When our train ride was cancelled due to a wildfire we were bummed, but our tour guide Brad definitely made up for it. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and made the whole experience so pleasant. 10/10 book this tour instead of driving. read more

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We had an Amazing time with our tour guide Stanton Nareau! He was very knowledgeable and gave us great information on our trip. Will highly recommend this company and tour guide! Thank you Stanton read more

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Took the all day tour, the Grand Canyon classic. Jason Sisolak our tour guide was great. Knowledgeable on a variety of related topics and knew the best spots from which to stand and look down into the canyon. He managed the varied personalities of our group well; patient. It was recommended that I take the train tour of the GC after I had already booked this but I don't think the train tour came with a guide. Definitely glad I did this as my first tour of the Grand Canyon. A very enjoyable experience. read more

Took a trip to Sedona and Grand Canyon, not sure why I waited so long to go because it was spectacular. We decided to use a tour service for our trip to the Grand Canyon. Do not make the mistake and attempt to see it on your own for the first time as it is overwhelming and you will miss too much of the real experience. First let me say that the Grand Canyon is "Unparalleled" in the world. What made our trip so special was our professional tour guide, Stanton, who was exceptional. It is always great when you meet someone who truly loves their job. We found Stanton to be passionate, patient, conscientious and a wealth of Knowledge. He shared numerous stories on the history of everything on our drive from Sedona to the Grand Canyon. His ability to recall facts, numbers and stories was impressive. He took time to answer all of our questions thoroughly and with a good sense of humor too. We signed up for the Sunset Tour and Stanton took us to his favorite places that helped avoid the many tourists also looking for views of this magnificent place. He joked about putting away the cameras as it cannot be captured in photos and is best served as Memories. Stanton was right although he did assist ands took many photos of all of us whenever we asked. It was a long day starting at 11am where he picked us up along with two other couples. The drive from Sedona through Flagstaff was beautiful. We stopped along the way throughout the day. He provided refreshments and made sure we were comfortable every step of the way. He took us to his favorite spot to watch the Sunset both pre and post sun and the colors were each breathtaking. Great West tours also provided a dinner which was enjoyable. We got back to Sedona around 9:30pm as our group was considerate and always met back at the Van at the suggested time as each couple had time to explore some on our own. Stanton made it Special and wanted to thank him, he never ran out of energy, politeness and care in making this a trip we will never forget. read more

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My friend wanted to come to Sedona to see the Antelope Canyon. We didn't want to drive and found this tour company online. I preferred their website and their fast response to my email questions compared to the other companies available. We saved a little bit of money with our AAA membership and were happy to find that they would pick us up and drop us off at our hotel. We were a little dismayed to find that the tour was only available certain days of the week, but just altered our plans accordingly. This was a full day tour with a bright and early pick up. The bus was comfortable but did not have a bathroom so we were concerned about being on the road for so long. Luckily our tour guide was good about giving us bathroom stops. I had assumed that we would ride to the few locations the bus stopped in silence, but was very happy to find the majority of the trip there narrated by the driver. My friend did complain she could not hear most of this, but I was sitting up front and really enjoyed the commentary. I learned so much about the area, and loved looking out the window at the passing landscape as this was my first time thru this part of AZ. Our first bathroom stop was at a convenient store where it was possible to buy snacks. The driver did have water to provide as needed. Our 2nd stop was to the Horseshoe bend where you could do a short hike and go view the Colorado River (bathrooms were available here as well). It was a bit crowded and super hot, but nice to see. A slightly longer amount of time to spend here would be ideal. We were able to place our lunch orders while on the bus and the driver dropped them off while we were on this hike. Lunch was at a cafe type place in Page. It was not my favorite meal ever, but you could order whatever you wanted and modify it to your specifications. The main event was at Antelope Canyon X, if you are not familiar with these as I was not there are multiple Antelope Canyon areas. This one is reported to be less crowded and was indeed a pleasant experience in the middle of the day on Tuesday in September. This requires being transported in an alternate vehicle and doing some walking, but if the climb back up the hill is too much they can pick you up in an ATV. There is a separate tour guide on site (be aware you will need money for an additional tip). This experience was very cool and worthy of the hype. I was dismayed to find some of the info on the Great West Tours website inaccurate as it talked about the use of ladders which must be left over from past places they visited. On the way home we stopped at a store to buy souvenirs. Also a gas station where we were able to buy beverages (including alcoholic) for the long ride back. The driver was mostly silent and put a movie on for us to watch, but it was hard to hear and follow. If you are considering an antelope canyon tour definitely consider this one. read more

hands down the best tour ever. beautiful sights and an amazing tour guide, Raza! Raza was the second best part of the tour with how knowledgeable he was! read more

We had an amazing experience thanks our tour guide Stanton. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. We enjoyed the day at every stop through the Grand Canyon. It was truly a breath taking experience!!! Thank you Stanton!! read more

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First of all, thank you, Brad! Our 11-hour tour with Great West Tours was amazing, not only because of the beautiful attractions of Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, but because of our tour guide Brad. He was entertaining, informative, and personable. Brad was constantly in communication with us about the day's events, the length of time allotted for each stop (which helped a lot to keep us on track regarding timing), restroom stops, how bumpy the ride would be in certain areas, etc. He kept momentum of the tour fun yet organized. Our tour group was small. I believe only 10 people. We booked the Antelope Canyon Tour as our first activity for our first full day in Sedona. I went with my family, we were a party of 6 six adults and one 3 year old. Also, I should mention, I am 6 months pregnant and was able to be comfortable on this tour despite the duration and the "hiking" to and from Antelope Canyon (Canyon X) and Horseshoe Bend. I wouldn't exactly call them hikes. More like moderate 30 minute walks. In our 5-day stay in Sedona we kept referencing information Brad had shared with us on our first day. That is how much of an impact he had on us for the duration of our stay in Arizona. read more

My family did the grand canyon experience tour and our guide Cat was awesome! She was fun, informative and real. Thanks for sharing your favorite views and your passion with us Cat, and thanks for the great music on the ride back! read more

A two hour drive in a comfortable SUV. Multiple stops for bathroom breaks and tourist shopping. Music playing along coincide with the scenery; a 'sound track' if you will. The knowledge from the tour guide. The truly amazing scenery. The awe of the first time seeing the Grand Canyon. The ability to go into different entries to the National Park around the regular tourists. The truly amazing dinner, customized for a vegan, at a steakhouse! Taking us everywhere, but giving us alone time as a family to take in this adventure. The friendly banter with the tour guide. The genuine care and pride on the face of the tour guide while showing us the Grand Canyon. The time taken to show us great spots to take fantastic pictures. The unbelievable and unforgettable memory my family will always have. To give this tour and this company one star because you didn't like the driving? It's like giving an amazing restaurant one star because you didn't like the napkins. read more

Absolutely recommend this tour. The guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. It's worth every penny. The drive into the Grand Canyon was full of specific narration and useful facts. Glad they had extra water onboard too. The stops were amazing from the views, to lunch and finally to gift purchases. Highly recommend this company. read more

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Brad was our tour guide from Sedona to the Grand Canyon and he was completely amazing. He is very knowledgeable and overall made the whole tour fun. I would definitely recommend Great West Tours. We did the early morning tour pick up at 7am and we enjoyed all the scenic stops. read more

We went for the local Sedona tour (2.30 hrs). What a lovely place it is! Our tour guide was super informative. Picked us from our hotel, comfy bus. Complementary snacks and water. Took us to some nice spots to enjoy the beauty of Sedona. Enough time to click some pictures and there was also a bathroom break. One less star is only because our pick up time was scheduled for 9 a.m but they came to our hotel at 8.15! Never informed us about the time change. Thankfully we were at the hotel lobby after breakfast so we spotted the bus. read more

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Had the times of our lives on the Grand Canyon sunset tour... It was just SO stunningly beautiful... totally a bargain at the price which includes a VERY DELICIOUS dinner. I'm a pretty picky LA foodie... and the food was actually the best food I've had on a tour - ever!!! Highly recommend this company. They are just terrific! read more

I highly recommend Great West Tours if you want to see the Grand Canyon and are a first-timer. Naive me thought I could just drive up on my own and explore. I could...but my experience would not have been as great. Our guide, Kristen (though I'm now worried I may have gotten her name wrong and its Christine...) was phenomenal. She kept us on schedule to allow us the opportunity to see multiple Canyon overlooks! We had just enough time for staring and photos before it was on to the next adventure. Her upbeat positive attitude and wealth of knowledge were fantastic additions to an already great tour. You get to see a lot, do a lot and learn a lot. Well worth the price! For me, the trip price included roundtrip pick up and drop off from my hotel (Wildflower Inn); snacks and water, IMAX movie ticket (super fun experience), lunch, entry to the park and discount tickets for souvenirs. From what I've heard, Great West Adventure Company has the BEST guides. read more

Wish we could give six stars. With only four of us, we were concerned they would cancel. Was grateful the company was willing to take us. Sunset tour was the best tour I have ever experienced. A MUST Grand Canyon tour. It would take too long to extoll all of Dave's, our guide, talents. So I will keep it short: Dave was really, really, really, really, really, really great. Really. Ask him about the capybera. Thanks from Theresa and Annette. read more

We did the Sedona tour with Joe. He was fantastic! I know nothing about Geology but his passion for it was contagious. He took us to the most beautiful views and taught us so much along the way. The tour went about 1 hr longer than scheduled which was fantastic! I highly recommend a Sedona tour with Joe. You won't be disappointed! read more

Dave Reed was our guide - funny, intelligent, full of energy and fun facts. Have been to the Grand Canyon several times, but never from the East Entrance - a LOT of beautiful scenery that was all new. We were lucky to get a snow day (yes, many would not be pleased), and the light/clouds above the canyon created beauty I had never before experienced. Dinner at the Arizona Room was excellent - highly recommend the Rib Eye steak. And, of course, the cheesecake. read more

My wife and I had a great time during our Sunset Tour of the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon was amazing. What made the experience even better was the enthusiasm that our tour guide provided. Dave was hilarious and fun. He helped make our trip INCREDIBLE. Thank you! Jhuls and Yo read more

Great tour company. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and full of tidbits of information. I would recommend Great West Tours to anyone visiting the Sedona, AZ area read more

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We did the Grand Canyon Sunset Tour and our guide was Dave. We had a rainy day in Sedona and a very snowy day at the Grand Canyon. At our first view the Canyon was so obscured by clouds we could not see more than two feet in front of our faces. But Dave persevered with us and showed us several absolutely amazing views of the Canyon. He was willing to take photos of our group and recommended great photo angles. He was very knowledgeable and friendly throughout the tour. The food at the end of the tour was fantastic and we loved that the bus had large windows to view the landscape when we were moving around. We had a blast and are extremely glad we spent the money. Highly recommend this tour. read more

We also used Great West Adventure Co to see the Petrified Forest, the Painted Desert and the Meteorite Crater. The tour guide, Joe, was an experienced guide and it showed. He was over the top with the knowledge he bestowed on us. He explained the geological origin of everything we encountered in terms that we could easily understand. It was one of the most enjoyable learning experience we have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. If we had attempted these attractions on our own we never would have appreciated the vast history of the gorgeous rocks! What an enlightening experience we enjoyed immensely. Thank you Joe for the best tour ever! read more

My sister's and I went on the Hopi Mesa tour. Our guide was Dave and he was awesome. The tour was exceptional.

Over priced, reckless driver and unaccommodating in making an adjustment for taking us on the wrong tour.

Although I loved the Grand Canyon and our guide was pleasant, friendly and knowledgeable I have to give this a low score based on the travel portion. Our guide, Larry was a hoot and very laid back. Unfortunately, he scared the "you know what" out of me with his driving. He drove too fast, tailgated and passed cars at an unsafe speed. He kept the van in cruise control even going up and down switchbacks in the road along the canyon outside of sedona only occasionally using the brakes. I don't care how many times one has driven the roads, you can't anticipate what someone ELSE on the road is going to do (there are mainly tourists who are NOT used to the roads) so driving above the speed limit with 12 passengers on board is just plain unsafe! I would never do this tour again! read more

Bus broke down in AZ heat. Waited 2 hours. Apparently not the first time.

First time to the Grand Canyon and wanted to be able to enjoy it without worrying about driving and missing something. Kristen was our tour guide, and maybe she didn't feel well because she kept popping something in her mouth. She was pleasant and had alot of great information on the ride there. We were forced to go to a Southwest store, where we were given a 5% discount on a purchase over $100.00. and the van spent as much time as at the Grand Canyon stops, for trinkets that non of us wanted. I bought a diet coke. And then had to wait 45 minutes for the van to leave for the ride home. During the ride back, Kirsten spent the entire 2 hours talking to the woman in the front seat, and never pointed out anything we were driving by. It's like she lost her mojo from there to back. Needless to say, the Grand Canyon is spectacular, and I'm sure the other guides are as fun and interesting as the other reviews on this page, but Kristen wasn't. read more

Visiting Sedona, we weren't quite sure if we wanted to devote and entire day to seeing the Grand Canyon on a guided tour. We ended up booking the Sunset tour and it was easily the best choice of activities we made on our whole trip. We learned so much and saw so many things that we never would have seen on our own. Dave was our guide and I honestly believe there is no better guide out there. He is so passionate about this tour that he himself started with the company 8 years ago... And it shows on every way. He made the entire Grand Canyon trip special for us... The sunset was just a bonus! Plus we ate the best meal of our whole trip as part of the tour. I really can't believe the price of this tour isn't significantly more. Book. The. Grand. Canyon. Sunset. Tour. Right. Now. read more

My wife and I had the enjoyment of taking a Grand Canyon tour with Joe Holeman, Joe's knowledge of the history, geology, and the Grand Canyon made our experience not only really enjoyable, but educational. Joe's commentary and descriptions of all the things we were seeing was made much fuller by explaining why things looked the way they were. We are so glade we chose a Great West Adventure to see the Canyon do yourself a favor and let Joe & Great West Adventures make your visit to the Grand Canyon everything you hoped for. Oh, and the lunch was really good also. Again thanks Joe for an enjoyable full day. read more

Christie was such a great and knowledgable tour guide. We loved her and the group that we were with. Luckily, there were only 6 of us. We went on the Grand Canyon day trip at selected to eat at the Maswik Tavern. The food was cafeteria style and wasn't bad. Next time I will opt for El Tovar because of its history and view. It was FREEZING at the Grand Canyon with unpredicted snow. Thank goodness we were on a tour on a warm bus! Even though it was freezing, the views were impeccable and breathtaking. I am so happy I got to experience the Grand Canyon with this tour company. Also, Christie is a great driver! Even in that terrible weather. read more

Allen was our guide and couldn't have been better. Not only was he informative he gave ample time to take in sites and was very personable. We learned things about him, the area and his favorite spots as he learned of us. Not only was he a great ambassador for his company, he was for the city of Sedona and all of Arizona. We will recommend the company and him as a favorite memory and adventure for all who want to learn about the area. Next year when we return will take him up on the invitation to enjoy the tour to Grand Canyon which we have seen without a guide in the past. Thank you to our kids who gave us the tour for Christmas. read more

Christine you were the best tour guide. You knew so much. Made the whole trip comfortable and interesting. Great pictures that will last a lifetime. Thanks. read more

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Dave Reed was our guide for this trip and I have this to say: Best. Guide. Ever. Seriously, Dave was super fun, very witty, and possessed an absolute treasure trove of information about the Grand Canyon. You know how enjoyable it is to hang out with someone who loves what they do? Well Dave loves the Grand Canyon. Never a dull moment, Dave shared his passion and wit from the moment he picked us up at our hotel until the moment he dropped us off twelve hours later. Great West Adventures hit the jackpot when they hired this guy! Well worth the price. read more

Our tour guide Dave was awsome! It is evident that he loves what he does and is committed to making the Grand Canyon experience special. Truly a great experience! read more

We went on the Grand Canyon sunset tour and had "the other Dave." Not impressed at all. Dave came to our hotel in a SUV to pick us up. He took a look at us and told us he needed to go back for the bus because "bigger folk than usual today." Not cool, this was a very hurtful comment. There was only one other couple on the trip. They were very nice people, but the trip was very uncomfortable. We were very rushed, 20 minutes at the Trading Post. We wanted to buy jewelry, but ran out of time and had to be back to the bus. Each stop was very quick, no time to enjoy. Dinner was very good, but very uncomfortable eating with strangers. Do yourself a favor, don't waste your money. Drive yourself and enjoy doing things at your own leisure and comfort. read more

I was tossing around ideas on how to view the Grand Canyon. We would be celebrating our 30th Wedding anniversary and I wanted to do it the right way. As tempting as the 1 way or Round-trip train ride was the additional cost was too high. My Husband and I did the Grand Canyon sunset tour thru Great West Tours. We were picked up at our hotel at exactly the time specified on our reservation. There was 1 additional couple with us, so we travelled in a ford explorer. Dave (Our driver - tour guide) was extremely knowledgeable and his eye for spotting different items of interest was outstanding. I had asked Dave if the train ride was worth the additional fees. He stated (if we took the train) "We would not see the Grand Canyon until we actually got there and There would probably be only 2 viewing areas of the canyon due to time constraints. This trip was everything I had hoped it would be and more! Along with our, drive Dave pointed out different red rock formations, the painted desert, the different elevations we were driving thru etc. We stopped at an Indian Trading Post for a restroom, and a little bit of shopping... We then proceeded to the Grand Canyon. We must have stopped at least 9 different times where there were viewing opportunities for all the Awe, and Breathtaking scenery. When driving thru the park Dave pointed out other areas to view out the car window as there was no place to park a vehicle. A delicious and wonderful dinner in the Arizona Room at the Grand Canyon overlooking the South Rim was part of the tour. After dinner, we proceeded to another overlook to view the sunset. There was a building with a photo of the Grand Canyon from space, along with a small museum/gift shop. The large windows gave shelter to the people who were getting too cold standing/sitting outside. After the sunset, we travelled back to Sedona but made an unscheduled stop to view the stars in the night sky. It was a moonless night and the sky had never been so clear. This trip as a chance of a lifetime, and an experience to never forget. (Thanks Dave for making this experience what it was!) read more

We had an amazing time on our grand canyon tour and Dave was amazing, funny and knowledgeable. And the driving was perfect, right on the speed limit, very careful and enjoyable. read more

Enjoyed the sunset tour of the Grand Canyon with Dave (the driver). He had so much information to share with us, that he chatted the entire trip, 11 hours, and still had more to share. He picked us up at our resort and got us home, water, snacks, wonderful music with precise timing. A wonderful gourmet dinner topped it off. Well worth the experience! read more

David was our tour guide and I can honestly say we have no regrets! He was awesome during the sieve, sharing his knowledge and answering questions. Even though it was just my husband and myself, Dave made us both feel comfortable and was very easy-going. Definitely recommend them, especially of your have never been to the Grand Canyon; they take you to less "touristy" spots. read more

0n July 29, 2016 my husband, daughter and I had the pleasure of the Grand Canyon Sunset Tour with Dave. I was thrilled when he arrived at our resort to pick us up; I explained I read a lot of wonderful reviews about him online and I had high expectations. I could tell right away he was a bit of a comedian, so he asked us including the couple joining us to forget what we read and judge for ourselves AND THAT WE DID! He hit it off right away with my 12 1/2 yr old; the two of them teased each other all day. Dave is an amazing historian. From the time we left the resort in Sedona he was filling our heads with area facts and pointing out points of interest. He was great at keeping the conversation not just going and interesting but entertaining. He loves questions and most always had an answer. Even though we had rain/storms (you just can't take stars off for this b/c they are a sight to see in the Canyon) Dave made all planned stops and then some. He truly goes out of his way to make your experience unique and special. He made sure to have drinks and snacks on the drive which was nice. Once in the Canyon Dave knew all the great photo opportunities. I might add he was like having our own professional photographer along as we got some amazing pictures! Thanks Dave!!! I've been on GC tours that included flying over and actually cancelled the railroad tour for this one. This is by far the best due to its up close and personal nature and the wealth of information with which we came back. We encountered wildlife, the most grand scenery in the US, facts, stories, dinner, camaraderie, fun and memories to last a lifetime. My family and I recommend this tour to anyone in the Sedona/Williams area; you won't regret it. We honestly can't say enough about Dave, he is obviously passionate about his love of the GC. I would also like to say that GWT is a wonderful company to work with and Bob was expedite at helping me correct an error I made in reservation. Thank you all for an amazing tour and memories! read more