Half Day Private Grand Canyon Guided Hiking Tour

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Half Day Private Grand Canyon Guided Hiking Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Grand Canyon's real views are deep below the Rim. Getting away from the crowds and having a real adventure, is what we have planned for you! Classic temple views, pastel colors, giant drop-offs, world class 360 views and some of the best hiking on Earth await you. First timers and experienced canyoneers are welcome. From the best food (above or below the rim) to the best equipment, we have you covered. All inclusive ,next level guides, and professional gear ensure your visit to Grand Canyon will be an experience of a lifetime. Let us pick you up at your Northern Arizona hotel and leave the day to us. We will get you that insane holiday photo and you can cross Grand Canyon off the bucket list!

All hikes are private. Your guide will explain the history and geology of the canyon while we eat delicious snacks and wonder through the rocks. I take great pride in making sure your Grand Canyon adventure will deliver your dreams! NON-US RESIDENTS must get the America The Beautiful pass.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Only Grand Canyon Day Hikes

Ages: Adults (0–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance gate included. Gratuities appreciated.
Included: We have Camelbak backpacks, Mountainsmith trekking poles, headlamps, and all the extras you will need for the day.
Included: Private transportation: We never ride the shuttle bus like other companies.
Included: Lunch: We serve the freshest food in Grand Canyon, avocados tomatoes lettuce cucumbers hummus all prepared fresh on the trail.
Included: Snacks: Our legendary "Canyon Snack Bag" has all the calories you need to power you out of the canyon. Peanut M&Ms, granola bars, mixed nuts, beef jerky, peanut butter pretzels, Paydays, and much more.

Not included

Not included: Please wear appropriate footwear such as hiking boots, trail runners, or running shoes with tread. No flat bottom shoes, sandals, or open toes. You are hiking the Grand Canyon.
Not included: Gratuities of 10 to 15% are greatly appreciated.
Not included: Please bring light hiking clothes and not heavy fabrics like denim.

Itinerary

This is our world famous South Kaibab hiking tour! The South Kaibab trail is THE hike to capture all you are expecting to see and do in the Grand Canyon. We are an all-inclusive hiking guide service hiking below the rim of the Grand Canyon. All ages and abilities are welcome, as we hike first timers up to extreme hikers. Giant drop-offs, huge 360’s, magnificent temples, and the best views on planet Earth await you! We serve the freshest food in Grand Canyon right out of our backpacks, prepared for you on the trail. We are known as the best food above or below the Rim. We only use the best name-brand gear like Camelbak and Mountainsmith. This is a private tour with a three person minimum, as we do not put groups together to ensure you can go at your group’s pace. Our local guides are medically trained and registered with Grand Canyon National Park. Hike thousands of feet below the rim with a guide that will explain to you the fauna, history, and geology of this wonder of the world. We see lots of wildlife and love to explain the beauty of the canyon. This is REAL canyon adventure!

Stop 1
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon South Rim
Flagstaff
Grand Canyon Village
South Kaibab Trail
Bright Angel Trail
Grandview Trail
Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower
Flagstaff Visitor Center

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Maswik Lodge
Courtyard by Marriott Flagstaff
Bright Angel Lodge And Cabins
Thunderbird Lodge
Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel
The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon
Red Feather Lodge
Holiday Inn Resort Grand Canyon by IHG
El Tovar Hotel
Yavapai Lodge - Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon Hotel & Suites

and 2 more pickup points

We pick up at ANY hotel or any address you want in Northern Arizona. Whether Grand Canyon, Tusayan, Flagstaff, or Williams, we will come get you. We will coordinate a proper pickup time for the time of the year your hike falls on. We will call within 48 hours to set up your time and place of pickup. We have free pick up from Williams, Flagstaff, and Grand Canyon in our clean Honda Odysseys. We do NOT pick up in Sedona as that is too far away. The drive from Sedona to Flagstaff is about 45 minutes and we will pick you up in Flagstaff, no worries.