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Interpretive Bus Tours

Board one of our comfortable environmentally friendly buses and experience a guided interpretive tour through one of the most beautiful places on earth, Grand Canyon! Let our skilled drivers take the stress out of navigating the park roads or finding a place to park while you relax and enjoy the spectacular views of the Canyon.

Choose a tour that fits your schedule and interests. There are several different options. Take the time to learn some of the captivating history and geology of this timeless location. All In-Park tours feature a trained driver-guide, who will provide an informative and captivating narrative throughout your tour of the park.

Desert View Tour

Covering 52 miles in just under four (4) hours, this tour focuses on the natural beauty of the East Rim. From here you can see the Colorado River as it emerges from the depths of the inner gorge. This tour stops at various spectacular viewpoints along the East Rim Drive. There will be plenty of time at viewpoints to take photos and enjoy the amazing views.

Explore Desert View, an outpost 25 miles from Grand Canyon Historic Village. Here, you will find the Watchtower, a significant example of Mary E.J. Colter’s visionary architecture. Enjoy the view from the top of the 70-foot-tall tower in the morning or during one of our dazzling sunsets.

The cost of the tour is $65.00 per person. Children 16 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Please note: Rates are subject to change without notice.

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Hermits Rest Tour

Explore the beauty of the West Rim of Grand Canyon with a comfortable and unique guided tour. Travel sixteen miles, round-trip along the West Rim Road, originally an old wagon road built by the Santa Fe Railway.

Stops along the West Rim include several spectacular overlooks, with glimpses of the Colorado River rapids below. Highlighting the tour is a stop at Hermit’s Rest, an exquisite Mary E.J. Colter design built in 1914.

The cost of the tour is $36.00 per person. Children 16 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adults.

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Sunrise Tour

Viewing a Grand Canyon Sunrise is both peaceful and exhilarating. It combines the quiet of the morning with the brilliant change in colors. Enjoy this spectacular time of day as the sun rises over the ramparts 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.

The cost of the tour is $27.50 per person (1.5 hours). Children 16 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

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Sunset Tour

Grand Canyon Sunsets are famous around the world and should not be missed. Enjoy this spectacular time of day as the sunsets quietly in the west. The color pallet can be exceptional and very inspirational. No two sunsets are the same. The opportunity to view an Arizona Grand Canyon sunset will leave you with lasting memories for a lifetime.

The cost of the tour is $27.50 per person (1.5 hours). Children 16 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Please note: Rates are subject to change without notice.

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Combination Tour

Enjoy the breathtaking Desert View tour along with any 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 Grand Canyon.

The cost of the tour is $80.00 per person. Children 16 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Please note: Rates are subject to change without notice.

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