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Rim Tours - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Arizona's Must Sees

Around the rim tours.

Explore the Grand Canyon with a guided tour or ride – on a bike, on foot or perched atop a friendly mule.

From an around-the-rim bike tour to geology explorations on foot to rugged Jeep excursions, there are multiple ways to discover the North and South Rims of the Grand Canyon. For a real treat, plan your tour for sunset or sunrise and see the canyon at its most beautiful.

Biking Tours

Touring the canyon on two wheels is an exhilarating and healthy way to take in the sights. Bicycles are prohibited inside the Grand Canyon (below the rim), and along any paved or unpaved portion of the Canyon Rim Trail. Here are just a couple of our favorite biking tours:

Hermit Road: This eight-mile trail starts just west of Bright Angel Lodge on the South Rim. Most of the trail runs within a few yards of the canyon, offering cyclists a series of impressive panoramic views. Hermit Road Greenway Trail: The 2.8-mile Hermit Road Greenway Trail, between The Abyss and Hermit Rest, provides a bicycle path away from the road and, in places, along the rim.

Mule train rides from Grand Canyon Village down the Bright Angel Trail are a Grand Canyon tradition – but there are several ways to take a mule trip:

• Canyon Vistas Mule Ride: A four-mile, three-hour mule activity that travels along a new East Rim trail, five miles east of Grand Canyon Village. Wranglers stop six times along the trail to provide information about geologic formations, human history, fire ecology, and more.
• Overnight Rides to Phantom Ranch: An intense ride that reaps a lifetime of rewards. Descend down the 10.5-mile Bright Angel Trail (approximately five and a half hours, with breaks), across the Colorado River on the Suspension Bridge, and up Bright Angel Canyon on the north side of the river to Phantom Ranch. Stay at the bottom of the canyon either one or two nights, then ride the 7.8 miles back up, via the South Kaibab Trail.
• North Rim One-Hour and Half-Day Trips: Ride along the North Rim, either to Uncle Jim Point or down the North Kaibab Trail, as far as the Supai Tunnel.
• Havasu Falls Trip: Skip the three-hour hike and take a mule ride to these spectacular falls instead.

For a real treat, plan your tour for sunset or sunrise and see the canyon at its most beautiful.

Hop in and hold on! A professional driver will take you on a safe, thrilling ride throughout Grand Canyon National Park. Whisking you around to different viewpoints and scenic overlooks, an open-top Jeep tour will blow your hair back – and enrich your family's Grand Canyon experience. You'll venture down back roads and rocky trails as you discover just how exciting nature can be.

Geology, Landscape and Nature Eco-Tours

Enlist a tour guide to lead you around the park and discuss the Grand Canyon’s natural components. From learning about the formation of the canyon to its earliest inhabitants, there is much to know about the history and make-up of this natural wonder. Be sure to bring your camera, as you will no doubt discover native wildlife and foliage worth remembering.

For more information on Grand Canyon tours, visit the Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce and the Grand Canyon National Park's website.

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Summer Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon

Flagstaff, az, trip highlights.

• Hike Across the Grand Canyon
• Mighty Colorado River
• Desert Oases
• Historic Navajo Bridge
• Breathtaking North Rim Views
• Phenomenal Geologic History

Description

Our Summer Rim to Rim Tour is a Grand Canyon legend and deservedly so! The ability to hike across the Canyon is what makes the Rim to Rim so special, as you have the unique opportunity to experience both rims and everything in between. The summer version runs from May 12 through September 15, and it’s important to be prepared (mentally and physically) to be potentially hiking in 105+ degree fahrenheit temperatures. If you’d prefer a Rim to Rim experience with cooler temperatures, check out our Autumn Rim to Rim or Winter Rim to Rim to Rim .

The Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike begins on the cooler, shaded North Rim where we hike down the North Kaibab Trail. We then meet up with Bright Angel Creek and hike along its shores to Cottonwood Campground, a stunning desert oasis for our first night. Our second campsite is the famous Bright Angel Campground, and on the hike there we’ll traverse the amazing Bright Angel Box Canyon. During the evening of the second day, we’ll enjoy camping near Phantom Ranch and the Colorado River, before continuing our hike via the Bright Angel Trail to Havasupai Garden on the third day. We spend our last evening at the lush desert oasis of Havasupai Garden. We resume our hike and top out the fourth day at the South Rim, where a shuttle awaits us to complete our journey back to Flagstaff.

Important : It is strongly recommended to book your  Grand Canyon backpacking trip  5 months in advance due to the Park’s permit system. Backpacking permits are issued on the first of the month 4+ months in advance (see  deadlines for each month .) Permits for the most popular trips sell out very quickly during the initial lottery, so registering prior to the deadline of the month you’re interested in is highly beneficial. You can also pick any dates!

$1955 Per Person

Permit deadlines.

Grand Canyon’s permit process is complicated, but we take care of everything so you don’t have to worry about it! Here’s what you do need to know – Grand Canyon issues backpacking permits through a lottery system 4+ months in advance ( deadlines listed below ). Permits for popular trips sell out immediately during the initial lottery, so  it’s important to register before the process begins .

When you register we will ask you for backup dates and itineraries, as they are helpful if your first choice isn’t available. If a permit request is denied, pre-permit registrants have top priority for open spaces on confirmed permits, and very often get spots. Finally, we have good success rates, but your deposit is 100% refundable or transferable if we’re unsuccessful. Still have questions? Call us at 800-715-HIKE (4453)!

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DIFFICULTY LEVEL 4

Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult

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Please Note: Terrain, Elevation Gain and Heights Exposure ratings reflect the section or day of the trip with the maximum difficulty of each. Much of the trip is at easier levels. See the trip itinerary for more detailed information. Backpack Weight ratings are estimates that account for Wildland-provided gear, guest clothing, personal items and a share of group food. By packing light it’s often possible to stay on the lower end of the weight range. Pack weights also decrease during the trip.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP

• Hiking uphill or downhill with a 25-35 lb backpack for 6-8 hours
• Maintaining balance and footing on variable, uneven terrain
• Negotiating tall steps (trekking poles help)
• Hiking in 105+ degree farenheit ambient temps may be required. Learn more about desert heat .
• Hiking with moderate heights exposure

SOLITUDE LEVEL 2

1 least solitude, 5 most solitude

We rate this Grand Canyon hike a solitude 2 because it follows the most popular route across the Canyon (North Kaibab Trail and Bright Angel Trail). You can expect as much as an hour of solitude at a time once we’re several miles into the Canyon.

Private Trips

Travel in perfect company by booking a private trip exclusively for your group!

Our sliding scale for private trips is based on the final number of guests in your group. Rates are per person and do not include sales tax, national park fees or guide gratuity. The final rate is based on the actual number of guests on the trip and may adjust based on cancellations or additions.

Please Note: you can also enjoy a private trip at our normal scheduled rates by filling any empty tour to capacity. However, if group members drop from the tour those spots will automatically become available on our website for instant booking. By purchasing a private trip at the rates listed below, your trip will remain exclusive to your group regardless of cancellations. 

Private Rates FOr This Trip

• 2 People: Rate x 2.5
• 3 People: Rate x 1.75
• 4 People: Rate x 1.25
• 5+ People: Rate x 1.15

*all rates are per person

Learn About Our Private Trips

• Shuttle to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon: 4-hour drive from Flagstaff
• Hiking Mileage: 6.8 miles
• Elevation Loss: 4,161 feet

We begin our Grand Canyon Rim to Rim backpacking trip at 8,000 feet and hike downhill approximately 7 miles to our first camp at Cottonwood Campground. This is a fantastic hike for the natural history buff as we descend through a dense mixed conifer forest on the North Rim to a semi-arid High Sonoran desert environment inside the Grand Canyon. Also en route we hike through the ominous and stunning Red Wall Limestone and past Roaring Springs – a cascading stream erupting from the side of an adjacent slope.

• Hiking Mileage: 7.2 miles
• Elevation Loss: 1,600 feet

On day two we’ll break camp and hike another 7 miles down to Bright Angel Campground. En route we traverse the amazing Bright Angel Box Canyon. With sheer granite and schist walls rising hundreds of feet above us, we hike along the crystal clear, spring-fed desert oasis of Bright Angel Creek. Our camp is located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon adjacent to the Colorado River and historic Phantom Ranch.

• Hiking Mileage: 4.5 miles
• Elevation Gain: 1,500 feet

After a hearty breakfast we’ll pack up and make an early departure to take advantage of the cool hiking hours of the morning. Hiking on the Bright Angel Trail along the Colorado and up Pipe Creek we’ll arrive at Garden Creek. From here we’ll hike upstream past its junction with Pipe Creek to Havasupai Garden – a spring site that watered seasonal Havasupai garden plots for centuries. From here it’s a short final hike to our camp for the night – Havasupai Garden Campground, another enchanting camp with shade and water.

• Hiking Mileage: 4.8 miles
• Elevation Gain: 3,000 feet
• Shuttle to Flagstaff: 1.5-hour drive from the South Rim

A casual morning breakfast will precede a beautiful hike out as we continue our ascent to the rim via the Bright Angel Trail. This trail is the most hiked in the Park because of its endless views, availability of water, and its steady grade taking us out of the Grand Canyon. It’s a finish to a hike you’ll never forget!

Please Note : We always do everything in our power to follow the set itinerary, however it can change occasionally based on temporary access restrictions, weather, lodging/campground availability, guest ability/injury, natural events like fires and flooding, and other potential causes. Normal  terms and conditions  apply to trips with itinerary changes.

Trip Dates & Booking

Trip dates & booking.

Click on a date to register. You can also click here to request new dates or book through customer service.

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This trip is available and bookable online! Click on the date to register now or contact us online to book through our award-winning customer service team!

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REQUEST A RESERVATION

This trip is exclusively booked through customer service due to logistics with lodging, permits, staffing, availability, or something else. Please contact us online or call us at 800-715-HIKE (4453) to request a reservation.

* Important: Blue trip dates  for this tour are often still bookable, but we must add you to the permit before confirming. Please  reach out to us , so we can inquire with Grand Canyon National Park about permit capacity.

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Trip details, what's included.

• Top-of-the-line tent, backcountry sleeping pad and multi-day backpack
• High quality, synthetic sleeping bag (professionally laundered after every use) – or  bring your own .
• Use of trekking poles
• All meals are included from breakfast the first day through lunch on the last day
• Trained hiking guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See  Guide Bios .
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona to the Grand Canyon and back
• Grand Canyon National Park entrance fees and wilderness permits (read about Grand Canyon’s permit system )
• Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit and communication device (InReach Explorer or satellite phone)
• Mandatory 5% national park fee that passes through directly to Grand Canyon

What's Not Included

• Clothes, raingear, and footwear ( see recommendations )
• Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items
• Water bottles and a headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)

Click here to see a printable, downloadable trip information packet with more detailed guidance about what to pack.

Meals: What To Expect

All of our hiking and backpacking tours include a diversity of tasty meals packed full of critical carbohydrates, proteins and fats. We carry foods that travel well in the backcountry – rice, pastas, lentils, beans, couscous, packaged meats, nuts, breads, oatmeal, granola, and more.

For optimal taste and energy, we supplement all our meals with spices, herbs, oils, cheeses, butter, sugar, and fruits and vegetables (fresh and dried). In addition, we provide you with with an assortment of trail mix, snacks, and dried fruits to eat at your own discretion.

We regularly accommodate vegan, vegetarian, kosher and non-gluten diets and will make adjustments for food allergies. These and other special dietary requests may require an additional fee.

Gear We Provide

We provide all group gear which includes the following:

• Deuter or Osprey backpacks
• Sierra Designs, Kelty or Big Agnes tents
• Sierra Designs, Kelty, Big Agnes and Mountain Hardware synthetic-fill sleeping bags (or  bring your own )
• Thermarest or Big Agnes sleeping pads
• Leki trekking poles
• Cooking stoves and cookware
• Company-issued first-aid kit
• Emergency communication device(s)

Guest Packing List

When you register for this tour you’ll receive access to a printable, downloadable trip information packet with a detailed packing list specific to this trip ( click here to see it now.) All trips require a sturdy pair of hiking shoes or hiking boots, rain gear, a recommended clothing system, a headlamp or flashlight, a hydration system (water bottles and/or bladder) and other items specific to each trip.

Additionally, some guests choose to bring their own sleeping bag. We supply high quality, synthetic fill bags that are professionally laundered after every trip. Synthetic fill is non-allergenic, insulates when damp and stands up well to repeated washings, but is heavier and bulkier than down. If you’re able to bring your own  down  sleeping bag, there are  multiple benefits . If not, we’ve got you covered!

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Trip Logistics

How do i register.

Reserve your spot today! In the Trip Dates & Booking section of this page, the green and red dates are bookable online by simply clicking on the date, and blue dates must be booked through our customer service team for a variety of possible reasons. To email our customer service team, you can  click here  to get the ball rolling. Our adventure consultants will confirm availability, and if you’re ready to register we’ll email you a link to a registration profile. You’ll have 72 hours to complete your profile (and that of any dependents) and pay the deposit.

Feel free to call us for more info – we’re here 7 days a week!

Where Do We Meet?

Unless we tell you otherwise, you will meet your guide and group at the Little America Hotel in Flagstaff (use this reservation page for a 10-60% discount at Little America) for an orientation meeting at 5:00 PM the evening before the trip begins. We’re happy to give you a ride to this meeting if you’re not staying at Little America, but staying at one of our other recommended hotels. Your guide will then pick you up at your hotel the next morning for transport to the trailhead. For Private Grand Canyon Tours your guide will meet you at your hotel in Flagstaff at an agreed upon time.

Click here to see a printable, downloadable trip information packet with more detailed guidance about flights, shuttles, recommended lodging and more.

Travel to Flagstaff

Why we base in flagstaff vs. phoenix.

• Reduced drive time by 3 hours on first day of hiking
• Guide support is only an hour away vs. 4-5 hours away in Phoenix.
• Increased flexibility with unforeseen circumstances
• Flagstaff is a scenic mountain town with great hiking and restaurants!

Groome Shuttle

Groome Transportation operates an  Arizona Shuttle  that makes 9 dependable trips daily each direction between Phoenix and Flagstaff. The duration is 2.5-3 hours. They pickup/drop off at Sky Harbor Airport and the Metro Center in Phoenix, and in Flagstaff at the Amtrak Station (near downtown) and the NAU campus.

Note: Groome also offers daily transportation (3 trips in each direction) from Flagstaff to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix has a fantastic car rental facility that is easily accessible and hosts a great variety of companies. We recommend checking Priceline.com as well for especially good deals.

ARIZONA EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT

Arizona Executive Transport offers private, reliable SUV service between Phoenix and Flagstaff. This option is best if you’re traveling in a group of 3 or 4. As Wildland Trekking guests, your one-way cost for up to 4 passengers is only $275. Simply type “Wildland Trekking Company” in the Discount Code Box at the bottom of the online registration page. You can go to http://www.arizonaexecutivellc.com to make your reservations online.

Pre and Post-Trip On Request Lodging

We secure limited amounts of pre and post trip lodging in Flagstaff, Arizona as an optional add-on for guests of this trip. This lodging is on request, and is available on a first come, first serve basis. If interested, please reach out directly  to our team to check availability.

Start/End Times

Your guide will inform you of the first day’s pick-up time at the orientation meeting. Generally, you can expect it to be between 4 and 7 am, although the exact time will depend on current weather and road conditions. We will drop you off at your hotel on the final day normally before 5 PM (this time is not guaranteed, as a variety of circumstances can influence our exact return time).

Safety Precautions

Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols in case of any potential or actual incident, and all tours carry an emergency communication device and comprehensive first-aid kit. Additionally we have a “24/7” system through which guides or guests can reach Wildland support personnel at any time.

If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at  1-800-715-HIKE (4453)  for more information.

Essential Eligibility Criteria

Essential Eligibility Criteria (“EEC”) have been specifically identified to help you understand the skills and abilities necessary to participate on each Wildland trip, and they apply uniformly to all potential trip participants, irrespective of the presence or absence of any disability.

Once you identify a trip in which you may be interested, please carefully review the EEC and itinerary details. If after reviewing the EEC that apply to your desired trip, you determine you need an accommodation in order to meet the EEC, please contact us prior to registering to discuss your requested accommodation.

The EEC exist for your own safety and the safety and enjoyment of all participants. If you are unable to meet the EEC for the trip, with or without an accommodation, you are not eligible for that trip. If you register and arrive for a trip for which you do not meet the EEC, you will be disqualified from participation on the trip and will be dismissed or evacuated from the trip without a refund.

Guide Working Parameters

Guides are required to take 8 hours off each 24-hour period to sleep, recuperate, take personal/down time…etc. In addition, as part of the 8 hours off they must sleep/rest or be in their tents/rooms uninterrupted for a minimum of 5 hours each night. We ask guests to respect these requirements and to not interrupt guides’ off time and sleep time unless there is a true emergency.

Age Restrictions

Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:

• 12 and older to join scheduled tours (mixed groups)
• 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval and specific logistical requirements (such as porter or stock assist) determined on a case by case basis

Weather in the Grand Canyon

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Backcountry Sleeping

Tent camping.

Sleeping on backpacking trips is in premier 1-person, 2-person or 4-person backcountry tents. Solo travelers, and anyone else who requests it, are issued single tents. Top-of-the-line self-inflating sleeping pads and synthetic-fill sleeping bags (professionally laundered after every trip) are also provided.

Backcountry Cuisine

Fresh & delicious.

Meals from breakfast Day 1 through lunch the last day are fully included and prepared by your guide. We never use dehydrated backpacking meals, instead serving freshly prepared, delicious backcountry cuisine made with a variety of common and specialty ingredients that travel well in the wilderness.

Amazing Campsites

In the action.

Of course campsites vary tremendously by destination, trip and even by the individual day of a trip. However, you can expect to camp in beautiful areas that put you right in the action to make the most of your backpacking adventure. We carefully design our itineraries with campsites in mind.

Trip Reviews

Average customer ratings:.

• 5.0 (196 reviews)
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Wonderful Time

Just finished the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim. This trip exceeded our expectations. Our group had a wonderful time and our guide Karla was excellent. Will definitely do another trip with Wildland in the future.

Max was awesome! He made what seemed like a daunting trip doable and helped us easily achieve our bucket list dream! The 4 day trek was great and allowed for time to rest and recharge plus enjoy the views around.

Highly Recommend

Everything about the trip exceeded my expectations! Leading up to the trip, Wildland Trekking had top-notch communication with us. Chris was an amazing guide. The perfect amount of leadership to keep us safe and on time, knowledge to educate us about the canyon, plant life, wildlife, and hiking in general, and friendly demeaner to immediately set a team/family tone within our group of complete strangers. His rustic cooking talent was over-the-top! I have absolutely NO COMPLAINTS about our trip, and highly recommend Wildland Trekking.

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Rim to Rim - Grand Canyon Backpacking Tour

Backpacking gear included, fresh meals prepared daily, professional wilderness guides, adventure details.

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NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED PROMOTION

Rim to rim tours booked for trips starting in july through november may be booked without putting down a deposit. call today to book, what's included.

• All meals from lunch day 1 through lunch day 4
• An experienced Wilderness First Responder Certified Grand Canyon Backpacking Guide
• Transportation From Scottsdale
• Necessary pro-quality backpacking gear including 65 - 75L Osprey backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles, double occupancy tent (single tent upgrade available for $50)
• All permits and fees

Round trip transportation to the Canyon is included and departs from Phoenix/Scottsdale, so unlike other tour options departing from Flagstaff, you do not need to rent a car for this trek - saving you hundreds on car rental fees!

Upcoming tour dates.

• June 11th - June 14th: 1 space available
• June 13th - June 16th: 3 spaces available
• June 16th - June 19th: 3 spaces available
• June 22nd - June 25th: 2 spaces available
• We are taking reservations for Rim to Rim tours in 2024; early signup increases odds of getting a permit and you must signup prior to the application deadline for the month that you want to hike during. Late signups will be put on a waitlist in case of cancellations.

Your reservation holds your place in line and ensures we will submit a permit application for you; however, due to the permit lottery process at the Grand Canyon, we cannot guarantee that we will receive a permit for you. If we are unable to receive a permit for your availability dates, your deposits are fully refundable.

Adventure Itinerary

Your Grand Canyon guided backpacking tour begins with an early morning pick-up at your Phoenix hotel. We then transport you to the North Rim via a five and a half hour drive to the North Kaibab trailhead, passing over the Marble Canyon Gorge and through the Arizona Strip below the Vermilion Cliffs and up through the Kaibab National Forest. We begin our descent starting at about 8000 feet elevation. The Phantom Ranch at the Colorado River is over a mile down in elevation and fourteen miles in distance. You will be carrying a backpack weighing approximately 35 to 37 pounds. It will contain your personal belongings along with the food and camping gear we provide. This is the only trail on the North Rim that has pack horses and mules allowed on it and it is considered the main route to the river below. On this first day, we hike down seven miles to our first campsite at Cottonwood Camp. At this point we have already left the dense forest of the North Rim far behind and descended into the semi-arid desert of the lower canyon environment.

On the second day of our Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike, we leave after an early breakfast and hike another seven miles down to the Bright Angel Campground adjacent to Phantom Ranch. There is so much to see here. The historic Phantom Ranch was built by the well-known architect Mary Colter back in the 1930s and is nestled into a canyon facing the river. Side canyons beg to be explored if you have the energy after a day of hiking, or you can sit by the river waiting for a raft to go by. This is a popular, well-traveled trail, so you will see many visitors from all around the world during our time here.

On the third day of our Grand Canyon guided backpacking tour, we cross the Colorado River on an extension bridge and hike four miles up the Bright Angel trail to our next camp at Indian Garden. A large artesian spring gushes from a cliff at this verdant campsite. In the afternoon, we offer the option to hike out to a viewpoint above the Colorado River.

On our fourth and final day, we finish up our trip with a four and a half mile hike up the trail to the South Rim. By midday we arrive at the South Rim at an elevation of 7000 feet. A great time to stop for an ice cream cone to celebrate!

Pickup Locations

Our Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike and guided backpacking tours start and end in Scottsdale, AZ; saving you travel time and money on your travel expenses compared to leaving from Flagstaff, AZ. Transportation from our Scottsdale Hotel Partner is included in the cost of the tour. We do not pickup in Flagstaff, AZ as orientation is mandatory and takes place in Scottsdale, AZ the night prior to the hike.

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• Necessary pro-quality backpacking gear including 65 - 75L Osprey backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles, single or double occupancy tent

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 A Rim to Rim hike is the quintessential guided backpacking tour at the Grand Canyon National Park and there is no better way to explore what it has to offer than to hike from one side to the other! This trip begins in the cool pines of the North Rim on the North Kaibab Trail and heads down into the desert landscape of Phantom Ranch near the Colorado River before climbing back up the Bright Angel Trail into the pines on the South Rim. Our 5 day Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hiking tours are all-inclusive, including transportation from Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ to and from the canyon. Join us for an adventure of a lifetime and immerse yourself in one of the seven natural wonders of the world!

Difficulty: Moderate

Mileage: 25+ miles

Elevation change: 6000 Ft.

• Backpack weighing approximately 35 to 37 pounds

Visited Places:

• Grand Canyon North & South Rim

•  Cottonwood Camp

• Phantom Ranch

• Indian Garden

• Colorado River

Travel Experience:

• Grand Canyon National Park

• Rim to Rim hike

• Stargazing

• Backpacking

• Bright Angel trail

• North Kaibab trail

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Phoenix, AZ

• Arrival: Day01 anytime before 3pm
• Return: Day05 anytime after 7pm

Airport: Scottsdale Airport or Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Meeting point.

• The group meets at the arrival airport or at the hotel on Day01.
• More details will be provided via group chat on WhatsApp

Availability

• Seat available till the booking is open!
• Balance due 2 months before the tour departure date!

* Minimum number of members requires for all group tour. Please confirm with the organizer before any flight booking!

Description:

Arriva Phoenix before 6pm, Today is a free day to explore the city.

Phoenix is the capital of the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona. Known for its year-round sun and warm temperatures, it anchors a sprawling, multicity metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. It’s known for high-end spa resorts, Jack Nicklaus–designed golf courses and vibrant nightclubs. Other highlights include the Desert Botanical Garden, displaying cacti and numerous native plants.

Activities Included:

• N/A – Free time

Accommodation:

• Hotel in Phoenix

North Rim - Cottonwood Camp

Your Grand Canyon guided backpacking tour begins with an early morning pick-up at your Phoenix hotel. We then transport you to the North Rim via a five and a half-hour drive to the North Kaibab trailhead, passing over the Marble Canyon Gorge and through the Arizona Strip below the Vermilion Cliffs and up through the Kaibab National Forest. We begin our descent starting at about 8000 feet elevation. The Phantom Ranch at the Colorado River is over a mile down in elevation and fourteen miles in distance. You will be carrying a backpack weighing approximately 35 to 37 pounds. It will contain your personal belongings along with the food and camping gear we provide. This is the only trail on the North Rim that has pack horses and mules allowed on it and it is considered the main route to the river below. On this first day, we hike down seven miles to our first campsite at Cottonwood Camp. At this point, we have already left the dense forest of the North Rim far behind and descended into the semi-arid desert of the lower canyon environment.

• Guided Rim to Rim hiking
• Sightseeing
• Transfer to Trailhead

Meals Included:

• Camping at Cottonwood Campground

Bright Angel - Phantom Ranch

On the third day of our Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike, we leave after an early breakfast and hike another seven miles down to the Bright Angel Campground adjacent to Phantom Ranch. There is so much to see here. The historic Phantom Ranch was built by the well-known architect Mary Colter back in the 1930s and is nestled into a canyon facing the river. Side canyons beg to be explored if you have the energy after a day of hiking, or you can sit by the river waiting for a raft to go by. This is a popular, well-traveled trail, so you will see many visitors from all around the world during our time here.

• Camping at  Bright Angel Campground

Colorado River - Indian Garden

Today, we cross the Colorado River on an extension bridge and hike four miles up the Bright Angel trail to our next camp at Indian Garden. A large artesian spring gushes from a cliff at this verdant campsite. In the afternoon, we offer the option to hike out to a viewpoint above the Colorado River.

• Camping at Indian Garden Campground

South Rim - Phoenix

On our final day, we finish up our trip with a four and a half-mile hike up the trail to the South Rim. By midday we arrive at the South Rim at an elevation of 7000 feet. A great time to stop for an ice cream cone to celebrate! It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers and the guide as the tour ends today with a transfer back to Scottsdale, AZ. Hoping that you have captured the best moments on camera and packed in a host of travel memories to carry back home with you.

• Transfer to Phoenix

Price Includes

• 1-night hotel in Phoenix/Scottdale with breakfast
• Transfers in SUV / VAN
• Park entrance fees
• All meals from lunch day 2 through lunch day 5
• An experienced Wilderness First Responder Certified Grand Canyon Backpacking Guide
• Transportation From Phoenix / Scottsdale
• Necessary pro-quality backpacking gear including 65 – 75L Osprey backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles, single-occupancy tent
• All permits and fees

Price Excludes

• Flights (If you are flying)
• Airport transfers
• Meals (other then mentioned above)
• Personal Expenses
• Tips for guide (allow $30 – $50)
• Travel insurance

Tour Information

Country guide, packing list.

I'm a solo traveler, can I still join the tour?

Yes of course, As all our tours are for solo travelers. You will travel with like-minded and fun-loving people who like to explore new destinations and activities like yourself.

I want to join with my partner or friends; is it possible?

No condition for fun! You can always join the group tours with anyone by your side either your partner or a group of crazy friends. We make sure to arrange accommodation and all other activities accordingly. Do you want to know the lined-up list of tours; please check our tour finder section for more details.

I am travelling solo, do I have to pay single supplement?

No. All trip prices are based on double occupancy rooms. You will be paired with another solo traveler of the same gender to share the accommodation. If you enrolled with another person, you’ll room with that person. Although single supplement option is available if you prefer a room for yourself. If you are interested in a single room please select the single supplement package while booking.

What are the accommodation options?

We offer luxurious hotels, budgeted motels, spontaneous camps, handy lodges and every other possibility at your destination.

What is cancellation policy?

If you cancel your booking cancellation fees could apply. A cancellation will only be effective when we receive written confirmation of the cancellation. If you cancel a trip:

More than 60 days prior to departure you will receive a full refund less deposit amount Between 45 to 60 days prior to departure we will retain the deposit or 50% of the amount paid (whichever is greater) Less than 45 days prior to departure we receive the right to not refund any of the costs paid

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Yes, Travel insurance is required for all international trips. Insurance covers (and reimburses you) for things like trip cancellation, trip interruption, and trip delay, lost or delayed baggage, medical coverage, medical evacuation, etc.

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Grand canyon rim-to-rim hike, the ultimate experience hiking one of the seven natural wonders of the world..

DESTINATION:  North Rim to South Rim – 1 Day Hike

DAYS:  3 Days

COST: 2024 Dates: $1,095 2025 Dates: $1,195

*Please note full payment of the non-refundable trip cost is required upon registration

2024 DATES – $1,095: 5/17 – 5/19 ( Sold Out ) , 5/24 – 5/26 ( Sold Out ) , 9/20 – 9/22 ( Sold Out ) , 9/27 – 9/29 ( Sold Out ) , 10/10 – 10/12 ( Sold Out)

2025 DATES – $1,195: 5/16 – 5/18 , 5/23 – 5/25 , 9/19 – 9/21 , 9/26 – 9/28

*To join the wait list for 2024 dates, contact [email protected].

Custom dates available upon request. Contact [email protected]

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Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Itinerary

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Training Plan

Trip Details

Almost 6 million people visit the Grand Canyon National Park every year, but a select few experience its full majesty by hiking rim-to-rim. Watch the dramatic changes in light, color, and perspective as you descend the North Kaibab Trail a mile in altitude to the gorge of the mighty Colorado River. Then test your endurance as you cross the river and trek up Bright Angel Trail to the South Rim. It will almost seem impossible when you look back across the canyon after hiking 25.5 miles in 10-15 hours.

Trip Highlights

25.5 miles of moderate to strenuous, non technical hiking in one day

Wilderness First Responder guides

Round trip luxury private bus from Phoenix

What’s Included:

All Accommodations, double occupancy

All transportation by private luxury bus

Skilled, professional, experienced guides with Wilderness First Responders certificates

Grand Canyon National Park fees

What’s Not Included:

Travel, Medical and Evacuation Insurance

Personal gear

Single occupancy accommodations available for an additional fee

Water, snacks and meals

If you are a single registering for one of our trips, we will try to accommodate you as a double with the same gender. However, if we are unable to make these arrangements, you will be responsible for the additional fee as a single.

Any deviation from this itinerary is at your own expense.

The Santa Monica Mountains and Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor

The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone encompasses more than 645,161 acres, or about 1,000 square miles. The Conservancy is guided by the goal of an interlinking network of parks, trails, and open space for public use and wildlife habitat, ensuring natural and recreational lands for present and future generations.

Through the heart of California’s largest metropolitan area, the ecologically diverse Santa Monica Mountains extend 46 miles from Elysian Park overlooking downtown Los Angeles to the Oxnard Plain. From fog-shrouded canyons, to sunny inland valleys, the ecologically diverse range is influenced by the effects of the Pacific Ocean. Hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters create a Mediterranean ecosystem–one of five such areas in the world.

The Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor is a network of parks and trails connecting the Santa Monica Mountains to all the mountains surrounding the San Fernando, Simi, Conejo, and La Crescenta Valleys. Its boundaries consist of parts of the Santa Monica, Santa Susana, San Gabriel, and Verdugo Mountains, as well as the San Rafael Hills, and the upper Santa Clara River Watershed. The recreational feature that will one day tie the Corridor together is the Marge Feinberg Rim of the Valley Trail.

The region’s geologic diversity rivals any in the world. Rocky outcrops and 3,000-foot summits are part of a varied topography stemming from volcanic activity and the complex interaction of tectonic plates and the San Andreas faulty system.

Franklin Canyon Lake, Santa Monica Mountains

Michael D. Antonovich Park at Joughin Ranch, Santa Susana Mountains

Sage Ranch Park, Simi Hills

Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon, Santa Clarita Woodlands

The ocean and mountains provide rich habitat for an abundance of wildlife. More than 45 species of mammals can be found here including the grey fox, mule deer, bobcat, gray fox, and mountain lion. A tenuous network of cross-freeway habitat linkages and wildlife corridors keep the Santa Monica Mountains biologically connected with all of the mountain ranges in the Conservancy Zone.

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A Tour Through Solar Eclipses of the Past

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• April 2, 2024

As much of North America prepares for the upcoming total solar eclipse next week, I thought it would be fun to share some images from the recent (and not-so-recent) past of previous eclipses—annular, partial, and total—from around the world. Also pictured are some of the many observers sharing this fleeting experience, “ witnessing the planetary version of a lightning strike ,” together in stadiums, parks, and beaches.

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Young people watch the rare sight of a partial solar eclipse at sunset, as seen from Manila Bay, Philippines, on January 26, 2009. #

On April 8, 1921, people gaze upward to view a partial solar eclipse in Paris. #

A total solar eclipse, seen above Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Norway, on March 20, 2015 #

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As the moon crossed between the Sun and Earth during the annular eclipse on October 14, 2023, its shadow darkened skies across North America, as seen from an orbiting NASA satellite. #

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