Descend below the South Rim with a Wilderness First Responder–certified guide on a fully private hike — the trail and depth shaped entirely around your group's pace and goals.
Hiking poles, day packs, and safety gear are provided, National Park entry is included, and we pick you up Door-to-Door from your Hotel and B&B in Sedona, Flagstaff, Williams and Tusayan. Prefer to stay on the rim? See our classic Grand Canyon Day Tour instead.
Your guide helps you choose between the canyon's two classic South Rim trails — and customizes how far you go.
An exposed ridgeline with sweeping, panoramic views from the very first switchback, but it rewards stronger hikers with the most dramatic vistas — Ooh Aah Point and Cedar Ridge are favorite turnarounds.
A gentler, partly shaded grade that follows a natural fault line, with a rest stop and seasonal water at Mile-And-A-Half rest house, a comfortable choice for first-time canyon hikers or families.
"Our guide matched the trail perfectly to our group — my dad turned around at Cedar Ridge while the rest of us pushed on. Having a WFR-certified guide gave real peace of mind on the switchbacks."
"Poles, packs, water, snacks — everything was ready when they picked us up. No rushing, no fixed group pace. Best way to actually experience the canyon instead of just looking at it."
Plus 6.35% sales tax.
Full refund if cancelled 24 hours before tour departure.
There's no fixed fitness requirement — your WFR-certified guide tailors the trail and turnaround point to your group's pace on the day. Options range from a moderate mile below the rim to a more strenuous multi-hour descent for experienced hikers.
Your guide helps you choose on the day based on your group's fitness and preference. South Kaibab is an exposed ridgeline with panoramic views from the first switchback; Bright Angel is a gentler, partly shaded grade with a rest stop at Havasupai Gardens.
Lunch at El Tovar lodge, Hiking poles, day packs and safety gear, National Park entry, a private luxury vehicle, door-to-door hotel pick-up from Sedona, Flagstaff, Williams, Tusayan and a stocked cooler with water, Gatorade, chips and energy bars.
Yes — door-to-door pick-up and drop-off from any hotel or B&B in Sedona, Flagstaff, Williams or Tusayan is included at no extra charge.
Private departures daily from Sedona, Flagstaff & Williams.