SELF GUIDED AUDIO TOURS HAWAII
Arizona
Grand Canyon South Rim Tour
Duration 8-12 hrs
Tour Directions 2
Tour Stops
24
Description
A place that needs no introduction, welcome to The Grand Canyon. More specifically, the South Rim. This massive National Park spans over 1.2 million acres and 1,904 square miles. With so much to do, we’ve hand-picked the best stops so you can make the most of your day. We’ll take you through the South Rim stopping at overlooks, hikes, scenic drives, museums and more!
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Take a selfie at the Grand Canyon Welcome Sign
• Watch the sunrise at Mather Point
• Hike to Grand Canyon Village
• Explore Hermit Road
• Visit Yavapai Geology Museum
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Recommended Start Time: Before 8:00 a.m. - this tour packs a lot in!
Tour Direction(s): Clockwise - northbound; Counterclockwise - southbound
Tour Starting Point(s): Flagstaff, AZ and Williams, AZ (northbound route only) and Page, AZ (southbound route only)
Time to complete: Approximately 1-2 days
*There are free, mandatory shuttles at Yaki Point and Hermit Road - don’t worry the tour will still work!*
You can find more information about the shuttles in our tour FAQ’s below!
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HOW TO MAKE A GRAND CANYON
HOW TO MAKE A GRAND CANYON PT II
HOW TO MAKE A GRAND CANYON
How to Build a Grand Canyon
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Learn MoreTour FAQs
The Grand Canyon South Rim Tour has 29 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go!
- Headphones - Required for listening while on shuttles!
- Charger - Very important!
- Layered Clothing - Easy on and off layers are a must for changing canyon temperatures.
- Refillable Water Bottles
- Hiking/Walking Sticks
- Good Shoes/Boots
- Crampons/Spikes - Trails may be icy, even in the Spring.
- Blacklight - Bring one if you want to spot the scorpions that live in the canyon.
- Sunscreen
- Snacks
- Hats/Sunglasses
- Camera/Phone Cleanser - The bottom of the canyon can be very dusty.
- $10 per person: Snacks
- $10-15 per person: Lunch
- $20-30 per person: Dinner
- $35.00 per vehicle: Grand Canyon Weekly Park Pass
The park is open 24 hours a day, but the visitor center, shuttle and other services have varying hours of operation. Learn more here: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hours.htm
From March through November there is a mandatory shuttle along Hermit Road. Yaki Point has a mandatory shuttle all year round meaning no person vehicles are allowed on these roads. https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/shuttle-buses.htm.
If you are taking the tour, the audio will work on these shuttles! Just put on some headphones and listen to interesting stories as you go.
Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
Yes! The tour is available in both northbound and southbound routes. The northbound tour begins in either Flagstaff, AZ or Williams, AZ and the southbound tour begins in Page, AZ.
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at 1-888-250-2261.
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