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The Ultimate Grand Canyon Experience

The Rim to Rim hike is by far the most sought after bucket list hike in the park, if not the world. The hike in the fall is even more popular due to the cooler temps.

 

This amazing backpacking trip will take you through millions of years of history and mind-blowing beauty. We'll spend 4 days making our way on trails created by Indigenous Tribes, later improved by pioneering miners, and then the National Park Service easily navigable trails we have today. The trails will take us beneath staggering rock formations, pass breathtaking waterfalls, and into 360 panoramic views that will leave you mesmerized.

 

Your guide will delight you with the history of the Native American Tribes of the area, and the pioneering miners and entrepreneurs that later moved to the canyon. We will show you historic Indian sites and other places that most do not get to see. To top it off we will prepare you delicious food including a bit of Native American cuisine that no other companies offer.

INCLUDED

  • Top-of-the-line tent, backcountry sleeping pad and multi-day backpack

  • High-quality sleeping bag (laundered after every use) 

  • Use of trekking poles

  • Use of snow crampons if necessary

  • All  meals while backpacking including a few traditional Navajo dishes

  • A professional, knowledgeable, Wilderness First Responder certified Grand Canyon hiking guide

  • Roundtrip transportation from Page, Arizona to the Grand Canyon and back

  • Entrance fees and national park permits

  • First-Aid and emergency items

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NOT INCLUDED

  • Clothes, raingear, and footwear (see recommendations)

  • Sunscreen, toiletries, and personal items

  • Water bottle/bladder

  • Headlamp

  • Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)

  • We will provide a pack list to aid with preparation after booking

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Price per person

$1750

All Fees Included

$250 Deposit required

Day 1

Grand Canyon
North Rim to Cottonwood Campground

  • 2 Hour Scenic Shuttle from Page to Trailhead

    • ​Compared to 4-6 hours from most companies out of Flagstaff or Phoenix

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  • Backpack 6.5 mile/10.5 km ​ - 4200 ft/1280 m elevation drop

    • Coconino Overlook​​

    • Supai Tunnel

    • Manzanita Rest Area

    • Bright Angel Creek

    • Waterfalls, Wildlife, & Fauna

    • Ending at Cottonwood Campground with cool feet soaking in the nearby Bright Angel Creek 

    • Amazing prepared Lunch & Hot Dinner 

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  • Difficulty - Moderate to Hard​

    • Typically the downhill is where many have the hardest time.  It won't be all go though, you'll be taking some time from hiking while you enjoy those scenic spots.

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Day 2

Grand Canyon
Cottonwood Camp to Bright Angel Camp

  • Backpack 7.8 mile/12.5 km Hike - 1540 ft/470 m elevation drop

    • Ribbon Falls

    • Bright Angel Creek

    • "The Box"

    • Several low-crossing bridges

    • Waterfalls, Wildlife, & Fauna - Deer Likely

    • Colorado River

    • Indian Ruins

    • Colorado Beaches

    • Phantom Ranch (FAMOUS LEMONADE 😋)

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  • Difficulty - Easy to Moderate​

    • A much easier day, a moderate downhill hike next to Bright Angel Creek through many beautiful riparian areas. 

Day 3

Bright Angel Camp to Havasupai Garden Camp

  • Backpack 5 mile/8 km Hike - 1300ft/400 m elevation gain​

    • Colorado River Crossing on Silver Bridge

    • 1.5 Miles/2.4 km of Colorado Riverside hiking 

    • River Rest Stop

    • Devil's Corkscrew

    • Pioneer Ruins

    • Pipe Creek

    • Plateau Point Sunset

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  • Difficulty - Moderate​

    • A first taste of ascending the Grand Canyon.  You'll be on an easy pace as you walk next to the beautiful and majestic Colorado River for a good portion of your hike.  Followed by tackling the notorious Devil's corkscrew for some Pioneer fun, and ending with a sunset at the amazing Sunset Point, it will be a fantastic and day full of memories.

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Day 4

Havasupai Garden Camp to South Rim

  • Backpack 4.5 mile/7.2 km Hike - 3040ft/925 m elevation gain​

    • Final Ascend with wide-open views

    • Dinosaur Tracks

    • Indian Pictographs

    • Infamous Jacob's Ladder

    • Big Horn Sheep 

    • Lots of  "Almost there"

    • High Fives, Smiles, and Tears, to Finish!

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  • 2 Hour Shuttle back to Page, AZ across the Navajo Reservation 

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  • Difficulty - Moderate to Hard​

    • The last day will be an early rise to enjoy the shade of the morning while hiking a tough uphill.   Two big stops at 3 mile and 1 1/2 mile rest stop to enjoy the canyon a few last times.  Hard to find Indian pictographs, dinosaur tracks, and possible Big Horn Sheep will be pointed out by your guide. 

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Routes may change depending on trail closure or other unforeseen circumstances. 

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