3-day hike to Indian Garden in the Grand Canyon, Arizona

Join a certified mountain guide on this 3 day backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon! Explore the beautiful nature that exists within the country's most famous site.

3 Days

All year

Intermediate

Highlights

Anthropological wonders of the Indian Gardens
The bright blue Colorado River against red rocks
The magic of the United States' most famous national park

Description

Have you always wanted to go backpacking in the Grand Canyon? If yes, then join me on this 3-day adventure to Indian Garden!

Famous for being America’s jewel, The Grand Canyon is located in the state of Arizona, which is in the southwest part of the United States. It is revered for its red rocks, bright blue rivers and anthropological relics, all of which you will get to see firsthand.

We will begin this trip hiking 4.8 miles into the canyon, descending 3,000 feet in so doing. We will eventually arrive at our campsite, set up our tents, and then head out for a 1.5 mile hike to the Plateau Point to enjoy a stunning sunset view. The next day, we will rise early to get to the electric blue Colorado River, and pass plenty of waterfalls along the way. Once there, we will enjoy a picnic lunch and marvel at the beauty of the region, before setting up camp. On our final day we will ascend 3,000 feet over the course of 4.8 miles to reach the Canyon’s South Rim, where we will end our hike.

This trip is of a 3-day duration, therefore a great activity for a long weekend. Given that it is of an intermediate level of difficulty, it could also be the perfect trip to enjoy as a family (or as an individual or in a group).

Request to book this trip if you have always wanted to enjoy a backpacking trip in The Grand Canyon!

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Personal insurance
Transportation start and back
Permit and entrance fees

Meeting point

Itinerary

Day 1: 4.8 Miles

We will take the Bright Angel Trail to descend 3,000 feet into the Canyon, in order to reach our campsite and enjoy the nature enveloping us.

Day 2: 6+ Miles

We will hike along Garden Creek, passing waterfalls and other natural wonders along the way. We take this route in order to make our way to the Colorado River where we will spend the day, having a picnic lunch and eventually camping close by.

Day 3: 4.8 Miles

We will rise early, enjoy breakfast and then hike 4.8 miles to reach the South Rim, where our hike ends.

About the guide

E-S Adventure Guides

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Mountain Guide

One of our certified guides will take you skiing and climbing to some of the best spots in North America. In the USA we offer trips in California, Colorado, Maine, Alaska, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Vermont. And in Canada, you'll find tours in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.

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English

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