Arizona
Grand Canyon South Rim Tour

Duration
8-12 hrs
Audio Points
12
Tour Stops
3

About The Tour

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 ...

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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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Sample Tour Audio

HOW TO MAKE A GRAND CANYON
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HOW TO MAKE A GRAND CANYON PT II
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HOW TO MAKE A GRAND CANYON
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Tour Stops

Little Colorado River Gorge Overlooks
Tusayan Ruins
Lipan Point
Navajo Point
Desert View Watchtower
Moran Point
Grandview Lookout Tower
Buggeln Picnic Area
Grandview Point
Duck on a Rock Viewpoint
Twin Overlooks
S. Kaibab Trailhead
Pipe Creek Vista
Mather Point
Rim Trail to Yavapai Geology Museum
The Grand Canyon Village
Verkamp’s Visitor Center
Hopi House
El Tovar Hotel
Bright Angel Lodge
Lookout Studio
Kolb Studio
Train Depot
Desert View Drive

Tour Route


Customer Reviews

(6905)

Volcano National park tour review

Great tour, very informative. Needed a little more direction for the sea arch.

AdamT90 | 7 months ago | iOS

Excellent guide to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Great narration, directions, insight and advice. And fantastic value! Highly recommended.

Simon Bolster | 7 months ago | Android

Honestly, words fail me because this guide is ingenious!!! Cheers to the 🤙🏽 team for such amazing and fun way to tour places. I used it for my recent solo Oahu trip and drove through the East and North shore! From Uncle Shaka's brilliant narrative skills, jokes, stories, to the sites, views, highlights, background music, and all, My God! There was never a dull moment! I could drive all day! 😄😄 In fact, at different stops, I started encouraging folks to download the Shaka Guide app! 😃

O O N | 7 months ago | Android

What is an Audio Tour Guide?

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:

  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
  • Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
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Tour FAQs

Where does the Grand Canyon South Rim Tour go?
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!
What should I pack for the Grand Canyon South Rim Driving Tour?
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 BottlesHiking/Walking SticksGood Shoes/BootsCrampons/Spikes - Trails may be icy, even in the Spring.Blacklight - Bring one if you want to spot the scorpions that live in the canyon.SunscreenSnacksHats/SunglassesCamera/Phone Cleanser - The bottom of the canyon can be very dusty.
What should I budget for the Grand Canyon South Rim Driving Tour?
$10 per person: Snacks$10-15 per person: Lunch$20-30 per person: Dinner$35.00 per vehicle: Grand Canyon Weekly Park Pass
What are the park hours on the Grand Canyon South Rim Driving Tour?
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 
What do I need to know about the South Rim shuttles?
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. 
Can I join the Grand Canyon South Rim Driving Tour en route?
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. 
Can I take the Grand Canyon South Rim Driving Tour in the opposite direction?
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.
Other Questions? Contact us!
​​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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