Touring the Grand Canyon
Can you tour Grand Canyon on your own?
Yes, anyone is allowed to visit any viewpoint, trail, or facility in the Grand Canyon. Some visitors plan to return but this time they are here simply to get a few initial impressions of the truly unexpected vastness. I read that one visitor from Japan "just wanted to be in the Grand Canyon's presence." It is that astonishing.
People visiting the Grand Canyon for the first time tend to stand in awe, just gazing. But you want to know more--you want to understand. So you take a tour.
If this might be your only trip here, you deserve to have a guided experience with a fun and fully professional expert. You really will see things you would have missed. And if it is a Canyon Dave Tour, especially a full day Ultimate Tour, you will fully understand how the Grand Canyon came to be.
People often ask, "Is a Grand Canyon Tour worth it?" Of course, our answer is yes!
Ten Things You Might Miss On Your Own
On any old tour
- Hoping that you haven't missed anything important.
- Various viewpoints along the South Rim.
- The fun of being with other guests.
- Having a guide to point out features.
- Personal attention from your guide, trying to answer your questions.
Only on Canyon Dave Tours
- Experiencing first hand the fascinating geologic story. Canyon Dave is a Grand Canyon geologist and author.
- Having a free colorful record of what you have learned, to take home.
- Examining rock specimens to learn the geology of the Grand Canyon.
- Having a printed handout of "Things to Do After Your Tour."
- Using provided binoculars or telescope to spy distant hikers, mule trains and ancient ruins.
Check out Canyon Dave's Full Day Tour!