The 6 Best Sunset Safaris in the USA

1.3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 904 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

Ride with a small group of up to 12 in a 4WD safari vehicle from Tusayan toward the South Rim. Your guide, such as Mark, Tyler, Werner, or Sheila, shares canyon geology, Native American history, wildlife details, and local stories while you use a forest back road to avoid the main entrance line. The tour ends with sunset at Grandview Point.

“Our guide werner was excellent. Well informed and knew the Grand Canyon well. He kept us fully engaged.”

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2.2-Hour Sunset Safari Eco Cruise on the Osprey from Cape May

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38Best value

Cruise Cape May’s back bay and salt marshes aboard the Osprey with Captain Bob and a naturalist guide. Use provided binoculars to spot ospreys, herons, egrets, ibises, oystercatchers, terns, and other wildlife as the sun sets. The two-hour trip leaves from 1212 Wilson Drive and returns there.

“Great trip around cape May waters looking for birds. History of area. With a naturalist. Good for all ages”

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3.Grand Canyon: Off-Road Sunset Safari with Skip-the-Gate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 171 reviews · from $123

Meet near the Tusayan Fire Department for a three-hour Jeep safari into Grand Canyon National Park. Your English-speaking guide drives historic stagecoach trails through Kaibab Forest, points out elk, deer, turkeys, and wild horses when spotted, then leads you to canyon viewpoints before sunset at Grandview Point. Water is included, but bring food and a warm jacket.

“Great guide but kind of expensive since there were 10 in the vehicle.”

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4.Half Day Group Sunset Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $168

Spend four to five hours exploring Grand Teton National Park with guides such as Michael, Michelle, Amanda, and Mike. Expect flexible routes, sunset views, wildlife searches, hotel pickup, snacks, binoculars, and a spotting scope. Moose, elk, bison, pronghorn, eagles, bears, and other animals may appear, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“This was an awesome experience. Alec, our guide, was knowledgeable and friendly. We saw bison, elk, moose, mule deer, a beaver, and ducks. He knew the best spots to take us. We got very close to a male elk and two female moose. It was a comfortable ride with gorgeous scenery. We also saw Mormon Row and beautiful Jenny Lake. I highly recommend this experience.”

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5.Sunset Photo Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $195

Spend about four hours photographing Anchorage with Alaska Photo Treks and a professional guide such as Ben, Colin, or Tyler. You’ll visit Potter Marsh, Glen Alps, Lake Hood, McHugh Creek, and Point Woronzof, with hands-on help for camera settings, tripods, slow shutter speeds, wildlife, and sunset light. Hotel pickup is available if selected.

“Colin was an accomplished photographer and tour guide. He went out of his way to look for the perfect shots. We hunted wildlife and the sunset, found a little bit of each.”

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6.Grand Teton Sunrise Safari with Naturalist Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · 4 hours · from $170

Leave Jackson early for a four-hour Grand Teton wildlife safari with a naturalist guide such as Michelle, Michael, Alec, or Frank. Ride in a comfortable vehicle for up to nine people, stop for mountain views and wildlife, and use provided binoculars and spotting scopes. Guides may also help you capture close-up phone photos through the scope.

“Alec was great. He communicated well regarding the pickup time and is knowledgeable and flexible. I felt like I saw all the animals I was hoping to see. Alec knew right where to find them. The van was spacious and provided excellent viewing from every seat. When we got out Alec trained the scope on the animal first which made it easier for us to find using our own binoculars. I would highly recommend this tour. And yes, it was worth the price we paid”

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