Included: 1 to 2 experienced, local hiking guides depending on group size, with extensive knowledge of the area 7-day guided women’s hiking tour of the Grand Canyon and Sedona, with day hikes only and hotel stays every night Accommodation for 6 nights in hotels and a national park lodge (based on double occupancy, with en suite bathrooms and with your own bed guaranteed) All meals from dinner on day 1 through breakfast on day 7, except one lunch (lodge breakfasts, packed lunches, and restaurant or picnic dinners) All ground transportation during the trip, including pickup and drop-off at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport All park entry fees and permits Guided tour of Lowell Observatory, including admission Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout) Single occupancy room Not included: Transportation to Flagstaff, Arizona One lunch Alcoholic beverages Optional spa treatments and activities during free time Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above Insurance — recommended, available at checkout Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

In order to join this Grand Canyon hotel hiking tour, good fitness is required , and you should be comfortable hiking on steep, rocky terrain. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 8 km (5 mi), with up to 536 m (1,760 ft) of elevation gain . While the overall mileage isn’t high, don’t underestimate the heat, the elevation changes, and the challenge of back-to-back hikes into the Grand Canyon. Canyon trails have significant elevation gain and loss, with rocky, partly unmaintained sections and steep drop-offs. Sedona’s trails are well maintained but include lots of stair-stepping. Flagstaff and the South Rim sit at around 2,134 m (7,000 ft) , so the start of the trip helps with acclimatization. In the weeks before the trip, aim for 30 to 45 minutes of aerobic exercise like hill walking, jogging, or stair climbing, three to four times a week. Trekking poles are required for this trip. Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more Grand Canyon hiking adventure ! Looking for more adventures with like-minded women? Browse our women-only trips .

What makes this trip different from other Grand Canyon hiking tours?

Most Grand Canyon hiking trips mean carrying a heavy pack and camping below the rim. This one is built around day hikes , so you get to hike down into the canyon on historic trails like the Grandview and Hermit Trails, then head back up to a hot shower and a real bed every night . Two of those nights are at a lodge on the South Rim, within walking distance of the canyon’s edge. The trip also goes beyond the canyon itself, pairing it with Sedona’s red rock trails, an evening at Lowell Observatory, and the Desert View Watchtower. With a small, women-only group of up to nine and free time built in, it’s a more relaxed and personal way to experience the Grand Canyon.

What do I need to bring?

Gear: Day pack (25-40L) Water bottles or hydration bladder, with capacity for at least 3L (desert heat and dry air mean you’ll drink more than you expect) Hiking poles (optional, but helpful on the steep, rocky descents into the canyon) Headlamp with fresh batteries for the early starts and the observatory evening Clothing & footwear: Sturdy hiking boots or trail shoes with good grip for rocky trails and slickrock Moisture-wicking hiking layers, plus a warm mid-layer for cool mornings at 7,000 ft (2,135 m) Waterproof rain jacket Sunhat with a brim and sunglasses Comfortable clothes for dinners and town time in Sedona Swimsuit for the pool and Jacuzzi in Sedona Other: Toiletries, including sunscreen, lip balm, and hand sanitizer Electrolyte mix or salty snacks to keep up with the heat Any personal medications and a small personal first-aid kit Camera (optional, but recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing: For this Grand Canyon hotel hiking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1 , with two guides for full groups. The maximum group size is set at 9 participants . All participants are guaranteed their own bed, and a limited number of single occupancy rooms may be available. Solo travelers are welcome —they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee. Grand Canyon hotel hiking tours can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18 , you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Grand Canyon hotel hiking tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Is a single occupancy room available?

Every participant is guaranteed her own bed . This price for this Grand Canyon hotel hiking tour for women is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout. Please note that single rooms are limited and subject to availability. Solo travelers are welcome —they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of this Grand Canyon hotel hiking tour is Flagstaff, Arizona . To get there, most people fly into Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG), arriving by 4 pm. You will meet your guides by 4 pm at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. At the end of the trip, you’ll be back at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport by 10:30 am, so plan flights departing after noon.

Safety measures and insurance

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Grand Canyon and Sedona: 7-Day Women’s Hiking Tour with Hotel Stays

Name: Grand Canyon Hotel Tour: Women's Hiking & Sedona
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7 days | Moderate | 5.00

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You don’t need a heavy pack or a night on the canyon floor to really know the Grand Canyon. On this trip, a small group of women hikes below the South Rim by day, following historic trails down past rock layers more than a billion years old, then heads back up to a hot shower and a real bed. From there, we trade the canyon for Sedona’s red rock country, with slickrock trails, wide-open views, and time to slow down by the pool. Great hikes, good food, and plenty of shared laughter make this a more personal way to see Arizona’s canyon country than the typical visit.

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Adventure Highlights

The Grand Canyon without the pack: Day hikes below the South Rim on historic trails, then back to a lodge on the rim each night, with no camping and no heavy packs
Sedona's red rock country: Well-kept trails with unobstructed views of the red rock formations, plus free time for spa treatments, galleries, and a dip in the pool
Stars and canyon history: A guided evening at Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was discovered, and the views from Mary Colter's Desert View Watchtower on the canyon's edge

Duration

7 days

Season

October through November

Group size

Up to 9 people

The adventure, day by day

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This seven-day, women-only trip is built for hikers who want to experience the Grand Canyon without carrying a backpack or camping below the rim. It takes in three very different landscapes: the ponderosa pine forests of Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon's South Rim, and the red rock country around Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. We spend two nights at a lodge within walking distance of the rim, with day hikes down the historic Grandview and Hermit Trails, then three nights in Sedona hiking Brins Mesa and Airport Mesa. Six nights in hotels and a national park lodge are included, along with all meals from the first dinner through the final breakfast, except one lunch. The daily plan may shift with weather and group interests.

Day 1: Welcome to Flagstaff and a night at the observatory

Arrive at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, where the group meets up by 4 pm. From there it’s a short hop to our lodging, tucked among tall ponderosa pines at around 7,000 ft (2,134 m), which gives everyone a head start on acclimatizing. We’ll sit down together for our first dinner, swap introductions, and talk through the week ahead. Then comes the part people tend to remember: a guided visit to Lowell Observatory under Flagstaff’s famously dark skies. You’ll look at stars and planets through powerful telescopes and hear how this place earned its spot in astronomy history, Pluto’s discovery included.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Little America Flagstaff (or similar)

Day 2: Desert View Watchtower and the Grandview Trail

Desert View Watchtower and the Grandview Trail — Hiking in Grand Canyon | Arizona

We get an early start and drive about 1 hour and 40 minutes north to the Grand Canyon. First stop is Mary Colter’s Desert View Watchtower, a pretty great spot for your first look into the canyon. Then we dig into mining history on the Grandview Trail, built by prospector Pete Berry, who struck a copper vein out on Horseshoe Mesa and founded the Last Chance Mine. Pete and his wife Martha later opened the trail to early tourists, which paid better than copper. Hiking out to Coconino Saddle, it’s only 3.5 km (2.2 mi) round trip, but it’s steep, rocky, exposed in places, and all switchbacks. Tonight we check into Maswik Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Distance: 3.5 km (2.2 mi)
Elevation: +366 m (+1,200 ft) / -366 m (-1,200 ft)
Accommodation: Maswik Lodge (or similar)

Day 3: Hermit Trail to Santa Maria Spring

Hermit Trail to Santa Maria Spring — Hiking in Grand Canyon | Arizona

Another early start, which becomes the pattern here as we chase the cooler morning hours. Today we head to the far end of the South Rim and drop in from Hermits Trailhead down to Santa Maria Spring, where a small hut gives us shade and a seat before the climb back out. Like Grandview, this is one of the quieter trails on the rim, though crowds weren’t the point: it was built to haul people, pork chops, and bottles of Porto to Hermit Camp, a luxury tourist camp that predated Phantom Ranch by a decade and closed in 1930. We’ll also fit in another Mary Colter building, before or after the hike. Prefer an easier day? There’s a rim walk to Yavapai Point instead, 6.4 km (4 mi) round trip.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Distance: 8 km (5 mi)
Elevation: +536 m (+1,760 ft) / -536 m (-1,760 ft)
Accommodation: Maswik Lodge (or similar)

Day 4: Free morning at the canyon, then on to Sedona

After three days on the trails, a slower morning feels good. Spend it however you like: walk a stretch of the rim, sit in on one of the daily ranger programs, drop by the Visitor Center or the Yavapai Geology Museum, or just find a quiet spot and stare at the canyon for a while. Once we regroup, we load up the vans and drive about two hours south to Sedona, trading pine forest for red rock. There’s time to settle into our rooms at the Sky Rock Inn before we head out for dinner and our first evening in town.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Driving: About 2 hours
Accommodation: Sky Rock Inn (or similar)

Day 5: Red rock views on the Brins Mesa Trail

Red rock views on the Brins Mesa Trail — Hiking in Grand Canyon | Arizona

Sedona sits ringed by red rock buttes, steep canyon walls, and pine forest, and today we get right into it. The Brins Mesa Trail starts at the edge of town, so there’s barely any driving before boots hit dirt. The path opens up quickly and gives us wide, unobstructed views of the formations that made Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon famous. Our route takes in Soldier’s Pass and covers about 8 km (5 mi) with 183 m (600 ft) of elevation change, including a few stretches of slickrock underfoot. We’re back in town with plenty of time to clean up before dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Distance: 8 km (5 mi)
Elevation: 183 m (600 ft)
Accommodation: Sky Rock Inn (or similar)

Day 6: Optional Airport Mesa loop or a free day in Sedona

Optional Airport Mesa loop or a free day in Sedona — Hiking in Grand Canyon | Arizona

Today is yours to shape. Anyone who wants to keep moving starts at the Airport Mesa Vortex, one of Sedona’s famous energy spots, then carries on around the Airport Mesa Loop, a 5.6 km (3.5 mi) circuit with an optional 1.6 km (1 mi) out-and-back spur and yet more red rock views. If you’d rather give your legs a break, Sedona makes it easy: spa treatments, art galleries, and shopping are all close at hand, and plenty of people swap boots for a massage after a week of trails. Hike first and browse later, or skip the trail entirely. Either way, we come back together in the evening for a final dinner as a group.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Distance: Optional 5.6 km (3.5 mi) loop, with an optional 1.6 km (1 mi) spur
Accommodation: Sky Rock Inn (or similar)

Day 7: Farewell to canyon country

We share one last breakfast together before saying goodbye to canyon country. The drive from Sedona back to Flagstaff takes about 45 minutes, and we’ll have you at the airport by 10:30 am, so book flights out any time after 12 pm.

Meals: Breakfast

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Lodging & food

Hotels and a national park lodge on the South Rim

This is a hotel-based trip, so every night ends with a real bed and a hot shower. We start with a night at a hotel in Flagstaff. On the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, we spend two nights at a national park lodge. As with many national park lodges, the rooms are a little dated, but the location can’t be beat: we’re within walking distance of the canyon rim. Our last three nights are at an inn in Sedona with an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a free shuttle into town, and views over the red rock landscape. All rooms have en suite bathrooms, and every guest is guaranteed their own bed.

Note that exact accommodations may vary depending on availability, but will always be of the same standard and comfort.

Meals

Food is covered from our welcome dinner on the first evening right through to breakfast on the final morning, with one lunch on your own along the way. Breakfasts are built for early starts, since we head out while the canyon is still cool, and lunches tend to be eaten somewhere with a view, whether that’s a shady seat at Santa Maria Spring or a rock ledge out on Brins Mesa. Dinners are where the day gets unpacked, with plenty of swapped stories, Southwestern flavors, and the kind of long table conversation that turns a group of strangers into friends. Our final night in Sedona ends with a proper farewell dinner together.

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Alicia

Alicia resides in Colorado, where she relishes the opportunity to ride her bike every day! She also enjoys hiking, backpacking, trail running, and snowshoeing, often accompanied by her family and dog (who famously proved that she is truly part border collie when she spontaneously herded 100+ head of cattle in Boulder open space!). Alicia has a well-rounded adventure background and a great appreciation for the friendships that can be forged among adventurous women, across different backgrounds and different generations. When not guiding, Alicia works in academia as a SAS programmer and data analyst.

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Carrie

Carrie has lived in Saranac Lake, NY in the Adirondack Mountains for 34 years. Her first guiding experience was when she was 20, a job that entailed taking US students to the USSR and Siberia. Her love of the outdoors comes from her parents. They taught her many outdoors skills and showed her how to hike, ski, row, sail and fish from an early age; in fact, the first peak she climbed was Camels Hump in Vermont at the age of 6! These days she is an avid downhill, cross-country and backcountry skier and is a licensed guide for whitewater rafting, hiking, camping and paddling.

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Brenda

Brenda is a seasoned world traveler and guide, with trips from Everest to Machu Picchu under her belt. After working with women’s groups in Honduras and serving in the Peace Corps, she became a passionate backpacker, yoga instructor, and watercolor artist. She enjoys catching moments to sketch on trips and encouraging others to do the same.

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Tori

Tori is a Professional Concert Dancer turned multi-certified, full-time Registered Maine Guide. With a passion for healing facilitation, she has worked to become a recognized Community Herbalist, Yoga Instructor, and Integrative Health and Wellness Coach. She blends her love for movement and holistic health with her knowledge of the outdoors to create well-rounded educational outdoor experiences. Her goal is to help you gain access to natural connection and to leave trips knowing more about yourself, the environment, and the bond between the two.

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Haley

Haley grew up exploring Minnesota's North Shore and has spent years traveling the world ever since, chasing new adventures like rock climbing, scuba diving, and whitewater rafting, though hiking and kayaking remain her favorites. She's biked across Southeast Asia, hiked the Himalayas, and spent a week in the Amazon. A certified yoga instructor and budding photographer, she's thrilled to share her love of travel and the outdoors as a guide.

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Lainie

Lainie has spent most of her adult life overseas, living and working across the UK, Papua New Guinea, Guatemala, Kenya, Turkey, and Mexico, which makes her a seasoned international traveler and adventurer. An avid hiker, she's tackled iconic routes like Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp, and recently summited two 19,000 ft (5,791 m) peaks in Peru with her 18-year-old son. She loves meeting new people and learning about their experiences, and has been guiding for close to 20 years.

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Heather

Heather has decades of experience helping women and girls explore the Pacific Northwest. She's passionate about kayaking, sailing, hiking, and paddleboarding. When not guiding, she volunteers in K9 search and rescue, helping recover outdoor adventurers near her home in Seattle.

What others say about this adventure

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Elizabeth R.

Great guides, fellow travelers, and, of course the Grand Canyon!

Deanne L.

I was so moved by the desert scenery. I haven’t been to the Grand Canyon in many years and wow, it is awesome. Everything else was great too, the different hiking o0tions, the other participants, guides etc.

Jackie R.

It was an exceptionally fun group of travelers and the guides were fun and very well organized!

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Things to know

Included:
- - 1 to 2 experienced, local hiking guides depending on group size, with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 7-day guided women’s hiking tour of the Grand Canyon and Sedona, with day hikes only and hotel stays every night
  - Accommodation for 6 nights in hotels and a national park lodge (based on double occupancy, with en suite bathrooms and with your own bed guaranteed)
  - All meals from dinner on day 1 through breakfast on day 7, except one lunch (lodge breakfasts, packed lunches, and restaurant or picnic dinners)
  - All ground transportation during the trip, including pickup and drop-off at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
  - All park entry fees and permits
  - Guided tour of Lowell Observatory, including admission
Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout)
- - Single occupancy room
Not included:
- - Transportation to Flagstaff, Arizona
  - One lunch
  - Alcoholic beverages
  - Optional spa treatments and activities during free time
  - Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
  - Insurance — recommended, available at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
In order to join this Grand Canyon hotel hiking tour, good fitness is required, and you should be comfortable hiking on steep, rocky terrain. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 8 km (5 mi), with up to 536 m (1,760 ft) of elevation gain.

While the overall mileage isn’t high, don’t underestimate the heat, the elevation changes, and the challenge of back-to-back hikes into the Grand Canyon. Canyon trails have significant elevation gain and loss, with rocky, partly unmaintained sections and steep drop-offs. Sedona’s trails are well maintained but include lots of stair-stepping. Flagstaff and the South Rim sit at around 2,134 m (7,000 ft), so the start of the trip helps with acclimatization. In the weeks before the trip, aim for 30 to 45 minutes of aerobic exercise like hill walking, jogging, or stair climbing, three to four times a week. Trekking poles are required for this trip.

Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more Grand Canyon hiking adventure! Looking for more adventures with like-minded women? Browse our women-only trips.
Most Grand Canyon hiking trips mean carrying a heavy pack and camping below the rim. This one is built around day hikes, so you get to hike down into the canyon on historic trails like the Grandview and Hermit Trails, then head back up to a hot shower and a real bed every night. Two of those nights are at a lodge on the South Rim, within walking distance of the canyon’s edge. The trip also goes beyond the canyon itself, pairing it with Sedona’s red rock trails, an evening at Lowell Observatory, and the Desert View Watchtower. With a small, women-only group of up to nine and free time built in, it’s a more relaxed and personal way to experience the Grand Canyon.
Gear:
- - Day pack (25-40L)
  - Water bottles or hydration bladder, with capacity for at least 3L (desert heat and dry air mean you’ll drink more than you expect)
  - Hiking poles (optional, but helpful on the steep, rocky descents into the canyon)
  - Headlamp with fresh batteries for the early starts and the observatory evening
Clothing & footwear:
- - Sturdy hiking boots or trail shoes with good grip for rocky trails and slickrock
  - Moisture-wicking hiking layers, plus a warm mid-layer for cool mornings at 7,000 ft (2,135 m)
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Sunhat with a brim and sunglasses
  - Comfortable clothes for dinners and town time in Sedona
  - Swimsuit for the pool and Jacuzzi in Sedona
Other:
- - Toiletries, including sunscreen, lip balm, and hand sanitizer
  - Electrolyte mix or salty snacks to keep up with the heat
  - Any personal medications and a small personal first-aid kit
  - Camera (optional, but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Group sizes and pricing:
- - For this Grand Canyon hotel hiking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1, with two guides for full groups.
  - The maximum group size is set at 9 participants.
  - All participants are guaranteed their own bed, and a limited number of single occupancy rooms may be available.
  - Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.
  - Grand Canyon hotel hiking tours can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Grand Canyon hotel hiking tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  - If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Every participant is guaranteed her own bed. This price for this Grand Canyon hotel hiking tour for women is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout. Please note that single rooms are limited and subject to availability.

Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.
The starting point of this Grand Canyon hotel hiking tour is Flagstaff, Arizona. To get there, most people fly into Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG), arriving by 4 pm.

You will meet your guides by 4 pm at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.

At the end of the trip, you’ll be back at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport by 10:30 am, so plan flights departing after noon.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
- If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
- If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
- If canceled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
- Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48 hours grace period.

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