Grand Canyon South & East Rim Self-Driving, Walking & Shuttling Tour

Departure Point

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Return Details

• After booking the tour, search your emails for "self-guided tour." Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
  

Duration
3 hours - 4 hours

Languages Available

• Audio guide - German
• Audio guide - English
• Audio guide - Spanish

Points of Interest

Stop At: Grand Canyon National Park
20 S. Entrance Rd., Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Welcome to Grand Canyon National Park! This awe-inspiring natural wonder is unlike any other place on earth, and your narrated driving tour will make sure you get the most out of your visit. Full of astonishing vistas, unbeatable hikes, and some surprising history, this national park is an absolute must-see for anyone in the USA. Note: This 45-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Grand Canyon in 2-3 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Grand Canyon Village
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
The tour begins near the South Entrance Station, where you'll be filled in on the different entrance fee options.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Grand Canyon Visitor Center South Rim
S Entrance Rd, about 2 mi east of El Tovar Hotel, Arizona
You'll arrive first at the Visitor Center, where you can find maps and other park info, as well as restrooms and snacks.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Mather Point
20 South Entrance Road, , Arizona
Your first overlook will be Mather Point, one of the park's most popular spots. The views here are simply incredible, offering clear line of sight up to 30 miles across the canyon!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Yavapai Point
Arizona
The next viewpoint is Yavapai Point, where you'll get more great views from the canyon's south rim and learn about the tribe for whom the point is named.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Yavapai Geology Museum
S Entrance Rd, Arizona
Want to get hands on with the Grand Canyon's geological history? Just stop by the Yavapai Geology Museum for some educational exhibits!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Hopi House
Adjacent to El Tovar, Grand Canyon South Rim, , Arizona
The first stop within the village is the Hopi House, an incredibly accurate recreation of the ancient Hopi dwellings one might have found here while the tribe still occupied the area. This building is also the perfect place to pick up some handmade souvenirs from your visit!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Kolb Studio
South Rim, , Arizona
As you continue on to Kolb Studio, the competitor to Lookouot Studio, you'll hear all about the bitter rivalry between the two which almost drove them both to ruin back in the 1900s.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Lookout Studio
Grand canyon Village, , Arizona
Up ahead are two buildings perched on the canyon’s edge. The one you can see right now is Lookout Studio, and you’ll find one just a little beyond it called Kolb Studio.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Hermit Road
Arizona
For the next part of the tour, you'll hop on board the park's free shuttle. Don't worry, your audio tour guide will instruct you on exactly how to do this!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Trailview Overlook
West Rim Drive, , Arizona
The first stop on Hermit Road is Trailview Overlook, which offers views of the famous Bright Angel Trail, the grueling path which leads all the way down to the bottom of the canyon. You'll probably even see some exhausted hikers climbing it!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Maricopa Point
West Rim Drive, 2 1/2 Miles North Of Park Entrance, Arizona
Next up is Maricopa Point, which was once the site of a uranium mining operation. Get the unexpected history behind this while you appreciate the gorgeous views.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Powell Point
West Rim Drive, , Arizona
After that is Powell Point, which offers more canyon magic and honors the explorer who risked life and limb to chart the Colorado River.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Hopi Point
Hermit Road, , Arizona
The shuttle route brings you next to Hopi Point, where you'll learn about bald eagles, their importance to the Hopi tribe, and how to spot them.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Mohave Point
West Rim Drive, , Arizona
If you've been hoping for a great view of the Colorado River, that's up next at Mohave Point. Here, you'll get a bird's eye view of this tremendously powerful river.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Monument Creek Vista
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
Monument Creek Vista, up next, offers a view of the most intense rapids in the park: Granite Rapids. You'll also hear about the first female river guide and how she got her start in the Grand Canyon!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Pima Point
West Rim Drive, , Arizona
The next stop on your right is Pima Point, which sports one of the best views of Colorado. When you’re there, stop and listen. If the vista’s quiet, you can hear the rushing sound of water moving along the river.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Hermit's Rest
West Rim Drive, , Arizona
So where does all this stuff get its name? Well, back in the mining days, one particular miner had no interest in being around other people. He far preferred the rhythms of nature. He spent most of his life living near this spot, content to while away his days with only the rocks and birds and squirrels to keep him company.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Pipe Creek Vista
E Rim Dr, Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
After the shuttle, the tour continues east along Desert View Drive. The first stop along this road is Pipe Creek Vista, a favorite for birders hoping to spot the canyon's rarer specimens, including even the ultra-rare California condor!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Duck on a Rock Viewpoint
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
The next landmark is the appropriately-named Duck on a Rock Viewpoint, which offers a good look at an oddly-shaped rock formation many claim looks exactly like a duck.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Grandview Point
South Rim, , Arizona
After that is Grandview Point, and the view seriously is grand. This is also the trailhead for a hiking trail which leads below the canyon's rim and features some truly remarkable sights.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Lipan Point
East Rim Drive, a few miles west of Desert View, Arizona
After that you'll come to Lipan Point, offering another great river view along with some fascinating facts about the park's geology.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Navajo Point
Desert View Dr, Arizona
The final viewpoint along this drive is Navajo Point, and last certainly isn't least in this case. Navajo Point is actually the highest viewpoint on the entire southern rim, standing at a staggering 7,500 feet above sea level!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower
Desert View Dr., Grand Canyon, Arizona
At last, you'll arrive at the iconic Desert View Watchtower, a truly impressive stone structure perched on the canyon's edge. Depending on the season, you can even climb to the top for a view unlike any other. The tour concludes here.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Yaki Point
Near East Rim Drive, , Arizona
A popular place for viewing sunrise & sunset, this remote lookout & shuttle stop offers restrooms.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: South Kaibab Trail
S Entrance Rd, , Arizona
The South Kaibab Trail is a hiking trail in Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona. Unlike the Bright Angel Trail which also begins at the south rim of the Grand Canyon and leads to the Colorado River, the South Kaibab Trail follows a ridge out to Skeleton Point allowing for 360-degree views of the canyon.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Tusayan Ruins and Museum
3 Miles West of Desert View Visitor Center, Desert View Drive, Arizona
Tusayan Ruins and Museum is a great stop for learning more about ancient cultures. We particularly enjoyed the walk through the ruins with the signage.
Duration: 5 minutes

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Inclusions

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

Exclusions

• Entry ticket to Grand Canyon.
• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Redemption Instructions
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❄️ Winter Closure 2025:
North Rim: Typically closed from mid-October to mid-May. This includes the primary road leading to the North Rim, State Route 67.

South Rim: Open year-round.

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