Basecamp Adventures in the southwest

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Ultimate Basecamp Adventures

Our Basecamp Adventures are a fantastic way for active travelers to discover some of the West’s most famous National Parks & Monuments in style and comfort. These hiking tours allow you to explore spectacular Southwestern landscapes by day and retire each evening to a well-appointed campsite where you can enjoy a refreshing shower and delicious, gourmet camping meals. Each day offers a new and exciting hike and all you need to carry is a small day pack. Each trip includes all the necessary gear, meals, transportation, and park entry fees, so all you need is your hiking shoes and a sense of adventure. Our Basecamp Adventures have become one of our most popular hiking tours. Join us today and discover why!

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Exploring The Outdoors

Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
  • Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
  • Trip Style: Basecamp
  • Difficulty: Level 8/10
  • Distance: 30 miles
Starting At $4,200
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Arches & Canyonlands Basecamp
  • Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Trip Style: Basecamp
  • Difficulty: Level 6/10
  • Distance:~35 miles
Starting At $2,315
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All-Women's Canyonlands Basecamp Tour
  • Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Trip Style: Basecamp
  • Difficulty: Level 6/10
  • Distance:~ 35 miles
Starting At $2,315
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Bright Angel Loop
  • Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
  • Trip Style: Basecamp
  • Difficulty: Level 8/10
  • Distance: 23 miles
Starting At $2,075
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Zion, Bryce, & Escalante Basecamp
  • Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Trip Style: Basecamp
  • Difficulty: Level 5/10
  • Distance: 30 to 40 miles
Starting At $2,490
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Bryce & Escalante Hiking & Camping Tour
  • Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Trip Style: Basecamp
  • Difficulty: Level 5/10
  • Distance:~32 miles
Starting At $2,315
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Red Rock Hiking & Camping
  • Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Trip Style: Basecamp
  • Difficulty: Level 5/10
  • Distance: Up to 26 miles
Starting At $1,875
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South Rim Hiking & Camping Tour
  • Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
  • Trip Style: Basecamp
  • Difficulty: Level 4/10
  • Distance: Up to 18 miles
Starting At $1,725
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Grand Canyon Summer Tour
  • Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Trip Style: Basecamp
  • Difficulty: Level 5/10
  • Distance: 20 miles
Starting At $2,175
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All-Women's Bryce & Escalante Basecamp Tour
  • Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Trip Style: Basecamp
  • Difficulty: Level 5/10
  • Distance:~35 miles
Starting At $2,315
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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 guides are fun, accommodating, approachable, 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 all the logistics associated with a backcountry adventure and 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.

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