Grand Canyon South Rim: Comprehensive Geology Tour
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46 Ratings
Grand Canyon South Rim
Embark on a comprehensive geology tour of the Grand Canyon South Rim. Discover the fascinating geology, ecology, and history of this iconic natural landmark. Don't miss the chance to spot the majestic California Condor and explore ancient cultures. Lunch included!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Grand Canyon South Rim - After entering the park we will make stops at multiple viewpoints, spending time at each one as our guides help explain what you are seeing in terms of hundreds of millions of years of geology, thousands of years of human history, and the complex and diverse ecosystems of Grand Canyon.
What's Included
  • Binoculars
  • Lunch
  • Narrated Tour to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Colorful handouts
What's Not Included
  • We do not hike into the Canyon.
  • Gratitudes
Additional Information

Join us for an all-encompassing journey around the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, guided by our knowledgeable experts who’ll provide detailed commentary on the geology, ecology, and history that characterizes this iconic American natural monument. Spot the United States’ largest bird, the California Condor, delve into the antiquities and their impact on the Grand Canyon, and educate yourself about the many billions of years of Earth’s history etched into the rocks and cliffs! A lunch is included in the tour.

  • No infants
Location
Grand Canyon South Rim
Highway 64
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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386ellenm
Mar 8, 2024
Great tour with lots of information about the area. - Our guide was very knowledgeable about the Grand Canyon and the area. We learned about the historical buildings, people, geological formations, flora, and fauna. We started with a foggy, snowy morning but the clouds cleared somewhat by mid afternoon and we were able to see some of the canyon.
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Backpacker221117
Nov 4, 2023
Amazing tour with Cody!! - Cody was an outstanding tour guide!! My husband and I were the only ones on his last season tour before vacation. We so enjoyed learning the rich history of the Grand Canyon including the Harvey Girls, Harvey himself, the construction of hotels, cabins, the Village and even the water pipeline. One of our favorite activities was lunch with a view and GEOLOGY lesson, including an identification quiz of the specific types of rocks! Wow- Cody really made us think! In addition, we thoroughly enjoyed walking the trail to view the pictographs. Cody has personal experiences living and hiking the Grand Canyon which added to his story telling style . Thank you Dave for your influence and giving us a first time experience viewing the Grand Canyon!! A+ score!!
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Whitney
Oct 30, 2023
Full day tour at the Grand Canyon in Oct - Cody was an awesome tour guide! He kept us entertained and learning on our day at the Canyon. I could not recommend this company enough. They really put an emphasis on ensuring that you get the most of your day. We touched on history, geology, wild life, etc. 10/10 would recommend!
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Julina_k
Oct 1, 2023
Memorable and Meaningful - The tour was beyond my expectations. My tour guide, Cody from Canyon Dave Tours was very knowledgeable and he was really engaging. I appreciated that he really put a lot of thought into the experience making it more memorable. I certainly know more about the various types of rocks now than before. Visiting the Grand Canyon has been one of my life-long dreams. Thank you for making the experience a memorable and meaningful one.
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Tiana_r
Aug 23, 2023
Worth every penny - My husband and I ended up being the only two on the Grand Canyon tour due to possible weather. It was lovely to have a private tour. Due to the weather, some views were temporarily no good. Keaton took us to alternate locations to show us the beauty around us and then took us back to all the original sites once the clouds and fog cleared up. He knows his stuff and we felt like we got the royal treatment. Worth every penny. Could not have been any better, truly
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Dana_a
Aug 17, 2023
Amazing day trip to Grand Canyon - Our guide, Tim, was fantastic -- friendly, cheerful, and incredibly knowledgeable about the region and the history of the Grand Canyon. He answered all of my sons' questions and the day trip was carefree for me and amazing! I didn't have to drive or figure out where to go--Tim took care of us from start to finish.
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X2286pyadams
Jul 31, 2023
5 star rating - We had a great experience with our tour guide. Very informative and professional. I would definitely recommend using them for your grand canyon experience.
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J_w
Jul 30, 2023
Lots of cool wildlife, and a GRAND canyon to see! - Mr. Cody was soooo great! What a knowledgeable, engaging, friendly guide. The drive from Williams was about 50 mins., but seemed to go by quickly with Cody explaining about the day ahead, history of area, etc. My teens really enjoyed the wildlife sightings, like Bighorn Sheep, a juvenile California Condor, and lots of Elk herds.
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Uktraveler8
Jul 11, 2023
Sightseeing at its best! - Keaton was a great tour guide. With degrees in biology and history, and well versed in geology, he provided us concise and timely info for the numerous viewpoints he showed us. Definitely a strong recommendation for a first time visitor, and also for those who interested in seeing the Grand Canyon in several perspectives in one day.
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Law251
Nov 13, 2023
If you like geology this is for you! - A rather old tour bus but on the whole an excellent tour with a highly knowledgeable tour guide. Quite relaxing after a frantic visit to all five of Utah's National Parks and so suitable for mature travellers like myself! Highly Recommended!
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