Grand Canyon Half Day Tour
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CANYON DAVE TOURS has All of These:
- A Yavapai Point "Q and A" and the Fossil Hunt at the Awesome Cracks
- Everyone gets a window seat!
- A Sit-at-the-Rim Geology Talk.
- Pass-around the Vishnu Schist and a Navajo basket from our Portable Museum.
- Take-home memories with our colorful Nature and Geology flyers.
- Passionate guides taught by 'Canyon Dave' Thayer, an Arizona Geology Professor, Museum Curator, and author of two books: Grand Canyon Geology (1986) and Grand Canyon Fossils (2009).
Half Day Tour prices are:
• $159 Adults and Teens
• $152 Seniors and Active Military
• $99 Child 12 and under
Morning tours run 9:00–12:00 • Afternoon tours run 1:00–4:00 Mountain Time.
After booking, our office manager Leonor personally calls every guest to confirm details.
Pick up and drop off is only at Tusayan or Grand Canyon National Park hotels and campgrounds.
All dates are available on our Half Day Tour of Grand Canyon, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
We received TripAdvisor's Certificates of Excellence
for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013,
and their Heart Award for our 5-Star reviews.
We want to help you understand and perhaps come to love the Grand Canyon. Our guides' hearts are here. Dave says his spirit flows beside a bubbling stream under the cottonwood trees in Bright Angel Canyon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do Half Day Tours pick up?
Half Day Tours pick up and drop off at any hotel, lodge, or campground in Tusayan or Grand Canyon National Park. If you are staying in Flagstaff or Williams, we will pick you up there for the Full Day Tour.
What time do tours run?
Morning tours run 9:00 to 12:00 and afternoon tours run 1:00 to 4:00 Mountain Time. Choose your preferred time when you book.
Is lunch included on the Half Day Tour?
Lunch is not included on the Half Day Tour, but we provide snacks and a variety of beverages.
How many guests are on each tour?
We keep groups very small — a maximum of 9 guests — so everyone gets a window seat and personal attention from the guide.
Can I book a private Half Day Tour?
Absolutely! Toggle the private option on the booking form above to see private pricing. Private Half Day Tours start at $795 for up to 3 guests, with a maximum price of $1,495.
What is your cancellation policy?
Full refund for cancellation 24 hours before your tour. Cancellations within 24 hours receive a credit toward a future tour.