Grand Canyon Backpacking – South Rim

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A challenging 4-day backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon’s South Rim brings extraordinary views and exceptional feelings of personal accomplishment. The Grand Canyon- with its rugged trails and unforgettable scenery - is truly one of America's greatest natural wonders. Avid backpackers around the world seek out its mystic depths in search of a true personal...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Backpack from the South Rim to the canyon floor
    • See stunning rock formations at an astonishing scale
    • Challenge yourself with 4 days of hiking through unsurpassable terrain
    • Get a new perspective on the Grand Canyon looking up from the bottom
    • Learn local history and see a surprising diversity of plants and wildlife

What's this trip about?

    A challenging 4-day backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon’s South Rim brings extraordinary views and exceptional feelings of personal accomplishment. The Grand Canyon- with its rugged trails and unforgettable scenery - is truly one of America's greatest natural wonders. Avid backpackers around the world seek out its mystic depths in search of a true personal challenge. This strenuous trip is designed for experienced and fit backpackers. We hike on steep, rocky trails with dramatic elevation gains and losses. Our reward is the time spent below the rim—an experience unlike any other, and a milestone accomplishment for avid backpackers.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySouth Rim
End CityCanyon Rim

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 9

Trip includes

    • Professional instruction and guiding
    • Meals as noted in the daily itinerary
    • 2-person tents
    • Group cooking gear
    • Group first aid kit, water filter
    • Campsite and backcountry permit fees

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Itinerary

Route Variation: Our specific hiking route and campsites on each departure are dependent on permit availability.

REI will include a detailed itinerary in your final departure materials. Our two most common routes include highlights such as:

Day 1: Welcome to the Grand Canyon! We begin our descent into the canyon.

Meals: Dinner

Backpacking: 8-10 miles; Elevation loss: 4,400'

Meet your guides and the other group members inside Grand Canyon National Park at South Rim Market Plaza in front of the General Store at 8am sharp. We'll use this time for a brief orientation...

Days 2-3: Continuing our exploration, we move on to our next camp.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Backpacking: 5-11 miles; elevation gain/loss varies depending on route.

After a hearty breakfast each morning, we pack up and hike to our next camp. Depending on our route, we'll see spectacular sites like Hance Rapids, the Gr...

Day 4: We make our exit hike up to the rim, taking in final views of the Grand Canyon.

Meals: Breakfast

Backpacking: 8-9 miles; Elevation gain: 3,500-4,000'

Today we make our exit ascent to the canyon rim. An early start takes advantage of the coolest part of the day as we climb up the rocky trail. Depending on time, we may make a brief si...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $899
Price per day$225
Last Updated: 10/9/2019

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Transportation from your hometown to group meeting point
    • Park entrance fees ($25 per private vehicle or present your National Parks pass)
    • Transfers to/from trailhead
    • Insurance of any kind
    • 3 lunches
    • Snacks and energy food
    • Energy drinks
    • Alcoholic beverages (please do not bring)
    • Soft drinks
    • Guide gratuities and items of a personal nature

Accommodation

Backcountry camping, 3 nights

Cancellation policy

Full payment is due at sign up, fully refundable up to 30 days prior to departure.

If you decide to cancel your trip, the following fees apply and are due when we receive notice of your cancellation: 30+ days prior to departure = $0 15 to 29 days prior to departure = 50% of the total trip cost is non-refundable 0 to 14 days prior to departure = 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable

If you instead transfer to another trip, the following fees are due at the time of the request: 15+ days prior to departure = $0 0 to 14 days prior to departure = 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included

2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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