A Private Tour Done Your Way: Volcanoes, Ruins and the Grand Canyon’s East Rim

What is the advantage of a private tour for your Grand Canyon visit? You can rewrite the itinerary to fit your pace and interests.

A recent guest had already seen the South Rim and wanted to explore the volcanic craters east of Flagstaff on her way to the East Rim instead. Here is how that day went:

1. Sunset Crater park, to see its flora and fauna.
2. Down the hill to Wupatki National Monument, to look at the Native American ruins.
3. Toward the Painted Desert, with a side trip to Cameron Trading Post and its huge rug and pottery showroom.
4. Desert View Watchtower and the East Rim Drive of the Grand Canyon.

If you’d like a private tour of the area for a group of 1 to 11 people, we’d love to tailor a day to your needs. Picnic lunches from Eat n’ Run Flagstaff are also available.

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Originally shared on Instagram @trekwesttours, Sep 28, 2026.