Grand Canyon Bicycle
Tours
Hermit Road Tour
A guided bike tour along the scenic Hermit Road. River views, incredible Canyon vistas, geological wonders, and wildlife sighting opportunities. Includes rental + Shuttle. More Info
Yaki Point Tour
A guided bike tour that departs directly from our shop. Navigate the beautiful rim side trails to Yaki point trail head. Amazing views, wildlife and more! Includes rental and guided bike tour. More Info
Shuttle Package
Bypass the challenging uphills and busy village sections of roads by taking this shuttle service. Drop off and pick up allow optimal viewing ride without being a huge challenge. More Info
Hermit Road Shuttle Package
If you’d like to explore the incredible Hermit Road area of the Park, but you don’t want to navigate the village, long uphill stretches, or excessive distance, the Hermit Road shuttle Package is a great option. It is not a guided tour… simple a package that includes your bike rental; the shuttle ride to the start of your ride at Hopi point; and the home-bound shuttle from Hermit’s Rest and back to our shop.
Features:
- Distance: 5.5 Miles
- Duration: 2.5- 3 Hours
- Elevation: 420 Feet / 132 Meters
- Trail Features: Paved roads closed to public traffic (yield to buses); paved pathways along rim; roads along rim; roads away from rim; 10 major lookout points; souvenir and concessions shop and major hiking trail at completion (Hermit’s Rest).
Price:
- Adult: $50 +tax
5′ & up* - Child: $40 + tax
4’11” & under* - Gratuities not included
* Please note that our bookings are based on size of bike, not age. If a child is over 5′, they will be charged as an adult.
Included:
- Rental bicycle (no e-bikes allowed on shuttle)
- Rental helmet
- Shuttle ride / drop off for you and your rental bike at Hopi Point
- Shuttle ride / pickup for you and your rental bike at Hermit’s Rest
Schedule:
- Varies through year. Please click on the reservation link below to choose slot time.
Shuttle Highlights
We are often asked what we recommend for an optimal Grand Canyon biking experience and this is our answer: the Hermit Road Package!
First off, this is NOT the same thing as the Hermit Road Tour although it follows the same route. It IS a rental/shuttle combo without the guided tour component. The Hermit Road offers stunning river views, beautiful roads shared only with NPS buses/special need vehicles and stunning rim side paved greenways. This shuttle option allows you to see the best of the Hermit Road without excessive physical exertion and skipping the long uphill climb from the village to Hopi Point.
If you have very young children; prefer to take your time with photographs and spending more time at outlooks; or generally don’t enjoy tour interpretation related to geology and flora and fauna; this is recommended over taking the Hermit Road Tour.
Route Map
The Red Bicycle Route depicts the Hermit Road Shuttle Package’s path. Click here to download a high res PDF map.
FAQ’s
Can you rent an e-bike for a tour?
No, e-bikes are currently not authorized by NPS for tours.
Are there a lot of uphills on Hermit Road Tour?
This route bypasses the very steep sections and has only mild inclines and declines. There is a small section which is too strenuous for some to pedal, and guides with accommodate a slower walking pace through this area to help if needed.
What’s different about the Hermit and Yaki Tour?
The Yaki tour departs right from the shop so it takes less time. It is more greenway riding and Canyon vistas. There is generally more interaction with people on this route. The Hermit Road tour requires a shuttle and goes to a more remote area of the Park so it takes more time. There are views of the Colorado River and more terrain variety on the Hermit Road tour as well.
RESERVATIONS
We always recommend reservations whenever possible. Walk-up availability is on a first-come-first-serve basis and is on a weather-dependent basis in the winter months.
Address
Bright Angel Bicycles & Cafe
10 S. Entrance Road
Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Phone
928-679-0992
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Authorized Concessioner
Bright Angel Bicycles & Cafe at Mather Point is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service, Dept. of the Interior. All prices and services are regulated by NPS.
