Grand Canyon Day Tour: Small Group Experience
4.7
43 Ratings
Phoenix
Embark on a small-group day trip from Phoenix-Scottsdale to the Grand Canyon South Rim. Experience the scenic beauty of Arizona and enjoy unforgettable views with a knowledgeable guide.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Grand Canyon South Rim - Enjoy approximately 3 hours inside Grand Canyon National Park! Part of your time is guided and part of your time is on your own. Stroll the rim for endless viewpoints and gaze upon the deepest and widest part of the entire Grand Canyon! The drive to Grand Canyon from the Phoenix area is roughly 4 hours with a few comfort stops along the way.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Unlimited bottled water
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Food
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the picturesque charm of Arizona on this intimate day excursion from the Phoenix-Scottsdale vicinity. Traverse the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon South Rim on a comprehensive day journey. Absorb the majestic vistas of quintessential southwestern terrains with your expert guide. Savor the exclusivity of a tight-knit group tour capped at a mere 13 participants, in a custom van featuring plush leather captain’s seats.

  • The Grand Canyon South Rim is a 7,000 foot elevation, please note this if you have concerns about elevation.
  • There is NOT a restroom on the van. Comfort stops are made throughout the day.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Arizona state law requires children under 8 years to have either a child seat or booster. Child seats are not provided, please bring your own and notify supplier
  • Minimum age is 3 years and guest must inform supplier they will provide car seats or boosters.
  • Wheelchairs and walkers are acceptable as long as they fold up and can be slid into the vehicle. You must let the supplier know if you are bringing either.
  • We do not guarantee pickup for all hotels. Even if your hotel is on the list, there may be a chance you’ll need to meet at an alternate location. Any guest staying outside of Phoenix, Scottsdale or Tempe will be required to meet at an alternate location to be determined by supplier. Tour supplier contact details will be provided on your pre-paid voucher.
  • Supplier is not responsible for road or viewing conditions due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
  • You must let the supplier know if there are any mobility concerns that they should be aware of.
Location
Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix North/Happy Valley
West Charlotte Drive
This is a guaranteed pick up location, however, please let the supplier know as soon as possible if you are NOT staying here, as they may have a closer meet location for you.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(43 Ratings)
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L3451qmcatherinep
Jun 17, 2024
Grand Canyon/ Sedona tour - What a wonderful tour although prepare for 500 miles round trip. Van had comfortable captains chairs, AC, plenty of water and a great guide, Mark! Kept us entertained with stories and facts of the area. Very knowledgeable of the Grand Canyon and allowed plenty of time for pictures, short hikes, meals and souvenir shopping!
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Peter_s
Jun 15, 2024
Grand Canyon Arizona day trip - We thoroughly enjoyed our day trip to the Grand Canyon yesterday. Our tour guide Tracy was outstanding. He made the ride up very informative and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the day. I highly recommended this experience and will do it again next time we visit.
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Mark_g
Jun 13, 2024
Amazing tour of the canyon. - We had a great tour of the Grand Canyon and Sedona, our guide Shannon was excellent, very knowledgeable and a resident of the area. The van was spacious, air conditioned and comfortable. The views were amazing! We will never forget the experience.
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937adav
Jun 9, 2024
Great Fun! - Our guide, Mark, was very knowledgeable about Natives and the region, so he told stories about them on the trip there. Upon arrival, he gave us tips on which stores were the best places to visit and plenty of time to venture on our own. During the whole trip, he played a tape with many of our hits so we could sing or tap along between destinations! We were lucky that we had extra time for a bonus short trip to Sedona, which proved to a hit along with Canyon and the Park!
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Tracy_s
May 16, 2024
A fabulous day - The whole trip was fantastic. Tour guide/driver Shannon was incredible, great knowledge and fabulous stories. Travelled with a great small group of people from all over America.
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Chris_j
May 15, 2024
Grand Canyon Trip - Our tour guide Shannon was the best. She went over and beyond to be helpful and gave us some incredible insights and views of the Grand Canyon
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Lindaog3877ix
May 4, 2024
The views never grow old… - My friends and I took the tour to the Grand Canyon from Scottsdale. Our guide, Sam, grew up on the north rim so had a lot of experience and knowledge about the canyon. He even made the long drive there and back interesting with info about how the plant life and forest changes with altitude. I’m so grateful for people like Sam and the forest service for protecting, preserving and sharing the Grand Canyon. What a spectacular place!
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Iguodala2019
May 3, 2024
A great one-day excursion! - a fantastic experience made better by Sam, our guide. he was so knowledgeable, personable, experienced and interesting. we learned a lot - he knows a lot about the area, the ecology, the history, the geology, etc. He kept us on schedule so we could maximize our time at the rim. I was a little leery about doing such a quick tour and back from Phoenix, but it surpassed my expectations and Sam as well as the other passengers made it an unforgettable day! Highly recommend!
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Anna_b
Apr 23, 2024
Fabulous tour - The tour was great, Derek our guide was knowledgeable and gave us plenty of information, took us to great spots for photos and the free time to explore was a highlight as well. Detours communicated information promptly and it was a first rate experience- thank you Derek and Detours.
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Davv0nw
Apr 19, 2024
Grand Canyon South Rim Tour - John our driver, was punctual, informative, and very professional. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this tour.
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