Grand Canyon and Sedona Self-Guided Driving Tour Bundle
Overview
Witness the natural splendor of the Southwest with this combo tour of Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Experience Sedona’s spiritual power at huge red rock formations and discover why locals call this desert town a “a cathedral without walls.” Tour the south rim of the Grand Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the world, and learn the history of the Hopi tribe who lived there. This tour combo is chock full of breathtaking vistas, unforgettable hikes, and hidden history.
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!
Inclusions
- App on your phone: A link to download the Tour Guide App by Action and Password for your tours.
- Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.
- Good value: Buy just one per car. Don’t pay for each person. Save money compared to a bus tour.
- Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.
- Private tour in your/rental car: No group. Take breaks for photos/ snacks/hikes. Go at your own pace
- Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
- Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated, videos, text, hidden gems.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sedona Chamber of Commerce, 331 Forest Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336-4828
This quirky, drop-dead gorgeous town has tons to offer, from shops and galleries to unbelievable red rock hikes. But it’s also packed with unique, surprising history, as you’re about to discover. I hope you’re ready to explore a place like no other!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, 336 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
Find a spot to park, then hop out of the car and head for the Tlaquepaque Arts Shopping Village. This market is a Sedona must-see. It’s absolutely full of shops and galleries featuring local arts and crafts, as well as plentiful food offerings if you’re feeling peckish.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Marg’s Draw Trailhead, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
At the bend in this road, you’ll find Marg’s Draw Trail, one of Sedona’s mid-length trails at 4 miles out and back. This trail’s famous for offering up-close views of Sedona’s famous red rocks. If you’re here in the spring, you can also catch cactus flowers blooming along the trail!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Broken Arrow Trail, 799 Morgan Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
The trail name has nothing to do with some unearthed Sinagua artifact. It’s actually the title of a movie filmed in Sedona!
See, long after the Sinagua vanished, Sedona became home to a handful of pioneer families. Among them: T.C. Schnebly, who saw a bright future for the community, even though it could barely even be called a community when he arrived. Schnebly built the area’s first hotel and general store, and created the first post office in 1902 to put it on the grid! The problem? This place didn’t even have a name yet!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Call Of The Canyon Picnic Site, Sedona, AZ 86336
Sedona changed forever in 1923, when filmmaker Zane Grey arrived with a film crew and a dream. Here, Zane shot the silent film Call of the Canyon, a western about a soldier returning from war. He wanted creative freedom he couldn’t get in LA, and was captivated by Sedona’s landscape.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chapel of the Holy Cross, 780 Chapel Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336-7064
Back in 1931, the Empire State Building finished construction in New York. Uhhh so… what does that have to do with Sedona?
Well, local rancher and sculptor Marguerite Staude saw that skyscraper and was so inspired she simply had to create something just as impressive in her home state of Arizona.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral Rock Trail, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
This is the trailhead for Cathedral Rock Trail, a steep 1.2-mile trek offering phenomenal vistas. It’s considered a challenging hike, with 800 feet of elevation gain, so make sure you’re prepared if you decide to make the journey. Otherwise, you can simply enjoy the views of Cathedral Rock!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Courthouse Vista, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
From here, you can get a great look at Courthouse Butte. These majestic formations were one of the main reasons Hollywood came to Sedona in the first place. They just seem to scream “wild west, ” don’t they?
If you’d like to get a closer look, you can access a couple of different trails from this parking lot.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Village of Oak Creek, Village of Oak Creek, Arizona
Village of Oak Creek, known to locals as “The Village, ” this unincorporated community is chock full of shops and restaurants perfect for a post-tour break. The Village also boasts three huge golf courses for those who like to hit the links!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lover's Knoll, 1891-, 1893 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
The easy-to-access, scenic vista of Lover’s Knoll is the perfect spot for a romantic photo op. For some folks, it’s also the ultimate outdoor wedding destination!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Munds Mountain Trail, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
Here, you’ll find Pyramid Mountain Trail—named, of course, for that pyramid-shaped mountain directly in front of us. This 2-mile loop takes about an hour to hike and offers stupendous scenery the whole time. It also presents some insight into why some people consider this land sacred.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Crescent Moon Ranch Road, Crescent Moon Ranch Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
It’s definitely worth the price, but if you’d rather not pay, you’ll have an option to turn around before the ticket booth.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Crescent Moon Picnic Site, 333 Red Rock Crossing Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
This Crescent Moon Picnic Site, offers much more than just a great place for a snack. This creekside sanctuary boasts spectacular views and swimming as well! Cathedral Rock is clearly visible from here, and this is one of the most photographed views in Sedona! Chances are if you’ve seen photos of Sedona, one of them was shot from right here
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Red Rock State Park, 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
This is Red Rock State Park, a small but mighty stretch of some of the prettiest wilderness in the Sedona area. This 286-acre park offers plentiful hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and scenic vistas.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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, 2 1/2 Miles North Of Park Entrance, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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: Hopi House, Adjacent to El Tovar, Grand Canyon South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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: Yavapai Geology Museum, S Entrance Rd, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
Want to get hands on with the Grand Canyon's geological history? Just stop by the Yavapai Geology Museum for some educational exhibits!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kolb Studio, South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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: 10 minutes
Stop At: Powell Point, West Rim Drive, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, West Rim Drive, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, West Rim Drive Grand Canyon National Park, 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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hermit's Rest, West Rim Drive, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, USA
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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: Moran Point, Desert View Dr., Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
Continuing on your drive, you'll arrive at Moran Point, which boasts a great look at the Colorado River from an entirely new angle.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lipan Point, East Rim Drive, a few miles west of Desert View, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
A popular place for viewing sunrise & sunset, this remote lookout & shuttle stop offers restrooms.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sedona Chamber of Commerce, 331 Forest Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336-4828
This quirky, drop-dead gorgeous town has tons to offer, from shops and galleries to unbelievable red rock hikes. But it’s also packed with unique, surprising history, as you’re about to discover. I hope you’re ready to explore a place like no other!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, 336 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
Find a spot to park, then hop out of the car and head for the Tlaquepaque Arts Shopping Village. This market is a Sedona must-see. It’s absolutely full of shops and galleries featuring local arts and crafts, as well as plentiful food offerings if you’re feeling peckish.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Marg’s Draw Trailhead, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
At the bend in this road, you’ll find Marg’s Draw Trail, one of Sedona’s mid-length trails at 4 miles out and back. This trail’s famous for offering up-close views of Sedona’s famous red rocks. If you’re here in the spring, you can also catch cactus flowers blooming along the trail!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Broken Arrow Trail, 799 Morgan Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
The trail name has nothing to do with some unearthed Sinagua artifact. It’s actually the title of a movie filmed in Sedona!
See, long after the Sinagua vanished, Sedona became home to a handful of pioneer families. Among them: T.C. Schnebly, who saw a bright future for the community, even though it could barely even be called a community when he arrived. Schnebly built the area’s first hotel and general store, and created the first post office in 1902 to put it on the grid! The problem? This place didn’t even have a name yet!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Call Of The Canyon Picnic Site, Sedona, AZ 86336
Sedona changed forever in 1923, when filmmaker Zane Grey arrived with a film crew and a dream. Here, Zane shot the silent film Call of the Canyon, a western about a soldier returning from war. He wanted creative freedom he couldn’t get in LA, and was captivated by Sedona’s landscape.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chapel of the Holy Cross, 780 Chapel Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336-7064
Back in 1931, the Empire State Building finished construction in New York. Uhhh so… what does that have to do with Sedona?
Well, local rancher and sculptor Marguerite Staude saw that skyscraper and was so inspired she simply had to create something just as impressive in her home state of Arizona.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral Rock Trail, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
This is the trailhead for Cathedral Rock Trail, a steep 1.2-mile trek offering phenomenal vistas. It’s considered a challenging hike, with 800 feet of elevation gain, so make sure you’re prepared if you decide to make the journey. Otherwise, you can simply enjoy the views of Cathedral Rock!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Courthouse Vista, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
From here, you can get a great look at Courthouse Butte. These majestic formations were one of the main reasons Hollywood came to Sedona in the first place. They just seem to scream “wild west, ” don’t they?
If you’d like to get a closer look, you can access a couple of different trails from this parking lot.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Village of Oak Creek, Village of Oak Creek, Arizona
Village of Oak Creek, known to locals as “The Village, ” this unincorporated community is chock full of shops and restaurants perfect for a post-tour break. The Village also boasts three huge golf courses for those who like to hit the links!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lover's Knoll, 1891-, 1893 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
The easy-to-access, scenic vista of Lover’s Knoll is the perfect spot for a romantic photo op. For some folks, it’s also the ultimate outdoor wedding destination!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Munds Mountain Trail, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
Here, you’ll find Pyramid Mountain Trail—named, of course, for that pyramid-shaped mountain directly in front of us. This 2-mile loop takes about an hour to hike and offers stupendous scenery the whole time. It also presents some insight into why some people consider this land sacred.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Crescent Moon Ranch Road, Crescent Moon Ranch Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
It’s definitely worth the price, but if you’d rather not pay, you’ll have an option to turn around before the ticket booth.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Crescent Moon Picnic Site, 333 Red Rock Crossing Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
This Crescent Moon Picnic Site, offers much more than just a great place for a snack. This creekside sanctuary boasts spectacular views and swimming as well! Cathedral Rock is clearly visible from here, and this is one of the most photographed views in Sedona! Chances are if you’ve seen photos of Sedona, one of them was shot from right here
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Red Rock State Park, 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
This is Red Rock State Park, a small but mighty stretch of some of the prettiest wilderness in the Sedona area. This 286-acre park offers plentiful hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and scenic vistas.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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, 2 1/2 Miles North Of Park Entrance, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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: Hopi House, Adjacent to El Tovar, Grand Canyon South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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: Yavapai Geology Museum, S Entrance Rd, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
Want to get hands on with the Grand Canyon's geological history? Just stop by the Yavapai Geology Museum for some educational exhibits!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kolb Studio, South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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: 10 minutes
Stop At: Powell Point, West Rim Drive, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, West Rim Drive, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, West Rim Drive Grand Canyon National Park, 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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hermit's Rest, West Rim Drive, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, USA
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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: Moran Point, Desert View Dr., Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
Continuing on your drive, you'll arrive at Moran Point, which boasts a great look at the Colorado River from an entirely new angle.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lipan Point, East Rim Drive, a few miles west of Desert View, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
A popular place for viewing sunrise & sunset, this remote lookout & shuttle stop offers restrooms.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- How it works: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions. Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. To begin touring, go to the Starting Point and launch the app. The audio starts automatically. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
- Good value: Purchase only one tour for the entire vehicle instead of taking the bus and paying for each person. You will see a significant saving. Connect your phone to car speakers by a wire or bluetooth. Enjoy the tour by listening together as you drive.
- Flexible Schedule: Once the app/tour is on your phone, you can use it any day and at any time. You can use it over multiple days. And, also use it on your next trip here. This tour never expires.
- Preview the tour: You can use it before the trip at home (highly recommended), use it during the trip, and use it after you come back.
- Don't miss a thing: You will get everything with the app - a complete itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated audio stories, story script, images, videos, deep dives, hidden gems, exciting locations, recommendations for hikes, adventure, activities, treks, and stop-by-stop direction.
- Private tour: You can use it in your car or rental car. No worries about groups or crowds. Start the tour app on your phone. And it will direct you step by step. You can stop for as many breaks as you like. Take a break for Instagram photos, and take a break for lunch/snacks. Go on a hike. The tour will wait for you and start when you start again. You can even do the tour over multiple days. Go at your own pace.
- Easy to use: The stories play themselves as soon as the GPS is activated. It requires no use of your hands at all. You can get HELP by calling, chatting, or emailing any time of the day.
- Offline: There is no need for a cell signal or Wi-Fi while touring. App’s GPS map works offline.
- Expiration/go again: The tour will last for the rest of your life on your phone. It is available for use on any day of your next trip.
- Use pictures for a photo book: Create a photo book using clean (no crowd) app images of each spot to make a memorable trip. All the photos and the correct sequence is ready in the app for you to use.
- Social media: Share clean (no crowd) images with friends/family.
- Devices supported include iPhones with iOS 13 & above, Android phones with version 9 & above and all cellular-enabled tablets & iPads.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
RICHARD_B
April 2023
We loved the viator, it was a little confusing when we went to the Grand Canyon. We started in a different location, south entrance because north was closed so on the tour it had us backwards. The information about Grand Canyon and Sedona was invaluable. Some tour sites on the Sedona never popped...
We loved the viator, it was a little confusing when we went to the Grand Canyon. We started in a different location, south entrance because north was closed so on the tour it had us backwards. The information about Grand Canyon and Sedona was invaluable. Some tour sites on the Sedona never popped up, ex the chapel of the holy cross. At least in Sedona we started at the right location. I would definitely recommend this to othersRobert_W
March 2023
Convenient and helpful to see sites with limited time. Would do it again. Good value and time saver.
Convenient and helpful to see sites with limited time. Would do it again. Good value and time saver.442cindyk
March 2023
Very educational, and well presented. Easy to follow the map on our phone and screen inside our car.
Very educational, and well presented. Easy to follow the map on our phone and screen inside our car.Ray_F
March 2023
I was looking forward to using this app hoping it would work as advertised. It did not work when I wanted to use it, however, and wreaked havoc on my Samsung phone with some kind of virus or something that drained the battery incredibly fast and prevented my phone from working. Very disappointed...
I was looking forward to using this app hoping it would work as advertised. It did not work when I wanted to use it, however, and wreaked havoc on my Samsung phone with some kind of virus or something that drained the battery incredibly fast and prevented my phone from working. Very disappointed. :(Lisa_S
March 2023
We luckily packed warm clothes but even in chilly temperatures in Sedona and a few white outs at Grand Canyon we still had lots of sun and breathtaking views. The guide gave us history we would have never gotten on our own and we could go at our own pace.
We luckily packed warm clothes but even in chilly temperatures in Sedona and a few white outs at Grand Canyon we still had lots of sun and breathtaking views. The guide gave us history we would have never gotten on our own and we could go at our own pace.jeffr550
February 2023
I thought this was well worth the price, it pointed out each of the turnouts and lookouts that were on the Grand Canyon route. It also provided many informational tidbits that we certainly would not have gotten had we not had the self guided tour. I would recommend it and purchase another one wit...
I thought this was well worth the price, it pointed out each of the turnouts and lookouts that were on the Grand Canyon route. It also provided many informational tidbits that we certainly would not have gotten had we not had the self guided tour. I would recommend it and purchase another one without hesitation.