Buck Wild Hummer Tours Covid-19 Response Message
Update 8/5/2022
Per the National Park Service Commercial Use Authorization Office, masks are no longer required in commercial vehicles inside the Grand Canyon National Park. Visitors and employees are always welcome to wear a mask if it makes them more comfortable.
Please note that this standard is flexible depending on conditions in Coconino County. It is possible that we may return to a mask requirement under this guidance if conditions in Coconino County returns to a HIGH community level. We all need to be prepared to be flexible under this new system.
NPS EMAIL 8/5/2022:
On Thursday, August 4, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the Coconino County Community Level to MEDIUM.
Masks are no longer required in either indoor or outdoor locations, both for the public and federal employees while the local community level remains in either low or medium. Please note that this standard is flexible depending on conditions in Coconino County. It is possible that we may return to a mask requirement under this guidance if conditions in Coconino County returns to a HIGH community level. We all need to be prepared to be flexible under this new system.
Visitors and employees are always welcome to wear a mask if it makes them more comfortable.
Updates on local community levels for Coconino County will be posted and updated on the main nps.gov/grca webpage under the ‘Alerts’ section. This information will be updated weekly on Thursdays by the CDC, and we should remain flexible and be ready to shift back into a mask mandate posture with little notice.
This guidance includes public transportation, such as vehicles operated by CUA holders transporting clients while in the park.
Update 7/1/2022
Masks are once again required for all passengers aged 2 and over while in the Hummers inside the Grand Canyon National Park. Masks may be removed when you are outside the Hummer at the viewpoints. This is a National Park Service Requirement and applies to all commercial vehicles (all tour companies) operating inside the park.
Please see below for the most recent update from 7/1/2022 from the NPS regarding the mask mandate:
As of Thursday afternoon, June 30, our area has transitioned into CDC’s High COVID Community Level. The majority of the state has also transitioned with 11 of 15 Arizona counties in high.
As we have been communicating during past few weeks, this indicates an immediate change. Masks are now required for all individuals over the age of two years, regardless of vaccinations status, in buildings, public transportation, and government vehicles. This also includes CUA commercial tour vehicles – masks must be worn by everyone in the vehicle during your tours while inside the park .
Thanks in advance for your efforts to implement this change. Please let us know if we can be of additional assistance with this implementation or if there are additional questions we can answer. We’ll make sure to touch base again next Thursday when the next CDC COVID Community Level information is published.
Update 4/27/2022
Masks are optional for passengers and guides while inside the Hummer. This new policy is effective 4/27/2022, and is subject to change depending on the information we receive from the National Park Service.
We encourage guests to wear masks when social distancing is not possible.
Please see below for the most recent update from the NPS regarding the mask mandate:
Masking on Public Transit Systems
On Monday, April 18, a federal judge ruled that the mask mandate on public transportation and airplanes was unlawful. New information on this ruling is now posted on CDC’s website. However, the ruling gives airport, mass transit systems, and transportation companies the option to keep mask rules or remove them.
We are working with the NPS Washington Office (WASO) and DOI to determine how this may impact us here in the park and have yet to receive definitive guidance. We will provide additional information as soon as we are able.
Update 4/21/2022
Masks are still required for all passengers aged 2 and over while in the Hummers inside the Grand Canyon National Park. Masks may be removed when you are outside the Hummer at the viewpoints. This is a National Park Service Requirement and applies to all commercial vehicles (all tour companies) operating inside the park.
Please see below for the most recent update from the NPS regarding the mask mandate:
Masking on Public Transit Systems
On Monday, April 18, a federal judge ruled that the mask mandate on public transportation and airplanes was unlawful. New information on this ruling is now posted on CDC’s website. However, the ruling gives airport, mass transit systems, and transportation companies the option to keep mask rules or remove them.
We are working with the NPS Washington Office (WASO) and DOI to determine how this may impact us here in the park and have yet to receive definitive guidance. We will provide additional information as soon as we are able.
May 28, 2021
The National Park Service has authorized Commercial Tours to operate at 100% occupancy in vehicles effective 5/28/2021. Masks are still required in the Hummers.
Effective 5/28/2021, Buck Wild Hummer Tours will begin operating at full capacity, with a maximum of 13 passengers in each Hummer.
If you wish to book a Private Hummer Tour, please click the links below, or contact us by phone 928-362-5940 or email [email protected].
June 8, 2020
The National Park Service just gave us authorization to begin Ground Tours in the Grand Canyon National Park! Buck Wild will be operating tours starting on June 15, 2020.
We are all very excited to begin welcoming you to the Grand Canyon once again, and thankful to the NPS for their support and guidance throughout this difficult time.
New guidelines:
- Maximum of 9 passengers per vehicle.
- Passenger temperatures checked prior to boarding. Passengers will temperatures above 100 degrees F will not be permitted on the tour.
- Masks are required while in the Hummer. When at the viewpoints and outside the vehicle, masks may be removed if Social Distancing is practiced.
- Masks are required when inside the terminal.
- Masks are provided for those who don’t have their own.
June 4, 2020
The National Park Service announced additional reopening information that includes that the Park will now be open 7 days a a week, all day. The East Entrance Station remains closed, only the South Entrance Station is open, which you access through the Town of Tusayan.
NPS has not yet announced the authorization for commercial tours to begin operating, and we will continue to update this page as we learn more information.
Visit the NPS Health Update Page for complete information.
Online Reservations for Buck Wild Hummer Tours are available for tour dates starting June 15, these reservations are of course fully refundable if we have not yet received authorization to begin operations.
Customers with existing reservations between June 8 and June 14 will be contacted to reschedule, or cancel with full refund.
We will update this page as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, please see the short video below to help illustrate how we are going to keep both our guests and employees, safe when we reopen.
Thank you for visiting our site and we look forward to seeing you soon!
May 27, 2020
The National Park Service announced today that they will continue with the phased reopening of Grand Canyon National Park according to the terms below:
- May 29, 2020-June 4, 2020: Park entrances will be open from 4:00 am-2:00 pm, 7 days a week
- June 5, 2020: Park entrances will be open at all times
- Services in the park will continue to be limited, and evaluated, during these times.
The NPS has not yet authorized Commercial Tours inside Grand Canyon National Park at this time.
We will continue accepting fully refundable reservations for tours starting June 5.
Customers with existing reservations for tour dates between June 1-June 4 will be contacted and given the option to reschedule or cancel with full refund.
We will update this page as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, please see the short video below to help illustrate how we are going to keep both our guests and employees, safe when we reopen.
Thank you for visiting our site and we look forward to seeing you soon!
May 14, 2020
Grand Canyon National Park has scheduled a phased reopening starting May 15, 2020, with limited hours, viewpoints and services. The park remains closed to commercial ground tour operators for now but we are excited and well prepared to open our business when the time is right.
Reservations for Buck Wild Hummer Tours are now available beginning May 29, 2020. If we are not yet authorized to operate on May 29, 2020, those reservations may be rescheduled, or cancelled and fully refunded.
We will update this page as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, please see the short video below to help illustrate how we are going to keep both our guests and employees, safe when we reopen.
Thank you for visiting our site and we look forward to seeing you soon!
March 21, 2020
Here at Buck Wild Hummer Tours our top priority remains the safety and well-being of our guests and employees. While we navigate through these times of uncertainty, our entire team wishes you the very best and is here for support through the COVID-19 pandemic.
In order to ensure the well-being of our guests and employees, Buck Wild has suspended operations until further notice. We look forward to returning to business later this summer and are currently accepting refundable reservations for travel May 29, 2020 and beyond.
In the meantime, we will be contacting all guests with confirmed reservations for tour dates between March 21, 2020 and May 29, 2020 to provide the option of rescheduling or canceling.
We look forward to providing once in a lifetime, Grand Canyon experiences again soon. Until then, please stay safe, healthy and we will see you soon!
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