Sedona & Grand Canyon
Guided Inn-Based Hiking Tour
Hotels Included
|Fresh Meals Prepared Daily
|Professional Wilderness Guides
Sedona & Grand Canyon
Guided Inn-Based Hiking Tour
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Cost:
$2397(4 day)
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Single Supplement:
$650 (solo traveler room charge)
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Type:
Inn-Based Hiking tour
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Length:
4 days
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Difficulty:
Moderate
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Mileage:
14-17 miles
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Season:
Available Year Round
Adventure Details
Sedona & Grand Canyon South Rim - 4 Day Inn-Based Hiking Tour
Experience the best of northern Arizona on this immersive 4-day hiking adventure, combining the red rock landscapes of Sedona with the world-class trails and epic views of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. We begin with a scenic drive from Phoenix to Sedona, where towering sandstone formations, sculpted canyons, and vibrant desert scenery set the stage for our journey. Our day of hiking in Sedona features one of the region’s iconic trails, offering sweeping views, fascinating geology, and opportunities to learn about the area’s rich cultural and natural history before continuing on to the Grand Canyon.
Once at the South Rim, we spend three unforgettable days exploring the Grand Canyon’s most renowned trails and viewpoints. Our first canyon day includes stops at breathtaking overlooks along Hermit Road, followed by a picnic at historic Hermit’s Rest. In the afternoon, we descend the South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge, where expansive panoramic views reveal the immense scale and layered beauty of the canyon.
On day three, we hike the legendary Bright Angel Trail, traveling to either the 1.5- or 3-Mile Resthouse, surrounded by towering rock walls and sweeping inner-canyon vistas. After a picnic lunch along the trail, we return to the rim and enjoy dinner at the historic El Tovar Hotel or another fine South Rim restaurant.
Our final day takes us down the rugged and less-traveled Grandview Trail, offering a deeper sense of exploration and solitude. We conclude with a scenic drive along Desert View Drive, stopping at the iconic Desert View Watchtower before exiting the park through the east entrance. Traveling through the Navajo Nation, we return to Phoenix with unforgettable memories of Arizona’s most spectacular landscapes.
Trip Highlights
- Hike among Sedona’s iconic red rock formations
- Explore the most well-known viewpoints and trails in Grand Canyon National Park
- Join the small percentage of visitors who hike the Grand Canyon’s most iconic trails
- Enjoy expansive views from both the South Rim and inner canyon
- Learn about the natural, cultural, and geological history of one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders
Adventure Itinerary
Day 1: Phoenix to Sedona Red Rock Hiking & Transfer to Grand Canyon
Distance: ~3–4 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: ~500–800 ft gain and loss
Experience: We begin with a hotel pickup in Phoenix and a scenic drive north to Sedona. Upon arrival, we enjoy a guided hike on one of Sedona’s iconic red rock trails, where towering sandstone formations, sculpted canyons, and sweeping desert views surround us. Along the way, we’ll explore the area’s unique geology and natural history before enjoying a picnic lunch. In the late afternoon, we continue north through Oak Creek Canyon toward Grand Canyon National Park, arriving at the South Rim in time to settle into our lodging for the evening.
Highlights: Sedona red rock scenery, panoramic desert views, and a scenic drive through Oak Creek Canyon.
Day 2: South Rim Overlooks & Cedar Ridge Hike
Distance: ~3 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: ~1,140 ft gain and loss
Experience: Today we explore the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, stopping at several breathtaking viewpoints to take in the immense scale of the canyon. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at historic Hermit’s Rest before descending the South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge. Red rock walls tower above as expansive canyon vistas stretch for miles in every direction. 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 3: 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 Resthouse, depending on group pace. Along the way, layered canyon walls and classic Grand Canyon views surround us. 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, expansive canyon views, and a classic Grand Canyon dining experience.
Day 4: Grandview Trail, Desert View Drive & Return to Phoenix
Distance: ~4 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: ~1,200 ft gain and loss
Experience: We start our final day with a hike down the rugged and less-traveled Grandview Trail, where dramatic vistas and a sense of solitude define the experience. After returning to the rim, we travel Desert View Drive, stopping at the historic Desert View Watchtower for sweeping views of the canyon and the Colorado River below. Exiting through the park’s east entrance, we cross the Navajo Nation as we return to Phoenix, taking in wide-open desert landscapes along the way.
Highlights: Remote Grand Canyon hiking, Desert View Watchtower, and a scenic return through the Navajo Nation.
What's Included
- Hotel stays for the duration of your trip (3 nights)
- All meals from lunch day 1 through lunch on the final day of the tour. Meals will consist of picnic style lunches, trail lunches, snacks, restaurant options and to-go food meals.
- Day Packs and trekking poles, micro-spikes during winter months
- Professional Hiking Guide with specific outdoor medical training and extensive hiking and backpacking experience
- Safety and first aid equipment including GPS location and messaging device
- Round trip transportation
- All park entrance fees
What's NOT Included
- Hotel Rooms the night before tour start date and the night tour ends tour ends
- Personal clothing, toiletries, sunscreen and hiking boots
- Rain Gear or other weather specific clothing
- Water Bladders or water bottles
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Airfare
- Guide Gratuities - industry standard recommended gratuity ranges from $50-$75/day/person.
Discovery Treks is an authorized permitee of Grand Canyon National Park and Coconino National Forest
Pickup Locations
Phoenix, AZ
What to Bring
You will be provided with a full packing list upon booking your tour.
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Please call our office to inquire at 480-247-9266.