This was an excellent company to day trip with. We booked a group tour with round trip transportation to/from Scottsdale to the Grand Canyon. Reservations was a breeze, someone always answered the phone within 2 mins. We were notified the day before of what time the pickup would be (6:30am). On the day, we were picked up by Bob right on time. He did a great job of making sure we were fully accommodated and knew what would be happening for the day.The drive from Phoenix to Sedona is breathtaking and Bob was quite knowledgeable about the area, the history, the environment and the plants which was awesome. From there we stopped at Sedona ever so briefly right where all the shops are. Sidenote: Sedona is spectacular...really wish we had time to stop by one of the rock formations instead of the shops...but definitely a reason to go back. In Sedona, we were picked up by our tour guide, Sheldon who would take us to the Grand Canyon. Once we got to the Grand Canyon, Sheldon stopped at the Navajo reservation where everyone could pick up lunch or shop around. Then we went straight to the "first look" of the Grand Canyon...words dont express how amazing it was. After a few more breathtaking spots, Sheldon dropped us off at the South rim so we could hike down. He was more than accommodating to make sure we could do what we really wanted to and was very knowledgeable about everything we asked about. Both drivers did an excellent job to make sure we had enough water, sunscreen, and the temperature and mic volume was comfortable van. The van was in excellent condition (clean and roomy) and they brought garbage bags for our recycling and trash. I would HIGHLY recommend this company, booking was a breeze and they took care of all the essentials leaving us with only to take in the all inspiring Grand Canyon. Tips: Check Groupon, they have discounts for this tour Pack snacks (and/or lunch if traveling from PHX area) You can leave stuff in the car, it was always locked so we never worried about our stuff Dont forget to trip the tourguides...these guys are awesome! read more

The tour was great, this is my second tour with this company both times the two were very interesting, very informative, very polite drivers. The second door that I want on was a Grand Canyon complete, and the drivers name is Kyle. He couldn't have been more accommodating, very knowledgeable, answered all questions that were being ask by everybody in the group, He went over and above to make sure that we were having a good time on our tour. The reason we came back to this company was actually the quality of the drive, our driver Kyle was safe, respectful of others, and you just felt good being in his vehicle. We will definitely be back to take other chores and were going to make sure that Kyle is our driver. My wife found out that Kyle was no longer with the company, our driver said he was fired, this will be the last time with this company. read more

My fiance and I did 2 tours with Great Ventures. The first was the Sedona Complete tour. We bought a Groupon for $59 for 2. It was a van tour. It gave us a nice overview of the city. The tour guide was awesome. He was funny and informational. The only thing I wish they would tell you is that they don't take you to each rock site. They only take you to lookouts and point out the rocks. It's still beautiful but I wish they would say that upfront. The second was the Grand Canyon Sunset Tour. Our tour guide was Sheldon. He was awesome. He was very energetic, upbeat, entertaining and knowledgeable. The tour was long and well worth the money. They pick you up at your specific hotel and drop you off. We saw a ton. Sheldon had the best recommendations on the views. One tip for tourists and this has nothing to do with my rating of the tour company - both tours take you to places where you can buy Native American crafts. Both have the same type of crafts. The Grand Canyon tour stops at one on the Navajo reservation. Their prices are insane. On the Sedona tour I purchased a vase for $50. At the Navajo reservation the same style vase but much smaller was $90. Do yourself a favor and go to a less touristy stop and you will get a better deal. read more

Larry our tour guide welcomed us into a hot bus that blew semi warm air out the vents. After several of us said we could not made the tour in the sauna bus he changed buses. When a lady asked Larry how long he has been a tour guide he replied, too long. We all agreed. Larry's sarcastic, rough humor and demeanor of tone was enough to make the happiness person, ugh. Our family enjoyed several of the sites but the tour driver certain,y did not make us feel welcomed. read more

My son and I took a Grand Canyon Tour with Sheldon F. as our guide. We were picked up at our hotel and the party began! Sheldon is funny and so knowledgeable. He showed us so many sights, answered quesions and made our small group feel comfortable. He never rushed us and we had many photo ops. If I ever go back, I will surely ask for him as my tour guide. The tour was a 5 out of 5, thanks to Sheldon!! read more

Took the 2-1/2 hour Discover Sedona Sightseeing Tour. Al was our tour guide! I agree with and will copy another reviewer (although..maybe not of Al): Great driver, humorous, environmentally conscious and really knowledgeable. Awesome job...just enough time spent at all of the stops! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our sunset tour with dinner at the Grand Canyon. We had a very friendly driver, Matt, pick us up right at our hotel in Sedona. He was pleasant and very knowledgeable about the history and areas he took us through. We rode in a tour van and it was just my husband and I. We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and thought this would be a fun way to spend the day. With COVID several areas of the canyon are closed but what we saw was absolutely beautiful. This tour stops at several look outs to take great photos and goes to the Maswik lodge where you can select from different options for dinner. It was pretty empty due to reduced travelers. But that was nice. Ended the day with a beautiful sunset. Thank you for a great day!! read more

We started in Sedona and we're planning to drive out to the Grand canyon, the hotel concierge suggested a tour or a train ride, we decided on the tour bus, and found this company. They came to our hotel and picked us up in the lobby, our driver was Andrea, and I really can't say enough about how great she was! Driving perfect! Personality great! Informative and so considerate of all the passengers. Overall we had a great trip, we made several stops along the way, to some very cool sites that we would have totally missed if we had driven ourselves. We also made multiple stops along the Grand canyon each for about an hour so we had plenty of time to really explore and be in awe of this amazing place! The drive was beautiful and relaxing, the tour free includes lunch, and park entry, so the only out of pocket expenses are of you buy souvenirs, and of course to tip the driver, and that was easy because she was Soo good!! I would recommend this company to anyone who wants to travel to the canyon from Sedona. read more

Great driver, humorous, environmentally conscious and really knowledgeable. Be sure to have cash for gratuity if you're booking and paying prior to the tour. read more

Was behind one of their drivers on US 89 intentionally braking for no reason. He almost caused an accident I would be scared to be in his tour bus read more

Absolutes awesome experience. Kevin was wonderful and our favorite guide ever. We learned so much and saw the Grand Canyon as well as other sights along the way!! read more

Me and my family took a tour to the Grand Canyon with our tour guide Chris who did an amazing job. He had lots of information and knew all the good stops. We stop at 2 good trading posts and lots of great viewpoints of the canyon. read more

Our tour guide Andrea was super. We had the best time. She was so informative. Stopped at Cameron trading post for shopping and a great lunch. Even got to see a rainbow at the grand canyon. Thank you again so much. Your friends from Chicago. Barb, Shirley, Carol, Mary Ann and Rose. read more

We did a Grand Canyon sunset tour thru Great Ventures Tours. They didn't have any group tours available due to covid and being so close to the holiday but they offered a private tour which was more expensive but totally worth it. Sheldon was our guide and it was an extraordinary day. He picked us up at our hotel and made sure we were comfortable the entire trip (water, heater, sunscreen, regular bathroom breaks). A buffet dinner in Williams was included in the package, and it was delicious. Sheldon appears to know everything about the canyon and Sedona and shared his wisdom with us and made the trip incredibly educational and entertaining. He was continually pointing out our elevation, the vegetation, sights near and far, the flow of the Colorado river, the landmarks and their history, the formation of the canyon (D.U.D.E.!!). He tailored the trip to our interests. For instance, we had been unable to find Snoopy Rock on a previous hike so he pulled over in Sedona and pointed it out to us. He knew we liked wildlife so he pulled over and pointed out elk and deer (and mules). Amazingly, after learning that we would miss sunrise at Airport Mesa next morning because my car was at the mechanic's and we couldn't get to it before they closed, Sheldon helped me arrange for the mechanic to leave my car keys in safe spot after they finished the work and then he dropped us off at the mechanic after our tour so we could have our car and make it to our sunrise hike! Most touching of all, he could tell that we were feeding off his enthusiam about the canyon, so after we watched the sun set and came back to the bus, he read us an inspirational passage from a past visitor to the canyon. He truly cared that we took away as much as possible from what we'd seen. He said several times that we should consider our group a family for that day, and it certainly felt like that. There is no way we could've had such a rich experience exploring on our own. I'm so thankful we booked this tour and were lucky enough to have Sheldon take care of us. read more

My husband booked a Grand Canyon tour in April of this year with Great Ventures. Sheldon was our tour guide and without a doubt made the whole trip all that it was. He was engaging, thoughtful of the van load of 55+ people, made lots of stops, had lunch, saw soooo much more than the Grand Canyon. His knowledge and easy way of sharing it was phenomenal and we will definitely be touring with him again. Thank you Sheldon (I apologize for taking so long to write this review). read more

I've been meaning to write a review about our recent booking with Great Ventures for some time now. My husband and I booked a weekend getaway in Sedona last September 20, 2014. We booked the "Custom Tour" - Antelope Canyon Tour. Making the reservation was a breeze. I was very impressed with our Tour guide arriving on time (6:05 am) to pick us up in our hotel. Very energetic, knowledgeable, and approachable SHELDON made our trip a memorable one. From a (13 hour) tour- he maintained the same energy he had from the morning he picked us up. In fact he mentioned how he was very excited to do the tour that day - and every day. You can tell he loves what he do and showed how passionate he is with his job. I also love how he concludes stories and history during our drive. He was never boring! It felt like a long road trip with family. He even bought us cookies--so sweet. The lunch box meal included with the tour was excellent. If ever you're in town and in need of an AWESOME tour guide--SHELDON is the man!!! Thanks for a wonderful time. read more

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We went on the tour where we stopped at the indian ruins....had lunch at the Cameron trading post and then on to the south rim of the Canyon. Kevin our tour guide was amazing. He is over qualified for this job and even shared a few extra secrets of the canyon. If you want to know everything there is to know about the canyon and then some ask for him read more

We went on the Complete Sedona tour - it's excellent if you've never been to Sedona before. This is a nice 1st timers tour in a nice air conditioned coach. Our drive Larry was awesome! He knows a lot of fun facts about the area and friendly, even took pix of our family for us! read more

My boyfriend and I booked the Grand Canyon Sunset tour which was a full day tour. It included our pickup in Sedona to the GC. Lynn was our tour guide and was fantastic! Not only was she super friendly but extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the tour. There were 4 of us on the tour which really made it super personnel and simple. We made stops along the way and then entered the South Rim of the Canyon. Lynn knew of the entrance which was less crowded and we made a ton of stops along the way before she chose the perfect view to see the sunset. We had more than enough time to take photos at each stop and she made our first visit to the Canyon very memorable. After sunset we had a great dinner (included) at the Bright Angel Lodge and then we took off back to Sedona. This tour was well worth it!! read more

Ask for Steve to be your tour guide!!! He is amazing and very knowledgable, it was like having google with me at all times. He knew everything! The only reason I am giving 4 stars is when the car first arrived, the logo on van was a different company than I was expecting (great ventures) , only one speaker In the van worked. I had to move to passenger seat because I couldn't hear. Actually, I should give it 3 stars but steve (Steveebe) made up for all the defaults. Don't be fooled by the website! As the van they show make it look very nice. However, the van was just a regular white van which I like to call the rape van because that's what it looks like. He had in his notes that my package didn't come with free lunch. I only spoke to the clerk for reservations only about 5-7 times, for the past 2 weeks prior to this trip. Steve said he would call and get it fixed and sure enough he did. That's another thing he did to go above and beyond for us. He picked us up in Sedona, we then went to flagstaff to pick up other people for the tour. ( on the whole way to flagstaff, Steve was telling us everything from when the land was first discovered up until today's in age. How things have changed and what has happened over the years). We then followed the schedule of what is in the itinerary of the tour. He talks the whole trip, I must say, but not in a bad or annoying way, very informative and likes to joke a lot too. Then again who would want a tour guide that doesn't talk really. What kind of tour would that be ?? Once getting to Grand Canyon he cut some corners by skipping some look out sites but took us to even better places and saved us time to do more stuff. He even did something with us that not every tourist does, actually only about 10% of people who visit Grand Canyon actually get to do what Steve did with us. I'll leave that secret up to Steve to share if you decide to book. I can't say I would recommend the company so much just because of those minor troubles, but I would most certainly recommend Steve. read more

Full day of exploration with Sheldon is highly recommended. I could write for hours about our day, but he crafted an experience of culture, epic scenery and a true local's expertise in the canyon - ancient ruins, volcano and multiple perfect stops along the southern rim. It wasn't just a bucket list but a memory we will never forget including our two boys. Thank you Sheldon! read more

My two sisters and I just took the Great Ventures Grand Canyon tour from our Flagstaff time share. One of my sisters had been to the Canyon a couple times, my other sister had never been; and, as a long time Arizona resident, I have been several times. All the previous trip were made by personal auto. This time we took the Tour. Obviously, anytime you see the Grand Canyon it is amazing, but this was by far the best trip that we have had. Sheldon was our tour guide, and the information and insight that he provided, before, during and after each stop enhanced our experience immeasurably. We highly recommend anyone to take the Great Ventures Tour. Bobbe, Gayle & Dick read more

Used Groupn -basically two for the price of one! Awesome trip! We'll worth it. Best part of all - Cody, our tour guide! I'm telling you he is a walking encyclopedia! He took pictures, took us to some fantabulous spots off the grid and not crowded! I would recommend taking any trip that he is your guide! read more

Don't even know where to begin..From start to finish this was absolutely the best tour we have ever been on. Our tour guide Sheldon F was the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable Guide we have ever come across..You felt how much he loved his job. He was amazingly kind and patient. He went out of his way to make every single person have the experience they wanted. The lunch that was provided went way beyond our expectations as did the entire experience. We will Never forget this amazing day..book your tour today. read more

Steveebe Benson, Tour Guide Extraordinaire We have been on tour with Steveebe several times from 2005 to present. The content of his presentation is outstanding while being delivered in an entertaining way for all ages. He has a total command of the area's history, geology, folklore and legends in addition to the current events. He is kind and thoughtful of all which during a 10 to 12 hour day is a comfort. read more

My wife and I originally planned to tour the Grand Canyon on our own. Wow, an I glad we decided to go with Great Venture Tours instead. We opted for the Sunset Tour, and it was worth every penny. Our guide was Kevin, and he was AWESOME!! He took us to spots most people might skip, and brought along a spotting scope that enabled us to see objects way off in the canyon that you cannot see from the rim with the naked eye. The tour included dinner too. We highly recommend the tour and hope you are fortunate to have Kevin as your guide. read more

Great Ventures - South Rim - Tours Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Kevin did a great job of showing us the Grand Canyon (and much more). His grasp of the entire ecosystem is amazing and he engages everyone. We had a great time seeing that stunning site. The scale and beauty of it cannot be described. Kevin put all in perspective for us. read more

Holy smokes! So happy! They said they would be here at 7. They were here AT 7. They were so nice and accomodating, and I was traveling with 3 kids by myself. The Grand Canyon tour with lunch was what I did, and it was so great. I really felt that we saw more of the Grand Canyon that I would have on my own in one day, Saw more of the Navajo nation, and best of all, the information! Our guide knew so much!!!! Truly worth it. read more

I booked the complete Grand Canyon tour with great adventure tours for September 26 . The tour started at 7:45 am and ended at 7:30 pm and included the lava fields, Indian ruins, multiple stops at the Grand Canyon South Rim, and lunch at the Navajo reservation. Lunch was included in the tour price of $140.00 We also had sightings of elk, mule deer, and prong horn. Our tour guide and driver, Sheldon, was very knowledgeable and informative. I would highly recommend this tour. read more

Just got back from an awesome adventure to the Grand Canyon. It was the Grand Canyon complete tour. The tour included stops at Sunset Crater and the Wupatki ruins and a delicious lunch on the Navajo reservation. The driver and guide, Sheldon, was great. He was informative, interesting, and had great stories. His enthusiasm and his passion for these areas made us get excited to. He really made all 16(?) of us feel like friends and family. Even though it was ALL Day, it went by fast. read more

The complete Sedona tour was very scenic and covered a lot of viewpoints that were on our list to visit. Good opportunities for pictures. Very nice 12 passenger van with air conditioning. Prompt pick up and drop off. Water provided for us. Trash bags at each seat. Enough time a each stop to take pictures. Tour guide Al was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Why didn't I give it a 5? I don't know about the other tour guides, but Al had quite a bit of his info wrong or at least mixed up. So if you go with him, take what he says with a grain of salt. For example, Arizona was not named after the words Arid and Zone. "Navajo" does not mean people who carry big clubs and "Apache" does not mean thief. Those are folklore meanings that encourage racism. I've worked with/on a lot of reservations, and some of the other "Indian" cultural things he told us about hunting and other rituals sounded to me like New Age romanticized versions of the truth. Then again, he was probably told to say these things by Great Ventures who maybe should do a little more research. read more

We booked the Grand Canyon Deluxe tour from Sedona. The tour van picked us up right on time at 7:30 am. Until we returned around 7 pm that night, we had a great tour of the Grand Canyon and several scenic points in between. Tim, our guide, was friendly, informative, and looked out for the tour group at every moment. We stopped for lunch at Cameron, a Navajo trading post, and the lunch was delicious, with choices of standard sandwich fare and Navajo dishes. A large gift shop of authentic Native American crafts. We had ample time to explore and enjoy each stop. We really appreciated all the great stories, and information from Tim, thank you! read more

I totally recommend the all day tour with Steve. He is very knowledgeable and funny. Our tour was AMAZINGLY AWESOME!

I went on the tour to Antelope Canyon with Sheldon. We were a party of about 10 once everyone was picked up. Sheldon was awesome - very knowledgeable and fun. He made stops for bathrooms when needed (and bypassed the bathrooms if they weren't needed so we could see more). We had about an hour at Horseshoe Bend and quick stop just before Glen Canton Dam with spectacular scenery of the Colorado River and the dam. Then a short stop at the dam itself with enough time to wander through the visitor center and see the views. Then we went on to lunch which was quite good. Fresh salad bar, deliciousness soup and sandwiches that were ordered ahead so we didn't have to wait long for them. The on to Antelope Canyon. Our Navajo guide was Leonard who was wonderful. Knew where and how to get the best pictures. Let the guides show you where to take pics! Back with Sheldon we made a stop at a scenic overlook that was stunning and time in the Cameron Trading Post before heading back to Sedona. Sheldon dropped each of us as close to our rooms as possible at the end of the night which was appreciated after a long day. We saw a ton but never felt rushed and Sheldon was friendly, knowledgeable and lots of fun. Plan on about 13 hours from pick up to drop off. read more

I created an account solely to write a review about how impressed I was with Sheldon of the Great Venture Tour!. My family and I booked a hiking tour and it was an incredible experience!! One of the greatest parts about our tour was our tour guide himself, SHELDON! His excitement for hiking the canyon rivaled our own, and he went above and beyond to make our trip unforgettable. Throughout our car ride, he entertained us with all the history of the Grand Canyon. He was friendly, knowledgable, charismatic, and so passionate about providing my family with the best experience. He was constantly checking to see if we had enough provisions, providing us with extra granola bars, nuts, fruit, and even cookies! He was early and even stayed late with us! I highly recommend Sheldon, and give him 10 stars all around! We can't wait to come back and tour with Great Ventures again. read more

We recently booked a Grand Canyon tour with Great Ventures Tours in Sedona and it was an amazing day. We were picked up promptly at our hotel, picked up a few more guests at other hotels, and then spent the next two hours driving to the Canyon while our wonderful guide, Sheldon, amused us with stories and history of the region and the Grand Canyon. Throughout the day, he continually checked to see if everyone was comfortable or needed restroom breaks. Along with having extensive knowledge of the region, his commentary was infused with humor and wit. We visited some extraordinary sites, had a great lunch, and never felt rushed to meet deadlines. He made it clear that this was our day and he would accommodate us however was needed. Because the van only held 14 passengers, it was truly a personalized experience and one that I would highly recommend. Just a perfect day. read more

Highly recommend the Grand Canyon complete all day tour. We went with Chris who was an excellent guide. Had an experience we would have never had if we tried to do it alone. Our guide was very knowledgable and the vehicle was comfortable with a small group of 10 people. Best day of our vacation so far! read more

The only way to tour the Grand Canyon. Our guide was Sheldon Finklestein. He was very informative and entertaining. We learned a lot of interesting facts and had a wonderful day. Thanks Sheldon!! read more

I've traveled all over the U.S. and i am so pleased i have to write this review: My friends booked for us all the Grand Canyon + Ruins tour from Sedona, AZ recently. It was an outstanding experience due to : nice deluxe Van, great ride and scenery + the best Driver/Guide we had in the last 20 years : Edoardo Hillyer ( hope i spelled it right) . Ask for him, he is one of a kind. read more

I booked a tour to the Grand Canyon for 6 of us. I was assured we would be in a 14 passenger "tour bus" with large windows and plenty of room as seen on their webpage. When we were picked up our guide arrived in a 12 passenger "van"! they packed 11 of us plus the guide into this van. We were assured when we got to Sedona we would get a larger van. NOPE, all we got was a different guide. The people in the middle could not see out most of the time. 3 of the men were over 6'2". We were like sardines!! By the time we got in and out of this van all day, we were sore and exhausted. Our guides were good. But that is all I can say about this company! read more