Rim Trail 

Four Season Guides

Hike Description

This is the best way to see the canyon without having to experience the vertical challenges of hiking out. The constantly changing views make this trail one of the more breathtaking hikes in the canyon. 


The trail winds its way along the West Rim offering outstanding views in every direction and an occasional glimpse of the Colorado River in the canyon’s bottom. 


With convenient access to the shuttle bus, we can hike for a while & ride the shuttle when we get tired. Great flexibility!

Overview

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Type: Private Day Hike

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Duration: 5 to 6 hours

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

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Difficulty: Beginner

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Season: All Year

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Price: $825/group (1 to 3 guests)
Addt’l Guests: $125each

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Itinerary

*Final itineraries are occasionally subject to change due to permit/campsite availability, park restrictions/closures, weather conditions and/or road closures.

Details

  • What is included?

    A professional, knowledgeable, local guide licensed by Grand Canyon National Park, delicious picnic lunch, trail snacks, day packs, and trekking poles.

  • How long does a day hike last?

    Expect to spend about 5 to 6 hours with your guide.

  • Reserving A Tour

    To make a reservation, visit our Reservation Request page. Or call our office at 928-525-1552, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm AZ time.

  • Cancellations

    To guarantee your day hike reservation, we require a full payment.  A $100 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations greater than 7 days in advance of your scheduled hike. Between 7 days and 72 hours, cancellations will incur a 50% fee. Within 72 hours of the hike departing, cancellations will receive no refunds. There are no refunds for guests who arrive late or depart early from the hike.

Logistics

  • Meeting Time & Place

    You will meet your guide at the Backcountry Information Center inside the park. The exact location will be arranged upon booking your reservation. Meeting times are largely dependent on time of year, though typically about 8am (October through April) or 7am (May through September).

  • What should you bring?

    Appropriate clothing for the weather (call us for details if unsure), water bottles or hydration bladder (3 liter capacity per person), hiking shoes/boots, waterproof jacket/poncho, hat & sunglasses, camera, sunscreen. During colder weather, warm hats, gloves, and scarves will be desirable. Guide gratuities are customary and greatly appreciated.

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