Desert View Grand Canyon Jeep Tour

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About this activity

Climb aboard for a spectacular South Rim experience. Explore the entire South Rim, venturing to Desert View Watchtower - the easternmost developed area of the Park.

Our local, expert guides will navigate the route taking you to the most exclusive look-outs and providing you with the best photo opportunities. Your entertaining guide will interpret the indigenous fauna and flora, and provide captivating geological and human history.

Travel in an open-air Jeep Wrangler and stop at many prominent vistas, some fairly remote the farther east you go. At the Desert View Watchtower be sure to look at the murals depicting scenes of local Indian culture. Then peer down thousands of feet and witness the mighty Colorado River where it curves and heads to the west. On a clear day, you can see over 100 miles.

A free ticket to the IMAX® Movie, "Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time," is included in your tour.

Due to new NPS guidance, non-US residents may be subject to an additional $100 entrance fee.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 9 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Pink Jeep Tours Sedona

Ages: Children (3–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All tours include FREE Ticket to IMAX Movie
Included: Fully guided tour
Included: Park Admission included for tour only; park re-entry requires purchase of park pass.
Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Grand Canyon South Rim

20 min Admission included

The complete South Rim experience in an open-air Jeep Wrangler. Tour the entire length of Desert View Drive, stopping at 3-4 viewpoints. Explore Desert View Watchtower. Peer down to the mighty Colorado River thousands of feet below. Learn the history and geology of the Canyon from your expert guide
Stop 2

30 min

Drive along Desert View Drive and stop at 1-2 viewpoints. Stops may include Duck on a Rock, Grand View, Moran or Lipan Point. Learn about erosion, canyon formation, local flora and fauna
Grandview Point

30 min

Learn about the history of Grandview Hotel, the local flora and fauna, and snap photos! Enjoy a short walk
Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower

30 min

Enjoy a short walk and some free time at the Desert View Watchtower. Your guide will talk about trails and hiking at the Canyon. Learn about famed architect Mary J. Coulter who designed many of the park's historical buildings including Hopi House, Hermit's Rest, Lookout Studio and Desert View Watchtower.
Pipe Creek Vista

30 min

Continue along Desert View Drive, stopping at 1-2 more viewpoints that may include Two Trees, No Name or Pike Creek Vista. Learn about early inhabitants of the area, Spanish explorers, the Powell expeditions and Thomas Moran.
Grand Canyon Visitor Center Imax

34 min Admission included

Your tour begins and ends at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX theater. Your tour includes FREE admission to the IMAX movie, "Grand Canyon-Rivers of Time." History, science and mythology come alive through super-high resolution time-lapse photography. You'll soar over the Canyon and learn about its geological history, a billion years in the making. Travel in the footsteps of early indigenous peoples, Spanish conquistadors and colorful frontiersmen. Discover the rich history of the landscapes and see some of the first photos ever taken in the canyon.

Plan time to watch the movie before or after your tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

Thank you for your reservation with Pink Jeep Tours. Check-in 30 minutes prior to the tour at 450 AZ Route 64, Tusayan, AZ, 86023

Due to recent changes to the National Park entrance fees, we have to ask if everyone in your party is a US resident? Please call our reservations office at 800-873-3662 to discuss the status of each person going on tour as soon as possible.

All non-US Residents will incur an additional $100 per person fee. The fee is waived for up to 4 people with an America the Beautiful pass.

The National Park Service requires all US residents aged 16 and older to have a verified ID on them while visiting the Park. Please remember to bring your ID with you on the day of your tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No children under two are permitted on this tour.
Guests with limited mobility may not be able to access all viewpoints, thus limiting some photo ops.
For the safety of our passengers, all guests must have upper body strength with the ability to hold themselves up during the tour.
Guests are responsible for getting themselves in and out of our vehicles for their tour.