Rim-to-rim Hiking Tour of Grand Canyon (5 days)

Join a certified mountain guide for our rim-to-rim-to-rim winter trek through the Grand Canyon.

Private

5 Days

Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Enjoy some of the best views in the park from the North Kaibab Trail
Camp on the canyon floor, enjoying rare views afforded by this experience
Explore waterfalls, Native American ruins and box canyons along the way

Description

Join one of our seasoned guides for the experience of a lifetime as we hike through the Grand Canyon from its South to North Rim and back again!

The Grand Canyon is a truly unique place, boasting several distinct microclimates and serving as a roadmap to the past four billion years of Earth’s history.

Over the course of our five-day trek, we will hike by the Colorado River, past waterfalls, Native American ruins and through box canyons, all while enjoying the quiet solitude afforded to us by the off-peak winter season.

We begin our trip on the South Rim and descend into the canyon along the South Kaibab Trail and down to Bright Angel Campground, a gorgeous canyon-floor campground.

The next day we cross the Colorado River near Phantom Ranch and make our way along the river, making one detour to see a fantastic canyon waterfall – Ribbon Falls.

Next, we ascend the other side of the canyon on the North Kaibab Trail, where we will enjoy some of the best views in the park, before finishing off our circuit by descending back into the canyon and crossing back to the South Rim via the dynamic Bright Angel Trail.

We advise that participants are in shape before we begin the trek, which is 10 miles in length with 4,500 feet of elevation gain. Due to the immense size of the canyon, temperatures will change throughout the duration of our trip, so please dress accordingly.

So, if you are up for a sublime trek through America’s most iconic landmark, what are you waiting for? Book now for your adventure of a lifetime!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Permit and entrance fees
Tents
Sleeping pad
Sleeping bag
Trekking poles
Snacks

Price details

* Topof-the-line tent, backcountry sleeping pad and multi-day backpack.
* High quality, synthetic sleeping bag (professionally laundered after every use).
* Use of trekking poles and Microspike Crampons.
* 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.
* 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 companyissued first-aid kit and communication device (InReach Explorer or satellite phone).

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We recommend that you bring a sturdy pair of hiking boots; rain gear; and non-cotton and cotton clothing layers; water bottles; a flashlight; and at least three pairs of wool or synthetic hiking socks are also required.

About the guide

E-S Adventure Guides

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(15)

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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