4 Jeep Safaris in the USA to Build a Day Around

1.3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 904 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

Ride from Tusayan in a 4WD safari vehicle, bypass the busy South Rim entrance, and follow Kaibab Forest back roads to Yavapai Point, Pipe Creek Vista, and Grandview Point. Guides such as Mark, Tyler, Werner, and Sheila share canyon geology, Native history, wildlife facts, and local stories.

“I can be a rough ride for the first hour. Tyler was very knowledgeable and had interesting stories on the history of the area.”

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2.Grand Canyon: Off-Road Sunset Safari with Skip-the-Gate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 171 reviews · from $123Best value

Join an English-speaking guide for a three-hour Jeep safari from Tusayan. You’ll use historic Kaibab Forest roads, look for elk, deer, turkeys, and wild horses, then watch sunset from Grandview Point. Guides such as Cara, Tyler, Audrey, and Werner add local stories and canyon insight.

“Our trip was amazing! We enjoyed all the information our guide shared with us. Then the views of the Grand Canyon were breathtaking and the sunset was so much more than we could have ever imagined.”

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3.Ketchikan Jeep and Canoe Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $229

Take turns driving a 4WD Jeep through Tongass National Forest, then paddle a 37-foot Native American-style canoe across Lake Harriet Hunt. Your guide leads a short rainforest walk before serving smoked salmon, clam chowder, bread, jam, coffee, and hot chocolate. Guides such as Amy, Oliver, Goose, and Jose have earned warm praise.

“The jeep ride was truly off-road. Only wish we could have viewed more wildlife. The canoe trip was excellent, the food tasty, and the nature walk very interesting.”

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4.Grand Canyon: Morning Off-Road Safari with Skip the Gate

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51 reviews · from $123

Join a three-hour morning safari from Tusayan with guides such as Audrey, Mark, or Tyler. Ride a custom 4x4 through Kaibab National Forest, look for elk and wild turkeys, then walk the South Rim, Grand Canyon Village, Yavapai Point, and Yavapai Point Museum.

“Our family tour was wonderful! We appreciated not having to wait in line e to enter the park and all the information given by Tyler . He was friendly, respectful, funny and very helpful. I fully recommend his tour!”

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