Premium Hiking in the Grand Canyon

Intrepid Travel · 3 days
Premium Hiking in the Grand Canyon
Premium Hiking in the Grand Canyon
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3 Days
From AUD $3850
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Demanding

Rating

Premium Hiking in the Grand Canyon

Premium Hiking in the Grand Canyon

Intrepid Travel · 3 days
Duration

3 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Unknown

Physical Rating

Demanding

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Lace up your boots and experience the best short hikes of the Grand Canyon. With the guidance of your experienced tour leader, explore this incredible landscape and its fascinating history as you hike three trails over three days.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the ease of unpacking once at your Feature Stay, the El Tovar Hotel. With views over the Grand Canyon, this famous lodge has hosted many renowned guests, including Theodore Roosevelt, Paul McCartney and Oprah Winfrey.
  • Hike the canyon’s best trails, including South Kaibab and Cedar Ridge and view the Colorado River and Grand Canyon from the top of the Grandview trail.
  • Choose your own hiking distance (either 5 km or 10 km) each day to suit your ability, ensuring your hiking experience is tailoured to you.
  • Explore the Grand Canyon with an experienced and knowledgeable leader by your side and learn about the region’s geography and history from a local.
  • Relish a delicious picnic lunch with a five star view that overlooks the canyon ridge below.

Trip Details

Duration

3 days

Transportation

Private van,on foot

Tour Type

Small Group

Guide Language

English

Starts

Grand Canyon - South Kaibab Trail, United States Of America

Finishes

Grand Canyon - Grandview Trail, United States Of America

Accommodations

Unknown

Travel Style

Walking & Trekking

Physical Rating

Demanding

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Grand Canyon - South Kaibab Trail
Welcome to Arizona! Early this morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in Flagstaff and drive the scenic route to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon where your adventure starts straight away. As you drive, catch your first glimpse of the landscapes that await you in the days ahead. On arrival, lace up your hiking boots, grab your included hiking poles and daypack and set off on your first moderate-rated hike along the South Kaibab Trail. This route follows the narrow ridgeline of Cedar Ridge, offering incredible panoramic views of the Canyon as the ridge drops away on either side. Late in the afternoon you’ll check into your Feature Stay accommodation at the iconic El Tovar Hotel, right on the south rim of the Grand Canyon. This historic landmark will be your home for the next two nights so kick off your hiking boots, relax and take in the charm of a hotel that has hosted an impressive list of guests from Albert Einstein to Oprah Winfrey. Round the evening off with dinner before watching the sun set over the Canyon.

Included Activities:

  • Grand Canyon - Welcome dinner
  • South Rim - South Kaibab Trail Guided Hike
  • Included daypack & trekking poles (3 days)
  • All National Park Permits and Entries
  • Complimentary Shuttle transfer Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon

Accommodation:

  • El Tovar Hotel (or similar) - Feature Stay (Number of Nights: 1)
2
Day 2: Grand Canyon - Bright Angel Trail
After breakfast, you’ll hike in the footsteps of Native Americans on a winding trail below the canyon rim and along the Bright Angel Fault – a visible fracture in the Earth’s crust. As you hike, your leader will share insights into the fascinating history, geology and ecology that shape this incredible landscape. This is the most accessible trail that goes far below the crater rim and there are two potential turn-around points which can make the hike 3 miles or 6 miles round trip depending on how you are feeling. Stop for a picnic lunch with a five-star view before continuing back up to the rim, this time taking in the towering cliffs above. Tonight, sit down for an included dinner at the historic El Tovar Hotel overlooking the Grand Canyon.

Included Activities:

  • Grand Canyon National Park - Dinner at Historic El Tovar
  • Grand Canyon - Bright Angel Trail Guided Hike

Accommodation:

  • El Tovar Hotel (or similar) - Feature Stay (Number of Nights: 1)
3
Day 3: Grand Canyon - Grandview Trail
This morning, set off on your final inspiring hike on the Grandview Trail – a name that says it all. Today’s hike offers some of the most breathtaking views of the entire tour, with panoramic views over the Grand Canyon and the winding Colorado River far below. With numerous switchbacks the view is constantly changing as you head down the trail. As you hike, your expert tour leader will tell you about this historic trail carved by hand in the late 1800s by miner Pete Berry, who once used to extract some of the richest copper ore in the world along this very trail. After the hike you’ll leave the park through the East Entrance, stopping at the famous Desert View Watchtower. This impressive four-story historic stone building is a replica of a Native American tower found in the exact location by early explorers centuries ago, and the perfect place to take in one last panoramic vista of the Grand Canyon before travelling back to Flagstaff, where your hiking adventure comes to an end. If you would like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

Included Activities:

  • Grand Canyon - Desert View Watchtower visit
  • Grand Canyon - Grandview Trail guided hike
  • Complimentary Shuttle transfer from Grand Canyon to Flagstaff
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.
AUD $3,850
(Tour only)
Per Person Twin Share

Duration: 3 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Demanding

Lace up your boots and experience the best short hikes of the Grand Canyon. With the guidance of your experienced tour leader, explore this incredible landscape and its fascinating history as you hike three trails over three days.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 03 Apr 2026

Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.

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