Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip From Flagstaff

It was awesome; a great introduction to the area of its your first time here. We learned a lot about the native people, their history, life today in this area, wildlife, and of course, seeing the Grand Canyon up close and personal. Our tour guide was excellent: fun, knowledgeable, anticipating our needs, an excellent driver——very professional and yet relaxed. Seems to sincerely enjoy his job and the people he meets.

Jeff was a wonderful, very knowledgeable tour guide. We could have visited on our own but would not have received the wealth of knowledge that Jeff provided. Wonderful tour!

Roughly an eight hour trip from pick up to drop off from our hotel in Flagstaff. Roughly 3 to 4 hours of time spent viewing the South rim of the Grand Canyon. Time for souvenir shopping at a general store on the Navajo reservation on the way to the Grand Canyon. Traveled 30 miles along the south rim of the Grand Canyon starting at the east entrance to the park(Desert view Watchtower area) to the Grand Canyon Village, where there was roughly 75 minutes for a lunch break and Grand Canyon viewing. Final stop was Visitors Center and Mather point viewing area. Plenty of stops to see different views from the South rim of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. We had several sightings of elk and mule deer at the Grand Canyon. Our Tour had 10 people in a 14 passenger van. The tour guide Andrea did an overall terrific job. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and provided informative commentary throughout the trip.

Perfect way to experience the Grand Canyon for the first time! Picked up on time at designated location, small group with a comfortable van ride, and our extremely knowledgeable and entertaining guide Rasa made the whole day fantastic! Stopped at spots with great photo opportunities and a wonderful lunch. Highly recommend!

Tour was exactly as described. The only complaint I have is the van was small so no leg room unless in front row my knees were in the seat in front of me making it uncomfortable .

This tour was a perfect way to take in the Grand Canyon for me. Charlie was a wonderful guide full of extensive travel experiences.

This was a great experience to see so many breathtaking views at several points of interest! Our tour guide, Steve, was wonderful and was so informative regarding facts about the state of Arizona, the Geology of the canyon and so much of its wildlife as well. This was a day well-spent and not soon forgotten!!

Convenient way to see the Grand Canyon with no decisions or problems. Nice van (and tour leader). We had a total of 7 guests so lots of room. The park was not crowded at all. January was a fantastic time to visit.

You will see great views of the Grand Canyon with several good photo ops. Water provided, you pay for your own meal.

what a wonderful experience! Brian B was our guide and he was like a walking encyclopedia. He had so much information regarding the Canyon, the surrounding area, the Navajo, and he made the day go so fast. I highly recommend the tour and Brian for a guide.

Wonderful day. Cat was great. On time and full of information about the park and surrounding areas! Would highly recommend

Charlie was full of information that was fascinating! It was more walking than I expected but I was happily surprised about how much I learned and was able to see!

Brian Binalli was our guide and he is simply WONDERFUL. He gave us so much information that I was taking notes!! We saw so much beauty and just had a great time

It has rained the day before, so it wasn’t as hot as the day before. The views were amazing! Highly recommended

Sheldon our tour guide was fantastic. He knew of different places to view the sites without being congested with other tours. We had an amazing time.

Wow - where to start?! I've wanted to see the Grand Canyon since I was a kid in the 70s and The Brady Bunch drove their wood-paneled station wagon out to Arizona. And last week, I finally made it happen! My son and I booked a South Rim tour with Angel's Gate Tours and had an absolutely phenomenal time. Our guide - Rasa - was a walking encyclopedia of Grand Canyon knowledge - he knew the history, the culture, the geology, plants and animals, etc. In addition he was a great conversationalist with a cute sense of humor. The whole day was packed full. But be prepared - seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time is an emotional experience. I shed some tears because I was so overwhelmed by its majesty and splendor (...that may sounds corny, but it's true). It was a beautiful and perfect day, which I will always remember. Thank you, Rasa!

Our guide was Brian a Navajo native. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We were so glad he was our guide.

Visiting the Grand Canyon South Rim was an absolutely unforgettable experience! The breathtaking views were everything I imagined and more. Our tour guide, Cat, was phenomenal—knowledgeable, engaging, and full of great stories about the canyon’s history and geology. She made the experience even more special with her enthusiasm and attention to detail. From the moment we arrived, everything was well-organized, and Cat ensured we saw the best viewpoints and learned fascinating facts along the way. Her passion for the Grand Canyon and the surrounding community was truly infectious. I can’t recommend this tour enough! If you’re planning a visit, ask for Cat—you won’t regret it.

The wupataki ruins and the South Rim were awesome our tour guide Charley was very knowledgeable and great guide

Learning the history and the names of the different places and the indigenous people who live in and around the canyon.

The tour guide was very well-informed and kept to her schedule. It was a long but insightful tour. The stops and overlooks were wondorus.

It was really perfect! Our guide was incredible and very accommodating! He picked us up at our hotel. He was full of information, and he was so kind (there was a person in our group who walked with a cane and struggled getting in and out of the van). He was patient and helpful. We enjoyed all the stops along the way!

I had a great experience. If you want to visit the Grand Canyon, take this tour. I had lots of fun, learned some history, and enjoyed one of the most amazing natural wounders

Wonderful. I highly recommend this company. Sheldon was the best. He is full of knowledge. We saw alot of sights but also learned alot!

Guide was great! Really informative and took time to talk to kids about their questions. Van was too small and crowded.

Seeing the Grand Canyon for the very first time! Cat - out wonderful guide - gave us lots of interesting facts about the history and geology of the Grand Canyon. It’s so nice to have someone else do the driving too. I liked Cat’s choices of music. And her train whistle!

This trip was amazing! Andrea made this trip easy! She was very knowledgeable and personable. She took us to the best spots and was so chill and easygoing. She knew a lot about everything. We got to see the Grand Canyon from a lot of different angles. Even got to hike up a little trail named the Bright Angel Trail. Would definitely recommend this trip but definitely with her!

Our tour guide Jeff was amazing. He was knowledgeable, patient, and considerate. We really enjoyed the Hopi ruins. The canyon was awe-inspiring and beautiful.

The trip is pretty short (especially leaving from Flagstaff) and a bit too commercial for my taste. We stopped for a long time at a US private-owned (NOT EVEN native American-owned) shopping area. We stopped at 3-4 viewpoints at the Grand Canyon and that was it ... The guide was extremely nice and pleasant though.

Steve was a wonderful tour guide! He showed us parts of the park (and off park) we never would have gone to on our own. He had knowledge of literally everything and gladly shared it. The views were unreal, a wonderful day. The only part we didn't necessarily enjoy was the fact that we were the only ones wearing masks in a van. Masks were optional inside the van during a pandemic? I'm a nurse, so I don't think that makes a ton of sense. People were coughing in the van all day. Otherwise, a great tour.

Tour guide was awesome. Great stops and lively descriptions of history and geology. East rim is Definately worth the drive.

We enjoyed seeing the lava flow from Sunset Crater. The Grand Canyon sites that our guide, Steve, chose were beautiful . He was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained with Arizona trivia!

This was the perfect 1 day tour of the grand canyon. Our guide was knowledgeable and very accommodating to the needs of all his customers. Really great tour!

Kevin was a world of knowledge and he included everyone's interests all day long. He addressed everyone by name, and made sure every one one of us had all our questions answered

Good tour. Brought to places with spectacular views. Guide was very informative. Was given freedom to roam around as we pleased. Van was very clean

Burt was great! He made the tour fun and informative. Plenty of opportunities and time to see amazing sites.

Matt was very knowledgeable and was a pleasure to spend the day with. He made the day very enjoyable. Give him a raise.

Our guide, Steve a/k/a "Steveebe" was awesome! He is a walking, talking search engine! He knew facts about our home states that we didn't even know but were too embarrassed to let him know that! I've never met anyone who could give you interesting facts on just about everything and every place. He took us to the most scenic views along the Grand Canyon, provided us with his knowledge and entertained us all at once. He introduced us to Ricky and Lucy, the Ravens couple who frequent a particular spot on the Canyon. After an exhilarating day, and just when we thought it was over, Steve spotted about 4 large Elk feeding near the road. We had told him how we had been trying to get pictures of them but had only seen them at night. Steve turned the tour van around and parked so we could take pictures of the Elk. I don't think he knows how much that meant to us! This was the Yeager Sisters Trip 2020. Going to be tough to beat this one!

Our guide, Dave, was very knowledgeable. Being able to see the BEST views and get insights to the Native cultures was the best ! Thank you SO much !! Definitely worth it!!

Matt was very educated and funny. Great trip would recommend. He stopped at his favorites that he thought were best and I completely agree.

Matt was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. The Grand Canyon was amazing. We could have driven the same route in our car, but not had nearly the wonderful and rich experience as we had with our group. My teen daughter and I came away with a deeper understanding of the canyon and the history of the native and nonnative Americans. Great day and amazing pictures to our day.

My son doesn’t really like traditional birthday parties as he’s on the spectrum and gets overstimulated so we tend to take him on trips to remember, this year we chose the Grand Canyon and this tour. It was incredible, our tour guide was friendly, informative, and flexible. The helicopter flight is something my son and his father will never forget.

Rick the pilot was great! We enjoyed every minute of the flight over the South Rim of the canyon. The helicopter was in great shape and the flight was very comfortable. Wish we could have flown down to the canyon floor next to the Colorado River.

This is my first bad review on Trip Advisor EVER. After we travel I love to take a moment to highlight my favorite part of a trip. This was such a disappointment that I feel obliged to share. We drove ourselves to the Grand Canyon and as we drove in made the stops along the way, I had reserved a trip for my family of the South Rim. The description of the trip stated that it brought you places that you could not otherwise go. That sounded worth the trip. While driving along the rim ourselves with everyone else, we saw these people in trucks being brought along the same stops you can take yourself. When I called to confirm our trip for the next day I verified that in fact we were going different places. They said - no the trip is along the same road that you can drive. They don't do anything else. Given that time is always the most precious commodity on any trip we told them we would like to cancel. They said fine - but no refund. I tried to explain that their website is misleading as to what the trip is. They were rude. When I got back I tried to have a more civil discussion, but they refused to speak with me. I HAVE NEVER WANTED THE NEGATIVE ENERGY OF A BAD REVIEW, BUT I WANT TO HELP OTHERS AVOID THESE PEOPLE.

Tour guide, Catherine, was wonderful. The day was foggy and a lot of snow and no visability. Never saw any views of the canyon. Weather was to clear up by noon, but kept getting worse. No one can do anything about weather, so I will be back. The excellent rating is for Catherine. Weather gets a 0. We also had an excellent lunch at Maswik Lodge.

Best tour we ever went on. The guide “Chris” was awesome, an expert guide who made the trip. The helicopter ride is a once in a lifetime must due tour. Breathtaking view worth every penny. Great for all ages, don’t miss this one.

<p>We pre-booked this tour via Viator before we left home.<br/> This was our first trip in Grand Canyon. The trip was fantastic from beginning to end.<br/> We were collected from our hotel in Flagstaff in a minibus on time.<br/> Our tour guide J.R. was friendly and knowledgable. <br/> We really enjoyed our adventure and would love to do it again.</p>

<p>JR was awesome!!! In addition to his knowledge he is very funny and a great human being. I can't stop thinking when we will go back to see more!!!</p>

<p>What made this tour outstanding was our tour guide Sheldon. He has a lot of knowledge of all areas we covered! We had enough time to explore MORE than just the Grand Canyon South Rim! We stopped at a few places before heading to Cameron. A stop at Cameron Trading Post for souvenir shopping BIG and expansive store, so many things to look and purchase you do get a discount as well. We also had our lunch at the restaurant which is also in the trading post. Phenomenal food! You most definitely HAVE to get the Navajo Taco, or the Stew!! Oh my!! So, if you do book this tour, and you find out when you are picked up that your guide is Sheldon, you're in for a real treat! Best fun ever!!! Great job Sheldon!! Couldn't ask for anything better!!!</p>