PRIVATE TOUR: Full Day Grand Canyon

Experience our most extensive tour of the Grand Canyon South Rim on a CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE private Grand Canyon private tour, where you help shape the day’s itinerary as we go along.

Starting at 8:00 AM in Flagstaff, we will embark on a scenic journey to Grand Canyon National Park.  Along the way, we’ll discuss the diverse landscape we traverse, highlighting various plants, animals, and unique geological features.

Upon entering the park, we’ll kick off our morning with an introduction to the canyon’s geology and features, setting the stage for the rest of our adventure.  The morning will be filled with hands-on displays and various overlooks, offering different perspectives of the canyon. Afterward, we’ll arrive at the Grand Canyon Village, where you can help decide whether to focus on pioneer history or take a short walk to a hidden fossil bed area for a “sea creature scavenger hunt.”  Here, we’ll examine marine fossils, including brachiopods, clams, crinoids, and corals, all while enjoying one of the best views of Bright Angel Canyon in the park.

After lunch, we’ll explore the most scenic overlooks on the canyon’s east side, moving from point to point along Desert View Drive. During this portion of the day, we will emphasize Creation and Flood geology, helping you understand how the layers were deposited and how the canyon was carved.  From Desert View, we’ll enjoy wide panoramic views of the distant Marble Platform and Vermillion Cliffs before exiting the park and descending 3,000 feet into the Painted Desert and the lands of the Navajo Nation.

In Cameron, we’ll visit the historic Cameron Trading Post, built in 1916, which offers one of the largest and finest selections of handmade Native art, along with souvenirs related to the Navajo Nation, the Grand Canyon, Route 66, and the American West.  As we make our way back to Flagstaff, keep an eye out for Pronghorn antelope grazing on the golden grasslands among the scattered cinder cone volcanoes of the San Francisco Volcanic Field, along with views of Arizona’s highest point, Humphrey’s Peak, standing proudly at 12,633 feet. Our day of adventure will conclude with arriving back at your chosen location, leaving you with new insights into both the science and scripture behind America’s most spectacular natural wonder—the Grand Canyon.

 

UNIQUE ASPECTS OF A CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

Our CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE tours offer a private and personalized experience. With exclusive access to your guide and tour vehicle, you’ll enjoy a unique journey—one where you may even help shape parts of the day as we explore God’s creation together. On most of our private tours, you can choose to bring your own lunch or dine at a selected stop during the day (lunch not included). We provide water bottles, blankets, and umbrellas to ensure a comfortable experience throughout your journey.

Available Monday through Saturday with a minimum of four participants, our CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE tours begin and end in Flagstaff, Arizona, lasting approximately 10 hours, from 8:00 AM to around 6:00 PM. Please note that we do not run tours on Sundays. Because these tours require us to reserve a guide and vehicle for the entire day, they are available by request only. Upon booking, we will confirm availability as soon as possible and process your payment at that time. If your requested date is unavailable, we will suggest additional dates or alternative tours that may be available.