Explorer standing at the Grand Canyon South Rim at golden hour — private tours by Grand Canyon Journeys
Safety First

Travel in Safety & Comfort

Safety isn't just something we talk about—it's something we invest in. Every Grand Canyon Journeys vehicle is professionally serviced and inspected by a licensed and authorized Ford dealership using factory-trained technicians. We believe preventative maintenance is one of the most important parts of providing a safe, reliable, and enjoyable private tour.

Two vans, one luxury SUV
Air-conditioned & safety-inspected
Water, Gatorade & snacks included
Full commercial liability insurance
Serviced by an authorized Ford dealership
Inspected every 5,000 miles
NPS concession compliant
Seats up to 10 in our flagship van
Never a shared bus
Factory-trained Ford technicians
First aid equipment in every vehicle
Late-model Ford vehicles
Experienced professional guides
Two vans, one luxury SUV
Air-conditioned & safety-inspected
Water, Gatorade & snacks included
Full commercial liability insurance
Serviced by an authorized Ford dealership
Inspected every 5,000 miles
NPS concession compliant
Seats up to 10 in our flagship van
Never a shared bus
Factory-trained Ford technicians
First aid equipment in every vehicle
Late-model Ford vehicles
Experienced professional guides
Grand Canyon Journeys 2020 Ford Transit passenger van parked in front of Sedona's red rocks
The Difference

Private vehicles,
not a shared bus

Every Grand Canyon Journeys tour travels in one of our own late-model Ford vehicles — reserved entirely for your group, with a driver who knows the roads.

No strangers, no fixed seating chart
No coach-bus schedule — your group, your pace
Three vehicle sizes, matched to your group
See The Fleet
Rows of leather captain's chairs inside the 2023 Ford Transit, with Sedona red rock views through the window
Larger Groups

Two Ford Transit vans,
sized for your group

Individual leather captain's chairs
Not bench seating — every guest gets a window view
Our flagship van seats up to 10
A second Transit seats up to 7 for smaller, more intimate groups
Same amenities across the fleet
AC, stocked cooler, first aid, expert guide
See The Fleet
3
Vehicles in the fleet
10
Max seats, flagship van
2022+
Model year fleet
100%
Private — always
Safety Without Compromise

Ford Dealer Inspected

Your safety starts before the tour begins. Every vehicle in our fleet is professionally serviced and inspected every 5,000 miles at an authorized Ford dealership by factory-trained technicians.

Ford Dealer Service Factory-Trained Technicians 5,000-Mile Inspections
The Fleet

Three Vehicles
One Private Standard

Every tour is matched to the right vehicle for your group size — always reserved exclusively for you.

Up to 10 seats
★ Flagship

Ford Transit

Our largest vehicle — a full-size Transit with leather captain's chairs for up to 10, built for bigger groups without giving up comfort or window views.

Leather captain's chair seating
Climate-controlled, panoramic windows
Dedicated storage for gear & day packs
Up to 8 seats

Ford Transit

A smaller Transit for more intimate groups — the same leather captain's chairs and full air conditioning, in a quieter, more personal setting.

Leather captain's chair seating
Oversized windows, full A/C
Best for smaller private groups
Up to 5 seats

Ford Expedition

Our luxury SUV — three rows of leather seating for couples and small families who want the most personal touring experience, with the elevated ride height of an SUV.

Three rows of leather seating
Elevated sightlines for wildlife & views
Ideal for couples & small families
What's Onboard

Equipped for a full
day in Arizona

Climate Control

Air-conditioned throughout, with comfortable leather captain's chairs and large windows for canyon views along the way.

Snacks & Hydration

A stocked cooler with water, Gatorade, chips and energy bars on every tour, at no extra charge.

Safety Equipment

First aid kits on every vehicle. Hiking tours add trekking poles, day packs and additional safety gear.

Fully Insured & Inspected

Every vehicle is professionally maintained and inspected every 5,000 miles by a licensed and authorized Ford dealership. We carry full commercial liability insurance, comply with all National Park Service concession requirements, and treat preventative maintenance as one of the most important parts of a safe, enjoyable Arizona tour.

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Top 10
N. America · Arival 2025
679+ Reviews
Five-star average
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100% Private
Your group only — always
Since 2017
9 years · Est. Sedona, AZ
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Locally Owned
Independent & family-run
Good to Know

Frequently asked
questions

Yes. Our private luxury SUVs are not wheelchair-lift equipped, but we are glad to stow and carry a foldable wheelchair and plan the most accessible viewpoints and stops at an unhurried, private pace for guests with limited mobility. Just tell us your needs when you book.

We match the vehicle to your group size: a 2023 Ford Expedition SUV for couples and small families, or one of two Ford Transit vans for larger groups. Every vehicle is reserved entirely for your group.

The Ford Expedition seats up to 5. Our smaller Ford Transit seats up to 7, and our flagship Ford Transit seats up to 10.

Yes — every vehicle in our fleet is fully air-conditioned, which matters in Arizona. Each also carries a cooler stocked with water, Gatorade, chips and energy bars.

Contact us directly — we can sometimes arrange multiple vehicles traveling together so your entire group can still tour privately, without joining a shared bus tour.

Yes. Every vehicle is maintained to the highest safety standards, carries full commercial liability insurance, and complies with all National Park Service concession requirements.

Yes. Every Grand Canyon Journeys vehicle is routinely serviced and inspected by a licensed and authorized Ford dealership. Factory-trained technicians perform scheduled maintenance and safety inspections every 5,000 miles to help ensure every vehicle is operating at its highest standard before taking our guests on tour.

Grand Canyon Journeys vehicle among Sedona's red rock buttes

Ride in comfort
to the canyon.

Every tour is 100% private — your group, your vehicle, never a shared bus.

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