South Rim Guided Backpacking Tours

 Our Hiking Tour Provider is constantly rated the best Hiking Guide Company in the Southwest!

 

   Grand Canyon Classic

Backpacking Trip

    Highlights

  • Hike down the incredible South Kaibab Trail
  • Camp near Phantom Ranch and the Colorado River
  • Explore 1.5 miles of the Colorado River
  • Camp at Indian Garden, the desert oasis
  • Dinner at Plateau Point at sunset
  • Finish on the famous Bright Angel Trail
Inner Grand Canyon
Depart From: Flagstaff
Destination: Grand Canyon South Rim
Duration: 3/4 days   Value4 Days: $1085   3 Days: $825
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   South Rim Basecamp

Backpacking Trip

Rim to Rim

    Highlights

  • Hike 3 South Rim trails, each with distinct character, views and features
  • Learn about the amazing natural and cultural history of the Canyon
  • Soak up phenomenal views on every hike and in between
  • Return to the Rim each evening for showers, comfortable sleeping and campfires
  • Feast on great outdoor-cooked meals
  • Enjoy a sunset dinner at the edge of the Canyon
  • Visit the best museums and visitor centers of the South Rim
            Depart From: Flagstaff
            Destination: Grand Canyon South Rim
            Duration: 3 days            Value: $915
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   Indian Garden

Backpacking Trip

    Highlights

  • Voted the Guides Choice Summer Trip in the Grand Canyon
  • Descend the most famous trail in Grand Canyon: the Bright Angel
  • Be near water most of the time (great for summer!)
  • Camp 2 nights at the shaded desert oasis of Indian Garden
  • Day hike to the mighty Colorado River
  • Enjoy a sunset dinner at Plateau Point
Indian Gardens
Depart From: Flagstaff
Destination: Grand Canyon South Rim
Duration: 3 days            Value: $825
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   Grandview Loop

Backpacking Trip

    Highlights

  • Hike into the canyon on the spectacular Grandview Trail
  • Enjoy the quiet camps and canyon solitude
  • Visit oases and desert springs
  • Explore the only cave visitors are allowed in the Grand Canyon
  • Glimpse 19th century prospectors relics
  • Possible Colorado River day hike
Inner Grand Canyon
Depart From: Flagstaff
Destination: Grand Canyon South Rim
Duration: 3/4/5 days   Value:   $825/$1045/$1280
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   New Hance Loop

Backpacking Trip

New Hance Loop

    Highlights

  • Descend the spectacular Grandview Trail
  • Enjoy great canyon solitude and quiet camps
  • Experience the wilder side of the Grand Canyon
  • Visit desert springs and oases
  • Camp on the shores of the Colorado River
  • Hike through the stunning Red Canyon
  • Ascend the challenging and scenic New Hance Trail
            Depart From: Flagstaff
            Destination: Grand Canyon South Rim
            Duration: 4/5 days            Value: $1045/$1280
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   Cremation Canyon

Backpacking Trip

Cremation Canyon

    Highlights

  • Hike in on the South Kaibab Trail - with spectacular views
  • Camp solitude is wonderful to enjoy
  • Visit the famous Phantom Ranch
  • Hike to the Colorado River and with a light day pack
  • Explore the expansive Tonto Plateau
  • Sleep under innumerous stars
            Depart From: Flagstaff
            Destination: Grand Canyon South Rim
            Duration: 3 days            Value: $825
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   Horseshoe Mesa

Backpacking Trip

    Highlights

  • Feel remote after only a 3 mile hike in
  • Soak up quintessential Grand Canyon views while on the trail and in camp
  • Check out 19th century prospector relics including a miner's cabin
  • Explore the only Grand Canyon cave visitors are allowed into
  • Day hike to enchanting desert oases
  • Get incredible views into the Inner Gorge and Colorado River
Horseshoe Mesa
Depart From: Flagstaff
Destination: Grand Canyon South Rim
Duration: 3 days            Value: $825
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   Hermit Loop

Backpacking Trip

    Highlights

  • Voted the Guides Choice trip in the Grand Canyon
  • Descend the famous Bright Angel Trail to Indian Garden
  • Traverse a remote and breathtaking section of the Tonto Plateau
  • Soak up 360° kaleidoscope views of the Canyon
  • Hike narrow side canyons to rapids on the Colorado River
  • Visit the ruins of the historic Hermit Camp
  • Enjoy the peace and quiet of remote hiking and camping
Inner Grand Canyon
Depart From: Flagstaff
Destination: Grand Canyon South Rim
Duration: 4/5 days   Value:   $1045/$1280
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   Wonders of the Grand Canyon

Backpacking Trip

Wonders of the Grand Canyon

    Highlights

  • Camp on a sandstone terrace called The Esplanade
  • Visit the roaring base of Thunder River waterfall
  • Hike Tapeats Canyon, an amazing, water-sculpted canyon
  • Walk along the mighty Colorado River
  • See spectacular Deer Creek Spring & Deer Creek Falls
  • Spend the last night on the Esplanade for star gazing
            Depart From: Flagstaff
            Destination: Grand Canyon South Rim
            Duration: 6 days            Value: $1475
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   Tanner-Escalante Route

Backpacking Trip

Tanner-Escalante Route

    Highlights

  • Descend the remote and wild Tanner Trail
  • Hike one of the most exciting routes in the Grand Canyon
  • Camp on remote beaches of the Colorado River
  • See a vast amount of the Grand Canyon in 6 days
  • Explore side creeks and canyons of the Grand Canyon
  • Negotiate challenging trails and terrain
  • Hike Red Canyon and ascend the stunning New Hance Trail
            Depart From: Flagstaff
            Destination: Grand Canyon South Rim
            Duration: 6 days            Value: $1475
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   Kanab Creek

Backpacking Trip

    Highlights

  • Hike the longest tributary to the Colorado River
  • Explore one of the most remote corners of the Grand Canyon
  • See ancient pictographs
  • Hike sheer slot canyons
  • Discover amazing water features, springs and grottos
  • Sleep under incredible star-lit skies
  • Embark on a fantastic Grand Canyon adventure!
Kanab Creek
Depart From: Flagstaff
Destination: Grand Canyon South Rim
Duration: 7 days            Value: $1530
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   Winter Rim to Rim to Rim

Backpacking Trip

    Highlights

  • Have the most famous trails in the Canyon to yourself
  • Hike across the Grand Canyon twice
  • Camp near Phantom Ranch and the Colorado River
  • Visit the waterfall oasis of Ribbon Falls
  • Experience the amazingly varying climatic zones of the Canyon
  • Have the option of spending 1 or 2 nights at Phantom Ranch
  • Finish on the most popular trail in the Park, Bright Angel
Winter Rim to Rim to Rim
Depart From: Flagstaff
Destination: Grand Canyon South Rim
Duration: 5/6 days   Value:   $1275/$1380
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