3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour
Description
Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris offers comfortable, custom, safari vehicles with forward-facing bucket seats with large panoramic windows Bi-Pass long 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 viewpoints such as Yavapai Point, Pipe Creek Canyon, Duck on a Rock Overlook and witness a magnificent Sunset at Grandview Point during this unhurried excursion. Pick-up and drop-off at central location in Tusayan, Arizona. This tour departs 2 hours before the sunset.
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Voted best and most captivating 3 hour Sunset tour at Grand Canyon. Informative, local guides describe Grand Canyon geological formations, Native American history, mule and hiking trail systems, and the rich history of this region. Includes Tusayan pick-up, south entrance gate detour during 30 minute off-road excursion, viewing of native wildlife such as elk, deer and rare bird species in their natural environment; culminating at Grandview Point where the fading sunlight turns the Canyon into a kaleidoscope of colors.
See magnificent vistas, Colorado River and Phantom Ranch.
Pipe Creek Viewpoint
Grandview Point
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Important Information
- 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
- Minimum 2 people - if less call direct at 928-638-5337
- This tour departs two hours before sunset.
Reviews(992)
It was great to experience the canyon in the early evening hours and experience the colors of the sunset. Werner was a great guide who obviously still gets excited to share his knowledge even after 12 years.
Hello Matt. Thank you for your 5-Star review of Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris, our Grand Sunset Tour and your guide Werner. We usually conclude our sunset tours at Grandview point which is about 10 miles east of the Grand Canyon Village. We like Grandview Point because it juts our into the Grand Canyon like a peninsula so our customers get the best view looking from the east to the west. Thank you for choosing Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris! Happy Trails!
This was a great excursion! Fun, informative and entertaining. Our guide Werner was very engaging. Saw Elk, deer, Big Horned sheep! Loved the off roading on back riads into the canyon. Learned about the history of the canyon, enjoyed beautiful vistas! Loved it!
We love awesome reviews like yours - thank you! At Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris, we have been taking our customers through the Kaibab Forest and to the edge of the Grand Canyon for over 33 years. We very much appreciate that you would recommend our excursion to future Grand Canyon visitors. Cheers!
Our tour guide, Ri, was so incredible! We had an amazing time! He had so much knowledge about the park.
Hello Karen. Thank you for your 5-Star review of Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris, our Grand Sunset Tour and your guide Ri. We truly appreciate your wonderful positive feedback about our excursion that travels through the Kaibab National Forest and to the edge of the Grand Canyon. Happy Trails!
We had a great sunset tour with Werner. He was very knowledgeable about forestry, wildlife and the geology of the canyon. We learned a lot and took some beautiful pictures.
We love 5-Star reviews and am sure that Werner will also appreciate your enthusiastic thumbs up about our Grand Sunset Tour. From everyone here at Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris, we thank you for your awesome review!
Great tour! As a solo visitor it was fun riding along in the jeep with everyone. Beautiful views of the canyon and our tour guide Mike was very friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend!
Thank you for taking a Grand Sunset Tour with Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris. I will be sure to let Mike know that you have a great time. Please look us up again next time you visit the Grand Canyon. Cheers!
Nice route, too bad it rained, but we managed to see the sunset at the end and it was wonderful, the guide was very good and patient, we even had a blanket, and we were comfortable, we saw many animals
Hello Chiara. You said "A lovely route—it’s a shame it was raining, but we managed to see the sunset at the end and it was wonderful. The guide was excellent and patient; we even had a blanket and were comfortable, and we saw plenty of animals." Thank you for your 5-Star review of Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris. Often when there are clouds or a little rain, it can produce the most spectacular sunsets. The animals love to come out when it cools off as well. We are happy that you had a wonderful experience. Happy trails!
You have to experience this for yourself. Simply amazing . The guide was very helpful, informative and engaging.
Hello Lawrence. We love that you "Loved it"! Thank you for touring with Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris. It thrills us when our customers have a great time on our excursions that travel off-road through the Kaibab National Forest and to the edge of the spectaculars Grand Canyon. Happy Trails!
Be on time for departure because we risked being left behind after two minutes. Little flexibility, even considering the high cost
Thank you for your review and for enjoying our Grand Sunset Tour. We love to be on time so we can witness the magnificent sunset at the Grand Canyon. This is why we ask our customers to meet our guide at the departure location 15 minutes before departure time. The sunset waits for no person, so that is why is is important for us to leave on-time to guarantee that all our customers can take in the magical falling of the sun over the Grand Canyon.
An extraordinary experience that we can wholeheartedly recommend. The Safari Adventure Sunset Jeep Tour at the Grand Canyon was far more than just a guided tour – it was an authentic journey into the fascinating world of one of the most impressive natural wonders on Earth. We were very lucky to have Werner as our guide. He is an extraordinary person: passionate, extremely competent, and full of enthusiasm for sharing the beauty and hidden treasures of the Grand Canyon with his guests. His outstanding knowledge of the region, his way of storytelling, and his genuine love for this unique landscape made the tour an unforgettable experience. We especially appreciated the feeling of being able to discover the Grand Canyon "like a local." At no point did we feel like typical tourists who are merely taken from one viewpoint to the next. Rather, one had the feeling of being out with an experienced friend who showed us special places that we would never have found on our own. Werner turned a beautiful tour into a personal and authentic experience. He not only conveyed valuable knowledge about the nature and history of this region to us, but also his deep connection and respect for this unique natural paradise. The sunset over the Grand Canyon was simply magical. A perfectly organized tour, conducted with great professionalism, passion, and warmth. An experience that we will remember forever and that we recommend to anyone who wants to discover the Grand Canyon in a special, authentic way.
Hello - you wrote "An extraordinary experience that we wholeheartedly recommend. The Safari Adventure Sunset Jeep Tour at the Grand Canyon was far more than just a guided sightseeing trip—it was an authentic journey into the fascinating world of one of Earth's most impressive natural wonders. We were incredibly fortunate to have Werner as our guide. He is an exceptional person: passionate, highly knowledgeable, and truly enthusiastic about sharing the beauty and hidden gems of the Grand Canyon with his guests. His extensive knowledge of the region, his storytelling, and his genuine love for this unique landscape made the tour an unforgettable experience. We particularly appreciated the feeling of discovering the Grand Canyon "like a local." At no point did we feel like typical tourists being shuttled from one viewpoint to the next; instead, it felt like exploring with an experienced friend who showed us special spots we never would have found on our own. Werner transformed a beautiful tour into a personal and authentic experience. He shared not only valuable insights into the region's nature and history but also his deep connection to and respect for this unique natural paradise. The sunset over the Grand Canyon was simply magical. It was a perfectly organized tour, conducted with great professionalism, passion, and warmth—an experience we will cherish forever and one we recommend to anyone wishing to discover the Grand Canyon in a special, authentic way." Here at Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris, we thank your for your 5-Star review of our Grand Sunset Tour and you stellar guide - Werner. How you described our excursion and experience is the excellence we strive for. We hope you come and tour with again will us again soon!
We LOVED the tour & our guide, Shiela. She was fun, informative & very kind. Lots of interesting facts about the Canyon and beautiful stops to take tons of photos.
Hello Colleen. It has been our pleasure here at Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris to guide our awesome customers through the Kaibab Forest and to the edge of the magnificent Grand Canyon for over 33 years. We are happy to hear that you loved your Grand Sunset Tour and your fantastic guide, Sheila. Happy Trials!
