57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in the Grand Canyon, refer to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s requirements for air travel to the US and Grand Canyon National Park public health update.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get on this adventure:

• An experienced, certified hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
• Two to five days of hiking depending on your chosen itinerary
• Transportation from your accommodation to the trailhead and back
• Campsite accommodations
• All meals, from breakfast on day 1 to lunch on the last day
• Tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and multi-day backpack
• All emergency equipment
• All national park fees and permits

What’s not included:

• Transportation to your pre-trip accommodation
• Accommodation before the trip
• Personal hiking clothes and gear

To participate in these adventures, strong fitness levels and some hiking experience are required. It’s also important to note that doing these tours between May and September may require hiking in 105+°F  (40°C) temperatures.

For the 2-day and 3-day custom backpacking adventure in the Grand Canyon, you have to be comfortable covering up to 9.5 miles (15 km) a day with extreme elevation changes (over 4,000 ft / 1,220 m) on good, maintained trails. Other than that, you’ll be carrying your backpack. Although these tours are generally less strenuous than the longer tour below, it is only because of the shorter duration.

For the Grandview Trek backpacking tour, you will be hiking up to 6-10 hours a day for 5 days, with significant daily elevation changes. Be prepared for periods of steep hiking, all the while carrying your 35-45 lbs (15-20 kg) backpack, with moderate to significant exposure, and at times loose surfaces that require attention and careful footing. This hike isn’t recommended for anyone who dislikes heights and extreme drop-offs.

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

• Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
• Hiking poles — optional
• Three water bottles (at least 1L capacity each)
• Sturdy hiking boots or shoes
• Wool or synthetic hiking socks — at least 3 pairs
• Hiking clothes
• Spare clothes for layering and 4-5 days of hiking
• Waterproof rain jacket
• Sunhat
• Toiletries (hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Sunglasses
• Sleeping bag (can be provided by guide)
• 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 prices:

• For the group adventures, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1, with a maximum of 9 guests per tour.  
• For the custom adventures, max. client-to-guide ratio is 2:1. 
• The cost does not decrease as the group grows. 

Hiking in the Grand Canyon 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 but older than 12 may be permitted to join the tours on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
• Minors between 10 and 12 may be permitted to join a private tour.
• Minors younger than 10 aren’t allowed to participate in these tours.

If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

A $250 USD deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 2 months (60 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.

• If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to sixty (60) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking and within 10 days of making their reservation, Client is entitled to a full refund minus a $50 USD cancellation fee.
• If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to sixty (60) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, but 10 days or more after making their first payment, Client is entitled to a full refund minus a $100 USD cancellation fee.
• For cancellations fifty-nine (59) to thirty (30) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total trip cost.
• After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non-refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.

To get to Flagstaff, AZ, most people fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport which is 3 hours away. From there, you can rent a car or take a bus.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, which will usually be somewhere around Flagstaff or Sedona, AZ.