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Motorcoach and Railway ToursClimb on a bus or train and enjoy a guided interpretive tour through a wonderland of beauty! Let us do the driving while you relax and not miss any of the spectacular views of the Grand Canyon. Choose a tour that suits your schedule and interests, and take in some of the fascinating history and geology of this special place. All in-park and Grand Canyon Railway tours are narrated and led by knowledgeable, entertaining guides. Request a Tour ReservationWe do not offer the option to make reservations online for Grand Canyon motorcoach and Railway tours; however, we are happy to process your request online via our Reservation Request Form. Once you have reviewed the tours below please use this form to make your reservation request. A reservation agent will contact you in reference to your inquiry via telephone or e-mail. We will do our best to accommodate your request; however, we cannot guarantee availability. Please note this is only a request for a reservation and not a confirmation. Hermits Rest TourThe Hermits Rest Tour is a two-hour narrated motorcoach tour that travels westward eight miles one way along the old wagon road built by the Santa Fe Railway. There are stops along the West Rim at several spectacular overlooks, with a glimpse of the rapids of the Colorado River below. The tour stops at Hermits Rest, a unique building of native stone created by Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter in 1914. This tour returns via the same route.
Desert View TourThe Desert View Tour covers some 52 miles in 3.75 hours. Traveling east along the Rim of the Grand Canyon, the Colorado River emerges from the depths of the inner gorge and many of its rapids can be viewed. This tour stops at Lipan Point, often said to be the most spectacular viewpoint on the East Rim Drive. The highlight of the tour is the stop at Desert View, an outpost some 25 miles from Grand Canyon Village. Here you will find the Watchtower, a re-creation of the unusual towers erected by the ancient native peoples of the Southwest. The view from atop the Watchtower is nothing short of breathtaking. Sunrise TourEnjoy this spectacular time of day as the sun rises over the ramparts of the Palisades of the Desert. It's an inspirational way to begin a day of activities and to share this natural wonder with people from all over the world. Sunset TourThe 1.5 hour Sunset Tour includes an orientation to the Canyon while you enjoy the sunset at Yaki or Mojave Point, two of the most panoramic South Rim viewpoints. This tour will introduce the historic village area, the rustic architecture of Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, and the contemporary human history of Grand Canyon. Combination TourEnjoy the breathtaking Desert View tour along with any west rim tour (Hermits Rest, Sunset or Sunrise) at a special price combination. These tours can be taken in any order or even on different days to best suit your plans while staying at the Canyon. $57 per person. Children 16 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Railway Express TourThe Railroad Express is a half-day tour. Step back in history and ride in a vintage train, operating between Williams, Arizona and the Grand Canyon. $70 per person, $40 for children 16 and under. Visit www.thetrain.com for more information on this historic way to visit the Grand Canyon. |
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