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"I wanted to write and let you know what a great time my husband Patrick and I had with Sheldon on our Grand Canyon day hike. It was a very hot day at the Canyon, but we were so excited about the opportunity to hike below the Rim. We spent four hours hiking down the South Kaibab trail and then back up. Sheldon was so knowledgeable and one of the most caring people I have ever met. It felt like such a great accomplishment when we reached the top! I've done lots of hiking, but nothing compared to this trip, both in terms of difficulty and splendor! Please let Sheldon know that we had a wonderful day with him, and were incredibly impressed by the experience he provided for us. We're hoping to get back to the Canyon sometime soon for the Havasu Waterfall trip! Thanks again!"
- Clare Reynolds
New Jersey

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Join us at the scenic south rim Grand Canyon for a wonderful day of hiking below the rim or rim top sightseeing. We start the day by picking you up in Sedona, Flagstaff, Williams or any hotel at the Grand Canyon. For a personalized, small group experience, this is the one.

We have 4 trails that we hike, the Bright Angel trail, the South Kaibab trail, the Grandview Trail and the Hermit trail. The trail we choose for you will depend on your fitness ability, weather conditions and trail conditions. We will discuss the conditions and make a decision with you before the hike.

All these trails are very scenic and have varying levels of difficulty, but all of them drop quickly off the rim into the lower canyon.

These are all educationally oriented, so your guide will give you a wide variety of information concerning this spectacular geologic formation.

Our Rim Top Sightseeing Tours will visit our favorite scenic spots along the south rim, offering spectacular views across the main corridor and the north rim which is at certain locations 18 miles across!

This is a great way to visit the canyon for a day, and just maybe it will motivate you to come back and join us at the bottom for an overnight excursion on one of the many adventures we offer or a scenic camping trip on the remote north rim.

This "small group format " trip includes the following:
  • Box lunch/water
  • Ground transportation
  • Professional guide/personalized attention
  • Park entrance fees
Step 3
Trip Cost
Prices for day-hikes are dependent on the size of group you are booking:
  • 2 persons: $195 per person
  • 3-4 persons: $155 per person
  • 5-8 persons: $145 per person
Trip Schedule
Daily departures year round - Advance reservation required

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Registration Forms & Reservation Requests
Make a reservation request today to secure a space for your adventure, and download our registration form to streamline your reservations.

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Travel Insurance Information
We would like your vacation to be as trouble-free as possible. That's why it's recommended that you purchase travel/cancellation insurance that will cover you against losses before and during your trip. For travel/cancellation insurance we recommend obtaining insurance through Travel Protection Services.

What To Bring Checklist
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Your excursion may be customized with your group's particular needs in mind, and we only ask that you give us a call ahead of time.

Advance reservations are required!
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