Meet your guide at the Best Western Abbey Inn for a brief orientation at 6am. Depart St. George for the 2 hour drive to Bryce Canyon National Park. Today we explore along and beneath the rim of Bryce Canyon. We embark on a great hike that offers all that Bryce is famous for: unique rock towers (hoodoos), natural arches and windows and spectacular views. And it’s also less crowded than some of the other trails in the park. You’ll enjoy the fascinating features like the Chinese Wall, Boat Mesa and Tower Bridge. There are many ups and downs along the way making this a moderately strenuous hike but the rewards are plentiful! After our hike, we will head to our lodge in the town of Escalante for some hot showers before heading out for dinner at one of the nearby restaurants.

Drive Time: 2 hours to Bryce, 1 hour to Escalante

Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 2300 feet of elevation change

Lunch, Dinner

Today we are off for a full day of exploring the secrets of the Escalante River Canyon. This beautiful redrock canyon holds endless hidden treasures. This lush oasis provides a stark contrast to the surrounding desert wilderness. Highlights include Maverick Natural Bridge, Escalante Natural Bridge and ancient rock art. Be sure to bring your water sandals for the numerous stream crossings. After a full day of exploring, we’ll head back to our lodge to rest and clean up before dinner.

Drive Time: 45 minutes

Distance & Elevation: ~8 miles, minimal elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is all about waterfalls! Calf Creek is a gorgeous canyon with lush vegetation, cool, clear water and the idyllic Lower Calf Creek Falls. Enjoy a dip in the creek while your guide prepares a hearty lunch beneath the shady cottonwoods. If time allows in the afternoon, there is an opportunity to visit Upper Calf Creek Falls, an equally breathtaking oasis.

Drive Time: less than 1 hour

Distance & Elevation: 6-8 miles, minimal elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Slot Canyons!!! Perhaps you’ve seen them in pictures but to walk through these spectacular, narrow canyons is an experience you won’t soon forget. Beautifully carved by endless centuries of rushing water, these sandstone canyons are a photographers dream. You’ve got to see it to believe it! A visit to Devil’s Garden with its unique rock formations will round out another fabulous day in Canyon Country.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 6 to 8 miles, minimal elevation

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On our final day, we will pack up and head back towards St. George. We will travel into a hidden garden of slickrock and hoodoos, outstanding natural features creating a maze of sandstone formations awaiting your contemplation. Stunning views and quiet trails are the flavor of the day in this seldom-visited jewel of Canyon Country. Your guide will choose one of many great hikes to suit the desires of the group. After lunch, we will finish up the drive back to St. George for farewells.

Drive Time: 4 hours

Distance & Elevation: 3 to 5 miles, 500 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch

For those looking for a shorter trip, our 4-day itinerary skips the hike in Bryce Canyon on Day 1 and instead heads straight to Escalante.

The Grand Canyon Rim to Rim tour departs Flagstaff early for a beautiful drive through the Navajo Reservation & Painted Desert, across the Colorado River and along the Vermilion Cliffs and Kaibab Plateau to our starting point 8000 feet above sea level. We descend the spectacular North Kaibab Trail to Cottonwood Campground. Enjoy stunning canyon scenery as you traverse along towering cliffs and dramatic gorges, past Roaring Springs and Bright Angel Creek. The evening skies are magical as the sunset colors fade to night and an unimaginable number of stars take their place.

Drive Time: 3.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 7 miles, 4160 foot descent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We rise with the sun, enjoy a tasty breakfast and head back out on the trail. Tonight’s home will be Bright Angel Campground, a short stroll from Phantom Ranch and the Colorado River. But along the way we’ll stop to admire the remarkable Ribbon Falls, tucked away in a beautiful little alcove off the main trail. Continuing on, the wide open views we’ve been enjoying give way to the sinuous narrows of The Box. This fabulous stretch of trail follows the creek closely as the black cliffs of the Vishnu Schist rise immediately beside us, a thousand feet overhead, eventually opening up as we approach camp. Enjoy a cold lemonade or frosty beer in the late afternoon at the Ranch followed by a delicious dinner prepared by your guide.

Distance & Elevation: 7 miles, 1600 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we will begin our trek up to Havasupai Gardens with side hiking options and some beautiful pools to cool off in. Enjoy stunning views along the Colorado River before heading up Pipe Creek and the famous Bright Angel Trail. Late in the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely 1.5 mile hike out to Plateau Point, the finest place in Grand Canyon to watch the sunset.

Distance & Elevation: 4.5 miles, 1500 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After packing up camp we begin our final ascent, over 4 miles and 3000-foot to the South Rim. The ever-evolving view will assure you stop regularly to take photos and catch your breath. This is also your best chance to catch a glimpse of the endangered California Condors soaring overhead. We’ll a big, tasty lunch on the rim before the shuttle drive back to Flagstaff.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 4.6 miles, 3000 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

Depart Flagstaff early for the drive to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and the South Kaibab Trailhead. After final preparations, we will begin our trek down into the Canyon, stopping regularly for breaks, snacks and photo opportunities. Upon reaching the Colorado River, we cross the impressive Black Bridge just a few minutes from our home for the night at Bright Angel Campground. Relax by the creek while your guide sets up camp and prepares a delicious dinner. You will also have a chance to visit Phantom Ranch and take in a ranger-led program while the night sky fills with an unimaginable number of stars.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 7 miles, 4800 foot descent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we will begin our hike up to Cottonwood Campground. Highlights of today’s walk include The Box, a narrow section of winding canyon along the banks of Bright Angel Creek, and Ribbon Falls, a spectacular waterfall tucked away in an idyllic grotto just off the main trail. As you near Cottonwood Camp, the massive cliffs of the North Rim tower overhead. Tonight’s camp is the ideal place to stargaze, with lots of open sky to catch shooting stars and passing satellites.

Distance & Elevation: 7 miles, 1600 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a few hot cups of coffee and a hearty breakfast, we will strike out on a mission towards the North Rim. Traveling with just our day packs and essentials, we will make our way up the trail, past Roaring Springs and through the seemingly endless layers of colorful rocks laid down over millennia. The towering cliffs are nothing short of spectacular and the wilderness solitude is a rare treat. After a delicious lunch, we will head back down to camp for some well-deserved rest & relaxation. *A summit of the North Rim is not a guarantee, nor is it a primary the goal of this trip. We cannot guarantee that weather conditions or the ability of all participants will facilitate such a goal.

Distance & Elevation: 8 to 14 miles, 2000 to 4500 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we’ll pack up and head back to Bright Angel Campground, enjoying lunch at Phantom Ranch. Spend the afternoon relaxing…you’ve been working hard!

Distance & Elevation: 7 miles, 1600 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We’ll be up early again to have breakfast, breakdown camp and pack up for the final leg of the journey. But today we’ll lighten our loads by packing out tents, sleeping bags and a few other items on the mules. We head up the famous Bright Angel Trail, featuring a stunning stretch along the Colorado River, the Granite Narrows of Pipe Creek and nice rest at Havasupai Gardens. We’ll top out in the early to midafternoon and celebrate a great accomplishment before heading back to Flagstaff.

Distance & Elevation: 9.5 miles, 4400 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

This Grand Canyon hiking tour starts early with an enjoyable drive to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and the South Kaibab Trailhead. After final preparations, we will begin our trek down into the Canyon, stopping regularly for breaks, snacks and photo opportunities. Upon reaching the Colorado River, we cross the impressive Black Bridge just a few minutes from our home for the night at Bright Angel Campground. Relax by the creek while your guide sets up camp and prepares a delicious dinner. You will also have a chance to visit Phantom Ranch and take in a ranger-led program while the night sky fills with an unimaginable number of stars.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 7 miles, 4800 foot descent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s adventure starts with a breathtaking walk along the Colorado River, offering unparalleled views of the Inner Gorge and the surrounding buttes. The Bright Angel Trail will lead us onward and upward along Pipe and Garden Creeks, through the Devil’s Corkscrew and on to Havasupai Gardens, a beautiful, shaded oasis and our second campsite. After some rest and relaxation, we will take an enjoyable stroll out to Plateau Point to take in one of the greatest views Grand Canyon has to offer. Bring your camera…the sunsets here will leave you speechless!

Distance & Elevation: 4.5 miles, 1500 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After packing up camp we begin our final ascent, to the South Rim. This stretch of trail offers some of the best chances to see the endangered California Condor, the largest bird in North America (10ft wingspan). A big, tasty lunch and some time on the rim will allow you to celebrate your accomplishment before the drive back to Flagstaff.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 4.6 miles, 3000 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

This will include a layover day at Bright Angel Campground. This option allows a full day for day hike exploration of areas such as The Box, Clear Creek Trail, or perhaps Ribbon Falls. Or just spend some time relaxing in one of the most beautiful places in the world!

This beginner’s Grand Canyon hiking tour begins at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and the Bright Angel Trailhead. The trail descends along an ancient Native American route following the Bright Angel Fault Line down to Havasupai Gardens Campground, our home for the next 2 nights. Upon reaching camp, feel free to relax by the nearby creek while your guide sets up and prepares a delicious lunch. In the late afternoon, the group will take the enjoyable 3 mile roundtrip stroll out to Plateau Point for some of the finest views Grand Canyon has to offer. Don’t forget your camera…sunsets out here will leave you breathless!

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 4.5 miles, 3000 foot descent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading out for a fantastic day hike to the bottom of the Canyon at Pipe Creek Beach, on the banks of the mighty Colorado River. You will hike through beautiful sandstone narrows, past tempting pools and be treated to memorable views as you head further into the Canyon’s depths. If time and energy allow, we can traverse along the River Trail for a mile or so, enjoying the memorable views up and down the Colorado River. After soaking it all in, we will make our way back to camp for another delicious dinner and some evening star-gazing.

*Due to a temporary trail closure from October 21, 2024 through May 14, 2025, this day will be spent traversing the Tonto Trail East through stunning Pipe Creek Canyon to its junction with the South Kaibab Trail at The Tipoff. Epic views unfold all day as we explore this seldom-traveled section of the inner canyon.

Distance & Elevation: 7-10 miles day hiking, 1400 foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast and packing up camp, we will retrace our steps back to the South Rim. As you make your way, pause to look back over the terrain you’ve just explored and reflect on your experience. Keep an eye out for the endangered California Condor, the largest bird in North America. They frequent this part of the canyon. A big, tasty lunch and some time on the rim will allow you to celebrate your accomplishment before the drive back to Flagstaff.

Distance & Elevation: 4.5 miles, 3000 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

This epic Grand Canyon hiking tour starts with a drive to remote Monument Point along the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. After final preparations, we will begin our trek down the Bill Hall Trail. The steep upper sections of the trail will demand your attention and a few “packs-off” scrambles will add to the adventure. After an initial descent of about 1500 feet, the trail will level out as we begin our traverse along the Esplanade, a broad slickrock bench studded with mushroom-shaped rocks, juniper trees and amazing cryptobiotic soil crusts. This “other-worldly” landscape will delight and inspire your inner photographer! Eventually we will arrive at our camp overlooking Surprise Valley and the Colorado River, still a few thousand feet below. Kick back and relax while your guide sets up camp and prepares a delicious dinner.

Drive Time: 4 hours

Distance & Elevation: 6 miles, 2000 foot descent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s destination is the watery oasis of Deer Creek Canyon. The rugged descent through the Redwall Limestone follows an ancient landslide to Surprise Valley. From here, the trail heads west and makes another challenging descent into Deer Creek Canyon. The “Throne Room” next to Deer Spring is a delightful, shady grotto to relax in and enjoy lunch. Shortly after, we will make camp along the banks of Deer Creek, leave our backpacks behind and take a stroll through the Deer Creek Narrows, a stunning stretch of sandstone canyon, deeply incised by the creek. Then it’s down to Colorado River and the 200 foot Deer Creek Falls. Enjoy a dip in the creek before heading back to camp.

Distance & Elevation: 5 miles + day hike, 3000 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s journey will follow a faint trail high above the Colorado River towards Tapeats Creek. The views along this stretch are unbelievable and you will feel as though you have the entire Grand Canyon to yourself. Upon reaching the mouth of Tapeats Creek, we will turn upstream for the last few miles to camp. The unique geology and colorful rock layers of this beautiful canyon make for a wonderful conclusion to this great day of hiking.

Distance & Elevation: 6 miles, 1000 foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Onward and upward! Day 4 will lead us past the famous Thunder River, a huge, freshwater spring gushing directly out of the canyon wall. We will stop to rest and enjoy this wonderful spot before loading up on water for the hike across Surprise Valley and the steep climb back up to the Esplanade. Tonight’s camp will be somewhere along this slickrock wonderland, leaving a short hike back to the North Rim on our last day. Enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation. The sunsets here are breathtaking, as are the starry night skies. Take it all in as your guide prepares a final feast complete with unforgettable views.

Distance & Elevation: 7 miles, 3000 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Another hearty breakfast and a beautiful sunrise will start our fifth and final day. Your guide will pack up camp before our final climb to the rim. Frequent rests will afford plenty of opportunities to gaze back upon this remarkable landscape. We’ll enjoy a delicious lunch back on the rim before loading up for the drive back to Flagstaff.

Distance & Elevation: 4 to 6 miles, 2000 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 4 hours

Depart Flagstaff early for the drive to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and the Bright Angel Trailhead. After final preparations, we will begin our trek down into the Canyon, stopping regularly for breaks, snacks and photo opportunities. A stop at famous Havasupai Gardens for lunch offers a well-earned break from downhill hiking. We then turn west on the quiet Tonto Trail and enjoy more level terrain for the last few miles into camp along Horn Creek. Relax as while your guide sets up camp and prepares a delicious dinner.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 7.3 miles, 3000 foot descent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a tasty breakfast, your guide will pack up camp and lead the group along the Tonto Trail to Monument Creek. You’ll pass through Salt Creek Canyon along the way and be treated to epic views of the Colorado River, Granite Rapids and The Abyss. This day features relatively level walking punctuated but short, steep ups and downs as you pass through each tributary canyon. Monument Creek is a welcoming home for your second night below the rim.

Distance & Elevation: 8.2 miles, minor decents & ascents

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continuing west along the Tonto Trail, you’ll enjoy another day of beautiful vistas and peace and quiet. The sculpted buttes of the North Rim and the towering canyon walls are highlights of this wonderful stretch of trail. Your camp at Hermit Creek offers a lovely stream flowing through a gorgeous stretch of sandstone narrows. It’s only 3.5 miles from Monument Creek so you’ll have the whole afternoon to explore the lower canyon and perhaps visit the Colorado River at Hermit Rapids. Your guide will prepare a final evening feast before your last night’s rest beneath the starry skies.

Distance & Elevation: 3.5 miles + 3 miles day hiking, minor decent & ascents

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After packing up camp we begin our final ascent to the South Rim. The Hermit Trail climbs 3800 feet across 7.8 miles and is an exercise in patience and determination. We will get a sunrise start, take our time, and enjoy the stunning views as we climb the Cathedral Stairs, pick our way through a lengthy Supai traverse, and pass through peaceful Waldron Basin before the final climb to Hermits Rest. Expect to arrive back in Flagstaff by 5pm.

Distance & Elevation: 7.8 miles, 3800 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

This 5-Day itinerary involves a layover day at Monument Creek on Day 3, before continuing on to Hermit Creek. This day will involve a relaxing morning followed by a 4-mile roundtrip day hike down Monument Creek to the Colorado River. The afternoon can spent relaxing at camp, enjoying the beautiful pools along Monument Creek, or exploring the upper reaches of Monument Creek with your guide.

Depart Flagstaff early for an enjoyable drive to the South Rim and the Grandview Trailhead. We will hike 3 miles down to Horseshoe Mesa where we will eat our lunch and enjoy a well-earned break. We will then continue down to Cottonwood Creek on the west side of Horseshoe Mesa. This is where we will spend our first night below the rim. Cottonwood Creek provides a refreshing place to rest up. The creek polishes beautiful slickrock into narrows downstream and offers excellent afternoon exploration. This area was also home to ancient life; as you scan the cliffs with your eyes, see if you can spot the ancient granaries.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 4.5 miles, 3500-foot descent

Light Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, prepare for a full day of exploration. We will pack up camp and travel on the Tonto Trail around Horseshoe Mesa. The hike will include unbelievable vistas into the vast Grand Canyon and glances into the depths of the inner gorge. Drop below the Tonto plateau and find camp along Hance Creek. Settle in the shade of Cottonwood trees and soak your feet in the cool water or do a little exploring along the creek. As the sun goes down, enjoy the changing colors on the cliffs that surround you and watch as the stars slowly appear in the night sky.

Distance & Elevation: 4.4 miles, 200-foot ascent / 300-foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is a layover day at Hance Creek but don’t plan on relaxing. We will attempt to hike to the Colorado River and back via the eastern-most section of the Tonto Trail. It’s a long hike, clocking in at 13 miles roundtrip, but the elevation gain and loss are moderate. We’ll just be carrying daypacks and traveling light as we wind our way in and out of the beautiful red shales of Mineral Canyon before descending a boulder-strewn slope to Hance Rapid at the mouth of Red Canyon. We’ll enjoy a well-earned lunch by the river before heading back to our camp for the night.

Distance & Elevation: 13 miles, 1100-foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a beautiful sunrise and leisurely breakfast, we will pack up camp and begin our ascent out of the canyon. We start with a 2-mile hike up to Horseshoe Mesa via a rugged route on its east side. From the mesa, it’s back up the 3-mile Grandview Trail that we descended on Day 1. The steep climb demands regular breaks to catch our breath, as well as take in the remarkable scenery. The views back towards Coronado Butte and the Sinking Ship, and the meandering Colorado River will be etched in your memory forever. Upon arrival back at Grandview Point, we will celebrate our accomplishment with a delicious lunch overlooking the canyon. The drive back to Flagstaff should have us arriving by approximately 4pm.

Distance & Elevation: 4.9 miles, 3700-foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

Our 3-day itinerary is designed for those looking for a shorter trip that still offers some challenging hiking in a quiter section of Grand Canyon. The itinerary is the same as above except we skip the layover day at Hance Creek and won’t hike to the Colorado River.

Depart Flagstaff early for the drive to the north side of the Grand Canyon and our remote trailhead at Jumpup Cabin. After final preparations, we will begin our trek into upper Jumpup Canyon. The descent is very gradual as we follow the dry creekbed. After about 4 miles, we leave the creekbed and strike out across the Esplanade, a sandstone bench of slickrock offering pleasant hiking and excellent views. As we approach the rim of Sowats Canyon, our route descends quickly to another dry creekbed which leads a final mile to camp near beautiful Mountain Sheep Spring, a watery oasis deep in our canyon wilderness. Relax while your guide sets up camp and prepares a delicious dinner. 

Drive Time: ~4 hours

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 1730-foot descent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a tasty breakfast, we’ll leave camp setup and head out for a full day of exploring with just small day packs. Our route takes us down Sowats Creek to its junction with lower Jumpup Canyon, which we’ll follow downstream to the spectacular Jumpup Canyon Narrows, a deep and narrow limestone gorge with polished walls rising hundreds of feet overhead. After some time in the Narrows, we backtrack slightly to Kwagunt Hollow, another scenic canyon which we’ll ascend to the Esplanade, stopping for lunch along the way. It’s a fun but arduous scramble up Kwagunt Hollow but there are lost of little pools and waterfalls to enjoy along the way. Once back on the Esplanade, we will follow another trail that eventually drops us back into Sowats Canyon and home to our camp.

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 9 miles, 1100-foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Before breaking camp, we’ll enjoy a morning hike to explore a nearby section of canyon featuring stunning red cliffs and idyllic pools along a small creek. We then return to camp, pack up, and begin our journey back towards our trailhead. Our goal for tonight’s camp is the dry bed of Upper Jumpup Canyon, not far from a natural spring. We’ll backpack for about 4 miles before making camp for our final night in the backcountry.

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 4 miles + 3 miles of day hiking, 400-foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After packing up camp we begin our final trek back to the trailhead at Jumpup Cabin. It’s a gentle 4 miles of trail that we hiked on Day 1 but the early morning light offers a fresh perspective. Before the final push to the trailhead, we’ll stop to examine some ancient pictographs near a hidden spring. Upon reaching the vehicle, we’ll celebrate our experience with a big, tasty lunch before hitting the road for the journey home. Expect to arrive back in Flagstaff by 5pm at the latest.

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 4 miles, 1400-foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: ~4 hours

Specific itineraries vary for these trips and are based on a number of factors including group interests and fitness, desired hike length (number of days), time of year and permit availability. Contact one of our trip specialists to discuss custom options for your group. You can also join existing trips as space allows.

For custom itineraries, we recommend booking at least 5 to 6 months in advance. However, we can often find excellent itineraries for your group on shorter notice, as well. Most custom itineraries require a minimum of 4 participants, particularly during the months on March through June, as well as September and October.

However, here are a few itineraries that might be of interest:

Escalante Route: Tanner to New Hance (5 Days, Advanced+)

New Hance Loop (4 or 5 Days, Advanced)

Horseshoe Mesa (2 or 3 Days, Intermediate)

Call 1-928-525-1552 to speak with a trip specialist about planning your Custom Grand Canyon Backpacking Adventure today!

Depart Flagstaff early for your scenic drive to the South Rim. We kick things off with a hike on one of the South Rim’s best trails. The South Kaibab Trail follows a ridgeline into the canyon, offering stunning views of the Inner Gorge, North Rim, and distant plateaus, making this an excellent beginning to your Grand Canyon exploration. After a picnic lunch along the trail, we return to the rim and begin making our way east to Desert View for its spectacular and unique views of the canyon and the distant Painted Desert. We then exit the park and drive through the Painted Desert to our cozy lodge in Marble Canyon. After some well-deserved showers, we will head out for a delicious dinner at one of the nearby restaurants.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours to South Rim, then 1.5 hours to Marble Canyon

Distance & Elevation:~6 miles, 1500-foot descent/ascent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast we are off for a full day of exploring. We will take a quick drive to the trailhead for our first hike into an exciting narrow canyon that leads to the banks of the Colorado River in Marble Canyon. This fun hike involves a bit of scrambling over boulders and along rock ledges as it meanders through towering limestone cliffs on its way to the river. After some exploring, it’s back to the car for the beautiful drive up to the North Rim. Upon arrival, we will visit Bright Angel Point, an incredible viewpoint perched along a narrow ridge offering wonderful canyon panoramas. A quick visit to the North Rim Lodge is followed by a peaceful stroll along the rim back to our comfy campsite in the pine forest. Your guide will set everything up while you kick back and soak in the beautiful surroundings. Enjoy a tasty dinner by the campfire.

Distance & Elevation: 6 miles, 350-foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we head out for a gorgeous hike through the North Rim’s ancient forests of firs, pines, and aspens. The Widforss Trail features terrific views, lots of fossils, relatively level hiking, and pleasant solitude. The trail contours the rim of Transept Canyon, a deep and stunning tributary canyon, whose floor is nearly 4000 feet below. Upon arrival at spectactular Widforss Point, we will enjoy a picnic lunch and savor the views before making our way back. Enjoy some free time around camp before dinner.

Drive Time: 10 minutes

Distance & Elevation: 10 miles, minimal elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

An early start will allow enough time for your guide to pack up camp before heading out for one last scenic hike before the return trip to Flagstaff. Two great options present themselves: a hike below the Rim on the North Kaibab Trail to the stunning Coconino Overlook or Cape Final to a quiet and unique viewpoint offering views across the Painted Desert and Marble Plateau, and all the way to Navajo Mountain in southern Utah. We will explore through lunchtime before beginning our journey home. Expect to arrive back in Flagstaff around 5pm.

Distance & Elevation: 3 to 5 miles, up to 800-foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 3.5 hours

We will meet at the South Rim the morning of our hike and make our way to the South Kaibab Trailhead. After final preparations, we will begin our trek down into the Canyon, stopping regularly for breaks, snacks and photo opportunities. Upon reaching the Colorado River, we cross the impressive Black Bridge, just a few minutes from our home for the next two nights at Bright Angel Campground. Relax by the creek while your guide sets up camp and prepares a delicious dinner. You will also have a chance to visit Phantom Ranch and take in a ranger-led program while the night sky fills with an unimaginable number of stars.

Distance & Elevation: 7 miles, 4800 foot descent

Lunch, Dinner

Our second day affords us the opportunity to explore the many wonderful side canyons and trails in the bottom of the Canyon. In the morning, we will hike up the Clear Creek Trail to stunning views of the Colorado River. The afternoon offers an exploration of The Box, a stretch of narrow canyon bound by 1000-foot cliffs of ancient granite and schist. Other opportunities exist for this day, as well, and your guide will be sure to outline all options for this day.

Distance & Elevation: up to 8 miles, variable elevation

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast we will begin our hike back up to the South Rim. Enjoy stunning views along the Colorado River before heading up Pipe Creek along the Bright Angel Trail. This trail offers a wonderful contrast to the views found along the Kaibab Trail on Day 1. Keep your eyes open for bighorn sheep and the endangered California condors soaring overhead. Enjoy a tasty lunch along the way while taking in the sweeping views across to the North Rim. You will thrill at the feeling of reaching the trailhead in Grand Canyon Village, knowing that you have just completed one of the greatest hikes in the world.

Distance & Elevation: 9.5 miles, 4400 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

Due to a temporary closure of the River Trail, which provides access to the Bright Angel Trail from Bright Angel Campground, all Bright Angel Loop trips will need to exit the canyon via the South Kaibab Trail on the last day.

This classic Grand Canyon hiking tour starts on the famous South Kaibab Trail. It’s nothing but fantastic views from top to bottom on this well-traveled route. Upon reaching the Colorado River, we cross the impressive Black Bridge, just a few minutes from our home for the next two nights at Phantom Ranch. Enjoy a refreshing shower when we arrive and a little time to relax before a delicious dinner. In the evening, take in a ranger-led program while the night sky fills with an unimaginable number of stars.

Distance & Elevation: 7 miles, 4800 foot descent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our second day affords us the opportunity to explore the many wonderful side canyons and trails in the bottom of the Canyon. In the morning, we will hike up the Clear Creek Trail to stunning views of the Colorado River. The afternoon offers an exploration of The Box, a stretch of narrow canyon bound by 1000-foot cliffs of ancient granite and schist. Other opportunities exist for this day, as well, and your guide will be sure to outline all options for this day.

Distance & Elevation: up to 8 miles, variable elevation

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast we will begin our hike back up to the South Rim. Enjoy stunning views along the Colorado River before heading up Pipe Creek along the Bright Angel Trail. This trail offers a wonderful contrast to the views found along the Kaibab Trail on Day 1. Keep your eyes open for bighorn sheep and the endangered California condors soaring overhead. Enjoy a tasty lunch along the way while taking in the sweeping views across to the North Rim. You will thrill at the feeling of reaching the trailhead in Grand Canyon Village, knowing that you have just completed one of the greatest hikes in the world.

Distance & Elevation: 9.5 miles, 4400 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

*2-Day Itineraries follow Days 1 & 3 of the above described itinerary.

Due to a temporary closure of the River Trail, which provides access to the Bright Angel Trail from Phantom Ranch, all Phantom Ranch trips will need to exit the canyon via the South Kaibab Trail on the last day.

Depart Flagstaff early for your scenic drive through northern Arizona. Our destination will be the South Rim of Grand Canyon for a scenic day hike, viewpoints and a picnic lunch. We will choose an exciting trail and venture more than a thousand feet below the rim to soak up the majestic views and tranquil wilderness. After the hike we will rest our legs while we take in remarkable vistas including the many colorful layers of the Painted Desert, Little Colorado River Gorge, and Vermillion Cliffs before arriving at Marble Canyon. Enjoy a shower before a relaxing dinner at the lodge.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours to South Rim, then 1.5 hours to Marble Canyon

Distance & Elevation: up to 6 miles, 1500 foot descent/ascent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a delicious breakfast at the lodge, we are off for a full day of exploring some quiet, off-the-beaten-path canyons.  We will embark on an exciting hike through a stunning, narrow canyon that winds its way down to the banks of the Colorado River. The gorge grows deeper with every step, until the cliffs are several hundred feet overhead. Arriving at the banks of the river, we will pause to relax and soak in the beauty of this beautiful and remote location. We return the way we came and then head over to the historic Navajo Bridge for lunch. Keep your eyes peeled for the chance of sighting the remarkable California Condors that frequent this site. After lunch, it’s off to a little-known and seldom-visited canyon that meanders to a perennial waterfall tucked away in a secret alcove. After a full day of exploring, we will return to the lodge for showers and dinner.

Drive Time: 30 minutes

Distance & Elevation: ~6 miles, 500 foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Buckskin Gulch is the longest slot canyon in the world. Our access is via another, even narrower canyon where the sculpted sandstone walls are often only a few feet wide. Arriving in Buckskin, the canyon walls now tower 150 feet overhead and widen to about 20 feet. We will spend a few hours exploring this serpentine labyrinth admiring nature’s wondrous creation. If time permits later in the day, we will head to a wonderful expanse of sculpted rocks unknown to most visitors. This otherworldly landscape is unlike anything you’ve seen. After another great day of exploring, it’s back to the lodge for showers and dinner, and perhaps some evening stargazing.

Drive Time: 2 hours roundtrip

Distance & Elevation: ~8 miles, minimal elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a final breakfast at the lodge and checking out, we are off for one more day of adventuring. We will drive to nearby Lee’s Ferry, the historic river crossing that marks the geographic beginning of Grand Canyon. Our hike entails a 2-mile, steep ascent to the top of the Echo Cliffs. The jaw-dropping views from the top will leave you breathless: the sinuous Glen Canyon to the north and Marble Canyon to the south. Then it’s back down to Lee’s Ferry for lunch by the banks of the Colorado River and some final sightseeing before the journey home. We will arrive in Flagstaff by approximately 4:00pm.

Distance & Elevation: 4.5 miles, 1700 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 2 hours back to Flagstaff

Depart Flagstaff early for your scenic drive through northern Arizona. Our destination will be the South Rim of Grand Canyon for a scenic day hike, viewpoints and a picnic lunch. We will choose a classic trail and venture more than a thousand feet below the rim to soak up the majestic views and tranquil wilderness. After the hike we will rest our legs while we take in remarkable vistas including the many colorful layers of the Painted Desert, Little Colorado River Gorge, and Vermilion Cliffs before arriving at Marble Canyon. We will have a chance to get cleaned up before a relaxing dinner at the lodge.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours to South Rim, then 1.5 hours to Marble Canyon

Distance & Elevation: ~6 miles, 1500 foot descent/ascent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast we are off for a full day of exploring. Buckskin Gulch is the longest slot canyon in the world. Our access is via another, even narrower canyon where the sculpted sandstone walls are often only a few feet wide. Arriving in Buckskin, the canyon walls now tower 150 feet overhead and widen to about 20 feet. We will spend a few hours exploring this serpentine labyrinth admiring nature’s wondrous creation. If time permits later in the day, we will head to a wonderful expanse of sculpted rocks unknown to most visitors. This otherworldly landscape is unlike anything you’ve seen. After another great day of exploring, it’s back to the lodge for showers and dinner, and perhaps some evening stargazing.

Drive Time: 2 hours roundtrip

Distance & Elevation: ~8 miles, minimal elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s journey will begin early as we drive to the 9000ft Kaibab Plateau and Grand Canyon’s North Rim. Numerous hiking trails offer opportunities to get below the rim or visit isolated viewpoints away from the crowds. We will spend time venturing below the rim as well as exploring remote vistas. If time permits, we will stop by the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, a spectacular example of turn-of-the-century architecture perched right on the rim. Regardless of the exact itinerary, we will spend a full day exploring this remarkable area.

Drive Time: 3 hours roundtrip

Distance & Elevation: ~6 to 10 miles, up to 1500 foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

May & June Departures: Today we will pack up and be on our way after breakfast. We then meet our raft guides for a float trip on the Colorado River through stunning Glen Canyon. This flat-water stretch of river features 2000 foot cliffs of red Navajo sandstone, ancient rock art and epic views of Glen Canyon Dam. Our river tour begins and ends at Lee’s Ferry, the official beginning of Grand Canyon. At the conclusion of the float trip, we will begin our drive back to Flagstaff.

September, October, & November Departures: After a final breakfast at the lodge and checking out, we are off for one more day of adventuring. We will drive to nearby Lee’s Ferry, the historic river crossing that marks the geographic beginning of Grand Canyon. Our hike entails a 2-mile, steep ascent to the top of the Echo Cliffs, gaining 1800 feet in elevation. The jaw-dropping views from the top will leave you breathless: the sinuous Glen Canyon to the north and Marble Canyon to the south. Then it’s back down to Lee’s Ferry for lunch by the banks of the Colorado River and some final sightseeing before the journey home.

Drive Time: 2.5 hours total

Breakfast, Lunch

Depart Flagstaff early for your scenic drive through northern Arizona. Our destination will be the South Rim of Grand Canyon for our first hike. Our trail descends into the depths of the canyon via switchbacks and longer traverses along a rocky ridgeline offering panoramic views that are hard to beat. Our goal is a promontory of limestone offering glimpses of the Colorado River as it meanders along the canyon bottom, still a few thousand feet below us. We return the way we came, all the while learning about the canyon’s geologic history, plants and animals and tales of early explorers. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the trail before returning to the rim. We then head to the Yavapai Observation Point for more incredible canyon views before checking into our hotel. You’ll have a chance to rest and get cleaned up before a delicious dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours to South Rim

Distance & Elevation: ~6 miles, 2000 foot descent/ascent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast we are off for another day of exploring. We’ll head for a quiet trail to the west of Grand Canyon Village and descend into a peaceful basin of pinyon pine and juniper. Here the trail levels out and winds its way along the head of a deep gorge towards an idyllic spring tucked away in a sandstone alcove. You’ll learn the history of the prospectors and early guides that built these trails and welcomed tourists in the late 19th century. Upon returning to the rim, we will begin our journey to Sedona, passing through the gorgeous Oak Creek Canyon on one of the most scenic roads in Arizona. We’ll check into our hotel, clean up and head out for dinner at one of Sedona’s great local restaurants.

Drive Time: 2 hours from Grand Canyon to Sedona

Distance & Elevation: 5 miles, 1680 foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

For our Sedona introduction, we will tackle one of the region’s most exciting hikes. Today’s loop hike features spectacular views in one of the most scenic corners of Sedona. We follow the path of the old wagon trails, then ascend to a slickrock saddle high above Bear Wallow Canyon to the south and Oak Creek canyon to the north. Epic views unfold as we wind our way around Mitten Ridge and enjoy 360-degree panoramic vistas. A few sections of slickrock hiking with exposure to heights will add an element of excitement and our professional guides will offer support and guidance for those not used to slickrock hiking and you will learn how to “trust your hiking shoes”, build your confidence, and earn the rewards of this stunning landscape. We’ll then descend via the Cow Pies Trail, named for the unique sandstone rock formations along the way, and close the loop back to the starting trailhead. If time permits after the hike, we can stop in Uptown Sedona to spend some time browsing the shops and art galleries.

Distance & Elevation: 8.5 miles, 1100-foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On our final day, we’ll head to one of the most iconic destinations in Sedona. Our hike begins near famous Bell Rock and crosses an undulating landscape of pinyon pine and juniper forest before ascending the sandstone benches along the eastern flank of Cathedral Rock, perhaps the single most-photographed formation in Sedona. We continue north where our trail dips down to the banks of Oak Creek, where we’ll enjoy a final lunch by the water. We then retrace our steps back to Cathedral Rock and then connect with another trail back to our starting point. At the hike’s conclusion, we’ll head back to Flagstaff for farewells, arriving around 4pm.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours total

Distance & Elevation: ~7 miles, 600 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch

This fantastic Grand Canyon hiking tour begins at the South Rim. We kick things off with a hike on one of the South Rim’s best trails. The Hermit Trail offers a chance to hike below the South Rim while avoiding the crowds on the busier trails. Stunning views and tranquil solitude make this an excellent beginning to your Grand Canyon exploration. After a picnic lunch along the trail, we return to the rim and begin making our way east to Desert View for its spectacular and unique views of the canyon and the distant Painted Desert. We then exit the park and drive through the Painted Desert to our cozy lodge in Marble Canyon. After some well-deserved showers, we will head out for a delicious dinner at the on-site restaurant.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours to South Rim, then 1.5 hours to Marble Canyon

Distance & Elevation: ~6 miles, 1500-foot descent/ascent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast we are off for a full day of exploring. We will take a quick drive to the trailhead for our first hike of the day, an exciting narrow canyon that leads to the banks of the Colorado River in Marble Canyon. This fun hike involves a bit of scrambling over boulders and along rock ledges as it meanders through towering limestone cliffs on its way to the river. Then it’s back to the car for the beautiful drive up to the North Rim. Upon arrival, we will have a quick check-in at the Grand Canyon Lodge followed by a hike out to Bright Angel Point, an incredible viewpoint perched along a narrow ridge offering wonderful canyon panoramas. Dinner tonight is at the spectacular North Rim Lodge dining room.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 6 miles, 350-foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we head out for a gorgeous hike through the North Rim’s ancient forests of firs, pines, and aspens. The Widforss Trail features terrific views, lots of fossils, relatively level hiking, and pleasant solitude. The trail contours the rim of Transept Canyon, a deep and stunning tributary canyon, whose floor is nearly 4000 feet below. Upon arrival at spectactular Widforss Point, we will enjoy a picnic lunch and savor the views before making our way back to the lodge. Enjoy some free time around the lodge before dinner: kick back and a rocking chair on the beautiful patio, peruse the book store and Visitor Center, shop for souvenirs, or stroll along the rim.

Drive Time: 10 minutes

Distance & Elevation: 10 miles, minimal elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

An early start will allow enough time for breakfast and checking out of lodge before heading out for one last scenic hike before the return trip to Flagstaff. Two great options present themselves: a hike below the Rim on the North Kaibab Trail to the stunning Coconino Overlook or Cape Final to a quiet and unique viewpoint offering views across the Painted Desert and Marble Plateau, and all the way to Navajo Mountain in southern Utah. We will explore through lunchtime before beginning our journey home. Expect to arrive back in Flagstaff around 5pm.

Distance & Elevation: 3 to 5 miles, up to 800-foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 3.5 hours

Meet your guide for breakfast and a brief orientation at 6am. Depart St. George for the short drive to Zion National Park’s Kolob Canyons on the seldom-visited western side of the park. Majestic peaks and towering cliffs surround us as we head towards our first hike, a short stroll to an incredible vista overlooking the region. Then it’s back on the road on our way to Bryce Canyon. En route, we’ll stop for a picnic lunch at Red Canyon and enjoy another short walk to introduce us to the unique geology of the region. We arrive at Bryce mid-afternoon and check into our lodge before meeting your guide for a walk along the rim and a breathtaking introduction to this natural wonder.

Drive Time: ~3 hours

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 3 to 4 miles, minimal elevation

Lunch, Dinner

Today we explore beneath the rim of Bryce Canyon. The Fairyland Loop offers all that Bryce is famous for: unique rock towers (hoodoos), natural arches and windows and spectacular views. And it’s also less crowded than some of the other trails in the park. You’ll enjoy the fascinating features like the Chinese Wall, Boat Mesa and Tower Bridge. There are plentiful ups and downs along the way making this a moderately strenuous hike but the rewards are plentiful!

Drive Time: n/a

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 2300 foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we depart for Grand Canyon’s North Rim. Our scenic drive takes us down through the multi-colored hues of the Grand Staircase, across the Arizona Strip, and up to the cool, forested heights of the Kaibab Plateau. Our first glimpse of the canyon is earned via a pleasant 2-mile hike through Ponderosa pine forest to a secluded viewpoint that we just might have to ourselves. After soaking in the tremendous scenery, we return the way we came and head to the North Rim Lodge, our home for the next two nights. If time permits before dinner, we will enjoy a walk out to Bright Angel Point for more dramatic views and photo opportunities.

Drive Time: 3 hours

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 4 to 5 miles, 200 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s journey will bring us incredible views from the rim as we explore one of the lesser-traveled trails in the park. The Widforss Trail winds along the rim through beautiful forests of spruce, aspen and fir, and past ancient fossil beds towards a spectacular and secluded viewpoint. Don’t expect to see too many other people out here. You’ll feel like you have Grand Canyon to yourself! Enjoy some free time in the late afternoon to relax around the lodge grounds, sip on a cold drink on the patio or explore the nearby Transept Trail.

Drive Time: 10 minutes

Hiking Distance & Elevation: up to 10 miles, minimal elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our final destination on this spectacular tour is Zion National Park. Entering through the east side of the park, we are greeted by a pine and juniper studded landscape of the white sandstone domes of Checkerboard Mesa. Mysterious and inviting canyons head off in every direction as we approach the Zion-Carmel Tunnel. As we exit the tunnel, an unrivaled view unfolds before us as we descend the numerous switchbacks to the bottom of Zion Canyon. We will spend the afternoon exploring the canyon from below and enjoying a hike to the famed Emerald Pools.

Drive Time: 3 hours

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 3 to 4 miles, 400 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our final day in Zion offers us the opportunity to hike the steep and exciting trail to Angel’s Landing, offering one of the best views in the park. Climb up to Refrigerator Canyon, through Walter’s Wiggles and past Scout’s Lookout to the final ascent to the Landing. This narrow trail offers many chains, guard rails and carved steps for your peace-of-mind but might leave those with a fear of heights with shaky knees! Nonetheless, the rewards from trail’s end are magnificent views of the canyon below and are well-worth the effort. We return the way we came, and enjoy a final, hearty lunch before loading up for the drive back to St. George for farewells.

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 6 miles, 1500 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: ~1 hour

Depart Flagstaff early for your scenic drive through northern Arizona to the South Rim of Grand Canyon for our first hike. We begin with one of the most well-known trails in the park: the Bright Angel Trail. Our route follows a geologic fault line that has been used to access the inner canyon for thousands of years, as evidenced by the subtle traces left by prehistoric peoples that once called this area home. Along the way, your guide will introduce you to the fascinating geologic story of the canyon’s formation, the human history of the region, and the local flora and fauna. The Bright Angel Trail offers and excellent introduction to hiking in the Grand Canyon and will warm us up for the next few days. After the hike, we head to the Yavapai Geology Museum for more incredible canyon views and fascinating displays before checking into our hotel. You’ll have a chance to relax and get cleaned up before dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours to South Rim

Distance & Elevation: up to 6 miles, 2000-foot descent/ascent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, we are off for another full day of exploring. Our trail descends into the depths of the canyon via switchbacks and longer traverses along a rocky ridgeline offering panoramic views that are hard to beat and offer a significant contrast to yesterday’s hike. Our goal is a promontory of limestone offering glimpses of the Colorado River as it meanders along the canyon bottom, still a few thousand feet below us. We return the way we came, all the while learning more about the canyon’s geologic history and tales of early explorers. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the trail before returning to the rim. We then head east to the spectacular Desert View Watchtower, where the canyon views are dramatically different than we’ve seen so far. After soaking in the beauty, we return to the lodge to clean up before dinner.

Drive Time: up to 1.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 6 miles, 2000-foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

For our final hike, we’ll head for a quiet trail to the west of Grand Canyon Village and descend into a peaceful basin of pinyon pine and juniper. Here the trail levels out and winds its way along the head of a deep gorge towards an idyllic spring tucked away in a sandstone alcove. You’ll learn the history of the prospectors and early guides that built these trails and welcomed tourists in the late 19th century. We’ll enjoy a final canyon lunch together below the rim. After another great day of hiking, we’ll head back to Flagstaff for fond farewells.

Distance & Elevation: up to 6 miles, 1800-foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

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Depart St. George early for your scenic drive through southern Utah. Upon arriving in the Escalante area, we will finalize our packing and meet our shuttle driver who will transport us to our starting point near the town of Boulder. After final preparations, we will begin our hike to Death Hollow. The stunted pine forests quickly give way to a seemingly endless slickrock wilderness ahead as we begin our short descent to the bed of Sand Creek. When then continue across more open slickrock to a spectacular overlook above Death Hollow. Watch your footing as we make the exciting descent to the floor of the canyon. We will make camp beneath the towering pines along the banks of Death Hollow’s perennial stream.

Drive Time: 4 hours

Distance & Elevation: 6 miles, 700 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s hike will be highlighted by Mamie Natural Bridge and the epic views across Antone Flats. After the challenging climb out of Death Hollow, you will be treated to more incredible views while we traverse the slickrock on our way to Mamie Canyon. We will drop our backpacks and make the short walk down to Mamie Natural Bridge for lunch. Next, we will return to our backpacks and make our way towards Antone Flats for our second night’s camp. Enjoy the beautiful sunset over the Death Hollow Wilderness as your guides prepares a delicious dinner.

Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 1000 foot ascent/500 descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a tasty breakfast, we pack up camp and head out across the rest of Antone Flats and up to a high ridge overlooking Pine Creek and the town of Escalante. Back to west, you are rewarded with views across the entire Death Hollow Wilderness and Boulder Mountain to the north. We begin the scenic descent towards Pine Creek and its confluence with the Escalante River, where we will head east into the sandstone gorge below. Watch as the walls grow higher with each sinuous bend in the canyon. We will camp this evening beneath a giant, natural sandstone alcove.

Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 700 descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your morning coffee as the sunrise glows golden upon the towering cliffs around you. Another breakfast and it’s on downstream. The Escalante River (more like a small stream) creates a lush canyon oasis, complete with cottonwood trees and swimming holes. As we continue down the canyon, we’ll see ancient Native American cliff dwellings, rock art, and beautiful streaks of desert varnish on the canyon walls. As we reach the confluence with the mouth of Death Hollow, we will drop our packs and enjoy a side hike into its lower reaches. Then it’s on to our final night’s camp near a natural sandstone arch on the canyon rim.

Distance & Elevation: 8 to 10 miles, 200 descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our final day of hiking will take us the last few miles to our endpoint near Calf Creek. Enjoy views from beneath Escalante Natural Bridge and a stop at the Hundred Hand Panel, a remarkable rock art site. After a rewarding lunch back at the trailhead and a quick pit stop in the town of Escalante, we’ll make the drive back to St. George, arriving by 5pm.

Distance & Elevation: 4 miles, minimal descent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 4 hours

This shorter itinerary offers an easier, more relaxed pace and offers more opportunities to explore the slickrock expanses and inviting canyons with small day packs. Day 4 will end at the junction of Pine Creek and the Escalante River. Contact us for details.

This rewarding Utah backpacking tour starts at Egypt Bench, a remote location down the famous Hole In The Rock Road in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. After final packing at the trailhead, we will begin our hike across open slickrock and descend into Fence Canyon. Our camp that night will be along the Escalante River, in what used to be an old cowboy camp.

Drive Time: 4 hours

Distance & Elevation: 6 miles, 1000 foot descent

Lunch, Dinner

After a hearty breakfast we continue down into the depths of this fantastic canyon towards Neon Canyon, home to the Golden Cathedral, a remarkable sandstone alcove featuring an amazing triple arch in the ceiling. After snapping some photos, we’ll load up the backpacks and head further downstream to our camp for the night. Each bend of the canyon will bring more and more rewarding views. The afternoon offers the opportunity to explore some overland routes that offer incredible views of Navajo Mountain, Chop Rock and the Straight Cliffs.

Distance & Elevation: 6 miles, minimal elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s journey will head further down the ever-winding Escalante River Gorge, passing ancient rock art and stopping along the way to investigate more inviting tributary drainages and secret slot canyons. Our backpacking miles will be short today so that we can enjoy more day hiking exploration.

Distance & Elevation : 6 miles, up to 800 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a great sunrise over canyon country, we will begin our exit out of this sandstone maze. Once on the rim, you will enjoy incredible vistas of the Escalante River canyons, Capitol Reef, and the Henry Mountains, one of the last places in the lower 48 states to be mapped. The cross-country route is one of the highlights of the hike and will offer views you won’t soon forget. Once back at the trailhead, we’ll celebrate with a delicious lunch before heading back to St. George.

Distance & Elevation: 6 miles

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 4 hours

Depart St. George early for your scenic drive through Southern Utah. Upon arriving in the Escalante area, we will stop for lunch in Devil’s Garden, a land of impressive hoodoos and sandstone formations. After some exploration here, it’s off to the trailhead for final packing and the beginning of our hike into Coyote Gulch. A cross-country route brings to an easy descent to the canyon bottom. Our first night’s camp hints to the wonders that await further down canyon.

Drive Time: 4 hours

Distance & Elevation: 6 miles, 600 foot descent

Lunch, Dinner

After a tasty breakfast, we will breakdown camp and head on downstream. The lush canyon is a striking contrast to the dry, slickrock mesas above. Enjoy the new and exciting views that unfold around every corner. The towering sandstone walls twist and turn and we explore ever deeper, passing through giant alcoves and beneath massive natural arches. Camp tonight will be somewhere in the vicinity of Coyote Natural Bridge.

Distance & Elevation : 6 miles, minimal elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Onward down the canyon! Today’s adventure is with small day packs, as we leave camp behind and explore without the burden of backpacks. Visit some ancient archeological sites and pictographs and maybe take a dip in hidden, spring-fed pools along the way. Our goal is the confluence with the Escalante River where we’ll enjoy views of the impressive Steven’s Arch. After lunch along the banks of the Escalante, we’ll head back to camp, enjoying the numerous sights missed on the way down.

Distance & Elevation: 8-10 miles, minimal elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a tasty breakfast while your guide packs up camp before heading off on the final day’s hike. We will head back the way we came but utilize another exciting tributary canyon for our exit. Upon reaching the rim, we will enjoy the far-reaching views across the entire Escalante region as we find our way across open slickrock benches back to the trailhead. After a delicious lunch overlooking this amazing canyon country, we will head back to St. George.

Distance & Elevation: 6-7 miles, 600 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 4 hours

Depart Flagstaff early for a very scenic drive through the Painted Desert, Monument Valley and up the Moqui Dugway, an exciting gravel path carved out of sheer canyon walls. After final packing at the trailhead, we begin our gradual descent into the slickrock maze via Kane Gulch. The wide open upper reaches of the canyon gradually narrow and the sandstone walls eventually tower overhead. Soon enough, the first signs of ancient life appear high on the canyon walls. We will stop to visit a number of these sites and your guide will instruct the group on proper etiquette for discovering these irreplaceable relics. After enjoying these intriguing sites, we will eventually make camp near the junction with a small tributary canyon offering further exploration, but we’ll save that for tomorrow. Enjoy a delicious dinner as the sun sets and the stars fill the night sky.

Drive Time: 4 hours

Distance & Elevation: 6 miles, 500-foot descent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, we are off for a full day of exploring side canyons and hidden secrets. Todie Canyon offers impressive canyon scenery as well as a few ruins worth investigating. After a morning of exploring, we return to camp for lunch, pack up, and head further into the depths of Grand Gulch. This stretch of canyon is one of the richest concentrations of archaeological sites in the entire Southwest. We will make frequent stops to explore these relics and learn more about the ancestral Puebloan culture. Many wonderful campsites present themselves along the way so the group can decide to make camp at any time.

Distance & Elevation: 6 miles, 300-foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

More fun awaits on Day 3! Highlights include Split Level Ruin, Coyote Canyon, and Sheiks Canyon. As the canyon deepens, the views become progressively more impressive with every turn. We eventually reach the junction with Bullet Canyon and our route out of Grand Gulch. Camp is found near the junction and the afternoon can be spent exploring the lower reaches of the Gulch.

Distance & Elevation: 7 miles, 400-foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We begin our final climb and bid farewell to this incredible outdoor museum, but not before we visit two of the most remarkable ruins yet! Some secrets are worth keeping so we won’t spoil the surprise. After exploring these final sites, we make the exciting hike out of Bullet Canyon, arriving at our endpoint around lunchtime. Bid a fond farewell to this explorer’s paradise and start planning your next adventure! Plan to arrive back in Flagstaff by 5pm.

Distance & Elevation: 5 miles, 1100-foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 4 hours

Meet your guide for breakfast and a brief orientation at 6am. Depart St. George for the 1 hour drive to Zion National Park. Our first hike in Zion offers us the opportunity to hike up the canyon’s towering walls to Scout Lookout, offering incredible views high above the canyon floor. After lofty views in the morning, we will spend the afternoon exploring the canyon from below and enjoying a hike to the famed and beautiful Emerald Pools. * This first night’s accommodation will be a cozy lodge in the town of Springdale, adjacent to the Park Entrance. This will afford a far better night’s sleep than in Zion’s loud and crowded campgrounds. We will enjoy dinner together at one of Springdale’s excellent local restaurants.

Drive Time: 1 hour

Distance & Elevation: ~7 miles, 2000-foot acent/descent

Lunch, Dinner

Next it’s off to Bryce Canyon. Today we explore along and beneath the rim of Bryce Canyon. The Fairyland Loop offers all that Bryce is famous for: unique rock towers (hoodoos), natural arches and windows and spectacular views. And it’s also less crowded than some of the other trails in the park.  You’ll enjoy the fascinating features like the Chinese Wall, Boat Mesa and Tower Bridge. There are plentiful ups and downs along the way making this a moderately strenuous hike but the rewards are plentiful! After our hike, we will head to our campsite near the town of Escalante.

Drive Time: 2.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 2300 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Slot Canyons!!! Perhaps you’ve seen them in pictures but to walk through these spectacular, narrow canyons is an experience you won’t soon forget. Beautifully carved by endless centuries of rushing water, these sandstone canyons are a photographers dream. You’ve got to see it to believe it! A visit to Devil’s Garden with its unique rock formations will round out another fabulous day in Canyon Country.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 6 to 8 miles, minimal elevation

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is all about waterfalls! Calf Creek is a gorgeous canyon with lush vegetation, cool, clear water and the idyllic Lower Calf Creek Falls. Enjoy a dip in the creek while your guide prepares a tasty lunch beneath the shady cottonwoods. If time allows, there is an opportunity to visit Upper Calf Creek Falls, an equally breathtaking oasis.

Drive Time: 1 hour

Distance & Elevation: 6 to 8 miles, 400 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On our final day, we will pack up camp and head back towards St. George. We will travel into a hidden garden of slickrock and hoodoos, outstanding natural features creating a maze of sandstone formations awaiting your contemplation. Stunning views and quiet trails are the flavor of the day in this seldom-visited jewel of Canyon Country. Your guide will choose one of many great hikes to suit the desires of the group. After lunch, we will finish up the drive back to St. George for farewells.

Drive Time: 4 hours

Distance & Elevation: 3 to 5 miles, 500 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch

Meet your guide at the Best Western Abbey Inn for a brief orientation at 6am. Depart St. George for the 2 hour drive to Bryce Canyon National Park. Today we explore along and beneath the rim of Bryce Canyon. We embark on a great hike that offers all that Bryce is famous for: unique rock towers (hoodoos), natural arches and windows and spectacular views. And it’s also less crowded than some of the other trails in the park. You’ll enjoy the fascinating features like the Chinese Wall, Boat Mesa and Tower Bridge. There are many ups and downs along the way making this a moderately strenuous hike but the rewards are plentiful! After our hike, we will head to our beautiful campsite near the town of Escalante.

Drive Time: 2 hours to Bryce, 1 hour to Escalante

Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 2300 feet of elevation change

Lunch, Dinner

Today we are off for a full day of exploring the secrets of the Escalante River Canyon. This beautiful redrock canyon holds endless hidden treasures. This lush oasis provides a stark contrast to the surrounding desert wilderness. Highlights include Maverick Natural Bridge, Escalante Natural Bridge and ancient rock art. Be sure to bring your water sandals for the numerous stream crossings. After a full day of exploring, we’ll head back to our comfy campsite to settle in and clean up before dinner.

Drive Time: 45 minutes

Distance & Elevation: ~8 miles, minimal elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is all about waterfalls! Calf Creek is a gorgeous canyon with lush vegetation, cool, clear water and the idyllic Lower Calf Creek Falls. Enjoy a dip in the creek while your guide prepares a hearty lunch beneath the shady cottonwoods. If time allows in the afternoon, there is an opportunity to visit Upper Calf Creek Falls, an equally breathtaking oasis.

Drive Time: less than 1 hour

Distance & Elevation: 6-8 miles, minimal elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Slot Canyons!!! Perhaps you’ve seen them in pictures but to walk through these spectacular, narrow canyons is an experience you won’t soon forget. Beautifully carved by endless centuries of rushing water, these sandstone canyons are a photographers dream. You’ve got to see it to believe it! A visit to Devil’s Garden with its unique rock formations will round out another fabulous day in Canyon Country.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 6 to 8 miles, minimal elevation

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On our final day, we will pack up camp and head back towards St. George. We will travel into a hidden garden of slickrock and hoodoos, outstanding natural features creating a maze of sandstone formations awaiting your contemplation. Stunning views and quiet trails are the flavor of the day in this seldom-visited jewel of Canyon Country. Your guide will choose one of many great hikes to suit the desires of the group. After lunch, we will finish up the drive back to St. George for farewells.

Drive Time: 4 hours

Distance & Elevation: 3 to 5 miles, 500 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch

For those looking for a shorter trip, our 4-day itinerary skips the hike in Bryce Canyon on Day 1 and instead heads straight to Escalante.

Depart St. George early for the scenic drive through southern Utah. Our first stop is little-known region of beautiful rock formations not far from Bryce Canyon. We’ll stretch our legs as we wonder through the stunning views along quiet trails. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch for heading into Bryce. We will hike the scenic Navajo Loop, enjoying wild formations with names like the Three Wise Men, Wall of Windows, and Thor’s Hammer. After a great first day of hiking, we’ll settle into our lodge before heading out to dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Drive Time: 2.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: up to 6 miles, 1500-foot ascent/descent

Lunch, Dinner

Today we explore beneath the rim of Bryce Canyon. The Fairyland Loop offers all that Bryce is famous for: unique rock towers (hoodoos), natural arches and windows and spectacular views. And it’s also less crowded than some of the other trails in the park. You’ll enjoy the fascinating features like the Chinese Wall, Boat Mesa and Tower Bridge. There are plentiful ups and downs along the way making this a moderately strenuous hike but the rewards are plentiful!

Drive Time: n/a

Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 2300-foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we head on to Zion National Park. Entering through the east side of the park, we are greeted by a pine and juniper studded landscape of the white sandstone domes of Checkerboard Mesa. As we pass through the Zion-Carmel Tunnel, an unrivaled view unfolds before us as we descend the numerous switchbacks to the bottom of Zion Canyon. We head for the Watchman Trail, where we climb nearly 400 feet to earn views into Zion Canyon, as well as back towards the pleasant valley below and the town of Springdale. Back to the canyon floor, we’ll head up-canyon and spend the afternoon enjoying a hike to the famed Emerald Pools.

Drive Time: 1.25 hours

Distance & Elevation: 6 miles, 1000-foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our final day in Zion offers us the opportunity to hike the steep and exciting trail to Scout Lookout, offering incredible views high above the canyon floor. Climb up to Refrigerator Canyon and through Walter’s Wiggles to Scout Lookout. Though the climb is arduous, the rewards from trail’s end are magnificent views of the canyon below and are well-worth the effort. We return the way we came, and enjoy a final, hearty lunch before loading up for the drive back to St. George for farewells.

Drive Time: 1 hour

Distance & Elevation: 5 miles, 1500-foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch

Meet your guide for breakfast and a brief orientation at 6am. Depart St. George for the 1 hour drive to Zion National Park. Our first hike in Zion offers us the opportunity to hike up the canyon’s towering walls to Scout Lookout, offering incredible views high above the canyon floor. After lofty views in the morning, we will spend the afternoon exploring the canyon from below and enjoying a hike to the famed and beautiful Emerald Pools.

Drive Time: 1 hour

Distance & Elevation: ~7 miles, 2000 foot ascent/descent

Lunch

Next it’s off to Bryce Canyon. Today we explore along and beneath the rim of Bryce Canyon. The Fairyland Loop offers all that Bryce is famous for: unique rock towers (hoodoos), natural arches and windows and spectacular views. And it’s also less crowded than some of the other trails in the park. You’ll enjoy the fascinating features like the Chinese Wall, Boat Mesa and Tower Bridge. There are plentiful ups and downs along the way making this a moderately strenuous hike but the rewards are plentiful! After our hike, we will transfer to our lodge in the town of Escalante for showers before heading out for dinner at a local restaurant.

Drive Time: 2.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 2300 foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Slot Canyons!!! Perhaps you’ve seen them in pictures but to walk through these spectacular, narrow canyons is an experience you won’t soon forget. Beautifully carved by endless centuries of rushing water, these sandstone canyons are a photographers dream. You’ve got to see it to believe it! A visit to Devil’s Garden with its unique rock formations will round out another fabulous day in Canyon Country.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 6 to 8 miles, minimal elevation

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is all about waterfalls! Calf Creek is a gorgeous canyon with lush vegetation, cool, clear water and the idyllic Lower Calf Creek Falls. Enjoy a dip in the creek while your guide prepares a tasty lunch beneath the shady cottonwoods. If time allows, there is an opportunity to visit Upper Calf Creek Falls, an equally breathtaking oasis.

Drive Time: 1 hour

Distance & Elevation: 6 to 8 miles, 400 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On our final day, we will pack up and head back towards St. George. We will travel into a hidden garden of slickrock and hoodoos, outstanding natural features creating a maze of sandstone formations awaiting your contemplation. Soak it all in before the drive back to St. George.

Drive Time: 4 hours

Distance & Elevation: 3 to 5 miles, 500 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch

Meet your guide at the Best Western Abbey Inn for a brief orientation at 6am. Depart St. George for the 2 hour drive to Bryce Canyon National Park. Today we explore along and beneath the rim of Bryce Canyon. We embark on a great hike that offers all that Bryce is famous for: unique rock towers (hoodoos), natural arches and windows and spectacular views. And it’s also less crowded than some of the other trails in the park. You’ll enjoy the fascinating features like the Chinese Wall, Boat Mesa and Tower Bridge. There are many ups and downs along the way making this a moderately strenuous hike but the rewards are plentiful! After our hike, we will head to our lodge in the town of Escalante for some hot showers before heading out for dinner at one of the nearby restaurants.

Drive Time: 2 hours to Bryce, 1 hour to Escalante

Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 2300 feet of elevation change

Lunch, Dinner

Today we are off for a full day of exploring the secrets of the Escalante River Canyon. This beautiful redrock canyon holds endless hidden treasures. This lush oasis provides a stark contrast to the surrounding desert wilderness. Highlights include Maverick Natural Bridge, Escalante Natural Bridge and ancient rock art. Be sure to bring your water sandals for the numerous stream crossings. After a full day of exploring, we’ll head back to our lodge to rest and clean up before dinner.

Drive Time: 45 minutes

Distance & Elevation: ~8 miles, minimal elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is all about waterfalls! Calf Creek is a gorgeous canyon with lush vegetation, cool, clear water and the idyllic Lower Calf Creek Falls. Enjoy a dip in the creek while your guide prepares a hearty lunch beneath the shady cottonwoods. If time allows in the afternoon, there is an opportunity to visit Upper Calf Creek Falls, an equally breathtaking oasis.

Drive Time: less than 1 hour

Distance & Elevation: 6-8 miles, minimal elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Slot Canyons!!! Perhaps you’ve seen them in pictures but to walk through these spectacular, narrow canyons is an experience you won’t soon forget. Beautifully carved by endless centuries of rushing water, these sandstone canyons are a photographers dream. You’ve got to see it to believe it! A visit to Devil’s Garden with its unique rock formations will round out another fabulous day in Canyon Country.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 6 to 8 miles, minimal elevation

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On our final day, we will pack up and head back towards St. George. We will travel into a hidden garden of slickrock and hoodoos, outstanding natural features creating a maze of sandstone formations awaiting your contemplation. Stunning views and quiet trails are the flavor of the day in this seldom-visited jewel of Canyon Country. Your guide will choose one of many great hikes to suit the desires of the group. After lunch, we will finish up the drive back to St. George for farewells.

Drive Time: 4 hours

Distance & Elevation: 3 to 5 miles, 500 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch

For those looking for a shorter trip, our 4-day itinerary skips the hike in Bryce Canyon on Day 1 and instead heads straight to Escalante.

Meet your guide at 7am for a brief orientation and then it’s off to nearby Arches National Park, home to the largest concentration of natural sandstone arches in the world. After a quick stop at the Visitor Center, we’ll head out for a hike to Delicate Arch, perhaps the most iconic arch in the park. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy lunch at Devil’s Garden and then head to the Fiery Furnace for a hike through some of the most fantastic redrock scenery in the world! This maze of sandstone fins and spires will amaze and bewilder and the contrast of deep red hues and impossibly blue skies makes for incredible photos. After our day of adventuring, it’s back to Moab to check in to our hotel. The evening is yours to dine out and wander through downtown Moab.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours total

Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, ~500 feet of elevation change

Breakfast & Lunch

Plan an early breakfast before we head out for a full day of exploring. Today we head to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, famous for its unique landscape of colorful sandstone spires and endless canyons. Our destination for today is Chesler Park, a beautiful, grassy expanse surrounded by colorful rock spires. If time permits and we’re feeling adventurous, we can explore the nearby Joint Trail, featuring exciting, deep crevices sometimes no more than 3 or 4 feet wide!

Drive Time: 3 hours total

Distance & Elevation: 9 to 11 miles, ~500 feet of elevation change

Breakfast & Lunch

Today you will trade in your hiking boots for boats and paddles as you float down the famous Colorado River. We meet the raft guides in Moab at 8am for a quick orientation before transport to the launch site. You’ll relish in the beauty of the towering canyon walls as you splash and paddle your way down the river. Keep your eye out for eagles, great blue herons and maybe some bighorn sheep. Enjoy a BBQ lunch at a riverside ranch before hitting the famous White’s Rapid. Hold on tight! Plan on being out for most of the day.

14 miles rafting

Breakfast & Lunch

Another day of adventure and exploring! We’ll start the day with a hike to Fisher Towers, massive sandstone fins reaching 900 feet high! The views from the base of The Titan are fantastic, taking in Castle Valley, the Book Cliffs and the Colorado River. In the afternoon, we’ll head to scenic Negro Bill Canyon for a hike to Morning Glory Natural Bridge. The trail crosses a small creek several times so water shoes or sport sandals are recommended. The canyon features 400-foot canyon walls streaked with desert varnish and lush vegetation. Morning Glory Natural Bridge stands in a gorgeous redrock alcove and spans 243 feet. The sunlight reflecting off the canyon walls washes the whole scene in a warm red glow making for wonderful photo opportunities. We’ll then retrace our path back to the car and head home to Moab for showers and well deserved relaxation.

Drive Time: 1 hour total

Distance & Elevation: 9 to 11 miles, ~700 feet of elevation gain

Breakfast & Lunch

For our final day, we’re off to Canyonlands’ Island In The Sky District for endless panoramic views and redrock hiking. The Island is a high mesa resting 1000 feet above the greater Canyonlands region and offers unparalleled vistas of this incredible landscape. The hiking opportunities are many and varied, so the day can be highly customized to suit the abilities and desires of the group. Adventurous hikers might enjoy the Murphy Trail to Murphy Hogback, a slim mesa with stellar views of the White Rim and the surrounding canyons. The Neck Spring Loop is a pleasant walk just beneath the Island’s rim, through Pinon and Juniper woodlands and past small springs. Or fill up the day with a variety of short walks to ancient ruins, natural arches and incredible viewpoints. Whatever the group decides, the Island In The Sky will prove an amazing and fitting conclusion to your Canyon Country adventure. The group will say farewell and part ways back in Moab around 3pm.

Drive Time: 2 hours total

Distance & Elevation: 3 to 5 miles, ~500 feet of elevation change

Breakfast & Lunch

Depart St. George early for the scenic drive through Southern Utah, bound for the town of Escalante. Our first hike will explore the upper reaches of the Escalante River Canyon. This sinuous gorge features towering cliffs, frequent stream crossings, and a beautiful riparian habitat in the high desert. You’ll learn about the surrounding geology, plant and animal life, and discover a number of pictographs, rock art left by the ancient civilizations that once called this region home. After reaching a spectacular alcove in the canyon wall, we will return the way we came. We will then transfer a short distance to our lodge in Escalante. Dinner will be at a local restaurant. *Hiking footwear appropriate for frequent stream crossings is required.

Drive Time: 3.25 hours

Distance & Elevation: 6.5 miles, minimal descent/ascent

Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, we will check out of the lodge and start our journey towards Capitol Reef. But our day’s hiking starts only 30 minutes down the road. Calf Creek is a gorgeous canyon with lush vegetation, cool, clear water and the idyllic Lower Calf Creek Falls. After a visit to the lower falls, we will return to the trailhead and continue on to the town of Torrey, just west of Capitol Reef. If time permits before dinner, we can head off for a short stroll for some terrific views high above Sulphur Creek.

Drive Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Distance & Elevation: 6 to 8 miles, minimal elevation

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Capitol Reef is best known for its incomparable geology and our first hikes here will give us an excellent vantage point from which to take it all in. Our first trail climbs about 400 feet in elevation and instantly rewards with views of the surrounding landscape before tucking into a narrow canyon carved in the brilliant orange hues of the Wingate sandstone. Rock fins, hoodoos, and “swiss cheese” holes create a fantasy world of geologic wonders. As we pop out of the canyon’s depths, we are awarded with far-reaching views. Our second hike will highlight the depths of an impressive gorge that was once a pioneer road. This easy stroll passes historic inscriptions and ancient petroglyphs carved into the towering cliff walls.

Drive Time: Up to 1 hour

Distance & Elevation: 5 to 6 miles, 500 feet elevation gain/loss

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A quick drive to our trailhead and we’ll dive into another watery canyon adventure. The narrows of Sulfur Creek wind through some of the oldest exposed rocks in the park. Numerous small waterfalls and shallow pools are encountered as we make our way upstream and we will need to negotiate a few short climbs as we go. It’s an adventurous hike that offers great rewards as we explore this scenic gorge. After our hike, we will begin our journey back westward for our final two nights in the town of Boulder. Enjoy a hot shower at the lodge, followed by an outstanding meal at a terrific local restaurant.

Drive Time: 1.25 hours

Distance & Elevation: 5 miles, minimal elevation

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We’re back in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and today we are slickrock bound. We’ll head out on a lesser-known trail that once served as a mail-carrier route between the towns of Boulder and Escalante. Slickrock vistas in every direction are punctuated by several prominent canyons. We will hike across great expanses of Navajo sandstone studded with ponderosa and pinyon pines towards a jaw-dropping vantage point high above a deep and sinuous gorge. We’ll enjoy a delicious picnic lunch featuring epic views before returning the way we came.

Drive Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Distance & Elevation: 10 miles, 1000 feet elevation gain/loss

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On our final day, we will check out of our lodge and head back towards St. George. A stop in Red Canyon State Park offers a final opportunity to get out and stretch our legs in this dramatic landscape. Stunning views and quiet trails are the flavor of the day in Red Canyon, a seldom-visited jewel of Canyon Country, with a resemblance to nearby Bryce Canyon. Your guide will choose one of many great hikes to suit the desires of the group. After lunch, we will finish up the drive back to St. George for farewells.

Drive Time: 4.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 4 miles, 500-foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch

This epic Yosemite hiking tour will start with the group meeting Curry Village at a predetermined time. After getting organized, we will catch a shuttle to the trailhead Glacier Point, well-known for its dramatic views of Half Dome, Tenaya Canyon and Nevada Falls. We’ll soon leave the crowds behind as we follow Illilouette Creek southeast into the Yosemite wilderness. Our first night’s camp will be along the creek. Your guide will set up camp and cook the first of many delicious meals.

Distance & Elevation: 7 miles, 1000 foot descent/1200 foot ascent

Lunch, Dinner

We will start our morning with some hot coffee and a filling breakfast prepared by your guide. Shortly after that, we will pack up camp and continue on with our journey. Today we head up towards Lower Ottoway Lake. The hike is considerably more uphill than the first day but the views are no less rewarding. You’ll see Red Peak in the distance as you pass by Lower Merced Pass and turn up towards Ottoway Creek and our camp by the beautiful lake, deep in the heart of the Yosemite backcountry.

Distance & Elevation: 9 miles, 2500 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is a big day as we head for Red Peak Pass, the high point of the journey at 11,150 feet. As always, these steep, strenuous climbs make the summit all the more rewarding. Red Peak Pass is the highest point reached by any trail in Yosemite National Park and we’ll spend some time soaking up the endless views of the High Sierra before starting our descent down the other side. We’ll pass numerous lakes along the way and maybe stop for a swim. Our goal for tonight’s camp is the Triple Peak Fork of the Merced River, about 2500 feet below the pass.

Distance & Elevation: 9 miles, 1500 foot ascent/ 2100 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we head towards Merced Lake. We’ll be heading generally downhill along the Merced River as it carves a beautiful canyon between towering granite cliffs. There are many tempting pools and waterfalls along the way that beckon us to stop for a refreshing dip. If we don’t make it all the way to Merced Lake, there are plenty of excellent places to camp along the way.

Distance/Elevation: 8-10 miles, 1800 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After another night under the star filled sky, we will enjoy another tasty breakfast before packing up camp. We continue to follow the Merced River as it flows out from Merced Lake and begins its majestic descent through Echo and Lost Valleys. The smooth granite walls surround us and the river rushes over endless chutes and waterfalls and into delightful pools. This is one of the most scenic stretches of trail in the park and we’ll take our time to revel in the surroundings. Our final night’s camp is in Little Yosemite Valley.

Distance/Elevation: 7 to 8 miles, 1000 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our final day offers a shorter hike as we head back to Happy Isles in Yosemite Valley. The hike out will follow the historic John Muir Trail back to the valley. This route winds through beautiful forest along the Merced River, affording stunning views of Nevada and Vernal Falls. We will arrive back at the parking area to sort through our gear before heading back to Curry Village for a final lunch and fond farewells.

Distance/Elevation: 5.5 miles, 2000-foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch

This classic Yosemite backpacking adventure starts in Curry Village in Yosemite Valley at a pre-determined time. From here we will catch a scenic, hour-long shuttle to Tenaya Lake and the Sunrise Trailhead. On today’s hike we will leave beautiful Tenaya Lake in the background as we climb gradually to our first nights camp along the banks of Sunrise Lake. Once settled in, there will be opportunities to explore the area or just relax in this alpine wonderland.

Shuttle Time: 1 hour

Distance/Elevation: 5 miles, 1200 foot ascent

Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we will pack up camp – hiking out of the spruce and fir forest and gaining incredible views of Tenaya Canyon and the Sunrise Mountain area. Our destination is Clouds Rest (9926ft). We will take time here to soak in some of the biggest views Yosemite has to offer. From the summit you will be looking down at Half Dome, Yosemite Valley and all the surrounding granite domes and peaks for which Yosemite is famous. After our spectacular morning hike we will work our way to camp so we can rest up for the following day.

Distance/Elevation: 9 miles, 1000 foot ascent/ 2000 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

With a very early start, we will have breakfast and then begin our trek towards the Half Dome summit, leaving our big packs back at camp so we can travel up and down Half Dome with just the necessities in small day packs. We will take in views of Basket Dome, North Dome and Clouds Rest as we work our way up to Sub Dome and the base of the cables. The trail is steep and demanding but the views in the early morning are unforgettable. We will break at Sub Dome, catch our breaths, and enjoy a snack. From here, we will begin our climb up The Cables where you will gain the final 400 feet to the top of Half Dome. Enjoy the 360 degree panorama stretching from El Capitan to the colorful Clark Range and everything in between. This is a truly remarkable location to spend some time. After resting and soaking in the views, we will retrace our steps back to camp. From here we will continue on the historic John Muir Trail to the Little Yosemite Valley and the Merced River for our last night.

Distance/Elevation: 9 miles, 2000 foot ascent/ 2500 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

*Notes about climbing Half Dome- The Cable Route is not for everyone. It is extremely exposed and steep and those with a fear of heights will NOT enjoy it. However, summiting Half Dome is not required and the views from Sub Dome are also spectacular! Those choosing not to summit can wait at Sub Dome and enjoy the sights until the rest of the group returns.

After another night under the star filled sky, we will enjoy one last breakfast in the wilderness before packing up camp. The hike out will follow the historic John Muir Trail back to the valley. This route winds through beautiful forest along the opposite the side of the Merced River, affording equally stunning views as our hike up on the first day. We will arrive back at the parking area to sort through our gear before car-pooling back to Curry Village for a final lunch and fond farewells.

Distance/Elevation: 5.5 miles/2000 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch

We will meet at Curry Village in Yosemite Valley at a pre-determined time. The first day will be spent hiking the Mist Trail and exploring the waterfalls (320 foot Vernal Falls and 594 foot Nevada Falls) that have given this trail its name. We pass through forests of black oak and ponderosa pine as our trail heads relentlessly upward. There is good reason to stop and catch your breath often, as the views that unfold will leave you speechless. Enjoy lunch atop Nevada Falls, where the trail flattens out for the final mile to camp in Little Yosemite Valley. Drop your backpack, pat yourself on the back and relax as your guide sets up camp. The remainder of the afternoon is free to spend time by the river, enjoy a nearby swimming hole, or just relax and enjoy the remarkable surroundings. Your guide will prepare a delicious dinner before settling in for the evening.

Distance/Elevation: 4 miles, 2000 foot ascent

Lunch, Dinner

With a very early start, we will have breakfast and then begin our trek towards the summit of Half Dome, leaving our big packs back at camp so we can travel up and down Half Dome with just the necessities in small day packs. We will take in views of Basket Dome, North Dome and Clouds Rest as we work our way up to Sub Dome and the base of the cables. The trail is steep and demanding but the views in the early morning are unforgettable. We will break at Sub Dome, catch our breaths, and enjoy a snack. From here, we will begin our climb up The Cables where you will gain the final 400 feet to the top of Half Dome. Enjoy the 360 degree panorama stretching from El Capitan to the colorful Clark Range and everything in between. This is a truly remarkable location to spend some time. After resting and soaking in the views, we will retrace our steps back to camp. Enjoy some free time in the afternoon to relish in your accomplishment.

Distance/Elevation: 7 miles, 2600 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

*Notes about climbing Half Dome- The Cable Route is not for everyone. It is extremely exposed and steep and those with a fear of heights will NOT enjoy it. However, summiting Half Dome is not required and the views from Sub Dome are also spectacular! Those choosing not to summit can wait at Sub Dome and enjoy the sights until the rest of the group returns.

After another night under the star filled sky, we will enjoy one last breakfast in the wilderness before packing up camp. The hike out will follow the historic John Muir Trail back to the valley. This route winds through beautiful forest along the opposite the side of the Merced River, affording equally stunning views as our hike up on the first day. We will arrive back at the parking area to sort through our gear before car-pooling back to Curry Village for a final lunch and fond farewells.

Distance/Elevation: 5 miles, 2000 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch

A 4-day itinerary starts at the Mono Meadows Trailhead and spends Night 1 in the Illilouette Creek area before heading to Little Yosemite Valley on Day 2. This is an alternate itinerary based on permit availability.

We will meet at Curry Village in Yosemite Valley at a pre-determined time. The first day will be spent hiking the Mist Trail and exploring the waterfalls (320 foot Vernal Falls and 594 foot Nevada Falls) that have given this trail its name. We pass through forests of black oak and ponderosa pine as our trail heads relentlessly upward. There is good reason to stop and catch your breath often, as the views that unfold will leave you speechless. Enjoy lunch atop Nevada Falls, where the trail flattens out for the final mile to Little Yosemite Valley. Drop your backpack, pat yourself on the back and relax as your guide sets up camp. The remainder of the afternoon is free to spend time by the river, enjoy a nearby swimming hole, or just relax and enjoy the remarkable surroundings. Your guide will prepare a delicious dinner before settling in for the evening.

Distance/Elevation: 6.5 miles, 2000 foot ascent

Lunch, Dinner

After a good night’s rest and a hearty breakfast, we will pack up camp and continue on with our journey. Today’s hike will follow the Merced River into Lost Valley, past cascades over polished granite, into Echo Valley and up towards Merced Lake. This is certainly one of the most impressive stretches of trail in the park. We make camp along the banks of the river and then embark on short stroll to Merced Lake in the late afternoon before returning to camp for dinner.

Distance/Elevation: 7 miles backpacking + 3 miles day hiking, 1000 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a night under the star filled sky, we pack up camp and head for the High Country. We will make our way up the ‘High Trail’ above Echo Valley and Lost Valley, 1500 feet below and formed by the Merced River. The views throughout are fantastic so keep your cameras at-the-ready. Camp will be made along Sunrise Creek.

Distance/Elevation: 7 miles, 1000 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Donning headlamps and daypacks, we will make an early bid for the summit of Half Dome. As the day gathers light, take in the views of Basket Dome, North Dome and Clouds Rest as we work our way up Sub-Dome to the base of the cables. Here you will gain the final 400 feet to the top of Half Dome. Enjoy the 360 degree panorama stretching from El Capitan to the colorful Clark Range and everything in between. After resting and soaking in the views, we will retrace our steps back to camp. From here, we will pack up and continue on the historic John Muir Trail back to Little Yosemite Valley for the final night’s camp.

Distance/Elevation: 7 miles, 1800 foot ascent/2800 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After another night under the star filled sky, we will enjoy one last breakfast in the wilderness before packing up camp. The route winds through beautiful forest along the opposite the side of the Merced River, affording equally stunning views as our hike up on the first day. We will arrive back at the parking area to sort through our gear before car-pooling back to Curry Village for a final lunch and fond farewells.

Distance/Elevation: 5 miles, 2000 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch

Meet your guide at the Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center at 8am for a brief orientation, backpack fitting and final packing. Once we’re all ready, we’ll head off to the trailhead at Dog Lake Parking Lot and begin the hike. The trek starts out following the Tuolumne River to the junction of Rafferty Creek. Passing through open meadows, the wildflowers here can be amazing. We’ll work our way up to and over Tuolumne Pass (10,000 feet) and make our first night’s camp alongside one of the half dozen lakes surrounding Rafferty and Vogelsang peaks. Your guide will set up camp and cook the first of many delicious meals.

Distance & Elevation: 7.5 miles, 1500-foot ascent

Lunch, Dinner

We will start our morning with some fresh coffee and a yummy breakfast. Today is a layover day but we’re headed for peaks and incredible views. Vogelsang Peak, at 11,500 feet, is a non-technical summit towering above the surroundings. The route is mostly off-trail and involves a bit of scrambling but the effort is well-worth the summit views. We’ll head back down and enjoy lunch at Vogelsang Lake, followed by a second off-trail trek to a beautiful lake that seldom sees visitors. Back at camp, your guide will whip up another delicious dinner before settling in for the night.

Distance & Elevation: ~7 miles, 1500-foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we head for Ireland Lake. Enjoy the sweeping views in every direction: Kuna Crest to the northeast, Mount Lyell to the south and a host of other named and unnamed ridges, lakes and peaks. We’ll skirt the shores of Evelyn Lake as we make our way across alpine meadows. Ireland Lake sits at 10,800 feet elevation and is surrounded by peaks. If time and energy permit, you might have a chance for another summit in the afternoon. Or just relax around the lake, take a dip, or simply enjoy the beautiful High Sierra.                                                         

Distance & Elevation: 5 miles + side hiking, variable elevation

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a night under the star-studded sky, we pack up camp and start our trek back towards lower elevations. Our trail heads east towards the 2000-foot descent into Lyell Canyon and the Pacific Crest Trail. The path is decidedly downhill, following Ireland Creek most of the way. Upon reaching the floor of Lyell Canyon, we’ll enjoy a well-earned break. We then turn north along the PCT and hike until our hearts’ content, seeking out an ideal campsite for the final night. Celebrate with a tasty lunch before parting ways.

Distance/Elevation: ~6 miles, 2000-foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our final day continues north along the PCT back to Tuolumne Meadows. Enjoy a leisurely pace, soaking in the last of the backcountry sights and sounds. Plan to arrive back at our starting point by midday. Celebrate with a tasty lunch before parting ways. The memories will last a lifetime!

Distance/Elevation: 4 to 5 miles, 800-foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch

The 4-Day itinerary offers all the same scenery on a more condensed schedule for those seeking a slightly shorter trip. 

This epic Yosemite hiking tour will start with the group meeting Curry Village at a predetermined time. After getting organized, we will catch a hiker shuttle to the trailhead located in the Tuolumne Meadows area. The trek starts out following the Tuolumne River to the junction of Rafferty Creek. Passing through open meadows, the wildflowers here can be amazing. We’ll work our way up to and over Tuolumne Pass (10,000 feet) and make our first night’s camp alongside one of the half dozen lakes surrounding Rafferty and Vogelsang peaks. Your guide will set up camp and cook the first of many delicious meals.

Shuttle: 2.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 7.5 miles, 1500 foot ascent

Lunch, Dinner

We will start our morning with some fresh coffee and a filling breakfast prepared by your guide. Shortly after that, we will pack up camp and get back to hiking some of Yosemite’s best alpine terrain. Within the first 2 miles, we pass the idyllic Emeric Lake. Then our trail begins to head downhill, eventually dropping 2000 feet. Enjoy views towards the Clark Range and Red Peak. Camp will be made near Merced Lake, with some time left in the afternoon to visit the lake or just kick back and relax.

Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 2000 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a fabulous night’s rest, we will pack up and continue with our journey towards Half Dome. The Merced River cascades down the granite slopes in grand fashion beyond the lake. We will make our way up the ‘High Trail’ above Echo Valley and Lost Valley, 1500 feet below and formed by the Merced River. The views throughout are fantastic so keep your cameras at-the-ready. Camp will be made along Sunrise Creek.

Distance & Elevation: 7.5 miles, ~1000 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arise before dawn and after an early breakfast, the group will begin its trek towards Yosemite’s most famous hike: the summit of Half Dome. We will travel without backpacks. En route, we will take in views of Basket Dome, North Dome and Clouds Rest, as we work our way up Sub Dome to the base of the cables. The trail is steep and demanding but the views in the early morning are unforgettable. We will break at Sub Dome, catch our breaths, and enjoy a snack. From here, we will begin our climb up The Cables where you will gain the final 400 feet to the top of Half Dome. Enjoy the 360 degree panorama stretching from El Capitan to the colorful Clark Range and everything in between. This is a truly remarkable location to spend some time. After resting and soaking in the views, we will retrace our steps back to camp. From here we will continue on the historic John Muir Trail to the Little Yosemite Valley and the Merced River for our last night.

Distance/Elevation: 9 miles, 2000 foot ascent/ 2500 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

*Notes about climbing Half Dome- The Cable Route is not for everyone. It is extremely exposed and steep and those with a fear of heights will NOT enjoy it. However, summiting Half Dome is not required and the views from Sub Dome are also spectacular! Those choosing not to summit can wait at Sub Dome and enjoy the sights until the rest of the group returns.

After another night under the star filled sky, we will enjoy one last breakfast in the wilderness before packing up camp. The hike out will follow the historic John Muir Trail back to the valley. This route winds through beautiful forest along the opposite the side of the Merced River, affording equally stunning views as our hike up on the first day. We will arrive back at the parking area to sort through our gear before car-pooling back to Curry Village for a final lunch and fond farewells.

Distance/Elevation: 5.5 miles/2000 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch

We will meet at the Curry Village Store in Yosemite Valley at 8am. After a detailed orientation and fitting of equipment, we’ll load up our packs and head out on the trail. The lower section of the trail is very popular but the steep climb quickly separates the casual walkers from hardy hikers like you. The switchbacks seem relentless but soon you are rewarded with stunning views as you gain elevation. Catch your breath in the shade, snap a few pictures and then it’s back at it. Up, up, up we go! It’s 3.5 miles to the top of the falls. Tonight’s camp is nearby and although we haven’t put in too many miles, the climb will leave you ready to drop the packs for the day. Explore the nearby surroundings while your guide sets up camp and prepares a delicious dinner.

Distance & Elevation: 5 miles, 3000 foot ascent

Lunch, Dinner

After a tasty breakfast, we’ll head out for a full day of exploring with day packs. Our goal is the top of El Capitan, one of the most imposing granite rock faces in the world. Enjoy endless fantastic views of the valley below as we work our way along the North Rim. We will return to camp after a great day of hiking and settle down for a delicious backcountry feast.

Distance & Elevation: ~10 miles, minimal ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we’ll pack up camp, cross Yosemite Creek and head on out to Yosemite Point for some breathtaking views from the rim. Then we’ll head off along the Lehamite Creek Trail towards Indian Rock and Snow Creek. The trail today is decidedly less steep than Day 1 but we’ll have a few ups and downs along the way. And away from the crowds, you’ll enjoy the peace and solitude that so enthralled John Muir. There are a few side hike opportunities today including North Dome and Indian Rock.

Distance & Elevation: 8-10 miles, 1000 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a night under the star filled sky, we will enjoy one last breakfast in the wilderness before packing up camp. The hike back to the valley is all downhill…about 2000 feet. Once back in Yosemite Valley, we’ll hike by Mirror Lake, and then catch the shuttle back to our starting point in time for lunch.

Distance & Elevation: 5 miles, 2000 foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch

Meet your guide at the Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center at 8am for a brief orientation, backpack fitting and final packing. Once we’re all ready, we’ll head off to the trailhead and begin the hike. Our first day starts with an easy trail passing through open meadows with views of the surrounding mountains. The last couple of miles start to descend along the Tuolumne River as it begins a series of cascades on its way to Glen Aulin. Tuolumne Falls and White Cascade announce your arrival at camp. Relax while your guide sets up camp and prepares a tasty dinner.

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 5.3 miles, 800-foot descent

Lunch, Dinner 

We will start our morning with some fresh coffee and a yummy breakfast. Shortly after that, we will pack up our day packs and head out for a full day exploring the many cascades, waterfalls and plunge pools of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne. Highlights include California and La Conte Falls, as well as the famous Waterwheel Falls and countless unnamed cascades along the way. Bring your water sandals…many of the pools may prove unavoidably tempting for a swim! We return to camp for dinner.

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 7 miles, 1000-foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we head for Polly Dome Lakes. We’ll strike out early to make a full day of this 8 to 10 mile day hike following the Pacific Crest Trail. Enjoy this quiet stretch of trail passing McGee Lake, small streams and surrounded by classic Yosemite granite slickrock. Polly Dome Lakes are idyllic alpine lakes at the base of the namesake Polly Dome. After enjoying lunch and possibly a dip in the lake, we will head back to Glen Aulin. Back at camp, your guide will whip up another delicious dinner before settling in for your final night in the wilderness!

Hiking Distance & Elevation: up to 10 miles, 1000-foot ascent/descent 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a final night under the star-studded sky, we pack up camp and start our trek back to Tuolumne Meadows. The path is familiar but the views on the way back seem brand new. Savor the surroundings as we head back through the meadows towards our starting point. Celebrate with a tasty lunch before parting ways.

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 5.3 miles, 800-foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch 

Meet your guide at a predetermined location in Mammoth Lakes at 8am for a brief orientation, backpack fitting and final packing. Once we’re all ready, we’ll caravan to Mammoth Mountain Lodge to catch the shuttle bus to our starting trailhead at Agnew Meadows and begin the hike. Our first day starts by following the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River up to the Shadow Creek Trail, where we’ll start a concerted climb up to Shadow Lake at nearly 8800 feet. From here, it’s a final 2 miles to our first night’s camp at Ediza Lake. Relax while your guide sets up camp and prepares a tasty dinner.

Distance/Elevation: 7.5 miles/ 1200-foot ascent

Lunch, Dinner

We will start our morning with some fresh coffee and a yummy breakfast. Shortly after that, we will head out for a nice morning stroll to nearby Iceberg Lake. Situated directly below the stunning peaks of the Minarets, Iceberg Lake offers some incredible photo opportunities. Then it’s back to camp to pack up and continue our journey over to Garnet Lake. Our route takes us along the John Muir Trail, up and over a 10,000 foot pass, and down to the shores of this most picturesque lake. We’ll set up camp and spend the rest of the day exploring the area or relaxing in our beautiful alpine surroundings.

Distance/Elevation: 5 miles + side hikes/ 1100-foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we head for the namesake of our adventure: Thousand Island Lake. It’s only a few miles away and we’ll cross another 10,000-foot pass, skirt the shores of Ruby and Emerald Lakes, and descend to Thousand Island Lake. We’ll spend some time exploring the area, taking photos, and soaking up the outstanding views. Eventually, we’ll get our packs back on and head off to find a final night’s camp along the Pacific Crest Trail. Your guide will whip up another delicious dinner before settling in for your final night in the wilderness!

Distance/Elevation: ~5 miles + side hikes/~500-foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a night under the star-studded sky, we pack up camp and start our trek back to Agnew Meadows via the High Trail. The path is decidedly downhill and the constant views are thoroughly rewarding. You’ll join back up with the John Muir Trail shortly before arriving back at the trailhead. Celebrate with a tasty lunch before parting ways. The memories will last a lifetime!

Distance/Elevation: 7.5 miles/ 1500-foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch

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For our Sedona introduction, we’re heading to lofty heights for an unbeatable vantage point of Red Rock Country. Our goal is the summit of Wilson Mountain, 2300 feet above the surrounding high desert. The views are incredible the whole way so there are plenty of reasons to stop, catch your breath and snap some photos. Our goal is the Sedona Overlook, at 7000 feet elevation, where you will be rewarded with views that stretch over hundreds of square miles of scenic canyon country. After a delicious picnic lunch at the summit, we will slowly make our way back down to the trailhead. If time permits after the hike, we can stop in Uptown Sedona to spend some time browsing the shops and art galleries. After a great day, we’ll head to the hotel for showers and then hit the town for dinner together

Drive Time: 1 hour

Hiking Distance & Elevation: ~8miles, 2300-foot ascent/decent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a tasty breakfast, we will be out the door for another day of Red Rock adventuring. Today’s loop hike features spectacular views in one of the most scenic corners of Sedona. We follow the path of the old wagon trails, then ascend to a slickrock saddle high above Bear Wallow Canyon to the south and Oak Creek canyon to the north. Epic views unfold as we wind our way around Mitten Ridge and enjoy 360-degree panoramic vistas. A few sections of slickrock hiking with exposure to heights will add an element of excitement and our professional guides will offer support and guidance for those not used to slickrock hiking and you will learn how to “trust your hiking shoes”, build your confidence, and earn the rewards of this stunning landscape. We’ll then descend via the Cow Pies Trail, named for the unique sandstone rock formations along the way, and close the loop back to the starting trailhead.

Drive Time: 20 minutes

Distance & Elevation: 8.5 miles, 1100 foot descent/ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we enjoy a mix of hiking and an opportunity to visit Sedona’s renowned art and shopping district. The morning’s hike will feature a pleasant 4.5-mile loop as we circumnavigate Mescal Mountain. Enjoy the sweeping views of red rock cliffs as they give way to the towering white sandstone cliffs above. After the hike and a picnic lunch, we’ll venture to Sedona’s vibrant uptown district where you can enjoy some free time exploring beautiful Tlaquepaque (pronounced T-la-keh-pah-keh), an artist and shopping center fashioned after a traditional Mexican village. Perouse unique shops and art galleries, enjoy live music and artisan demonstrations, or sit and enjoy a glass of wine in the serene environment.

Drive Time: ~40 minutes

Distance & Elevation: 4.5 miles, 400-foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On our final day, we’ll head to one of the most iconic destinations in Sedona. Our hike begins near famous Bell Rock and crosses an undulating landscape of pinyon pine and juniper forest before ascending the sandstone benches along the eastern flank of Cathedral Rock, perhaps the single most-photographed formation in Sedona. We continue north where our trail dips down to the banks of Oak Creek, where we’ll enjoy a final lunch by the water. We then retrace our steps back to Cathedral Rock and then connect with another trail back to our starting point. At the hike’s conclusion, we’ll head back to Flagstaff for farewells, arriving around 4:00pm.

Drive Time: 1.25 hours

Distance & Elevation: ~7 miles, 600 foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch

Meet your guide early for a brief orientation and then it’s off to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park for our first hike. Our introduction to Canyonlands begins with the 7.5-mile loop through Squaw Canyon and Lost Canyon, offering slickrock vistas, quiet canyon stillness, and freshwater springs...a rare site in this otherwise dry landscape. After our hike, we will head to our secluded campsite, get set up, and settle in for the evening. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by your guide. 

Driving Time: 2 hours Hiking 

Distance: 7.5 miles 

Lunch, Dinner 

We will have an early breakfast before we head out for a full day of exploring. Today we head further into the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park to explore this area that is famous for its unique landscape of colorful sandstone spires and endless canyons. Our destination for today is Chesler Park, a beautiful, grassy expanse surrounded by colorful rock spires. If time permits and we’re feeling adventurous, we can explore the nearby Joint Trail, featuring exciting, deep crevices sometimes no more than 3 or 4 feet wide! Afterwards, we return to our camp for another delicious dinner and settle down for some well-deserved rest.

Driving Time: 20 minutes 

Hiking Distance: 9 to 11 miles 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Another day of adventure and exploring! Today we head for a spectacular 150-foot high natural arch located deep in the Needles backcountry. We will trek through Elephant Canyon, a narrow canyon that features mostly flat hiking but fantastic scenery. The final quarter mile of the hike involves a steep scramble up a slope to the impressive view of our destination: Druid Arch. After some time enjoying the view and a picnic lunch, we will return the way we came. 

Driving Time: 10 minutes 

Hiking Distance: 11 miles 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

For our final day, we’re off to enjoy one more day of Canyonlands’ endless panoramic views and redrock hiking. The hiking opportunities are many and varied, so the day can be customized to suit the abilities and desires of the group. Adventurous hikers might enjoy the scenic Peekaboo Trail. The Slickrock Trail is a pleasant walk through the unique geology of Canyonlands and provides a wonderful overall perspective. Or fill up the day with a variety of shorter walks to ancient ruins and incredible viewpoints. Whatever the group decides, the final day will prove an amazing and fitting conclusion to your Canyon Country adventure. The group will say farewell and part ways back in Moab around 4pm. 

Hiking Distance: 3-7 miles 

Breakfast, Lunch 

Driving Time: 2 hours

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Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Las Vegas, where towering mountains and endless desert stretch out before you. Upon arrival in Death Valley, we’ll dive straight into one of the park’s most iconic hikes. The Golden Canyon to Red Cathedral, Zabriskie Point, and Gower Gulch Loop is the perfect introduction to this land of contrasts. The trail winds through golden-hued canyon walls, up to the stunning Red Cathedral, and then onward to the breathtaking views from Zabriskie Point, where endless badlands roll out beneath your feet. From there, we descend into the Gower Gulch, a beautiful and less-traveled path, completing this unforgettable loop. Expect colorful rock formations and dramatic landscapes at every turn.

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 7 miles, 1,000 feet elevation gain

Drive Time: 2.5 hours from Las Vegas to Death Valley

Get ready for a rewarding challenge as we summit Wildrose Peak, one of the park’s most spectacular hikes. This strenuous but exhilarating trail climbs through pinyon-juniper forests, eventually leading to panoramic views from 9,064 feet. As we reach the summit, you’ll be greeted with sweeping vistas of Death Valley, the Panamint Mountains, and even views of Telescope Peak in the distance. The feeling of accomplishment as you stand above the desert expanse is unmatched, making this one of the most memorable days of the trip. 

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 8.4 miles, 2,200 feet elevation gain

Drive Time: 1 hour from the lodge to Wildrose Peak Trailhead

Start your morning exploring the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, where golden sand stretches endlessly, forming graceful, ever-shifting ridges. Wander the dunes, climb to their crests, and take in the quiet, expansive beauty.

Next, we head to Mosaic Canyon, a geological masterpiece hidden within the mountains. This moderately challenging hike takes you through narrow, polished marble passages and along unique mosaic rock formations, giving the canyon its name. The smooth walls and intricate textures are a stunning display of nature’s artistry.

To top off an extraordinary day, we visit one of the park's most famous landmarks: Badwater Basin. As the lowest point in North America, 282 feet below sea level, the salt flats here create a vast and otherworldly landscape that seems to stretch on forever. A short, easy walk provides a sharp contrast to the dunes and canyons, offering a dramatic end to a day filled with Death Valley's diverse wonders.

Hiking Distance & Elevation: Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes: up to 2 miles, minimal elevation gain; Mosaic Canyon: 4 miles, 800 feet elevation gain; Badwater Basin: 1-2 miles, minimal elevation gain

Drive Time: 30 minutes each way to Mesquite Flat and Mosaic Canyon from the lodge; 45 minutes from Mosaic Canyon to Badwater Basin

Our final morning begins with a peaceful hike through Desolation Canyon, a hidden gem nestled within Death Valley’s vast wilderness. This quieter, lesser-known canyon offers a serene escape with its colorful rock layers and towering, narrow walls. As you hike through the canyon, you’ll be surrounded by vibrant geology and unique formations, making this a perfect reflective hike to close out your desert adventure.

After the hike, we embark on a scenic drive along the famous Artists Drive, a stunning 9-mile loop that showcases some of the most vibrant and colorful landscapes in Death Valley. The highlight of this drive is Artists Palette, where the hillside is painted in shades of pink, green, purple, and yellow due to the oxidation of different metals. It’s a true geological wonder and a photographer’s dream.

This scenic drive provides a memorable final experience in the park, capturing the full beauty of Death Valley’s diverse and surreal landscape. Afterward, we begin our journey back to Las Vegas, where we’ll arrive by 4 p.m., leaving you with lasting memories of this extraordinary desert adventure.

Hiking Distance & Elevation: Desolation Canyon: 3.6 miles, 600 feet elevation gain

Drive Time: 30 minutes for Artists Drive, 3 hours from Death Valley to Las Vegas

Meet your guide at the Best Western Abbey Inn for a brief orientation at 6am. Depart St. George for the 2-hour drive to Bryce Canyon National Park. Today we explore along and beneath the rim of Bryce Canyon. We embark on a great hike that offers all that Bryce is famous for: unique rock towers (hoodoos), natural arches and windows and spectacular views. And it’s also less crowded than some of the other trails in the park. You’ll enjoy the fascinating features like the Chinese Wall, Boat Mesa and Tower Bridge. There are many ups and downs along the way making this a moderately strenuous hike but the rewards are plentiful! After our hike, we will head to our beautiful campsite near the town of Escalante.

Drive Time: 3.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 2300-foot descent / ascent

Lunch, Dinner

Today we are off for a full day of exploring the secrets of the Escalante River. This beautiful redrock canyon holds endless hidden treasures. This lush oasis provides a stark contrast to the surrounding desert wilderness. Highlights include Maverick Natural Bridge, Escalante Natural Bridge, and ancient rock art. Be sure to bring your water sandals for the numerous stream crossings. After a full day of exploring, we’ll head to our comfy campsite to settle in and clean up before dinner.  

Distance & Elevation: 8 to 10 miles, minimal elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is all about desert magic and waterfall wonder. We’ll spend the day exploring the serene beauty of Calf Creek Canyon—one of the Escalante area’s true hidden gems. The trail to Lower Calf Creek Falls winds gently along the canyon floor, following the path of a crystal-clear stream. Towering sandstone walls rise on either side, streaked with ancient mineral patterns and dotted with desert varnish. Along the way, you’ll pass blooming wildflowers, groves of shady cottonwoods, and even glimpses of centuries-old rock art left behind by the Fremont people.

Our destination is the 126-foot Lower Calf Creek Falls, a spectacular cascade pouring into a shimmering pool—a true oasis in the Utah desert. It’s the perfect spot to cool your feet or take a full dip with your fellow adventurers, laugh beneath the falls, and soak in the peaceful energy of this sacred space. While you relax and unwind, your guide will prepare a nourishing, hearty lunch beneath the shade of the trees.

If the group is feeling up for more exploration, and time permits, we may venture to the Upper Calf Creek Falls, a lesser-known yet equally enchanting waterfall tucked into slickrock country above the canyon.        

Distance & Elevation: 6 to 8 miles, minimal elevation

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Slot Canyons! Perhaps you’ve seen them in pictures, but a walk through these spectacular, narrow canyons is an experience you won’t soon forget. Beautifully carved by endless centuries of rushing water, these sandstone corridors are a magnificent display of nature’s artwork. Your guide will lead you to an off the beaten path canyon that offers quiet and solitude where we can truly embrace this wild landscape. 

This is a day to try new things like rock scrambling, sliding through narrow slot canyons, or climbing around on slickrock. Options for challenging yourself and feeling a sense of empowerment and strength are bountiful.   

Distance & Elevation: 6 to 8 miles, 300-foot ascent / descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On our final day, we will pack up camp and head back towards St. George. A stop in Red Canyon State Park offers a final opportunity to get out and stretch our legs in this dramatic landscape. Stunning views and quiet trails are the flavor of the day in Red Canyon, a seldom-visited jewel of Canyon Country. Your guide will choose one of many great hikes to suit the desires of the group. After lunch, we will finish up the drive back to St. George for farewells.     

                                                                                                                                                        Distance & Elevation: ~6 miles, 300-foot ascent / descent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 3.5 hours       

We’ll meet early for a warm welcome, a light breakfast, and a brief orientation to set the tone for the days ahead. Then it’s off to explore Arches National Park, where more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches stretch across the desert landscape like windows into another world. Our hike through Devil’s Garden will take us past some of the park’s most iconic formations, as we soak up the surreal beauty of this red rock wonderland and enjoy our first shared trail miles together.

After a trail-side lunch and time to take it all in, we’ll head south toward Canyonlands National Park, where adventure and solitude await. Nestled deep within the Needles District, our private group campsite will be home for the next four nights—a quiet, peaceful retreat far from the crowds, complete with fresh water, private restrooms, and plenty of space to relax.

As we settle into camp, you’ll feel the rhythm of the desert begin to work its magic. With no distractions, no rush, and a circle of supportive women around you, this is your space to breathe deeply, move mindfully, and reconnect—with yourself and the wild.

Driving Time: 2 hours

Hiking Distance: ~6 miles

Lunch, Dinner

Our first morning in camp begins with the soft golden light of sunrise filtering across red rock and sagebrush. After a nourishing breakfast, we’ll pack our daypacks and hop in the van for a short drive to today’s trailhead. Our adventure is a 7.5-mile loop through Squaw Canyon and Lost Canyon—a route that weaves through sculpted sandstone, across slickrock benches, and into quiet desert canyons where the stillness feels sacred.

Along the way, we’ll encounter hidden springs and pockets of green, rare and beautiful surprises in this otherwise arid landscape. The hike is moderately challenging, offering moments to push ourselves, moments to pause, and plenty of opportunities to connect—with the land, and with each other.

After returning to our peaceful basecamp, we’ll settle in for the evening, unwind beneath the cottonwoods, and share a hearty, guide-prepared dinner around the campfire. As night falls and the stars emerge one by one across the vast desert sky, we’ll reflect on the day’s journey and the quiet strength that rises in wild places.

Hiking Distance: 7.5 miles

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We will have an early breakfast before we head out for today’s exploration. Today we’ll hike through a landscape that feels both ancient and alive, weaving our way through a maze of sculpted canyons and open slickrock benches.

Our destination is the breathtaking Chesler Park, a wide, grassy basin surrounded by a crown of red and white sandstone pinnacles. It’s a stunning contrast to the rugged terrain we’ll pass through to get there, and it offers the perfect spot to settle in for a relaxed picnic lunch with panoramic views. Surrounded by the quiet hum of the desert and the laughter of your fellow adventurers, you’ll experience firsthand the sense of connection and peace that comes from a day immersed in wild beauty.

After retracing our steps back to camp, there’s time to unwind—stretch out beneath the shady junipers, journal, share stories, or join a gentle yoga session to soothe your body and quiet your mind. As the sun dips low, we’ll gather for a delicious guide-prepared dinner, followed by time around the campfire, where the starry skies will take center stage.

Hiking Distance: up to 7 miles 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner   

This is our most physically demanding hike of the trip, and also one of the most rewarding. Our destination is the awe-inspiring Druid Arch, a dramatic sandstone formation soaring 150 feet into the desert sky—tucked deep in the backcountry of the Needles District.

We’ll journey through the winding corridors of Elephant Canyon, where towering rock walls and ever-changing light create a sense of wonder with every step. Much of the hike is on relatively flat terrain, giving us time to find our rhythm and soak in the beauty around us. As we approach the final stretch, the trail climbs steeply, requiring a scramble up slickrock and stone steps—a moment to dig deep and feel your strength.

When we reach Druid Arch, the reward is unforgettable: a view that feels earned, a moment of stillness, and the shared joy of having arrived—as individuals, and as a team. We’ll relax here for a well-deserved picnic lunch beneath the arch, reflecting on the journey and the spirit that brought us here.

Afterward, we retrace our steps through the canyon, returning to camp tired, proud, and deeply fulfilled.

Hiking Distance: 11 miles

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our final morning in Canyonlands begins at a slower pace—no rush, no big miles to cover. Just the desert waking up around us, the warmth of shared coffee, and the quiet knowing that we’ve experienced something special together.

After breakfast, we’ll head out for a short hike on the Slickrock Trail, a beautiful walk that highlights the unique geology and sweeping vistas of the Needles District. If the group prefers, we might instead explore a few shorter trails to ancient ruins or hidden viewpoints, letting the day unfold gently, guided by curiosity and presence.

Back at camp, we’ll pack up, share a final meal, and take a few moments to breathe it all in—the strength we found, the friendships forged, and the quiet power of the desert landscape.

We’ll return to Moab by around 4:00 PM, parting ways with full hearts and a renewed sense of self—grounded, inspired, and deeply connected to the land and each other.

Distance: up to 4 miles

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

We’ll depart St. George early for a scenic drive through the heart of southern Utah, watching the desert unfold as we head toward the red rock country of Escalante. Upon arrival, we’ll go over final packing details and meet our shuttle driver, who will transport us to the starting point of our journey near the remote town of Boulder.

Once at the trailhead, we’ll shoulder our packs and take our first steps into the vast slickrock wilderness of Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument. The route begins through a quiet forest of stunted pines before opening up to expansive sandstone terrain—a preview of the wild beauty that awaits. We’ll descend gently into the bed of Sand Creek, pausing to take in the silence and shifting scenery, before continuing across open slickrock to a dramatic overlook above Death Hollow. From there, an adventurous descent leads us into the depths of the canyon, where walls rise high above and a clear, perennial stream winds its way through the shade of tall pines.

We’ll make camp along the banks of Death Hollow, surrounded by towering cliffs and the calming sound of flowing water—a perfect spot to settle in, share a meal, and embrace the start of our journey together.

Drive Time: 4 hours

Distance & Elevation: 6 miles, 700-foot descent / ascent

Lunch, Dinner

We’ll start the day with a challenging but rewarding climb out of Death Hollow, ascending from the shaded canyon floor to the wide-open slickrock above. As we gain elevation, the landscape unfolds—sweeping views across the Death Hollow Wilderness and the high desert beyond set the tone for an inspiring day.

Our route takes us across undulating sandstone terrain toward Mamie Canyon, where we’ll drop our packs and take a short side hike to Mamie Natural Bridge—a graceful arch tucked into a quiet, hidden corner of the landscape. We’ll enjoy a well-earned lunch beneath the arch, soaking in the solitude and strength of this beautiful desert landmark.

After lunch, we’ll return to our packs and continue the journey toward Antone Flats, a stunning high-desert expanse where we’ll make camp for the night. As the sun dips low, painting the sky above the slickrock in shades of gold and rose, your guides will prepare a delicious dinner to enjoy together beneath the stars.

Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 1000-foot ascent / descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We’ll begin the day with a hearty breakfast before breaking camp and continuing our journey across the sweeping expanse of Antone Flats. A steady climb brings us to a scenic ridgeline, where we’re greeted with expansive views: Boulder Mountain rising to the north, the vastness of the Death Hollow Wilderness stretching behind us, and the town of Escalante tucked far below in the distance.

From here, we begin our descent toward Pine Creek, the terrain slowly shifting from high desert to riparian corridor. At the confluence with the Escalante River, we turn east and follow the winding path of water into the heart of a breathtaking sandstone gorge. With each bend in the canyon, the walls rise taller, creating a sense of wonder and scale that only deepens as we move forward.

Tonight’s camp is tucked beneath a towering sandstone alcove, a natural cathedral carved by time. As the light fades and echoes dance along the canyon walls, we’ll share another delicious guide-prepared dinner and reflect on how far we’ve come.

Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 700-foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake to the golden glow of sunrise as it lights up the towering canyon walls around camp—a quiet moment to sip your coffee, stretch, and soak in the serenity of this wild place. After breakfast, we’ll continue our trek downstream along the Escalante River, which flows more like a gentle stream, creating a vibrant desert oasis filled with cottonwoods, willows, and inviting swimming holes.

This stretch of canyon is rich in both natural beauty and cultural history. As we walk, we’ll pass ancient cliff dwellings and rock art panels, remnants of those who once called this place home. Desert varnish streaks the canyon walls in deep blacks and reds, adding to the striking beauty all around us.

At the confluence with Death Hollow, we’ll drop our packs and take a peaceful side hike into its lower reaches, exploring the quiet pools and sculpted rock formations one last time. From there, we’ll continue on to our final night’s camp.

As the sun sets and shadows stretch across the canyon, we’ll gather for a final shared dinner, celebrating the strength, stories, and sisterhood that have carried us through this unforgettable journey.

Distance & Elevation: 8 to 10 miles, 200-foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our final morning on the trail begins with gratitude—for the land, the journey, and the women who shared it. We’ll hike the last few miles through the heart of the canyon, soaking in the quiet beauty of this sacred place as we make our way toward Calf Creek.

Along the way, we’ll pause beneath the striking Escalante Natural Bridge, a massive span carved by time and water, and stop to admire the Hundred Hand Panel, a powerful display of ancient rock art that reminds us we’re part of a much larger story.

We’ll celebrate the end of our journey with a final trailhead lunch, sharing reflections and favorite moments before making a quick stop in the town of Escalante. Then it’s back to St. George, with arrival expected by 5:00 PM—hearts full, legs strong, and spirits renewed by the wild beauty of southern Utah and the bonds built along the way.

Distance & Elevation: 4 miles, minimal descent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 4 hours         

We depart from Flagstaff early morning for the drive to the Grand Canyon South Rim and Grandview Trailhead. We spend time learning and reviewing tips and tools for enhancing our backpacking experience and enjoy a trailside breakfast before making our initial descent into the Canyon. 

We hike approximately five very rugged and steep miles down to Horseshoe Mesa and beyond to Cottonwood Creek where we enjoy a well-earned camp. 

Tucked beneath the rim, the views are truly stunning, and we create opportunities for meditation and movement to help soothe achy muscles and calm our busy minds. Offering space for stillness and silence lends itself to taking it all in, with each breath and each breathtaking view.

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

Distance & Elevation: 4.5 miles, 3500-foot descent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We rise, surrounded by the towering cliffs of the Canyon, eat breakfast, pack up camp, and make our way toward Hance Creek. The day is spent hiking along the beautiful Tonto Trail. Gorgeous views abound and the terrain is conducive to a more moderate pace along a landscape we often refer to as “canyon flat.” These miles are beautiful and offer our knees and other joints a bit of reprieve from the intense downhill of our first two days.   

We set up camp that evening at Hance Creek, surrounded by mature Cottonwood Trees, and soak in the serenity and scenic rewards of our efforts.                                                                                                                                          

Distance & Elevation: 4.4 miles, 200-foot ascent / 300-foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we wake, eat breakfast, pack up camp, and start our ascent back up to Horseshoe Mesa. This trail is rugged and wild, and we take it slow, traveling like tortoises up nearly 2,000 feet of elevation. Our camp is on the Mesa, which requires us to carry some water up with us. 

Once we land, we set up camp, make dinner, and have a closing circle to round out our adventure. The views from our camp are unparalleled and we carve out plenty of time to take it all in. The night sky is phenomenal and the option to sleep without a rain fly on your tent might be just the kind of once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you never even knew you needed.

Distance & Elevation: 5 to 6 miles, 1200-foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This is our last morning down in the Canyon. We enjoy a leisurely breakfast before packing up and starting our hike back up to the top of the South Rim. We have significant elevation to gain on our hike, and we intentionally move slow and steady; a band of sisters navigating this intense and colorful landscape. 

At the top, we take time to celebrate before unpacking our packs, snacking, and departing for Flagstaff. Our Grand Canyon Women’s Backpacking Adventure is truly the trip of a lifetime!

Distance & Elevation: 3 miles, 2500-foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

Our adventure begins with a scenic drive from Flagstaff, winding through the breathtaking landscapes of northern Arizona. We cross the mighty Colorado River at the historic Navajo Bridge and arrive at the trailhead for our warm-up hike.

We will embark on an exciting adventure through a stunning, narrow canyon that winds its way down to the banks of the Colorado River. The gorge grows deeper with every step, until the cliffs are several hundred feet overhead. Arriving at the banks of the river, we will pause to relax and soak in the beauty of this beautiful and remote location. 

After retracing our steps, we’ll check in at our nearby lodge for the night. Once we’ve settled in, we’ll regroup for a gear check and backpacking orientation, making sure everyone feels confident and prepared for the days ahead. It’s also our chance to begin building the camaraderie and trust that make these women’s trips so powerful. We'll share dinner together at the lodge’s restaurant before heading to bed for a good night’s rest—excited for the journey to truly begin tomorrow.

Drive Time: 2 hours

Distance & Elevation: 3 miles, 500-foot descent / ascent

Lunch, Dinner

We’ll start the day early with a nourishing breakfast and then set out on a two-hour drive to the remote north rim of the Grand Canyon, where our true backcountry adventure begins. At the trailhead, we’ll make our final gear adjustments and take a moment to absorb the vast quiet of this rarely visited corner of the canyon.

Our hike begins with a gradual descent into Upper Jumpup Canyon, following a dry creekbed through wide-open terrain framed by weathered cliffs. After about four miles, we’ll leave the wash and traverse the beautiful Esplanade, a broad sandstone bench known for its gentle slickrock hiking and sweeping desert views—a perfect introduction to the solitude and scale of this wilderness.

After a few miles, we begin a steeper descent into Sowats Canyon, where the walls begin to rise and the sense of seclusion deepens. A final mile along another dry wash brings us to a serene oasis tucked beneath cottonwoods and overhanging rock—our home for the next two nights.

Drive Time: 2 hours

Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 1730-foot descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is all about exploration and discovery, with a full-day loop hike through some of the most stunning and secluded terrain in the Kanab Creek Wilderness—carrying only light day packs as we leave camp set up.

We’ll begin by following the canyon downstream to its confluence with Lower Jumpup Canyon. Before long, the landscape shifts dramatically as we step into the breathtaking Jumpup Narrows—a deep limestone gorge where smooth, water-carved walls rise hundreds of feet above us. The sheer scale and silence of this place make it a highlight of the trip and a powerful reminder of nature’s artistry.

After soaking in the magic of the Narrows, we’ll backtrack to a beautiful side canyon where we begin a scramble up toward the Esplanade. It’s a challenging ascent, but filled with rewards—hidden pools, delicate waterfalls, and shaded alcoves offering moments to rest, refuel, and simply marvel. We’ll stop for lunch along the way, surrounded by slickrock and sky.

Once back on the Esplanade, we’ll loop around on a scenic trail that eventually leads us back down into Sowats Canyon, completing our circuit and returning to the comforts of our familiar camp. It’s a big day—physically challenging, visually stunning, and deeply fulfilling—shared with a group of women moving through wild country together, one step at a time.

Distance & Elevation: ~9 miles, ~1200-foot ascent / descent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A new day dawns in the heart of the canyon, and with it comes a sense of calm strength and deep appreciation for the wilderness we’ve called home. After breakfast, we’ll pack up camp and begin making our way up-canyon, retracing part of our route as we move steadily back toward the rim.

Today’s hike is about four miles, with our goal being a peaceful campsite in the dry wash not far from a natural spring. Once we’ve arrived and set up camp for the final night, the afternoon is ours to enjoy. Whether you choose to wander the slickrock, explore nearby narrows, practice some gentle yoga, or simply settle into stillness with your journal or your thoughts, this is a space to savor the quiet and soak up the final hours in the backcountry.

We’ll close the day with a relaxed, shared meal under the stars—a celebration of the strength, laughter, and sisterhood that has carried us through this unforgettable journey.

Distance & Elevation: 4 miles, 400-foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After packing up camp one last time, we’ll set out on our final trek—a gentle 4-mile hike back to the trailhead at Jumpup Cabin. Though we covered this stretch on Day 1, the early morning light and changed perspective make it feel like a new experience.

Before the final climb to the trailhead, we’ll take time to visit a hidden spring and a set of ancient pictographs, quiet reminders of those who traveled this land long before us.

At the trailhead, we’ll enjoy a well-earned celebration lunch before loading up and beginning our drive back to Flagstaff. Expect to return by 5:00 PM at the latest, tired but fulfilled, carrying home not just memories, but a deeper connection to the wild—and to the women who shared it with you.

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 4 miles, 1400-foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: ~4 hours

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Las Vegas, where towering mountains and endless desert stretch out before you. Upon arrival in Death Valley, we’ll dive straight into one of the park’s most iconic hikes. The Golden Canyon Loop is the perfect introduction to this land of contrasts. The trail winds through golden-hued canyon walls, up to the stunning Red Cathedral, and then onward to the breathtaking views from Zabriskie Point, where endless badlands roll out beneath your feet. From there, we descend into the Gower Gulch, a beautiful and less-traveled path, completing this unforgettable loop. Expect colorful rock formations and dramatic landscapes at every turn.   

We’ll enjoy lunch on the trail and head toward our hotel for check-in before a delicious dinner out in Furnace Flats.

Drive Time: ~ 3 hours

Hiking Distance & Elevation: 7 miles, 1000-foot descent/ascent

Lunch, Dinner

Today is intentionally open, offering space to respond to the group’s energy, interests, and the ever-changing mood of the desert itself. We may set out to summit the adventurous and rugged Corkscrew Peak or opt for the high-altitude challenge and sweeping views atop Wildrose Peak. For a more relaxed pace, we might explore the vibrant narrows along Artist’s Palette Drive, wander the surreal salt flats of Badwater Basin, or marvel at the intricate formations of the Devil’s Golf Course.

Whether the day calls for bold elevation gain, creative photography, or colorful canyon wandering, we’ll follow the rhythm of the group—allowing the landscape and our shared momentum to guide the way. No matter which path we choose, the experience will be rich with beauty, discovery, and adventure.

Distance & Elevation: up to 8.5 miles, 2000-foot elevation change

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We start our morning with a sunrise breakfast out at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, where golden sand stretches endlessly, forming graceful, ever-shifting ridges. Wander the dunes, climb to their crests, and take in the quiet, expansive beauty while sipping hot drinks and enjoying a backcountry breakfast. 

From there we drive out to Ubehebe Crater, an incredible geologic formation, for a 1-mile loop hike around the top of the crater where we have 360 degree panoramic views of the Cottonwood, Grapevine, and distant Gold Mountains. 

We close our day in Mosaic Canyon, a geological masterpiece hidden within the mountains. This breathtaking hike takes you through narrow, polished marble passages and along unique mosaic rock formations, giving the canyon its name. There is some fun scrambling that adds to the adventurous feel of the hike. We enjoy a delicious backcountry lunch somewhere along the hike and eat dinner either in Stovepipe Wells or back at The Ranch. This day exploring the diversity that is Death Valley and is a guide-favorite!

Distance & Elevation: 6 to 8 miles, minimal elevation

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our final morning begins with a hike into Desolation Canyon, a quiet and colorful gem tucked away from the more traveled parts of Death Valley. This lesser-known canyon offers a peaceful, reflective atmosphere—towering walls, swirling rock layers, and vibrant geology creating a sense of both awe and calm. It’s the perfect trail for taking it all in one last time.

At our turnaround point, we’re rewarded with sweeping views of Telescope Peak, Wildrose Peak, and the vast salt flats of Badwater Basin—a powerful visual reminder of the dramatic scale of this land and the personal journey we’ve shared. Here, we’ll take time for a brief closing circle, reflecting on what this experience has meant and what we’ll carry forward with us.

After hiking out, we begin our 3-hour drive back to Las Vegas, stopping for lunch at the historic Amargosa Opera House. Goodbyes are often filled with hugs, a few tears, and the quiet joy of having shared something truly special in the desert.

Distance & Elevation: 3.6 miles, 600-foot ascent/descent

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: ~3 hours

Arrive in the historic city of Cusco, where ancient Inca stone walls line colonial streets. After a warm airport welcome, you’ll transfer to your boutique hotel in the city center. In the evening, meet your guide and fellow travelers for an orientation and enjoy a welcome dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants.

Meals Included: Dinner                                                                                                   Overnight: Cusco – Hotel

Begin your Peru adventure with a deep dive into Cusco’s cultural and historical treasures. Visit the mighty fortress of Sacsayhuamán, marveling at its massive stone walls, followed by the sacred temples of Q’enqo. At a nearby farm, meet llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas, and learn their importance to Andean life. After a traditional lunch, stroll through the lively San Pedro Market, filled with colors, flavors, and local traditions.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner                                                         Overnight: Cusco – Hotel

Travel into the lush Sacred Valley of the Incas. Begin with a visit to Chinchero, where Andean weavers preserve centuries-old dyeing and weaving techniques. Continue to the dazzling salt terraces of Maras, cascading down the mountainside, before exploring the fascinating concentric terraces of Moray, thought to be an ancient agricultural laboratory. In the evening, settle into your hotel in the Sacred Valley to prepare for tomorrow’s trek.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Sacred Valley – Hotel

Board the train from Ollantaytambo to KM 104, the starting point of the Short Inca Trail. Your trek begins with a gradual climb to the stunning ruins of Wiñayhuayna, where water still flows through ancient stone channels. From there, continue along lush, forested trails until you crest the ridge at the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) - your first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu in the afternoon light. Descend into Aguas Calientes for a hot shower, hearty dinner, and well-earned rest. 

Distance: 7.4 miles

Elevation: 7,053 ft to 8,759 ft

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Aguas Calientes – Hotel

Return to Machu Picchu at sunrise to experience the citadel with fewer crowds. Wander among temples, plazas, and terraces as your guide reveals the mysteries and history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a morning of exploration, board the scenic Vistadome train back to Cusco for your final evening.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Cusco – Hotel

Leave Cusco early for a scenic drive through Andean villages to the trailhead at Phulawasipata (approx. 15,000 ft). Begin your trek up the slopes of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), with its colorful mineral bands creating one of the most iconic vistas in Peru. After reaching the summit (over 16,000 ft), continue into the quieter and equally stunning Red Valley before returning by vehicle to Cusco. This high-altitude day hike is a challenging but unforgettable highlight of the trip.

Distance: ~5.4 miles

Elevation: 15,150 ft to 16,500 ft

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Cusco – Hotel

Share one last breakfast before heartfelt farewells and airport transfers. Depart Cusco for home - or continue your travels in South America - with memories that will last a lifetime.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arrive in the storied city of Cusco, where ancient Incan stonework meets colonial charm. After a warm airport welcome and a chance to settle into your boutique hotel, you’ll gather with your guide and fellow travelers for an intimate trip briefing. The evening wraps up with a welcome dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants - the perfect start to your Peru trekking adventure. 

Meals Included: Dinner

Overnight: Cusco – Hote

Today, we step back in time as we explore the architectural marvel of Sacsayhuamán, where 120-ton stones are so perfectly placed they defy logic. Wander through the ancient temples of Q’enqo, the Temple of Mother Earth. Afterwards, we will visit a farm where we will meet the 4 varieties of the South American camel family: llamas, alpacas, guanaco, and vicunas. After a delicious lunch in Cusco, we will dive into the bustling San Pedro Market — a feast for the senses, brimming with color, tradition, and local flavor. 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Cusco – Hotel

Venture into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Explore the village of Chinchero, where ancient traditions of weaving and dyeing continue today. Marvel at the surreal salt terraces of Maras, cascading down the mountainside, and learn about the Incas’ experimental agricultural site at Moray. In the evening, settle into a comfortable hotel in the Sacred Valley to prepare for the start of your Inca Trail trek.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Sacred Valley – Hotel

The adventure begins at Km 82, the traditional starting point of the Classic Inca Trail. Follow the Urubamba River through farmland, cloud forest, and snowcapped peaks, passing hidden ruins and vibrant hummingbirds along the way. By afternoon, you’ll reach camp, greeted with warm drinks and a freshly prepared dinner. Drift off under a starlit Andean sky.

Distance: 7.4 miles

Elevation: 8,858 ft to 10,168 ft

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Camping

Wake early for the most challenging, but most rewarding, day of the trek. Ascend steadily through cloud forest to Dead Woman’s Pass, the highest point on the Inca Trail at 13,776 ft. From here, the panoramic views are nothing short of spectacular. Descend into a quiet mountain valley where camp, hot soup, and rest await.

Distance: 7 miles

Elevation: 10,168 ft to 13,776 ft

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Camping

Today is both the longest and most beautiful section of the trail. Trek through mist-shrouded ridgelines and orchid-filled paths, pausing to explore ancient ruins like Sayaqmarca, perched dramatically on a cliff. End the day at one of the most scenic campsites along the Inca Trail trek, surrounded by sweeping mountain views.

Distance: 6.2 miles

Elevation: 11,975 ft to 12,959 ft

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Camping

Enjoy a magical sunrise as you descend past the terraces of Wiñayhuayna, a remarkable Inca archaeological site. After a final trail lunch, bid farewell to your porter team and continue to the famed Sun Gate (Inti Punku). From here, Machu Picchu emerges in the golden afternoon light — a breathtaking reward for days of trekking. Celebrate with dinner and a hot shower in the town of Aguas Calientes.

Distance: 7.4 miles

Elevation: 12,139 ft to 7,874 ft

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Aguas Calientes – Hotel

Return to Machu Picchu at sunrise to experience the citadel with fewer crowds. Wander among temples, plazas, and terraces as your guide reveals the mysteries and history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a morning of exploration, board the scenic Vistadome train back to Cusco for your final evening.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Cusco – Hotel

Share one last breakfast before heartfelt farewells and airport transfers. Depart Cusco for home - or continue your travels in South America - with memories that will last a lifetime.

Meals Included: Breakfast

• All lodging (double occupancy) for the duration of the trip.
• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• Use of day pack & trekking poles
• All meals from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Rountrip Transportation from your hotel in St. George, UT
• Park entrance fees

• Transportation to/from St. George, UT
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most trips in Utah will accommodate 6 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on regularly scheduled trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

This is a backpacking trip. Backpacking trips are strenuous endeavors and the decision to join one of these trips should not be taken lightly. It is intended for active people who exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, and do not have any chronic knee issues. You will be carrying a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, all of your personal clothing/toiletries/gear, up to 3 liters of water at a time, and a share of the group food. Every participant must be able to comfortably manage a 35-pound backpack each day while hiking for 6 to 8 hours, on steep canyon trails, descending more than 4000 feet or ascending 3000 feet. The descent into Grand Canyon is perhaps the most challenging part of the hike and the physical demands of downhill hiking is often underestimated. It is each participant’s responsibility to ensure they possess the level of physical fitness required to complete the hike. Do not take this lightly or fail to properly prepare for the hike. If you are not already a very active person in excellent health, then you are encouraged to consider a different trip style. 

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ to Grand Canyon
• Entrance fees and backcountry permits
• 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most backpacking trips in Grand Canyon will accommodate 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted on backpacking trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

This is a backpacking trip. Backpacking trips are strenuous endeavors and the decision to join one of these trips should not be taken lightly. It is intended for active people who exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, and do not have any chronic knee issues. You will be carrying a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, all of your personal clothing/toiletries/gear, up to 3 liters of water at a time, and a share of the group food. Every participant must be able to comfortably manage a 35 to 40-pound backpack each day while hiking for 6 to 8 hours, on steep canyon trails, descending or ascending 4800 feet  in a single day. The descent into Grand Canyon is perhaps the most challenging part of the hike and the physical demands of downhill hiking is often underestimated. It is each participant’s responsibility to ensure they possess the level of physical fitness required to complete the hike. Do not take this lightly or fail to properly prepare for the hike. If you are not already a very active person in excellent health, then you are encouraged to consider a different trip style.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles, microspikes
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ to Grand Canyon
• Entrance fees and backcountry permits
• 5% NPS Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most backpacking trips in Grand Canyon will accommodate 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted on backpacking trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ to Grand Canyon
• Entrance fees and backcountry permits
• 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most backpacking trips in Grand Canyon will accommodate 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted on backpacking trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ to Grand Canyon
• Entrance fees and backcountry permits
• 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most backpacking trips in Grand Canyon will accommodate 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted on backpacking trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ to Grand Canyon
• Entrance fees and backcountry permits
• 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-15% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most backpacking trips in Grand Canyon will accommodate 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted on backpacking trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ to Grand Canyon
• Entrance fees and backcountry permits
• 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted on backpacking trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted on backpacking trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ to Grand Canyon
• Entrance fees and backcountry permits
• 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most backpacking trips in Grand Canyon will accommodate 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted on backpacking trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ to Grand Canyon
• Entrance fees and backcountry permits
• 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most backpacking trips in Grand Canyon will accommodate 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted on backpacking trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ to Grand Canyon
• Entrance fees and backcountry permits

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-15% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most backpacking trips in Grand Canyon will accommodate 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted on backpacking trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• Lodge accommodations Night 1
• All necessary gear: day pack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All necessary cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ to Grand Canyon
• Entrance fees and camping permits
• 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most backpacking trips in Grand Canyon will accommodate 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on mixed-group trips. This restriction is negotiable on private tours or family-specific departures. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

This hike is rated Intermediate Plus. It is intended for active people who exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, and do not have any chronic knee issues. Though mules will carry all of the camping gear, that does not mean that this is an easy Grand Canyon hike. It is a strenuous endeavor and the decision to join one of these trips should not be taken lightly. Each participant must be able to comfortably manage an approximately 20-pound backpack while hiking for 7 to 9 hours on steep canyon trails, descending or ascending more than 4500 feet in a single day. The descent into Grand Canyon is perhaps the most challenging part of the hike and the physical demands of downhill hiking is often underestimated.

It is each participant’s responsibility to ensure they possess the level of physical fitness required to complete the hike. Do not take this lightly or fail to properly prepare for the hike. If you are not already a very active person in excellent health, then you are encouraged to consider a different trip style. 

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a lunch on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Backcountry permits and fees
• 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)
• Duffel service for tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, group gear and food to be carried by the mules. Participants only carry personal clothing/items.

• Transportation to/from Grand Canyon, South Rim
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most camping trips in Grand Canyon will accommodate 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, trekking poles, traction devices (for icy conditions)
• Accommodations at Phantom Ranch in shared, mix-gender cabin with bunk beds
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)

• Transportation to/from Grand Canyon's South Rim
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

This trip can accommodate up to 9 participants with 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $500 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: day pack, trekking poles, traction devices (for icy conditions)
• Three nights lodge accommodations in Marble Canyon
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ
• Park entrance fees
• 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most trips will accommodate 6 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on scheduled departures. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours or other existing departures with children. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: day pack, trekking poles, traction devices (for icy conditions)
• Three nights lodge accommodations in Marble Canyon
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ
• Park entrance fees
• 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most hiking trips in Grand Canyon will accommodate 6 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on regularly scheduled trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: day pack, trekking poles, traction devices (for icy conditions)
• Three nights lodge accommodations in Grand Canyon and Sedona
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ
• Park Entrance Fees
• 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)

Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ

Lodging the night before/after the trip

Clothing, raingear, and footwear

Personal toiletries, sunscreen

Water bottles/hydration bladder

Headlamp or flashlight

Guide gratuity (suggested 10-15% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

This tour will generally accommodate 6 people plus one guide. But please contact us if you might have a larger group size.

Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on regularly scheduled trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• 3 nights lodge accommodations
• Use of day pack and trekking poles
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ
• All park entrance fees
• 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most backpacking trips in Grand Canyon will accommodate 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on regularly scheduled tours. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All lodging (double occupancy) for the duration of the trip.
• All meals from lunch on the first day through lunch on the last day + trail snacks.
• Use of day pack and trekking poles
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in St. George, UT
• All backcountry permits & park entrance fees

• Transportation to/from St. George, UT
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Guide gratuity (suggested 15% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most trips in Utah will accommodate 6 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on regularly scheduled trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: day pack, trekking poles, traction devices (for icy conditions)
• Two nights lodge accommodations at Grand Canyon’s South Rim
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ
• Park entrance fees

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most backpacking trips in Grand Canyon will accommodate 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on scheduled trips. This restriction is negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in St. George, UT to trailhead
• Entrance fees and backcountry permits

• Transportation to/from St. George, UT
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most backpacking trips in Utah will accommodate 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 10 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted on backpacking trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in St. George, UT to trailhead
• Entrance fees and backcountry permits

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon Booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most backpacking trips in Utah will accommodate 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 10 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted on backpacking trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in St. George, UT to trailhead
• Entrance fees and backcountry permits

• Transportation to/from St. George, UT
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most backpacking trips in Utah will accommodate 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 10 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted on backpacking trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ to trailhead.
• Entrance fees and backcountry permits

• Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Backpacking trips in Grand Gulch will accommodate up to 5 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 10 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted on backpacking trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• Lodge accommodations (double occupancy) in Zion
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Rountrip Transportation from your hotel in St. George, UT
• Entrance fees, camping fees and backcountry permits

• Transportation to/from St. George, UT
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most trips will consist of 6 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 10 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted on regularly scheduled trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Rountrip Transportation from your hotel in St. George, UT
• Entrance fees, camping fees and backcountry permits

• Transportation to/from St. George, UT
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most trips will consist of 6 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 10 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on regularly scheduled trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• All lodging (double occupancy) for the duration of the trip.
• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• Use of day pack & trekking poles
• All meals from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip Transportation from your hotel in St. George, UT
• Park entrance fees

• Transportation to/from St. George, UT
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most trips will consist of 6 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 10 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on regularly scheduled trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• All lodging (double occupancy) for the duration of the trip.
• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• Use of day pack & trekking poles
• All meals from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Rountrip Transportation from your hotel in St. George, UT
• Park entrance fees

• Transportation to/from St. George, UT
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most trips will consist of 6 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 10 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on regularly scheduled trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• All lodging (double occupancy) for the duration of the trip.
• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• Use of day pack & trekking poles
• All meals from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Rountrip Transportation from your hotel in St. George, UT
• Park entrance fees

• Transportation to/from St. George, UT
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most trips will consist of 6 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 10 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on regularly scheduled trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All lodging (double occupancy) for the duration of the trip.
• All breakfasts & lunches through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Use of day pack and trekking poles
• Rountrip Transportation to parks and trailheads for each day of the trip
• All backcountry permits & park entrance fees

• Transportation to/from Moab, UT
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Dinners – there are many restaurants in Moab within easy walking distance
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most trips will consist of 6 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 10 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on regularly scheduled trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

• All lodging (double occupancy) for the duration of the trip.
• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• Use of day pack & trekking poles
• All meals from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Rountrip Transportation from your hotel in St. George, UT
• Park entrance fees

• Transportation to/from St. George, UT
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most trips will consist of 6 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 10 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on regularly scheduled trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.