Grand Canyon North Rim Full-Day Self-Guided Tour

Page, USA

1 to 16 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)
Tours NEVER expire
Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you

Meals and Refreshments
Private Transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Marble Canyon, AZ 86036, USA
There are two additional starting point options for this tour: Kanab, UT, and Kaibab, AZ. Choose the best starting point for you or join the tour along the route.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours

05/21/2026 - 09/16/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Itinerary

Historic Navajo Bridge

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cliff Dwellers Stone House

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dominguez-Escalante Historic Trail - San Bartolomé Camp

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument (Pass By)

House Rock Valley Overlook

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pipe Spring National Monument

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kanab Visitor Center (Pass By)

Le Fevre Overlook

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jacob Lake Inn

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jacob Lake Lookout Tower (Pass By)

Border Store

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Point Imperial Road

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Vista Encantada Picnic Area

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Roosevelt Point

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cape Final Trail

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Walhalla Ruins

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Walhalla Overlook

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Angels Window (Pass By)

Cape Royal Road

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Point Sublime

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Widforss Trail (Pass By)

Uncle Jim Trail Overlook (Pass By)

Bright Angel Point (Pass By)

North Rim Visitor Center

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting

Alert: Some inner canyon trails remain closed due to Dragon Bravo wildfire impacts — check the NPS website before you go
Arrive by 8 a.m. to avoid entrance gate lines and make the most of early hours
Tour takes 8–10 hours; can be spread over 2–3 days if preferred
Entrance fee: $35/vehicle — credit/debit only, no cash accepted
Hermit Road is shuttle-only March–November (Red Route); Yaki Point is always shuttle-only (Orange Route) — bring headphones, the tour works on shuttles
Parking fills up fast — arrive early or use the shuttle from wherever you park
Cell service is limited — download the tour offline before your visit
Trails may be icy even in spring — pack layers and consider crampons
Overnight stays and camping require a backcountry permit; Phantom Ranch books out months in advance ••••••
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

3.2

based on 9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Not what I was expecting

Eileen_K, Jul 2026

While it got us through the park, it didn’t give us any information about the park. I was expecting info about the history, vegetation, geology of the area, and such. We got none of that. I was disappointed.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Aloha Eileen, Our tours are typically packed with deep dives into local history, geology, and stories about the area's nature, so we are truly bummed to hear that our tour fell short of your expectations. Rest assured that this has been forwarded to our team to review for future updates and to ensure seamless experience for you and our future travelers. Because this tour was purchased through Viator, the quickest path to getting a helping hand or a refund is usually right through your Viator ticket. They're set up to help you with that right away. If you ever want to provide additional suggestions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at aloha@shakaguide.com. We’d truly be grateful for the opportunity to connect and see what we can do to make things right. Mahalo, Shaka Guide Support 🤙

North Rim Day of Wonder and Worship!

James_M, Jun 2026

I had never heard of Shaka Guides before, but I was very pleased with this audio tour app! You allow the app to track your location, and it gives you information and directions as you drive along. For this trip, we followed the directions, but some of the locations in the North Rim are closed due to a fire that occurred there. We were still able to visit some beautiful places to view the Grand Canyon, and the Shaka Guide gave interesting facts, as well as stories about people who had been involved in the settling of the area and the commercialization of the area. The app also played music that was quite enjoyable when we were traveling from place to place! I thoroughly enjoyed the North Rim and the beautiful sights that greeted us at every turn!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Aloha James, Welcome to the Shaka Guide ohana! We are so incredibly glad that you were still able to safely navigate to some breathtaking viewpoints and take in those stunning sights! Mahalo so much for taking a chance on us and for sharing such a beautiful review. We can't wait to ride shotgun with you on your next big road trip adventure! With warm aloha, Shaka Guide Team 🤙

Great addition to a beautiful drive!

Margaret_S, Nov 2024

This tour was everything I hoped it would be- informative, interesting, and, thanks to the magic of GPS, I didn’t have to do anything but enjoy. I would highly recommend. Also. If you have any troubles, don’t hesitate to call tech support. I actually couldn’t get it to work on my phone, we had to use my husband’s instead (which is the only reason this isn’t a five-star review) but tech support was very helpful and got us rolling quickly. The tour really is timed well and made the miles fly by.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for your kind words! Our team works hard to make sure that our app is user-friendly and efficient, and we're thrilled to see that our efforts are appreciated.

Did not work

Michal_A, Sep 2024

Could not get it to work did not. Work did not like I have nothing else to say not sure what i can say

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thanks for your feedback. We’d like to know the details of the problem you mentioned so we can pass it along to our development team and see if there is any way we can improve it. Please send the details to aloha@shakaguide.com and include a copy of your receipt so we can help you get a refund on your purchase.

North Rim Adventure

William_R, May 2024

Fun way to explore the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Script was well performed. Would do again. Thanks

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you for your positive review! We're glad that you're finding our app useful and easy to navigate, and we appreciate your support.

An unexpected adventure

Jane_W, Oct 2023

Our tour was for the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. We enjoyed learning about the history of the area and were pleasantly surprised how accurately the app predicted turns and travel times. We decided to follow a suggestion about the first tour stop and were hooked after that. We had time to visit most of the tour stops and thought they made our visit more interesting. Instead of driving to the Grand Canyon as a destination, we got to experience many different viewpoints and vistas along the way while listening to narration and stories. It was a great value for the price. I would definitely recommend it.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to have you as a satisfied user of our app, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the future.