Grand Canyon South Rim: Open-Air Jeep Tour & IMAX Ticket

Two Hours in an Open Jeep, Ending at 7,400 Feet

You ride in an open Jeep along the South Rim for two hours, stopping at scenic overlooks and ending at Grandview Point at 7,400 feet. Your guide shares the canyon's geology and history while you photograph the Colorado River and surrounding cliffs. A free IMAX ticket is included and can be used any time during the visitor center's hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Grand Canyon South RimEntry included2h
2. Grandview Point30m
3. Grand Canyon IMAX TheaterEntry included1h

Grand Canyon South Rim Jeep Tour

• Start open-air Jeep ride
• Drive along South Rim
• Stop for photos at viewpoints
• Arrive at Grandview Point
• Enjoy views and take photos
• Receive ticket for IMAX movie

The experience

Most people see the Grand Canyon from a parking lot or a crowded overlook. You'll see it from the passenger seat of an open-air Jeep Wrangler, moving along the South Rim with a guide who knows the geology, the stories, and where the light hits best. The difference is immediate. You're not standing still in front of a view. You're traveling through it, stopping where the landscape actually opens up instead of where the tour bus drops everyone else.

The 2-hour drive takes you along the rim's edge, past limestone and sandstone cliffs that frame the Colorado River far below. Your guide handles the route while you handle the camera, pausing at panoramic points where the canyon's scale becomes real, not a photo, but the thing itself. The stops aren't random. They're chosen for what they show you about how the canyon was carved and what lives in it now. Grandview Point, at 7,400 feet, is the finale: a former tourist hub from centuries past that still delivers one of the most expansive views on the South Rim. The name fits.

Before you leave, your guide hands you a ticket to the Grand Canyon IMAX movie at the National Geographic Visitor Center in Tusayan. It's a 34-minute film called "Rivers of Time" that you can watch any day or time the center is open, so you don't have to squeeze it into your tour schedule. It's a small thing, but it means you get the story of the canyon twice (once from the rim, once on screen), and you choose when.

What’s included

Your tour includes a professional guide, transportation in an open-air Jeep Wrangler along the South Rim, photo stops at panoramic viewpoints, a stop at Grandview Point, and a free ticket to the Grand Canyon IMAX movie "Rivers of Time" that you can use any day during the visitor center's hours.

Options for this experience

3 options

12:30pm DepartureGuide in English · 12:30

1:30pm DepartureGuide in English · 13:30

9:30am DepartureGuide in English · 09:30

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 09:30, 12:30 and 13:30, from US$ 147.88 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 9 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 12:30 and 13:30

GroupUp to 9

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (2 to 15 years)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Pink Jeep Tours Sedona

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the South Rim's best viewpoints without driving yourself or navigating the rim on foot: the Jeep and guide handle both, leaving you to focus on the canyon itself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 15 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Jeep tour?

The tour is 2 hours of driving and stops along the South Rim.

What's included in the tour?

A professional guide, an open-air Jeep Wrangler, photo stops at scenic viewpoints, and a free ticket to the Grand Canyon IMAX movie "Rivers of Time."

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at Grandview Point, which sits at 7,400 feet and offers expansive views of the canyon, cliffs, and gorges.

Can I use the IMAX ticket on a different day?

Yes. Your ticket can be used any day or time during the National Geographic Visitor Center's opening hours in Tusayan.

Is the Jeep covered or open?

The Jeep Wrangler is open-air, so you're exposed to the elements and have unobstructed views.

Are there age restrictions?

Children under 2 are not permitted on this tour. Specialized infant seats are available for older children.

Do I need to be in good physical shape?

You need upper body strength to hold yourself steady during the ride, and you must be able to get in and out of the Jeep yourself. Some viewpoints may not be accessible to guests with limited mobility.

Is there an entrance fee for the Grand Canyon?

The tour includes access to the South Rim. Non-US residents may be subject to an additional $100 entrance fee per new NPS guidance.