Private Grand Canyon Signature Tour with Hike
This private Grand Canyon ground excursion takes place aboard an open-air Hummer and includes a guided hike on Grandview Trail. See some of the Grand Canyon South Rim's most impressive landscapes on a private Hummer tour that stops at several lookout points and on a guided hike along Grandview Trail.
- Departing From: Grand Canyon National Park
- Destination: Grand Canyon National Park
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Product Code: BW-GG-3HP
This private Grand Canyon South Rim tour combines a ground excursion and a hiking adventure for an all-encompassing sightseeing experience. Depart first aboard a customized military-style Hummer vehicle reserved entirely for your group and enjoy a convertible roof and bench style seating that can fit the whole family. Your driver will select a variety of scenic lookout points scattered across the canyon's edge, and your group will have time to take photos at each destination. You'll also enjoy a box lunch during your trip.
After your ground tour, your guide will lead your group on a Grand Canyon hiking adventure along Grandview Trail. This is one of the most popular Grand Canyon trails as it leads hikers below the canyon's surface! Make sure that your group wears proper footwear as this hike is about 1 mile roundtrip.
Note: Hike is on a steep, rocky uneven trail, and participants should be in excellent physical condition. Sturdy, closed toed shoes are required.
Passengers must be at least 8 years of age to enjoy this experience.
This tour is seasonal from April 1 - October 31.
Tour Highlights
- Customized sightseeing Hummer
- Forward-facing stadium seating
- Entire vehicle reserved for your party
- Professional and knowledgeable driver/guide
- Multiple stops within the Grand Canyon National Park
- Guided hike along Grandview Trail (1 mile roundtrip)
Included
- Hummer tour of Grand Canyon National Park
- Hiking Tour on Grandview Trail
Planning
- Tour Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Hike Duration: Approximately 1 hour
- Transportation:
- Passengers must transport themselves to the Buck Wild Hummer Tours depot and arrive 30 minutes prior to their departure time.
- Passengers must be at least 8 years of age to enjoy this experience.
- Hike is on a steep, rocky uneven trail, and participants should be in excellent physical condition. Sturdy, closed toed shoes are required.
PRIVATE Grand Canyon Signature Tour with Hike FAQs
- What kind of hummer do you operate?
Buck Wild's hummer fleet are repurposed military vehicles that once served as troop carriers, command centers, and even ambulances. These vehicles have been modified to feature forward-facing seating, a high-end speaker system for your guide's narration, and an open-air construction with a convertible enclosure that can be used in cooler weather.
- Which viewpoints will we see on a Hummer tour?
Your professional driver and guide will select 3-4 viewpoints across the Grand Canyon National Park, which could include Yavapai Point & Geology Museum, Pipe Creek Vista, Duck on a Rock, Grandview Point, Mather Point, Moran Point, and Grand Canyon Village. Your driver will base his decision on areas that have the least amount of foot traffic so your sightseeing experience can feel more secluded and private.
- Is the hummer tour bumpy?
The Hummer tour operates only on paved roads across the Grand Canyon National Park, so your ride will be rather smooth.
- How many passengers can a Hummer tour vehicle accommodate?
The Hummer vehicles are fitted with 4 individual seats in the back row, then two rows of bench-style seating, which can accommodate several children or adults depending on their sizes. Typical Hummer excursions can transport up to 12 people.
- How long is our guided hike?
The roundtrip distance of your guided hike on Grandview Trail is approximately 1 mile.
- Which trail will our guided tour take place on?
Your guided tour takes place on Grandview Trail, a route that actually descends below the surface of the Grand Canyon.