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When booking a trip, you can either pay for it in full or reserve your spot with a 30% deposit. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

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After 48 hours, booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. You can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

Basic
  • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  • If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
  • Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period.
Flexible
  • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  • If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled within 29 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
  • Booking fees are non-refundable after 48 hours grace period.
Super Flexible
  • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  • If canceled 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • Booking fees are non-refundable after 48 hours grace period.
People
1 Person
Date(s)
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Duration
5 day
Guide(s)
James Gallant, Gallant Wind Guiding
Reserve deposit (10%) $0
Second Payment Amount: $0
  • Discover the Grand Canyon like never before on this Rim-to-Rim hiking adventure with expert guiding. Over five days, traverse legendary trails through steep corridors and lush oases, with stops at secret waterfalls and sweeping vantage points. Camp under the dazzling night sky, feast on freshly made gourmet meals that revive both body and spirit, and soak in the serenity of nature far from the crowds. Once the tour finishes, you’ll have earned every breathtaking view and every precious memory made. Let’s do this!

    • After the transport from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon, you’ll meet with the tour guide at the Grand Canyon Visitors Center for a pack check. After that, the group will make their way into the canyon for the first night in a backcountry camp under the stars.

      Meals: Dinner
      Accommodation: Backcountry campsite

      Grand Canyon Visitors Center
    • Over the next two days, dive deep into the heart of the Grand Canyon along its iconic main corridor trails. You’ll navigate switchbacks, cross rugged terrain, and take in breathtaking views that stretch endlessly into the horizon. Stops along the way include cascading waterfalls, hidden oases, and picture-perfect lookouts. Your guide will prepare fresh, satisfying meals to keep your energy high for the day’s adventures. Nights will be spent in cozy backcountry camps, where you can swap stories, stargaze, and revel in the canyon’s serene beauty.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Accommodation: Backcountry campsite

      Phantom Ranch at Grand Canyon
    • The journey to the other rim begins, with trails that challenge and inspire as we ascend toward the canyon’s edge. Along the way, the sun-drenched views and ever-changing colors of the rock formations will remind us why this landscape is a global treasure. After hours of rewarding hiking, the day concludes with a stunning sunset view from the rim, painting the canyon in shades of gold, orange, and purple. We’ll share a hearty meal and reflect on the incredible path covered so far.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Accommodation: Backcountry campsite

      Grand Canyon rim view
    • After a breakfast feast, we’ll shuttle back to the other side of the canyon, say our goodbyes, and depart back home filled with memories of this amazing 5-day hiking tour.

      Meals: Breakfast

      Grand Canyon aerial shot
    • Included:

        • An experienced hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
        • 5-day Rim-to-Rim hiking adventure in the Grand Canyon
        • Accommodation: 4 nights of camping in tents
        • All meals, as indicated in the itinerary
        • Permits and permit lottery announcement email
        • Shuttles during the trip
        • Sun hoodie with your route on it
        • Professional instructions on how to backpack

      Add-ons

        • Additional tent rental

      Not included:

        • Flights to the area
        • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
        • Guaranteed routes or dates, due to the camping permit being a lottery
        • Guide gratuities — optional
        • Travel and medical insurance — optional
    • This Rim-to-Rim hiking adventure of the Grand Canyon is rated moderate, meaning that previous backpacking experience and overnight camping is encouraged. Some routes can be a bit challenging, so they may not be enjoyable for beginners. Although the classic hiking route is beginner-friendly, everyone will carry a backpack on this tour, and that fact alone can make the tour somewhat harder.

      For more hiking adventures in the Grand Canyon, click here!

    • All group trips are decided by a lottery system set by the parks. When a person signs up, the guide takes care of all the permits so you don’t have to. The exact date and route depend on the lottery results required by the NPS for Grand Canyon trips.

      The rim-to-rim hike is one of the most popular trips in the Grand Canyon and is thus subject to an extremely competitive permit lottery system. Even if you book the trip, securing a permit is not guaranteed.

      The Grand Canyon’s permit process is complicated, but your guides will take care of everything so you don’t have to worry about it! The park issues backpacking permits through a lottery system 4+ months in advance. As permits for popular trips sell out immediately during the initial lottery, it’s important to sign up for wanted dates before the process begins.

      Early bird booking doesn’t guarantee a spot but you will be the first one to know once the permits are secured.

    • 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.

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

        • Backpack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the adventure (around a 25-40L bag)
        • Hiking poles — optional
        • Sleeping bag
        • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
        • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
        • Comfortable hiking clothes
        • Spare clothes for layering
        • 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.

    • Group sizes and pricing

        • For this Rim-to-Rim hike of the Grand Canyon, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
        • It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 6 participants.
        • The cost per person decreases as the group grows (for 5 or 6 persons), so it’s the perfect opportunity to hike with friends and family!

      Rim-to-Rim hikes 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 starting point of your rim-to-rim hike is Flagstaff, AR. To get there, most people fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). From there, you can use public transport or rent a car to reach Flagstaff.

      Once you’re there, a shuttle will transfer you to meet your guide at a predetermined time in the Grand Canyon Visitors Center, Lot #4. Your guide will provide more details before the trip starts.

    • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

      Redpoint tailors their 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.

      Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

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