Arizona HIking & Backpacking Tours

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Guided Arizona Hiking Tours & Backpacking Adventures

Epic Arizona Adventures

Arizona is home to some of the United States' most spectacular and iconic hiking and backpacking adventures. Grand Canyon National Park boasts vast desert wilderness, unique wildlife, fascinating geology and lush desert oases. Its spectacular landscapes beckon adventurers from across the globe to come explore its mysterious depths. Just a couple hours to the south of Grand Canyon, Sedona's red rock landscapes are another premier Arizona hiking destination. With the sparkling, spring-fed waters of Oak Creek, hundreds of miles of hiking trails and wonderful restaurants and accommodations, Sedona is world class.


Whether you prefer adventurous backpacking or cozy lodge-based accommodations, our Arizona hiking tours are designed to help you safely experience the very best of this iconic Southwestern state, intentionally, and at a pace that lets you truly savor the journey.

Grand Canyon Complete

Grand Canyon Complete

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Lodge-Based

Duration: 4 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance: 23 miles

Starting At $2,375
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Grand Canyon and Sedona

Grand Canyon and Sedona

Location: Grand Canyon National Park & Sedona

Trip Style: Lodge-Based Hiking

Duration: 4 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance: 27 miles

Starting At $2,850
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Rim to Rim

Rim to Rim

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style:  Backpacking

Duration: 4 days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance: 24 miles

Starting At $2,395
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Bright Angel Loop

Bright Angel Loop

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Mule-supported hiking/camping

Duration: 3 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance:  23 miles

Starting At $2,075
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Grand Canyon Explorer

Grand Canyon Explorer

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Lodge-Based

Duration: 4 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance:  25 miles

Starting At $2,650
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Grandview Loop

Grandview Loop

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style:  Backpacking

Duration: 4 days

Difficulty: Intermediate +

Distance: ~27 miles

Starting At $1,900
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Hermit Loop

Hermit Loop

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style:  Backpacking

Duration: 4 or 5 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance: 30 miles

Starting At $1,975
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Havasupai Gardens

Havasupai Gardens

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style:  Backpacking

Duration: 3 days

Difficulty: Beginner+

Distance: 16+ miles

Starting At $1,650
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Canyon Classic

Canyon Classic

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style:  Backpacking

Duration: 3 or 4 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance:  17 to 24 miles

Starting At $1,650
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South Rim Lodge-Based Hiking

South Rim Lodge-Based Hiking

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Lodge-Based

Duration:  3 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance:  Up to 18 miles

Starting At $2,375
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Winter Rim to Rim

Winter Rim to Rim

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style:  Backpacking

Duration:  5 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate +

Distance:  45 miles

Starting At $2,250
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Deer Creek/Thunder River

Deer Creek/Thunder River

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style:  Backpacking

Duration:  5 Days

Difficulty: Advanced

Distance:  30 miles

Starting At $2,175
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Kanab Creek Wilderness

Kanab Creek Wilderness

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Backpacking

Duration:  4 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance: 25 miles

Starting At $1,900
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Marble Canyon & Vermilion Cliffs

Marble Canyon & Vermilion Cliffs

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Lodge-Based

Duration: 4 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance: 25 miles

Starting At $2,375
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All-Women’s Grandview Loop Backpacking

All-Women’s Grandview Loop Backpacking

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Backpacking

Duration:  4 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance: 20 miles

Starting At $1,900
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All-Women’s Kanab Creek Wilderness Backpacking

All-Women’s Kanab Creek Wilderness Backpacking

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Backpacking

Duration: 5 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate +

Distance: 28 miles

Starting At $2,225
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Custom Grand Canyon Backpacking

Custom Grand Canyon Backpacking

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Backpacking

Duration: Minimum 2 Days

Difficulty: Beginner to Expert

Distance: Variable

Starting At Variable
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Grand Canyon Summer Tour

Grand Canyon Summer Tour

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Basecamp hiking + one night lodging

Duration: 4 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance: 20 miles

Starting At $2,125
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South Rim Hiking & Camping Tour

South Rim Hiking & Camping Tour

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Hiking & Basecamp

Duration:  3 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance:  Up to 18 miles

Starting At $1,675
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Phantom Ranch Hiking Tour

Phantom Ranch Hiking Tour

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Lodge-Based

Duration: 2 or 3 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance:  23 miles

Starting At $2,395
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Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon Lodge Tour

Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon Lodge Tour

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Lodge-Based

Duration: 6 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance: 30 miles

Starting At $3,850
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South Kaibab Trail

South Kaibab Trail

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Private Day Hike

Duration: 5 to 6 hours

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance: 3 miles round trip to Cedar Ridge, 6 miles roundtrip to Skeleton Point

Starting At $825/group
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Hermit Trail

Hermit Trail

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Private Day Hike

Duration: 5 to 6 hours

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance:  5 miles round trip to Santa Maria Spring

Starting At $825/group
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Grandview Trail to Horseshoe Mesa

Grandview Trail to Horseshoe Mesa

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Private Day Hike

Duration:  6 to 7 hours

Difficulty: Advanced

Distance:  6.4 miles round trip

Starting At $950/group
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Rim Trail

Rim Trail

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Trip Style: Private Day Hike

Duration:  5 to 6 hours

Difficulty: Beginner

Distance:  Up to 9.7 miles one way (we will take the shuttle back)

Starting At $825/group
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Best of Sedona

Best of Sedona

Location: Sedona

Trip Style: Lodge-Based

Duration: 4 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance: 26 miles

Starting At $2,850
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Sedona Red Rock Hiking & Camping

Sedona Red Rock Hiking & Camping

Location: Sedona

Trip Style: Hiking & Camping

Duration: 4 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance:  Up to 26 miles

Starting At $1,825
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All Women's Sedona Basecamp Hiking

All Women's Sedona Basecamp Hiking

Location: Sedona

Trip Style: Basecamp

Duration: 4 Days

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance: ~ 26 miles

Starting At $2,650
Mitten Ridge

Mitten Ridge

Location: Sedona

Trip Style: Private Day Hike

Duration: 5 to 7 Hours

Difficulty: Intermediate+

Distance: 8.5 miles

Starting At $825/group
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Wilson Mountain

Wilson Mountain

Location: Sedona

Trip Style: Private Day Hike

Duration: 5 to 7 Hours

Difficulty: Intermediate+

Distance: 8 miles

Starting At $825/group
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Mescal Mountain Loop

Mescal Mountain Loop

Location: Sedona

Trip Style: Private Day Hike

Duration: 4 to 5 Hours

Difficulty: Beginner

Distance: 4.5 miles

Starting At $825/group
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Bear Mountain

Bear Mountain

Location: Sedona

Trip Style: Private Day Hike

Duration: 5 to 7 Hours

Difficulty: Intermediate+

Distance: 5 miles

Starting At $825/group
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Great time in the Canyon!

"Four Seasons made our hike into the Grand Canyon an amazing experience! They are top notch in every aspect - from the communication before we made our decision on which hike to do, what to bring and how to prepare, the equipment provided, the variety of food while hiking, and of course our knowledgeable guide Jeremy. It was clear Jeremy loves the GC and his enthusiasm was infectious. We learned a lot about the history and people of the Canyon during our time. His attention to providing fresh fruit/vegetables in every meals even though we were out for 4 days was appreciated."

Jackie G.

Exploring guided Arizona hiking Tours

Our Most Popular Arizona Tours

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Grand Canyon Hiking & Backpacking Tours

Backpacking Grand Canyon is an experience you'll remember forever. As you descend, the walls tower higher and higher above you. The Canyon opens up into a vast and stunning labyrinth of  remote drainages, soaring rock formations and unlikely desert oases. We offer 11 unforgettable Grand Canyon backpacking tours, each a unique and captivating journey into one of the great wonders of the world. Backpacking trips are all-inclusive and led by our exceptional Four Season guide staff.

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Sedona Hiking Tours

Sedona, Arizona is one of America's most dramatic and inspiring hiking destinations. The red rock landscapes of Sedona are home to hundreds of miles of spectacular hiking trails. Hikes lead to sandstone arches, refreshing desert creeks, towering formations and much more. During the hikes your guide will regail you with fascinating tales and nuggets of knowledge to enhance your experience. At night you will enjoy cozy accommodations and delicious meals to prepare for the next day's adventure.

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Top-Ranked Tour Company

Don’t take our word for it. More than a thousand 5-Star reviews on TripAdvisor will attest to the quality of our Arizona adventures.

Exceptional Guides

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Our guiding staff consists primarily of seasoned veterans who have been guiding professionally, full-time, for a decade or more. In addition to their extensive experience, our Arizona hiking and backpacking guides are fun, accommodating, patient, entertaining, polite and just plain good people.

All-Inclusive Tours

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We’re at work, you’re on vacation! We take care of every logistic associated with a backcountry hiking adventure, handling all the dirty work. Gear, food, permits, transportation…we have you covered and it’s all included.

Local Experts

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The Southwestern U.S. is our home and our passion. We’ve been exploring this region for decades and know it intimately. This is our niche and nobody does it better.

The Four Season Difference

Why Hike Arizona with Four Season Guides?

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Best Time to Hike Arizona

Plan Your Seasonal Adventure

SPRING

64° 38°

(MARCH - May)

Spring is an excellent time to hike in Arizona. With comfortable day time temperatures and cooler nights, these months offer fantastic hiking and perfect sleeping, whether in a lodge or a tent.

sUMMER

74° 42°

(June - August)

Summers in Arizona tend to get hot. At the bottom of Grand Canyon, temps can reach 105+ degrees fahrenheit in the shade. This means hiking in the early morning hours and staying wet.

FALL

71° 40°

(September - NovembeR)

Fall is a peak hiking season in Arizona. The temps tend to fall consistently beginning in October, leading to moderate highs and lows, perfect for every type of hike in the Grand Canyon and Sedona.

WINTER

59° 33°

(December - February)

Winter is an often-overlooked but fantastic season for an Arizona hiking vacation. Snow dusts the higher cliffs, while day time temps remain very moderate. Nights can be on the chilly side.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Hiking in Zion

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Hiking in Arizona

  • When is the best time to hike in Arizona?

    The best seasons for hiking in Arizona are spring and fall. From March through May, and September through November, the temperatures are oftenFrom March through May, and September through November, temperatures are often comfortable. They suit hiking during the day and sleeping at night. Winter is another great time to hike in Arizona, when the summer heat feels very far away and snow dusts the canyon walls. Finally, it is possible to hike in the summer, however due to the intense desert heat, it is not the recommended season.

  • What are the best places to hike in Arizona?

    Arizona offers fantastic hiking at several well-known destinations. The most famous is Grand Canyon National Park. Here hikers  descend over 4,000 feet to the shores of the Colorado River on hiking and backpacking trips. Another fantastic area is the red rock country of Sedona, characterized by rock formations and desert oases. Other noteworthy hiking areas in Arizona include the Havasupai waterfalls, the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix, Mount Humphreys near Flagstaff and the canyons and desert landscapes near Page, Arizona.

  • Is a permit required to hike or camp in Arizona?

    Most hikes in Arizona do not require a pemit. The exceptions are Grand Canyon National Park, where permits are required for any backpacking or backcountry camping trip. Reservations are required to hike to the Havsupai waterfalls. A permit is required to hike to "the wave" near Page, Arizona.

  • Is hiking in Arizona safe?

    Yes. Hiking in Arizona is safe when hikers are prepared and educated. All hiking carries risk. In Arizona the main risks are the intense summer heat, lack of water and heights exposure. To increase your level of safety, it's recommended to join a guided trek, particularly in the Grand Canyon.

  • What Should I Pack for my Hike?

    Packing the correct clothing and gear for your Arizona hike is essential. What to pack will depend on where and when you are hiking. Some rules of thumb are:

    • Pack clothing in layers that you can easily add or remove to adjust your temperature as you hike.
    • In the mountains, do not pack cotton
    • In the desert, cotton is a valuable fabric because it retains moisture and aids in cooling you down.
    • Always pack a headlamp
    • Bring a mix of salty and sweet snacks/meals
    • Pack a minimum of 2 liters of water for the mountains, and a 3 liters in the desert (you may need more depending on conditions)

    To learn more about what to pack, check out our Grand Canyon packing list article.

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