Grand Canyon Day Tour: Small Group Experience

Embark on a small-group day trip from Phoenix-Scottsdale to the Grand Canyon South Rim. Experience the scenic beauty of Arizona and enjoy unforgettable views with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grand Canyon South Rim - Enjoy approximately 3 hours inside Grand Canyon National Park! Part of your time is guided and part of your time is on your own. Stroll the rim for endless viewpoints and gaze upon the deepest and widest part of the entire Grand Canyon! The drive to Grand Canyon from the Phoenix area is roughly 4 hours with a few comfort stops along the way.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Unlimited bottled water
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Food
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the picturesque charm of Arizona on this intimate day excursion from the Phoenix-Scottsdale vicinity. Traverse the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon South Rim on a comprehensive day journey. Absorb the majestic vistas of quintessential southwestern terrains with your expert guide. Savor the exclusivity of a tight-knit group tour capped at a…

Location
Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix North/Happy Valley
West Charlotte Drive
This is a guaranteed pick up location, however, please let the supplier know as soon as possible if you are NOT staying here, as they may have a closer meet location for you.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Antoinette
Feb 27, 2025
Highly recommend - Our guide was energetic, knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend. The bus was clean. Overall, a very enjoyable experience
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Jjs36963
Feb 6, 2025
Impressive - Impressive Complete the tour with a helicopter flight. It was fantastic to see the canyon from the viewpoints and inside. Impeccable agency all day.
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Trisha_e
Jan 31, 2025
Excellent experience- do it! - There is alot of walking, which you'd expect. The tour driver was very informative and super accommodating. He also stopped every hour or so to stretch our legs. It's a very amazing trip to the Grand Canyon. Loved every minute of it.
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Markita
Jan 23, 2025
Worth every penny - Aldo was amazing! My fiance and I were celebrating our engagement & our tour was upgraded to include Sedona, first win! Second win was the engagement announcement at Love’s truck stop. That made our day. The Grand Canyon was breathtaking. The stop for pie, was the perfect end to the trip. The tour guide got us everywhere on time & we didn’t feel rushed. 6am-7pm day but worth every minute
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Dina23
Jan 8, 2025
Detours is the best!! - We were off to a great start when our guide Mark H picked us up at our hotel in Scottsdale a few minutes ahead of our scheduled time. Along the ride to the Grand Canyon, he made sure everyone was comfortable and made a number of stops for the restroom and snacks. He shared lots of interesting facts and trivia about the area and its history. He was informative and entertaining. Of course the Grand Canyon is stunning, and we had ample time to enjoy the park. We drove through gorgeous scenery on the way to Sedona, where we had about an hour on our own. We had time for one last stop at Bell Rock before heading back to Scottsdale.
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Dawsonmonettep
Jan 1, 2025
So Glad We Had this Experience - Marvelously wonderful adventure. Our guide Jordan is amazing, knowledgeable and attentive. Plenty of free time to explore the Canyon, with Jordan pointing out the best views and trails. The van was stocked with water for us and stopped every hour or so for bathroom and snack breaks. We made new friends with our van-mates, everyone was so friendly. Pro tips: Go on a weekday, if if at all possible, to avoid weekend crowds. Pack snacks and reading material for all the time in the van. It’s a 13-hour day, and worth every minute. We’ll remember this trip for a long long time. Thank you Detours!
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X2014axbennyc
Dec 19, 2024
Great tour - Mark was an awesome guide so patient with everyone and humorous and very professional and friendly. Trip to Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, and Sedona was absolutely beautiful and Fabulous
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Michael_t
Dec 4, 2024
Great time, awesome trip. - The tour of Sedona and the Grand Canyon was awesome. Great views and Aldo was so knowledgeable and accommodating. Highly recommend using Detours.
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Karencp8608jq
Dec 3, 2024
Phenomenal Experience - The tour was great. We've been to the Grand Canyon multiple times, but this was the 1st guided tour we've done. Not having to drive was a major benefit. We had Mark as our driver/tour guide. He was fantastic. He pointed out features we weren't aware of during the drive. Mark was a trove of information regarding the Grand Canyon. We recommend this day trip to anyone looking to see the Grand Canyon.
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Amanda_j
Nov 19, 2024
Great tour if you’ve only a day to spare . - Aldo was our excellent driver and animated guide the whole 12 hour experience of the trip from Phoenix to south rim and back . Great back ground info and a real encourager and motivator with his group . It was an excellent tour.
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