Grand Canyon Backpacking – South Rim
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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
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- 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
REI will include a detailed itinerary in your final departure materials. Our two most common routes include highlights such as:
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...
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...
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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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.
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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
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
2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners
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