Itinerary
- Day 1
Flagstaff to Grand Canyon South Rim
Your hotel pickup in Flagstaff starts things off, then it's a 2-hour drive to the South Rim with some scenic stops along the route. You'll tackle the South Kaibab Trail, which covers 6 miles and drops 2,040 feet in elevation, so you're getting real views of the Canyon from there. After heading back and checking into your hotel, dinner happens at a secluded rim location where your guide prepares the meal (assuming weather cooperates). The sunset timing makes this evening special.
- Meals
- Dinner (Sunset dinner prepared by guide at a secluded spot on the rim (weather permitting))
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Flagstaff to South Rim with viewpoint stops
- South Kaibab Trail hike (6 miles, 2,040 ft elevation change)
- Sunset dinner on the rim
Landmarks/POIs South Kaibab Trail Cedar Ridge Grand Canyon South Rim - Day 2
Grand Canyon South Rim
This day focuses on the Hermit Trail, a 6-mile hike with 1,700 feet of elevation change that takes you through fossil beds and limestone formations toward Waldron Basin and Dripping Springs. You'll see the Red Wall and ancient reptile prints preserved in sandstone. Once you're back at the hotel, head to the Yavapai Geology Museum and walk the Trail of Time to get context on how the Canyon formed over time. Dinner's at the historic El Tovar Hotel, which sits right on the rim.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast prepared by guide), Lunch (Picnic lunch prepared by guide), Dinner (Dinner at the historic El Tovar Hotel overlooking the Grand Canyon)
Included Activities
- Hermit Trail hike (6 miles, 1,700 ft elevation change)
- Yavapai Geology Museum visit
- Trail of Time walk
- Dinner at El Tovar Hotel
Landmarks/POIs Hermit Trail Waldron Basin Dripping Springs Red Wall Yavapai Geology Museum Trail of Time El Tovar Hotel - Day 3
Grand Canyon South Rim to Flagstaff
The Grandview Trail is your hike today, ranging from 3 to 6 miles depending on how far you go, with elevation changes between 1,200 and 2,500 feet. Those scenic switchbacks show off the Colorado River and geologic layers, and the trail itself was hand-cobbled by miner Pete Berry back in the late 1800s. After finishing the hike, you'll exit through the East Entrance and stop at Desert View Watchtower, which is designed after a historic Native American structure. Then it's the 1.5-hour drive back to Flagstaff.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast prepared by guide), Lunch (Picnic lunch prepared by guide)
Included Activities
- Grandview Trail hike (3-6 miles, 1,200-2,500 ft elevation change)
- Desert View Watchtower visit
Landmarks/POIs Grandview Trail Colorado River Desert View Watchtower
