Desert View Grand Canyon Jeep Tour

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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   Grand Canyon South Rim

   20 min

   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

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   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

3. 3

   Grandview Point

   30 min

   Learn about the history of Grandview Hotel, the local flora and fauna, and snap photos! Enjoy a short walk

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   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.

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   Grand Canyon Visitor Center Imax

   34 min

   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.

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