Inner Canyon River Tour: Grand Canyon Exploration
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55 Ratings
Williams
Embark on an exhilarating Inner Canyon River Tour and explore the majestic Grand Canyon. Descend 5,000 feet through 5 climatic zones, reach the Colorado River, and enjoy a detailed tour and lunch at the riverside. Depart from Flagstaff or Williams, AZ.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Colorado River - Getting you to the bottom of Grand Canyon and the Colorado River in air conditioned 4x4 custom coaches.
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Scenic 4x4 off-road tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the varying climates as you journey 5,000 feet downward through five different weather zones to reach the Colorado River at the Inner Gorge, situated at the base of the Grand Canyon. Following an in-depth tour of the canyon, a meal will be offered at the bank of the river. This approximately eight-hour expedition departs from both Flagstaff and Williams, AZ.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, temperatures are 20 degree’s warmer at the bottom
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Minimum booking required is 2
Location
Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel
North Grand Canyon Boulevard
Pick up is the lobby of the hotel 9:00 AM recommend arriving by 8:45 AM
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laura_g
Oct 5, 2023
Awesome - Our tour guide was awesome. Cat was very knowledgeable and took time to point out different things. Well worth the trip to the bottom. View is awesome.
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Dpansire
Jun 30, 2023
A good day in the Canyon - This was not a fancy trip. If you want to be pampered, this one is not for you. If you want to get to the bottom of the Canyon with beautiful canyon walls on both sides in a comfortable van on a bumpy road with relevant tunes and info and swim in the very refreshing Colorado River and have a Subway sandwich at a shaded picnic table, then this is a great trip for you.
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Pmcramer75
May 3, 2023
WORTH EVERY PENNY!! - This tour not only include the the bottom of the Grand Canyon, but that of Historic Route 66! We lucked out being here atthe beginning of May with all the desert flowers in bloom. Our driver/guide was not only personable and friendly, she was local to the area and able to offer insight. The recorded narrative offered both folklore and great music!
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915christinan
Apr 2, 2023
Wouldn't Trade it For the World! - Spending the day with our driver, a local named Cat, was great. She gave us so many interesting facts that we might not otherwise have had, stopped places of interest, and made us laugh with some of the crazy stories she had to tell. Sitting on the banks of the Colorado River more than satisfied my curiosity about river. Makes me want to do a rafting trip.
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F4157vkmaried
Jul 8, 2022
Great Family Day - My family and I had a wonderful day. Kat our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the views during the drive and loved viewing the canyon from the bottom. When we reached the bottom we explored a little, had lunch and were able to swim. The ride is bumpy and requires a full day. My kids, who are teens, enjoyed it and they are hard to please. Highly recommend if you have a full day, do not mind a long drive and want a different adventure!
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Discover19378511299
Jul 28, 2021
Amazing memories - We had a great time! Thank you especially to our tour guide Catherine. She was very friendly, entertaining and knowledgeable. We met up in Williams and travelled along historic Route 66 to Peach Springs at the Hualapai Reservation. I usually hate riding/driving in a car, but the scenery is breathtaking the whole way. There is a 19 mi. Ride into and out of the Grand Canyon, and yes it is bumpy but it is a canyon road. We decided to hike the last mile to the river and really enjoyed that too. If you decide to hike there are little streams to cross and the road was mushy in places, but please don’t let that deter you. Do wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet and maybe a little muddy. When we arrived at the river lunch was provided, and there is a spot to swim and cool off. On the way back to Williams we made a stop in Seligman on Route 66 for ice cream at Delgadillo’s Snow Cap Drive-In. A really charming town with lots of character(s) (pun intended). Fun to find out Peach Springs and Seligman were part of the inspiration for the Pixar movie, Cars. Thank you for the wonderful time! My whole family highly recommends this tour! Ages 40, 37, 20, 12.
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Liveforhim430
Apr 20, 2023
Good experience - This was a good experience but not necessarily what we expected. It is a very long time traveling to and from the canyon. The road to the bottom is very rough. You don't actually see a lot of the canyon
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Firefly70
Aug 15, 2022
Fun way to see the canyon - It was a long day, but there was plenty to see. Our driver was well versed in local history, flora/fauna, and answered any questions. Even on a cool day, it was HOT down there, so the AC in the van was welcome. We did the short hike option and it was great. Lunch was good, and we felt like we had enough time to splash around, take photos, and eat. Facilities are a port-a-pottie. The Hualapai convenience store is a stop both directions. Fun stops along the way. The tour is mostly narrated via recording on the way in, and partially on the way out. That was a little cheesy, but it was packed with info. With a traveler not able to do a true canyon trail, this gave us a different view and allowed us into the river.
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Kenneth_b
Jun 5, 2022
Good experience - Nice experience. Tour guide was friendly, entertaining and knowledgeable. It was a lot of driving and time at the bottom was a little short.
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Shelli
Aug 12, 2023
Canceled due to not enough people signing up. Guide did call the night before to warn, however if we canceled we would have lost - Canceled due to not enough people signing up. Trip advisor posted cost at 698 which was charged to my card. When the event receipt was sent the cost was 498.
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