Condor, discover ancient cultures and their impact on the Grand Canyon, and unravel the secrets held in the…

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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N1666hjkathleenw
Jul 18, 2025
great bus tour - a great 1 day adventure. no driving yourself, the driver also tells the history and knows a lot of the area. so great not to have to drive. You get to see a lot more on the bus.
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Daniela_c
Jul 17, 2025
John is an amazing guide,... - John is an amazing guide, he provided us with much information and to took us to the most breathtaking corners!
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Mary_p
Jul 12, 2025
Great service! - Keaton was a great guide. We had a good day. Highly recommend if you have a full day for the canyon.
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Douglas
Jun 23, 2025
All day Grand Canyon tour - We got picked up from our hotel in Flagstaff which was nice considering it’s an hour and a half drive to the Grand Canyon. Our tour guide Jordan was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us a lot of information along the way. Once at the Grand Canyon we stopped at several great viewing points. What can I say it’s the Grand Canyon it’s absolutely stunning. He took us back and dropped us off at our hotel. Overall it was a great experience. I would highly recommend going.
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Ernest_h
Jun 9, 2025
Great tour. More than advertised. - Seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time is what it must be like going to Mars. It's hard to comprehend something existing that is so different than what could be imagined. Truly the Eighth Wonder of The World. That being said, Keaton was truly a wonderful man and guide on this tour, a fountain of knowledge. Word of warning: The walking is not difficult. But there are so many stops that by the end of the day the walking has added up. And, every stop has one, or two, souvenir shops! The final stop is at the biggest Navaho souvenir shop in the state. It's OK. Everybody has to make a living.
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Deniseoc71dg
May 5, 2025
Grand Canyon tour - We had a really great time! Keaton was very knowledgeable and took us to great locations for the best views. We’d definitely recommend it!
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Susan_j
May 3, 2025
Beautiful and educational tour! - John was a great tour guide. We learned a lot from his knowledgeable commentary about the Grand Canyon, local trees, plants, and animals. A highlight was a 15 minute talk about the type of rocks present in the canyon, which included actual rock samples and a colorful take home laminated identification brochure. Our tour included snacks, drinks and a delicious hot lunch of our choice. It was our first trip to the beautiful Grand Canyon. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with John, who we highly recommend!
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Debra_a
Apr 30, 2025
The Grand Canyon educational, beautiful experience! - Keaton was a fabulous tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about the canyon, how it was formed and the people that came in the early days. I learned a lot in those few hours. I would highly recommend Dave's Canyon Tours. The only suggestion I would make are the van needed better shocks! It was a bit of a rough ride getting to the canyon. 😀
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Jackie2880
Apr 29, 2025
First-rate guide and tour - A first- rate tour of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It’s all about the guide: Keaton was very knowledgeable and passionate about everything about the Grand Canyon, including geology and history. Lunch, snacks and beverages were good. We would go again!
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Q3473bjjeanw
Apr 22, 2025
Fun tour to start your Grand Canyon vacation. - Guide was great. We were given so much great information that made another trip to the Grand Canyon later in the week. My son and his friend got good hiking advice, and they had a wonderful hike to the Colorado River. I would suggest the tour to start off your vacation and the tips you will receive will help make your time at the Grand Canyon very enjoyable. The day of our tour had some bad weather and the guide was able to change the tour to accommodate the weather.
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From $245
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).