This trip is ideal for families, recreational hikers and train enthusiasts wanting to enjoy the world famous Grand Canyon railway and to also camp below the rim!
Your journey starts out in historic Williams, AZ where you will board the famous Grand Canyon Railway for your transportation through the country to Grand Canyon Village. There, your Discovery Treks guide will meet you at the depot and lead you to the trailhead for your journey into the Canyon.
Staying below the rim is truly an adventure. Whether you want to enjoy one night 3000 feet below the rim, or two and visit the Canyon floor, we can build this trip for you!
On the one night trek, we leave straight from the depot after arrival to the trailhead. After equipping you with your backpack and supplies, we hike down the trail to the famous Indian Gardens campground where a large artesian spring gushes directly from the canyon wall. This will be our home 3000 feet below the rim for the night. We will explore the area and enjoy the natural beauty during our stay. If you are staying two nights below the rim, on the second day, we will dayhike down to the bottom of the Canyon and visit the Colorado River enjoying the creek along the trail as we go before returning to our campground for the night.
As we prepare to ascend on the final day when standing on the top and gazing back down into canyon below, you can already feel exhilaration of knowing you were all the way down there, a wonderful accomplishment. Once we arrive back at the Village and stash your gear, your guide will walk with you around the Village or various overlooks pointing out interesting sites before returning you to the Depot for your ride back to Williams on the Train.
On request, campground may be changed to Cremation Canyon or Horseshoe Mesa.
- Budd class Grand Canyon Railway tickets
- professional backcountry guide
- All necessary gear and equipment (you will be carrying a backpack in excess of 30lbs)
- All meals during camp trip
- 2 nights tent camping
- Pickup and return / Hilton Garden Inn Flagstaff
- All entry and permit fees
2 day / 1 night:
3 day / 2 night:
Groups of 4 or more booking together qualify for a 5% discount.
Upgrades are available for rail tickets to other classes of travel:
Minimum age for this trip is 12 years old.
We rate this trip as a
"6.5"(based on a 1 to 10 scale, 1 a couch potato, 10 a Lance Armstrong)
Advance booking is highly recommended. This adventure may be scheduled on a date-requested basis for groups of two or more. Private party tours are also available on request for groups of 1-4 people for additional fees.
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reservation request today to secure a space for your adventure, and download our registration form to streamline your reservations.
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.
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Your excursion may be customized with your groups particular needs in mind, and we only ask that you give us a call ahead of time.
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