Grand Canyon Tour: Explore with Local Guide

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Explore the Grand Canyon’s beauty and history on our luxury tour. Enjoy wildlife, scenic drives, and a delicious lunch with breathtaking views.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Grand Canyon South Rim - 1. Unwind: Travel in comfort and style on a spacious van with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks as you journey.

Spot wildlife like elk and deer as you embark on a scenic 25-mile drive along Desert View Drive, tracing the rim of the canyon.
Witness Breathtaking Vistas: Get up close to…

What's Included

Certified Guide
In-vehicle air conditioning
Carbonated beverages
Tea and coffee
Snacks

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Discover your adventurous spirit with experienced local guide Eric Albanese. Dive into the Grand Canyon’s awe-inspiring beauty, rich history, and intriguing geology.
Enjoy a luxurious experience with Wi-Fi, snacks, and a selection of hot or cold beverages as Eric shares his extensive knowledge gained from a decade of living in the area.
Experience the…

Location

549 Camper Village Ln

Camper Village Lane

If you have your own transportation please meet me in Tusayan, AZ at Camper Village Guest Registration, access road is to the left of restuarant in Tusayan named WE COOK PIZZA AND PASTA. Parking for your vehicle is availabe at laundry mat behind guest registration on left side.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

4.9

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Rebecca_g

Jan 17, 2025

A Most Do Tour - Eric was extremely knowledgable about the geology, flora, history and fauna of Grand Canyon's South Rim. He was patient and accommodating - for example he had hand warmers, blankets, binoculars, snacks, hot chocolate etc. He was especially good with us as seniors, aware of our limitations. We would definitely take another tour with Grand Canyon South Rim Tour with Lunch.

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V5116acdeboraht

Dec 22, 2024

Great Tour Experience - Eric was an excellent tour guide. We very much enjoyed his knowledge, enthusiasm and attention to detail. The coffee was wonderful, the van warm and comfortable and the views amazing. Lunch was delicious too. We highly recommend this tour.

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Eric

Dec 1, 2024

Highly recommend this tour. - Our guide Eric was great!! Very knowledgeable. He was a great host, had everything you could possibly want on your tour. Book this tour you won’t be disappointed.

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Debra_g

Nov 27, 2024

Best of Grand Canyon - The stops we made were breathtaking. We had a wonderful tour and enjoyed every minute. He was very knowledgeable and went out if his way to help me with my handicapped daughter.

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Chantal_h

Nov 24, 2024

Best tour Guide you are gonna find! - My Grand Canyon tour was awesome and everything perfect. Eric was the best tour guide that I have had in my travel days! He is very knowledgeable, smart, kind and relatable! The tour ended up being a private tour, I am sure because I went on a Monday morning during the off season, but he made it feel like it was the middle of the summer and I was with one of my good friends on this trip. If you want a good tour that covers great spots and has good company. I truly recommend this tour guide. Also Lets not forget his decked out tour van! It has all the bells and whistles for any time of the year to meet all needs!

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Muse_clio

Nov 22, 2024

A New, Young Talent Joins the Ranks of South Rim Guides—He is EXCELLENT!! - If I could give six stars, Eric would get them for this Grand Canyon South Rim Tour with Lunch. Eric is just starting out in his tour business, and he didn’t have many reviews when we booked….so we uncovered a GEM of a tour guide. You need to meet Eric. He arrived in front of our Maswik Lodge location 15 minutes early, and had set up a coffee, tea, and hot chocolate station at the back of his van! After introductions, and ensuring we had drinks and snacks, we took off for about five or six (maybe seven) stops along about a 40 mile route. First stop was blocked by road maintenance, and Eric quickly adapted and got us where we could see what he wanted us to see. He timed our stops so that at most the locations, there were few people, making the environment EVEN NICER!! We asked about history. He knew not just geologic history (and BOY did he know it well! ) but he also knew the history of the “founders” of the first hotel and their tours, and how park establishment changed the trajectory of facilities at the park. He knew wildlife—birds, large mammals, and small ones too. He was willing to stop to see that wildlife, and to take photos. He knew his plants, and handed out samples for us to see seeds and such, and shared his identification guides that we kept in the back of the van. He was so interesting. One of the nicest things about Eric is that he is honest and humble. “Wow, I’ve never been asked that before and I don’t know the answer. Let’s ask Google!” And later. “Hey thanks for asking that. Now I can add that to what I can share with my next group.” His van is immaculate, has great Wi-Fi connection, and is REALLY comfortable. He provided each of us binoculars—really GOOD binocs. And he gave binocular focus lessons to ensure we got the best views. He drives with care. He asks for feedback throughout the day. Seriously, book this guy. You won’t be sorry!

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Julie_r

Nov 18, 2024

Eric is Epic! - Eric’s tour was fantastic! Well versed on the area. Saw things we would never see if we were on our own. The snacks were such a nice touch! Hubby loved the binoculars !

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Richard_r

Oct 31, 2024

highly recommended - Very knowledgeable guide who took a personal interest in our experience, he had a wide breath of knowledge about the canyon.

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Steve_r

Oct 20, 2024

Great Tour & Guide - Our guide, Eric, was outstanding. He was extremely knowable. Van was stocked with all kind of goodies. Stopped at great locations. Highly recommend this tour.

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