Grand Canyon Tours FAQs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NON U.S. CITIZENS ON A BUCK WILD HUMMER TOUR

Effective January 1, 2026, the United States federal government has enacted changes for entrance fees to Grand Canyon National Park for international guests.  NON U.S. Resident passengers on a commercial tour can choose from the 2 options below to cover their Grand Canyon National Park Entrance Fee: 

1. Purchase the new Non Resident America the Beautiful Pass for $250. This new pass will cover the entry fee on a commercial tour (or in a Private Vehicle) for the Pass Holder plus up to 3 additional adults on the same reservation (ages 16 and older). This pass will soon be available to purchase online. You must present this pass when you check in for your Hummer Tour to avoid the $100 per adult (ages 16 and older) at check in.
2. Pay the $100 per adult (ages 16 and older) Non Resident Entrance Fee prior to the start of your Hummer Tour. This fee will be available to pay online, by phone, or in person at Buck Wild Hummer Tours. This $100 fee goes directly to the National Park Service.

View our International Visitors Park Entry Page for more information.

• ONLINE: You may book online 24 hours a day
• PHONE: Call our reservations department at 928-362-5940 
• EMAIL: Send an email to [email protected]

HUMMER TOURS

Hummer tours may be changed or cancelled without penalty up to 24 hours prior to departure, subject to availability. Cancellations within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable. No-shows will be charged in full with no refund.

HUMMER-AIR TOURS

Hummer Tours with Helicopter or Airplane may be changed or cancelled without penalty up to 72 hour prior to departure, subject to availability. Cancellations within 72 hours of departure are non-refundable. No-shows will be charged in full with no refund.

You can email us at [email protected], or call us at 928-362-5940 to cancel your tour.

If you booked your tour with a Third Party Agency (Viator, Get Your Guide, Expedia, etc..) you must call them directly to cancel your tour.

The Buck Wild Hummer Tours terminal is located near the entrance to Grand Canyon National Park, at 469 State Route 64, Suite A, Tusayan, AZ, 86023.

All tours depart from our terminal unless you require pickup in the Town of Tusayan or inside the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim.

Buck Wild Hummer Tours is open daily from 8 am-5 pm. During the Summer Months, the terminal is open from 8 am-6:30 pm. You can reserve online 24 hours a day. Send us an email at [email protected] anytime and we’ll answer quickly between 8 am -8 pm Arizona Time. Emails received outside of those hours will be answered first thing in the morning.

We can pick you up for your Hummer Tour at hotels/campgrounds in the Town of Tusayan or hotels/campgrounds inside the Grand Canyon National Park.

We do NOT provide pickup if you are located outside of those areas. We do not provide pickup from Valle AZ, Williams AZ, Flagstaff AZ, Phoenix AZ, Las Vegas NV, or any other areas besides the Town of Tusayan, or inside the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim.

When you make your reservation online, you will be able to choose your pickup location. If you are NOT staying at a local hotel (example, if you are driving from Flagstaff, Phoenix, Sedona, etc..), you will choose NO when it asks if you need Hotel Pickup. For guests that do not require pickup, check in is at Buck Wild Hummer Tours 469 AZ-64 Tusayan AZ 86023

The Hummer Tour takes place on paved, public roads, and stops at 3-4 viewpoints, that could include: .

• Yavapai Point & Geology Museum
• Pipe Creek Vista
• Duck on a Rock
• Grandview Point
• Mather Point
• Moran Point
• Grand Canyon Village 

There is NO tour that will take you ‘below the rim’ or ‘off road’ inside the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim, as there are no roads. The only way to go below the rim is to hike, or take an overnight mule trip.

• We do not ‘go below the rim’ on the Buck Wild Hummer Tour, the only way to ‘go below the rim’ is to hike, or do a 2 day mule trip. You can view our Signature Below the Rim Hiking Tour here.
• There are no roads that ‘go below the rim’, there is no ‘off road vehicle use permitted in the Grand Canyon National Park’, and there are no Ground Tours that will take you ‘below the rim’.
• Buck Wild Hummer Tours stay on paved, public roads, visits publicly accessible viewpoints, and your guides will choose the best viewpoints for your adventure, and provide a lot of history and information about the Grand Canyon and surrounding areas.

Layered clothing is recommended through the months of March to September, and winter clothing should be worn from October to mid-March. Blankets are provided on the tours if you forget to bring your layers!

Wear sensible shoes. The ground at the Grand Canyon is rough, rocky and uneven. It is important to wear sturdy, toe-covering shoes that can handle rough terrain. Sneakers, or sturdy shoes are highly recommended. We discourage wearing sandals, flip flops, open toed shoes, and high heels.

Yes! And we would love for you to take a lot of photos! Be sure to share your photos on social media and tag us @buckwildhummertours!

We strictly prohibit Firearms and hazardous material aboard our vehicles, along with oversized baggage.

Tipping your guide is customary if you have enjoyed your tour. The industry standard is 15%, but always based on personal experience. You can choose to add a tip when you make your reservation, or pay with cash after the tour.

We welcome children of all ages! Under current Arizona law, a child in a passenger vehicle must be in a car seat or a booster seat if he or she is:

• Younger than 8 years old, or
• Shorter than 4 feet, 9 inches tall (57 inches)
• Infant/Toddler Car Seats required for ages under 5
• Booster Seat required for ages 5-7

Buck Wild Hummer Tours provides Car Seats and Booster Seats for no extra charge, be sure to choose them during your reservation process. You are welcome to use your own Car Seats or Booster Seats.

The Grand Canyon really is incredible, each and every day throughout the year. As the sun moves through the sky, the light changes throughout the day at the canyon, so the colors and vistas are ever-changing. Some visitors enjoy the early morning light, while others prefer the colors of evening and sunset. Keep in mind that spring and summer are peak times at Grand Canyon National Park and the business seasons. Fall colors are stunning at the canyon, and winter is quiet and snowy.

Our tours operator rain or snow. We will not operate a tour if there is no visibility due to low clouds and/or fog. If it is raining or snowing, the hummers will be ‘enclosed’, the vehicles are heated, and we provide blankets and rain ponchos.

The Hummers are ‘open air’ as long as the temperature is comfortable for guests. Generally, they are ‘open air’ Spring, Summer and early Fall. Of course, in the case of inclement weather (rain, now, excessive winds), the Hummer will be enclosed for guests’ comfort.

Dress warm with a jacket and hat, but our hummers come equipped with a heater and we have additional blankets to keep everyone comfortable.

The weather at the Grand Canyon varies greatly depending on when you visit.

Because we are in Northern Arizona, we do not experience the extreme high temperatures that occur in Southern Arizona (Sedona, Phoenix, etc..), but we do sometimes experience higher than average temperatures in July/August.

We also have the Monsoon Season that typically lasts from mid July-early September, which can mean frequent, but short, rain showers, including thunderstorms.

Winter can mean cold temperatures and snow…and the snow provides amazing views of the canyon!

Our Hummers are customized to provide the most comfortable touring experience no matter the season or weather: Open air during warm weather, enclosed during colder weather and in the case of rain or snow. The hummers are equipped with heaters, and we provide blankets and rain ponchos.

Please always check weather and road conditions for our area when planning you trip. Use your favorite weather app and choose “Grand Canyon Village”, “Zip Code 86023” or “Tusayan AZ” for the filter.

AZ511.com is an excellent resource for obtaining current road and traffic conditions before you head to Buck Wild Hummer Tours. Enter “Buck Wild Hummer Tours 469 AZ-64 Tusayan Arizona 86023” as your destination.

AVERAGE TEMPERATURES AT THE SOUTH RIM

Customers requiring boarding assistance must have a companion present to assist in boarding and disembarking the Hummer. A companion must also be present during the tour.

Wheelchairs and Walkers may be taken in the Hummer, as long as they are foldable.

There is not a ‘lot of walking’ involved in the Hummer Tours, but there is ‘some’ walking required.  At each of the viewpoint stops, passengers will get out of the Hummer to explore the viewpoint, and passengers can enjoy the viewpoint with very little walking.

Guides will offer to take passengers ‘off the beaten path’ to explore the viewpoint from different areas, but this is not required for those with mobility issues to experience the viewpoint.

• Pets are allowed on private tours only.
• Service Animals are permitted on all tours, see next section
• Pets must be leashed and under the control of owner at all times.
• Pets may not be left in the tour vehicle when the guests are outside the vehicle.
• Guests with pets will be responsible for any damages and cleaning fees caused by pet.
• Excessive barking, growling and aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. If the owner is unable to get the animal under control, the owner and animal will be removed from the tour.
• Animals must be housebroken and guests must carry and use appropriate supplies to remove waste from their animal.

• Buck Wild Hummer Tours is ADA Compliant and adheres to the ADA Requirements regarding Service Dogs.
• Only dogs are recognized as service animals under titles II and III of the ADA.
• A service animal is a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.
• Buck Wild may ask the following questions as permitted under the ADA Requirements for Service Dogs:
  1. 1. Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?
     2. What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?
• Out of respect for other guests, we request you notify us at least 48 hours in advance if a service dog will be accompanying you on tour, so that we can assign you to a vehicle with guests who do not have dog allergies.