Grand Canyon Village Trip Overview
This 3-day hike through the Grand Canyon National Park will be one thing you do in your life that you’ll never forget! This all-inclusive hike is a wonderful introduction to hiking. As you hike to the canyon floor, enjoy the Colorado River, relax under the shady cottonwood trees near Bright Angel Creek, or grab a lemonade at historic Phantom Ranch! You can take a side hike to Plateau Point for amazing 360 views of the sunset will not disappoint! All permits and fees, gear, meals, snacks, transportation and a certified wilderness guide are all included!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Grand Canyon Village, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, United States
This 3-day hike through the Grand Canyon National Park will be one thing you do in your life that you’ll never forget! This all-inclusive hike is a wonderful introduction to hiking. As you hike to the canyon floor, enjoy the Colorado River, relax under the shady cottonwood trees near Bright Angel Creek, or grab a lemonade at historic Phantom Ranch! You can take a side hike to Plateau Point for amazing 360 views of the sunset will not disappoint! All permits and fees, gear, meals, snacks, transportation and a certified wilderness guide are all included!
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1
Stop At: Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Make your way to the departure point in Scottsdale begin the drive to the South Rim. Day 1 of this adventure begins at the South Kaibab Trailhead for a 7.5 mile hike. The trail descends over 4,800 feet down to the canyon floor of this spectacular gorge. Enjoy incredible views from the trail across the 18 mile wide corridor. You will be carrying a backpack weighing approximately 35 pounds. It will contain your personal belongings and the food and camping gear provided. Your guide will interpret the various rock layers for you during the descent in which the age of the earth is clearly outlined – over 2 billion years! The Grand Canyon is one of the very few places on earth where you can see this! After a rest, continue down further, now joined by the stream formed by the spring. Wind down the Devil’s Corkscrew, a series of exhilarating switchbacks.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
After the switchbacks, you’ll make your way to the Colorado River. Here, you will cross the extension bridge to the north side and arrive at the Bright Angel Campsite for the remainder of the day and night.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping at the Bright Angel Campground
Day 2: Day 2
Stop At: Indian Gardens, AZ 86336, USA
Awake to fresh coffee and breakfast before heading to Indian Gardens, the site of your second night. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon hike out to an overlook above the river after lunch. This day you will cover three to six miles of ground. A delicious dinner concludes the day.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tent Camping at the Indian Garden Campground
Day 3: Day 3
Stop At: Grand Canyon Village, N Village Loop, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
On your last day, you’ll be up early for a nutritious breakfast before heading to the rim and the Grand Canyon Village. Once back at the trailhead, take a last look at the canyon’s vastness while enjoying a deli lunch. A quick souvenir stop or two and then you’ll be on the road back to Flagstaff by mid-afternoon.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
