Audio-Guided Driving Tour of Grand Canyon South Rim

Drive for 1 to 1.5 hours towards the Grand Canyon South Rim as you listen to fascinating stories and a plan for exploring the Park. When you are finished sightseeing at the Canyon itself, the tour continues with commentary for the drive back to Cameron, Flagstaff, and Williams. Follow the suggested itineraries, or divide the commentary and create your own half, full, or multi-day sightseeing trips.Hear a quick geology introduction, learn the achievements of a woman who shined in the male-dominated field of architecture. Discover some local wildlife, find out about the drama of some unscrupulous entrepreneurs, and be directed to where you can learn more about local Native American communities.Once inside the park, you'll tour the best viewpoints of Mather and Yavapai on a loop around Grand Canyon Village. Then the drive extends along Desert View Drive, to the many recommended viewpoints including Grandview, Lipan, Duck Rock, culminating with a visit to Desert View Watchtower. Most of these viewpoints provide very easy and comfortable access to enjoy the changing colors as light and shadow play across crevices throughout the day.

Highlights

  • Listen as you drive towards the Canyon and continue along the South Rim
  • Visit the best South Rim viewpoints including Mather and Yavapai
  • Enjoy a fun overview so you'll know what to look out for
  • Hear stories about pioneers including Mary Colter
  • Learn more about local Native American communities
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Activity package

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Facilities

Free cancellation
mobile
4 hours
Available in English

What's included

  • Audio-guided tour
  • Downloadable APP
  • Digital guidebook

Not included

  • Entrance fees
  • Transportation

Where you'll meet

It's suggested to start your tour at Flagstaff, Williams, AZ 86046, USA, or Cameron. But you can also join the tour anywhere along the route and pick up commentary at the next point.

Operated by

GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide)

Important information

Know in advance: * This is an audio-guided self-driving tour, there will be no physical person guiding you, nor transportation * You will receive a confirmation email with all the instructions to install the GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) App and download the tour * The price applies to a group of up to 8 people, who can download the audio guide * It's suggested to download it before your arrival in the location * The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation: an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service. * It will be possible to see the main highlights in a single day, but it's suggested to plan for extra time to explore all areas and have time for hiking

Location

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