Grand Canyon Self-Guided Tour: Explore South & East Rim
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70 Ratings
Grand Canyon Village
Embark on a self-guided tour of the Grand Canyon's South and East Rim, exploring the best vistas and hiking trails while learning about its fascinating history. Download the Tour Guide App and get ready for an incredible adventure!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Grand Canyon National Park - 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.
What's Included
  • Automatic GPS stories play hands-free, offering full day support via call, chat, or email.
  • Complete itinerary with travel tips, professional narration, videos, texts and hidden gems included.
  • Offline access with GPS map and route, including step-by-step directions without needing cell signal or WiFi.
  • Private, customizable tour experience in your own car, with freedom for photo stops, snacks, and hikes.
  • Easy tour guide app setup with a link to download, along with password access for your tours.
  • No expiry date, offering flexibility to use the tour any day, any time, and spread over multiple trips.
  • Cost-effective with a single purchase covering the entire car, offering savings over traditional bus tours.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Experience the stunning beauty of one of the planet’s natural marvels. The Grand Canyon is so enormous and breathtaking that it needs to be seen in person to really grasp its vastness. This tour lets you explore the best viewpoints and hiking paths on the canyon’s South Rim while educating you about the interesting past of the canyon and the indigenous inhabitants who once resided there. So take the chance and witness something truly exceptional!

During the summer, private vehicles are not allowed on Hermit Road. The tour guide will direct you to park at stop 15 and walk between stops 16-22, afterwards taking the shuttle for stops 23-31. Beyond stop 31, located on the eastern part of the park, you can drive your private vehicle again.

Post-booking, check your email to download the Tour Guide App by Action, input your exclusive code, and unlock your tour. The above steps need a strong internet/wifi connection. All you need to do after is to follow the audio guide and the mapped route.

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio. • Walking Tours: While each person typically needs their tour, couples or small groups can share one using split headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
450 AZ-64
Arizona 64
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alipn2023
Apr 4, 2024
Good investment - Great investment for a family trip at your own pace. Great tips and works for most of the part. Definitely, worth it. We used it on IOS device but I reckon it will work fine on other devices as well.
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Deborah_r
Mar 17, 2024
Wonderful time seeing the Grand Canyon! - Grand Canyon is so beautiful!!!! Great shuttle service to get around clean and organized. Met many nice people from so many countries Fun time
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Passenger37737470976
Feb 27, 2024
Grand Canyon - Action Tour is an amazing app. Loved the trip. A self guided tour at our own pace. Stop when we wanted and pick right back on the tour.
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Passenger554769
Feb 24, 2024
Well worth the fee! - We really appreciated being able to start and stop the tour when we wanted. We enjoyed the stories about different parts of the Grand Canyon and would recommend this to others.
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Camper41746741341
Jan 3, 2024
Wonderful views, me and my wife really enjoyed the tour. - I was able to take many wonderful pictures during our tour. Thank you very much for providing a great tour.
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S7857vfsteved
Mar 21, 2024
Grand Canyon - We loved it and took so many photos. We really enjoyed getting the history of the park and the native people. Being able to stop and start was great.
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I5607rysarahd
Mar 11, 2024
GrandCanyon 2024 - Informational and easy to use. Also used the chat for help on hours and starting points. Chat was responsive and answered all of my questions. Good price too!!
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Karl_n
Jan 5, 2024
Didn't really use it and would not pay for it again. - Found that this wasn't needed as there are signs and every person would have to download this and that - not worth the cost at all. People that are really into history and can't do their own research would enjoy this.
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Margaret_s
Mar 28, 2024
Don’t waste your money - Waste of money. It wouldn’t download. So, we weren’t able to use it. We did call, they were able to help with the first part but not the second. I don’t understand all the secrecy with not letting you download ahead of time. You’d be able to trouble shoot that way and not be left empty-handed.
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Susan_w
Dec 29, 2023
Don't bother - Waste of money.... Google is better, we bought tickets for four people....the ticket is a royal pain to get to, because you have to download some app. One of us listened and it was barely audible and super boring.... additionally the shuttle wasn't running.... Live and learn....plus, the Grand Canyon speaks for itself
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