Grand Canyon South Rim Tour with Lunch included
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Grand Canyon National Park, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Soda/Pop
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Certified Guide
- Lunch
- WiFi on board
- Celestron Binoculars
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee - Pass is required to enter the park. Prices vary.$35.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.9:00âŻam
Itinerary
1
Grand Canyon South Rim
4 hours ⢠Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Dietary needs can be discussed upon arrival at the restaurant with the kitchen staff
- Limited bathroom opportunities, please notify driver in advance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 114 reviews
Peggy_M, Apr 2026
Eric is the continent professional. He was on time. The van had Wi-Fi and electrical hook ups for your phones even had snacks. But was most impressive was his knowledge of the Grand Canyon environment, the trees, the animals, the geological history, everything was exceptional.
Jessica_J, Apr 2026
Our time with Eric was so incredible. Not only was he knowledgeable about the Grand Canyon itself, but he also knew the ancient history of the land, the history of the local tribes, and the wildlife. He's also very personable, which made every part of the tour feel like you were just having your friend show you around. I also cannot say ENOUGH about the snack provisions and the binoculars. They completely upgraded the experience. Thank you so much, Eric!
WILLIAM_B, Apr 2026
Eric was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable about the history and geology of the canyon He had a pleasant personality!!
Amy_G, Apr 2026
Eric does a great job explaining the various lookout points in the park. Very knowledgeable and kind.
Michael_B, Apr 2026
This was, by far, the best tour that we have taken. Our guide, Eric, was OUTSTANDING! He was knowledgeable, personable, funny and about the best that I have ever seen, and we do various tours a lot each year. He knows his subject, wasnât afraid of any questions and always had an answer. He shared from his vast wealth of information and did it in such a way that you learned 100% more than you thought you would. As he shared each tidbit, you couldnât help but want more. My wife and I learned so much that we want to do this again some time in the future. The ride was on time. The vehicle was comfortable. He stayed with our group helping us to get the most from our visit. We thought because of the length of the tour, it would be too much. It wasnât. It was a delightful day and the best thing I can say if you donât plan a trip with Eric, you will be missing out. I canât imagine any other guide can even reach his level of commitment. And we heard other guides that day, or at least the ones that bothered to get out of the vehicle. Eric stayed with us. It was the BEST!
Garrett_K, Apr 2026
Eric was absolutely phenomenal! He was a great guide with lots of information that you wouldnât get if you tried to do the Grand Canyon alone. He had plenty of snacks, warm drinks, and warm blankets in his van to keep us comfy. He also supplied binoculars so we could see farther out into the canyon. 10/10 experience!
Jodi_R, Apr 2026
It was an awesome experience Eric was a wonderful guide very knowledgeable and informative it made us really want to learn and see more!
Charles_J, Apr 2026
Eric was very accommodating, knowledgeable and courteous. His explanations of the various points of interest in the Grand Canyon was interesting and factual.
gregory_b, Mar 2026
Eric was great. He communicated well before. His instructions for meeting were great. He was very knowledgeable and helped up make the most of our visit. I would definitely recommend.
Catherine_S, Mar 2026
Beautiful scenery!! Excellent tour with detailed informationđ great hospitalityâŚ. a wonderful lunch. Interesting facts âŚ. so interesting!
Bruce_W, Mar 2026
If you want to really enhance your visit, consider this excellent 1/2 day tour. This tour took us to places I would probably not visited on our own. Eric, the guide, shares history on geology, native Americans, flora, fauna, weather patterns, you name it. The newer model 10 passenger van was full. Tight, but not uncomfortable. You are outside of the Van taking in the different sites, more than you are driving. My adult daughter and I agreed this was worthwhile and can highly recommend it to others. Lunch at the Yapavii restaurant was outstanding. Nice variety of menu items and the food quality was superb. Eric will pick you up if youâre staying within the park. We went on the 9AM tour. However, if youâre coming from the outside, I suggest you get through the park gate by 8 AM and then wait at the assigned meeting place for him. There can be quite a wait if you come later. We zipped through at 7:45 AM and went directly to the gift shop that opened at 8AM to get the items we wanted the day before, but did not want to wait in a line of 200 people ( for real) at 4PM to check out. Eric, is genuine and has a great sense of humor. Consider this tour, you will not be disappointed.đ
Maureen_S, Mar 2026
Great tour. Eric is very knowledgeable, his van was comfortable, & he provided snacks & drinks. Only negative is he tended to âlecture â us about topics not related to the Grand Canyon. He was able to answer all our questions.
Martin_B, Mar 2026
Our guide Eric Albanese was excellent! He is extremely knowledgeable about the history and creation of the Grand Canyon. We took the morning tour and it was like having a private tour. Next time we will be taking the sunset tour! We learned a lot from Eric. This tour is definitely well worth every penny we paid for it, and more! Thank you Eric for giving us such a memorable experience!
Ramiro_C, Feb 2026
Eric is very knowledgeable and a history buff. Understands the events that we assumed occurred over the course of millions of years.
Gerhard_B, Feb 2026
We had a wonderful time on our Grand Canyon Tour. Out tour guide, Eric was absolutely fantastic and has a wealth of knowledge about everything there is to know about the Grand Canyon from the different Native peoples that lived in and around the Canyon, how it changed over the years, to the science behind how it came into existence. He knows all the best spots to take you to. It absolutely was fascinating. And his van was well stocked with snacks, coffee, water etc. and even had hand warmers. And he supplied everyone with state of the art binoculars which was an incredible bonus.
james_s, Dec 2025
Eric is very articulate and includes geology of the canyon, history of people involved with the canyon, and the about the surrounding climate providing a comprehensive tour. He included binoculars and snacks and a comfortable ride.
Mike_M, Dec 2025
This was an awesome experience! From the start, Eric went out of his way to answer our travel concern, and made sure my family arrived safe. From there, he took us on a very informative tour of the Grand Canyon, and surrounding area. With his extensive knowledge, we learned more than we imagined about the history there. Iâd highly recommend booking this tour!
Karen_I, Dec 2025
Eric, who runs this tour is very knowledgeable and passionate about the Grand Canyon. I would highly recommend taking this tour if you wanna learn about the GC history and facts. He took us to see some less popular but beautiful views.
Stephen_R, Dec 2025
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and the views were spectacular! High powered binoculars were provided at no extra cost.
Deborah_C, Dec 2025
Truly loved this experience. Eric shares his knowledge of the history of the Canyon, the geology, wildlife, trees & flowers, architecture, etc., and the influences the Native American cultures have had over the years. At each stop, people would lean in to listen and he never hesitated to answer their questions as well. Highly recommend!
Kristy_L, Nov 2025
This tour was really interesting. Even if iffy weather (rain, wind, snow, and sun), the tour views were incredible. Eric is very knowledgeable and was super kind and helpful with my dad (who had an oxygen concentrator that needed to be plugged in and some mobility issues). His van is comfortable and tricked out with all the snacks and drinks you could want. Lunch was so yummy! Great trip!
Isabel_C, Nov 2025
Eric was super knowledgeable and made the whole experience super special. Definitely recommend. Van very comfortable. Multiple interesting stops with sunset at the end.
Jennifer_C, Nov 2025
In-depth information about the canyon. There are several stops where you can walk around and get photos. It is absolutely breath taking. We are really glad we did it!
We really enjoyed our tour with Eric!
Cathie_W, Nov 2025
Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the Grand Canyon. Van was very comfortable. The snacks were plentiful. Lunch was great. Would highly recommend this tour!
John_C, Oct 2025
Eric was our guide. His in depth knowledge of the geology, history, and plant life is extraordinary. And he was a pleasure to do business with. He texted in advance to confirm the details, and picked up in front of our hotel 10 minutes early. He also provided binoculars and was able to point out volcanic and other rock formations, the path of the Colorado River, and structures that have been built over the last century. I was particularly impressed with his knowledge of. the historyâwho were the major players that founded the park, who were the wealthy benefactors, and who were the artists that made it famous.
Miroslaw_F, Oct 2025
Eric was very supportive guide. He even came to our campground site.
When he learned that we are from Poland, he turned on translator to help us understand all of his very comprehensive comments . I highly recommend this tour and Eric as a guide.
BillyG_B, Oct 2025
For those of us that know nothing about the Grand Canyon this is the way to go. Very informative.Water snacks and dinner at the end was included. Tak my advice let someone else do the driving.
Deborah_M, Oct 2025
Eric was fantastic!! The care he took to make sure we were comfortable was incredible. He is very knowledgeable about GC and made the tour so enjoyable!!
Stefano_C, Oct 2025
Our tour guide was great , very knowledgeable about the history of the park was just a really great experience Eric is a good gu
William_K, Oct 2025
Eric is extremely knowledgeable about the canyon. He was on time when he picked us up at our hotel. He provided binoculars and drinks/snacks during the tour. I highly recommend Ericâs tour!
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