"Canyon Dave is a Grand Canyon legend...taking people on the most informative tours of the Grand Canyon available." -Quoted from Insiders' Guide to Grand Canyon-
"Wait a minute," he said. "This is a World Wonder! Tours at the Grand Canyon require world-class
certified interpretive guides. I must train them to clearly explain, for all ages, the Grand Canyon's geology, nature, and
history!
Our tours must allow our participants to understand how a river can cut a great canyon into a flat landscape--into
this Kaibab Plateau. This is the living story of Grand Canyon geology.
I will select iconic viewpoints where we will discuss the Canyon's rich human history: how and when
was it discovered, and by whom. This tour must be enriching and fun, with lunch included and plenty
of comfort stops!"
Sitting near the edge of the abyss, he thought and thought about how to design such a tour. "How will I
plan our walks and talks? How can I help them understand the ancient stories of the rock layers? How will they glimpse the
march of time through the long ages?"
1. Free colorful Nature and Geology informational flyers along with free snacks and beverages on board.
2. A fascinating Sit-at-the-Rim Geology Talk with pass-around rocks of Grand Canyon.
3. A "Portable Museum" of Show-and-Tell Native American, botany, and geological items plus a Grand Canyon relief map so you will know where you are!
4. Passionate guides taught by "Canyon Dave," an Arizona Geology Professor and Museum Curator.
5. Everyone gets a window seat in an air-conditioned van with a flyer for Things to Do after your tour.
Unlike many other tours, Canyon Dave Tours has very small groups: 9 guests maximum. Of course, all your park fees are paid, we are fully insured, and we are licensed by the Grand Canyon National Park.
On our popular Full Day Grand Canyon Tours of the South Rim, your lunch is included. No matter which tour you choose, your adventure starts and ends right at the front door of your lodging in Flagstaff, Williams, Tusayan, within the park, and at any nearby campground or vacation rental.
Pat McD. said: "First timers on bucket list trip! Keaton was a great guide! This was a perfect one day trip. He knew just how to keep us out of traffic and people jams. We saw all of the South Rim overlooks and heard his concise historical, archeological, and geological comments and learned a great deal! He was patient with us older and slower visitors and was very accommodating! Highly recommend this tour!"
AJ H. said: "Fantastic Tour of the Grand Canyon. Greatly recommend! This tour was absolutely amazing and 100% worth every penny! Leo and Emmi were wonderful guides. Even our lunch was fabulous. Leo is an incredible vault of knowledge. They were both very proud to work for Canyon Dave. I would certainly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Canyon for the first time."