Included: Experienced Wilderness First Responder hiking guides with extensive knowledge of the area 5-day Rim-to-Rim adventure (2 days pre and post-trek in Kanab + 3 days of backpacking through the Grand Canyon) Hotel accommodation in Kanab and Tusayan pre and post trip (double occupancy) All meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 5 4 breakfasts 3 picnic lunches (sandwich/wrap) 4 dinners Trailhead transport from and to Kanab and Tusayan Lightweight backpacking tent (unless you prefer to bring your own) Team cooking, water purification and first-aid equipment Satellite messenger communication in case of emergency Human waste bags Pre-trip gear & training advice (as desired) Campsite fees and overnight permits for Grand Canyon National Park Trekking poles Add-ons: Single occupancy room (for the 2 hotel nights in Kanab) — add at checkout Not included: Transportation to Kanab Alcoholic beverages Snacks on the trail Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

This five-day rim-to-rim traversal might pose a challenge even to avid adventurers. As you’ll be hiking for 8-12 miles (13 to 19 km) per day for several days in a row, you must be in great shape. Keep in mind that you’ll also be carrying a +35 lbs (+15 kg) backpack , doing up to 5,000 ft (1,524 m) of vertical ascent per day. The terrain can be rough and very steep at times, so good physical fitness is paramount. Due to the significant elevation changes, you should also prepare for extreme temperature swings and wildly varying conditions on the trail.

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 55-60L bag) Sleeping bag (rated to 20 degrees or warmer) Sleeping pad Personal snacks Personal bowl, cup, and spoon Water bottle or hydration bladder (4L capacity) Hiking attire Hiking boots Spare clothes for layering Down jacket Waterproof rain jacket Sunhat Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Headlamp or flashlight Sunglasses 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.

Are pets allowed in the Grand Canyon?

For the safety of your pet, visitors, and wildlife, pets are not allowed on trails below the rim. For more details on regulations and pet-friendly areas, visit the National Park Service website .

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and prices: For this backpacking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 4:1. The maximum group size is 9 guests. It takes a minimum of 3 people for this tour to operate. This Grand Canyon backpacking 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 hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Is a single occupancy room available?

The price for this Rim-to-Rim tour 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. This covers the 2 nights at the hotel in Kanab.

Getting there and meeting location

There are multiple options to reach Kanab , the city where you’ll stay a day prior to and after the backpacking trip. Most people fly into one of these three major airports: Harry Read International Airport (LAS) near Las Vegas, Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) , and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) . From there, the best option would be renting a car—depending on the chosen airport, it will take you anywhere between 3 and 5.5 hours to get to Kanab. You can check into your hotel (included in the price) after 5 pm on Day 1.

Safety measures and insurance

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.

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Rim-to-Rim: 3 Days of Backpacking in the Grand Canyon

5 days | Challenging | 5.00

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Even Teddy Roosevelt claimed that every American should witness Grand Canyon’s unparalleled beauty. Take Teddy’s counsel, ditch the crowds and enjoy the canyon over 3 days on the 24-mile Rim-to-Rim trail! Hiking from North to South Rim is like using a geological time machine: 250-million-year-old strata lying back to back with 1.2 billion-year-old rocks featuring the mighty Colorado river carving through the gorge. Visitors say pictures don’t do justice to its red-rock chasms, so see for yourself why Teddy’s right—after all, it is one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders!

Adventure Highlights

Explore all the wonders of the Canyon: From North to South Rim: cross the Grand Canyon in 3 days
Spot wildlife along the way: Varied habitats teeming with rare and endangered species
Unique geological features: Feel the mighty Colorado River carving through layers of ombre rocks

Duration

5 days

Season

May through October

Group size

Up to 9 people

Accommodation

Standard: Hotel pre and post-trek, camping (tents) during the hike

The adventure, day by day

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This is your chance to traverse the full North-to-South expanse of the Grand Canyon on your own two feet. With incredibly experienced guides by your side and the logistics taken care of, embarking on this ultimate adventure has never been more alluring. Over the course of 5 days, you’ll backpack across 24 miles of the canyon, testing your physical and mental endurance along the way. You can expect very challenging terrain and possibly unpredictable weather, but that’s the price of witnessing all the beauty of the Grand Canyon from up close.

Day 1: Pre-trip prep

Check into your hotel in Kanab after 5 pm (included in the price). We’ll then have a trip briefing and a gear check with your guide. At 7 pm, we’ll have a team welcome dinner and get to know each other.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kanab

Day 2: Get on the trail

We’ll meet at 9 am at the guide’s office in Kanab. You’re welcome to leave your car or any extra bags with us before we head out. From there, we’ll go to the North Rim to kick off our backpacking journey! After we grab lunch at the trailhead, we’ll begin our descent into the canyon and find the perfect spot to establish our camp for the night.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Camping (tents)

Day 3: Inner canyon explorations

A hiker posing near a drop-off in the Grand Canyon.

Today we’re doing inner canyon explorations. This includes The Box, Bright Angel Creek, and Phantom Ranch. Campsite selection and precise itinerary are dependent on permit allocations.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Camping (tents)

Day 4: To the South Rim

Hikers celebrating a successful climb in the Grand Canyon.

On the last day in the Canyon, well be ascending to the South Rim. Expect up to 4,400 ft (1,341 m) of vertical gain. We’ll get picked up at the trailhead and returned to Kanab. Check into the hotel for a well-deserved rest. In the evening, we’ll have a celebratory dinner.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kanab

Day 5: Departure

Some rocks and vegetation along the Grand Canyon.

After breakfast, it’s time to leave. If you’d like to spend more time in the area, just ask your guides for recommendations!

Meals: Breakfast

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5.00 (1 review)

Wow! Just wow! Everything I was hoping for and more. The geology was jaw dropping, the trip organization was stellar, and Sunny’s intimate knowledge of the canyon allowed us to see the little secrets that other will miss. But the best part was Sunny’s competency in not only leading the trip, but invoking a camaraderie and chemistry amongst a group of strangers that will inevitably lead to long term friendships. That is is a gift to all of us!

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Things to know

Included:
- - Experienced Wilderness First Responder hiking guides with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 5-day Rim-to-Rim adventure (2 days pre and post-trek in Kanab + 3 days of backpacking through the Grand Canyon)
  - Hotel accommodation in Kanab and Tusayan pre and post trip (double occupancy)
  - All meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 5
    
    4 breakfasts
    
    3 picnic lunches (sandwich/wrap)
    
    4 dinners
  - Trailhead transport from and to Kanab and Tusayan
  - Lightweight backpacking tent (unless you prefer to bring your own)
  - Team cooking, water purification and first-aid equipment
  - Satellite messenger communication in case of emergency
  - Human waste bags
  - Pre-trip gear & training advice (as desired)
  - Campsite fees and overnight permits for Grand Canyon National Park
  - Trekking poles
Add-ons:
- - Single occupancy room (for the 2 hotel nights in Kanab) — add at checkout
Not included:
- - Transportation to Kanab
  - Alcoholic beverages
  - Snacks on the trail
  - Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  - Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
This five-day rim-to-rim traversal might pose a challenge even to avid adventurers. As you’ll be hiking for 8-12 miles (13 to 19 km) per day for several days in a row, you must be in great shape. Keep in mind that you’ll also be carrying a +35 lbs (+15 kg) backpack, doing up to 5,000 ft (1,524 m) of vertical ascent per day. The terrain can be rough and very steep at times, so good physical fitness is paramount. Due to the significant elevation changes, you should also prepare for extreme temperature swings and wildly varying conditions on the trail.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 55-60L bag)
  - Sleeping bag (rated to 20 degrees or warmer)
  - Sleeping pad
  - Personal snacks
  - Personal bowl, cup, and spoon
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (4L capacity)
  - Hiking attire
  - Hiking boots
  - Spare clothes for layering
  - Down jacket
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Sunhat
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  - Headlamp or flashlight
  - Sunglasses
  - 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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For the safety of your pet, visitors, and wildlife, pets are not allowed on trails below the rim. For more details on regulations and pet-friendly areas, visit the National Park Service website.
Group sizes and prices:
- - For this backpacking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 4:1. The maximum group size is 9 guests.
  - It takes a minimum of 3 people for this tour to operate.
This Grand Canyon backpacking 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 hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this Rim-to-Rim tour 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. This covers the 2 nights at the hotel in Kanab.
There are multiple options to reach Kanab, the city where you’ll stay a day prior to and after the backpacking trip. Most people fly into one of these three major airports: Harry Read International Airport (LAS) near Las Vegas, Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). From there, the best option would be renting a car—depending on the chosen airport, it will take you anywhere between 3 and 5.5 hours to get to Kanab.

You can check into your hotel (included in the price) after 5 pm on Day 1.
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.
Deposits

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.

Cancellations

Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

Basic
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Flexible
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled 60-89 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Super Flexible
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 59 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.

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