Grand Canyon South Rim Trekker
Guided Inn-Based Hiking Tour
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|Fresh Meals Prepared Daily
|Professional Wilderness Guides
Grand Canyon South Rim Trekker
Guided Inn-Based Hiking Tour
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Cost:
$2197(3 day)
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Single Supplement:
$500 (solo traveler room charge)
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Type:
Inn-Based Hiking tour
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Length:
3 days
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Difficulty:
Moderate
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Mileage:
10-13 miles
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Season:
Available Year Round
Adventure Details
Grand Canyon South Rim - 3 Day Hiking Tour
Discover the Grand Canyon’s most iconic trails and viewpoints on this immersive 3-day South Rim adventure. We’ll begin with a scenic drive from Phoenix, stopping at breathtaking overlooks before a picnic at Hermit’s Rest. In the afternoon, we hike the South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge for panoramic canyon views. Day two takes us down the famous Bright Angel Trail to either the 1.5 or 3-Mile Rest house, where layered rock walls and sweeping vistas surround us. After a picnic lunch on the trail, we’ll enjoy dinner at the historic El Tovar Hotel or another fine South Rim restaurant. On our final day, we venture down the rugged and less traveled Grandview Trail before traveling Desert View Drive, with a stop at the historic Desert View Watchtower. We exit through the park’s east entrance, passing through the Navajo Nation as we return to Phoenix with unforgettable memories.
Trip Highlights
- Visit the most well known attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
- Join the 1% of visitors to the park who hike the Grand Canyon's most iconic Trails
- Expansive Views of Grand Canyon National Park
- Learn about the natural and cultural history and geology of one of the Worlds 7 Natural Wonders
Adventure Itinerary
Day 1: Phoenix to South Rim & Cedar Ridge Hike
Distance: ~3 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: ~1,140 ft gain and loss
Experience: We begin with a hotel pickup in Phoenix and a scenic drive north to Grand Canyon National Park. Along the South Rim, we’ll stop at several breathtaking viewpoints before enjoying a picnic lunch at Hermit’s Rest. In the afternoon, we descend the South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge, where red rock walls tower above and sweeping canyon vistas stretch for miles. After soaking in the views, we return to the rim for a relaxing evening
Highlights: South Rim overlooks, picnic at Hermit’s Rest, and panoramic views from Cedar Ridge.
Day 2: Bright Angel Trail & South Rim Dining
Distance: 3–6 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: ~1,120–2,120 ft gain and loss
Experience: Today we hike the famous Bright Angel Trail to either the 1.5-Mile Resthouse or 3-Mile Rest house, depending on group pace. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch on the trail before returning to the rim. Dinner tonight is at the iconic El Tovar dining room—or another quality South Rim restaurant if unavailable.
Highlights: Shady switchbacks of Bright Angel Trail, rim-to-river views, and a classic Grand Canyon dining experience.
Day 3: Grandview Trail, Desert View Drive & Return to Phoenix
Distance: ~4 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: ~1,200 ft gain and loss
Experience: We start with a hike down the rugged Grandview Trail, where few visitors venture and dramatic vistas abound. Then we travel Desert View Drive, stopping at the historic Desert View Watchtower for sweeping canyon and Colorado River views. Departing through the park’s east entrance, we cross the Navajo Nation on our return to Phoenix, taking in wide-open desert landscapes along the way.
Highlights: South Rim overlooks, picnic at Hermit’s Rest, and panoramic views from Cedar Ridge.
Pickup Locations
Phoenix, AZ
What to Bring
You will be provided with a full packing list upon booking your tour.
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