Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris — Attraction in Tusayan

Let’s talk about Nathan and his fantastic tour of the Grand Canyon! Originally from southern Ohio, Nathan yearned for a different life and relocated to Arizona about 13 years ago. Not after sometime in Phoenix, he found purpose in developing a piece of land up north totally off the grid. His house, which is currently under construction, will be made from dirt and straw to form a monolithic structure. But I digress...

Nathan is a tall and burly man who loves people. His signature cowboy hat and comfortable boots are easy to spot. When not discussing local fauna and flora Nathan will be listening with a smile and the occasional chuckle. His lectures were a mismatch to my pitiful ability to retain his knowledge... I recommend some note taking. The fancy postcard of the pig he passed around was a crowd pleaser.

Nathan is passionate about the context of northern Arizona. While on the tour, his appreciation for the natural and cultural evolution of the canyon will be sensed immediately. Nathan explores how the indigenous people used the land for hunting and gathering (ask him to show you his beads). The parks most recent history impacted by Mary Colter and resident artists was also discussed in the village.

Nathan provided solid tips which maximized our time in the park. He shared the best place to see the sunset and opportunities for star gazing in the dark sky certified park. The mules were discussed at length regarding their perfect safety record navigating the Bright Angel trail and weight restrictions for those of us who enjoy eating.

Nathan was happy to take our photos, answer any question we raised and never stopped sharing his spirit.

Ask for Nathan and you won’t be disappointed. Oh... and he takes up tips, but his accountant advises a max...

Werner at the Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris was the best guide EVER! My mom and I took a Grand Canyon girl's trip to check off a bucket list item and we were so fortunate to have found this company and book one of their Sunset Jeep tours! We were able to see off-road sights in the Kaibab National Forest that very few people (except the park rangers) get to see because this company is the only tour company to have permission to travel some of the back roads to the Canyon. And the Canyon at sunset... what can I say? No words describe the depth of the beauty and it's astonishing to watch the colors shift as the sun sinks lower. An amazing treat! And Werner our guide was a wealth of knowledge about everything from the forest vegetation and animals to the history of the area and the people living there to the geology of the Grand Canyon and how it was formed. We learned so much and we really enjoyed his enthusiasm and obvious deep love for this area of the world. Highly, HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone who's interested in seeing the Canyon at sunset and wants to know a bit more context about what they're seeing when visiting the area. Thank you Grand Canyon Jeep...

What a fantastic tour!!! This might be the best thing we did all week at the Grand Canyon. Our guide Cara was terrific! She was warm and funny and SO informative! My husband and our two kids kept saying, “Did you hear that?! How cool is that?! I didn’t know that!” The drive was so nice, the jeep was actually quite comfy with cushioned benches and warm heavy blankets to wrap up in anytime it got chilly. She put the side flaps down when we were going fast on the paved roads, but had them up for all the time along the trails so we could see all the flora and fauna and take great photos, perfect balance. She told us all about the history of the Grand Canyon, from how it was formed to how it’s preserved today, and everything in between. We remember the 4 trees, Cara! ;-) The overlook spots along the South Rim she took us to had the best views we’d seen all week. I just can’t say enough good things about Cara and this company! Fabulous experience!! Thank you, Cara!!! And everyone who makes these tours so...