--- title: Grand Canyon South Rim Desert View & Off-Road Jeep Tour slug: grand-canyon-south-rim-desert-view-off-road-jeep-tour type: attraction sub_type: jeep tours source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/grand-canyon-south-rim-desert-view-off-road-jeep-tour city: Tusayan state: AZ country: US address: 450 State Rte 64 geo: lat: 35.97435 lng: -112.12679 duration: up to 3.5 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T18:33:33.027Z price_from: amount: 160 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 4.5 count: 1169 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: 35-Hour Desert View & Off-Road Jeep Tour price: 160 regular_price: 170 savings: 10 ticket_types: - name: Adult (16+ yrs) min_age: 16 - name: Child (5-15 yrs) min_age: 5 max_age: 15 --- ## Overview Venture off-road through Kaibab National Forest and explore scenic viewpoints along Grand Canyon Desert View Drive on a mild, 3.5-hour guided South Rim Jeep tour that includes expert narration, stops at Grandview Lookout Tower, Desert View Watchtower, multiple canyon overlooks, and a ticket to the IMAX® movie *Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time*. ## What's Included - Guided 3.5-hour Jeep tour with narration - Stops at Grandview Lookout Tower, Desert View Watchtower, and multiple canyon overlooks - Park admission during the tour - Ticket to the IMAX® movie *Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time* ## What's Not Included - The $100 National Park admission fee for non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older unless they have a Non-Resident Annual Pass - Re-entry park pass to Grand Canyon National Park ## Ticket Options - **35-Hour Desert View & Off-Road Jeep Tour** — $160.00 (regularly $170.00, save $10.00) This Grand Canyon Jeep tour travels off-road through Kaibab National Forest, then along Desert View Drive with stops at scenic overlooks and the Watchtower. Includes IMAX® ticket, park admission, and a 3.5-hour guided ride. Not suitable for small children or expecting mothers. - Adult (16+ yrs) - Child (5-15 yrs) ## Good to Know - Travel a mild off-road route through Kaibab National Forest. - Visit a trailhead for the 807-mile Arizona Trail. - Enter the park near Moran Point and drive along Desert View. - Visit Desert View Watchtower and Grandview Point. - Departs from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX®, just outside the park's south entrance. - Includes park admission during the tour and a free IMAX® movie ticket. - Re-entry to the Grand Canyon National Park requires a separate park pass. - Children under 2 and pregnant guests are not permitted on this tour. - Some stops include rocky or uneven walking surfaces; guests with limited mobility may remain in the vehicle. - Tours operate rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe. - Non-U.S. residents (16+) pay an extra $100 National Park admission fee unless they have a Non-Resident Annual Pass. - All non-U.S. residents must bring passports for park identification on tour. - U.S. residents should bring Driver License, state ID card, or green card for ID on tour. - Guests with limited mobility may miss certain viewpoints and photo opportunities. - The tour is not wheelchair accessible; all participants must be able to get in and out of the vehicle and remain seated and supported during the ride. - Dogs under 15 lbs are allowed only if in a soft-sided carrier held in the owner's lap for the entire tour. Certified service animals are welcome. - Tipping your guide is optional but appreciated for great service. - Recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing, sunscreen, a bottle of water, and a camera. - Tours operate rain or shine; extreme weather may cause modification, shortening, or cancellation to prevent trail damage or unsafe conditions. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### Where does the tour depart? The tour departs from the IMAX Grand Canyon Visitor Center, just outside the south entrance to the park at 450 State Route 64, Tusayan, AZ 86023. ### When should we arrive? Please check in 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. ### How long is the tour? The tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours. The IMAX movie lasts about 37 minutes and plays hourly at half-past the hour. ### Can I see the movie before tour? If you would like to see the film prior to your tour, please check in an hour-and-a-half before your scheduled tour departure time. You are also welcome to watch the movie after you return from your tour. ### Is park admission included? Yes, park admission is included for the duration of the tour. However, re-entry to the Grand Canyon National Park requires the purchase of a park pass. Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older must pay an extra $100 non-resident National Park admission fee in addition to the regular entrance fee unless they have a Non-Resident Annual Pass. ### Is walking required at each stop? The tour includes several stops where you will exit the vehicle for short walks on uneven dirt or paved pathways. Guests with limited mobility may remain in the vehicle. ### Can I bring a baby or attend while pregnant? No. For safety reasons, children under 2 and pregnant guests are not permitted on this tour. ### Is the tour wheelchair accessible? The tour is not wheelchair accessible. All participants are responsible for getting themselves in and out of the vehicle and must have enough upper body strength to remain seated and supported during the ride. Guests with limited mobility may miss certain viewpoints, limiting photo opportunities. ### Are pets allowed on the tour? Dogs under 15 lbs are allowed but they need to be in a soft-sided carrier that can be held in the owner's lap for the entire tour. Certified service animals are welcome. ### Are gratuities included? Gratuities are not included. Tipping your guide is optional but appreciated for great service. ### What should we bring? Comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing, sunscreen, a bottle of water, and a camera are recommended. ### What happens in inclement weather? Tours operate rain or shine. In the case of extreme weather, Pink Jeep Tours and/or the National Park Service reserves the right to modify, shorten or cancel any tour to prevent damage to trails or avoid unsafe conditions. ## Reviews > "Good Tour, But Not the “Adventure” We Expected" > — Q8625NHdavidi, Reviewed March 07, 2026