5-day Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike in Arizona

Join James a certified mountain guide on this 5 day backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon! You will get to enjoy this famous national park firsthand.

Rockies

5 Days

All year

High

Intermediate

Highlights

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

Description

Have you ever wanted to backpack in the Grand Canyon? If yes, then join me on this 5-day adventure!

Located in Arizona, in the southwest portion of the United States, The Grand Canyon is the most famous national park in the country…and with good reason. The Canyon is home to red rocks, bright blue rivers, anthropology and so much more, all of which you will get to discover with me.

We begin our journey descending into the canyon for 7 miles in order to reach our campsite, and we will learn some history about the region along the way. We will then rise early the following morning to hike 7.2 miles to walk alongside the Colorado River and experience Ribbon Falls before arriving at our campsite for the evening. The following morning we will rise early to enjoy a hearty breakfast before making our way 4.5 miles to the Indian Gardens, which is probably the most famous attraction in the park: housing many relics from the Havasupai Indian community. We will end our trip the following day after hiking a final 4.8 miles to the Canyon’s South Rim.

This trip is of an intermediate level of difficulty and a fantastic adventure that can be enjoyed year-round! The price includes almost everything you need, so just be sure you have a water container with you for the long hikes ahead.

Request to book this trip if you have always dreamed of backpacking in The Grand Canyon!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
All meals during trip
Drinks

Price details

Price INCLUDES:
backpacking gourmet breakfast and dinners deserts, hot drinks, rental equipment, and transportation during trip. Clients will be responsible for making travel arrangements to starting location in the park, which may include an entry fee to the park.

Itinerary

Day 1: 6.8 Miles

We will descend into the canyon for 6.8 miles in order to reach our campsite, learning a lot about history along the way.

Day 2: 7.2 Miles

We will walk 7.2 miles in order to pass by the Colorado River and past Ribbon Falls in order to reach our campground.

Day 3: 4.5 Miles

We will rise early to hike the Bright Angel Trail upstream to the Indian Garden, from where we will take another short hike to reach our campsite.

Day 4: 4.8 Miles

We will finish our trip by hiking most of the Bright Angel Trail to reach the South Rim.

Details

Disclaimer

Itinerary for Grand Canyon trips are dependent upon lottery submissions (handled by your guide and can be requested). This means that no itinerary is guaranteed by any company, although we do our best to meet the needs of the trip and provide as close to your dream trip as possible.

Meeting point

Equipment you will need to bring

Equipment rent on site

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon Grand Canyon Village United States

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Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel Grand Canyon Village United States

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Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn Grand Canyon Village United States

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About the guide

James

Languages

English

Certificates

AMGA

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