3 Hour Back-Road Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate By-Pass at 9:30 am
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Bottled Water
- Gratuities
- NON-U.S. RESIDENTS: Starting Jan 1, 2026, the U.S. Government has enacted additional fees for NON-U.S. RESIDENTS (16 & older) to enter the Grand Canyon National Park. Fee not included in price.
Meeting Location
408 Arizona 64
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Grand Canyon South Rim
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Yavapai Point
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Bright Angel Trail
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hopi House
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-229754P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Grand Canyon customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour 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.
- Bottled Water.
- Gratuities.
- NON-U.S. RESIDENTS: Starting Jan 1, 2026, the U.S. Government has enacted additional fees for NON-U.S. RESIDENTS (16 & older) to enter the Grand Canyon National Park. Fee not included in price.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3 Hour Back-Road Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate By-Pass at 9:30 am is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3 Hour Back-Road Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate By-Pass at 9:30 am will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Grand Canyon. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled Water
- Gratuities
- NON-U.S. RESIDENTS: Starting Jan 1, 2026, the U.S. Government has enacted additional fees for NON-U.S. RESIDENTS (16 & older) to enter the Grand Canyon National Park. Fee not included in price.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
