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Grand Canyon Tour: Explore with Local Guide
4.9
17 Ratings
Grand Canyon Village
Explore the Grand Canyon’s beauty and history on our luxury tour. Enjoy wildlife, scenic drives, and a delicious lunch with breathtaking views.
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
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…
- 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 the canyon’s stunning views with high-powered binoculars.
- Explore History: Immerse yourself in the Grand Canyon’s fascinating geological story at the Yavapai Geology Museum.
- Ascend the iconic Desert View Watchtower for a jaw-dropping 360° panoramic view.
- Dine with a View: Savor a delicious lunch near a scenic overlook, surrounded by the canyon’s grandeur.
What's Included
- Certified Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Carbonated beverages
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Certified Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Carbonated beverages
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- 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…
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 canyon’s breathtaking views through high-powered binoculars.
Set off on a picturesque 40-mile journey along Desert View Drive, following the canyon’s rim.
Be amazed by the Colorado River and the geological timeline from the Paleozoic to Pre-Cambrian Era, including the Unkar Delta and Hance Rapids. Eric will guide you to his favorite spots for stunning panoramas.
Uncover the Canyon’s mysteries as Eric brings the story of this natural wonder to life, illustrating how millions of years of erosion have crafted this magnificent masterpiece.
Enjoy lunch at either Canyon Village Deli (inside the park), Foodie Club, or We Cook Pizza And Pasta (outside the park).
Experience the grandeur from a local’s perspective.
- Dietary needs can be discussed upon arrival at the restaurant with the kitchen staff
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(17 Ratings)
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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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Karen_p
Oct 18, 2024
Excellent experience - Eric was very knowledgeable about all of the best sites in the Grand Canyon as well as the plant and wildlife.
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Chanelle_b
Oct 14, 2024
Great value - This was a great experience with Eric. My cousin and I booked Eric for a grand canyon tour. It was very informative and we were able to see unknown parts of the park for an expanded view. He was very knowledgeable. Eric started the tour with complimentary snacks and drinks including hot coffee/tea. It was a whole spread! The tour vehicle was decked out with wifi, charging cords and more, which was appeciated. We ended the tour with lunch at a local eatery. This was a full experience and worth the value. Eric had binoculars that added a nice touch and offered a closer view of the canyon.
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Cindymath9
Oct 11, 2024
Girls just wanna have fun - Wow !!! Amazing !!!! Would HIGHLY recommend. Eric was so knowledgeable, accommodating and fun to be with for this tour . Eric thought of every detail to make this a memorable /enjoyable tour . We all felt like it was definitely worth the money . Great value !!!! Lunch at Foodie’s was yummy too . If I could give this tour 10 stars I would.
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Steve_b
Oct 4, 2024
A great tour we will never forget. - Our trip down the Southern Rim of the Grand Canyon was excellent. Our Guide, Eric Albanese, was an extremely knowledgeable guide. Seemed he was an expert at the history behind the Canyon and the many different plants and trees all along our trip. He not only knew the name, he also explained how the local Native People used the plants for many different applications which made it very interesting. He was also very knowledgeable of the Indian tribes that are native to the area. He loved to share his knowledge about the park and wildlife which made for a very enjoyable 4 hours. Our tour ended at the eastern part of the park where the terrible plane crash had occurred back in 1956. It had a tremendous panoramic view with a beautiful view of the emerald colored Colorado River. We stopped several times to see Elk and he explained that the indigenous Elk had been hunted to extinction and how Rocky Mountain Elk were brought in to replace them due to how they supported the ecosystem. We would highly recommend Grand Canyon Explorer Tours for your personalized tour. When we return on our next visit, we most definitely will be contacting Eric to take us on a different tour. We gave him 5 stars and if we could have rated him 10 stars, we would have. Thank you Eric for making our day so enjoyable.
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