Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon
 
             
 
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Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Tour
Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon
 
             
             
 
Tour Description
Our Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Tour is a Grand Canyon legend and deservedly so! The ability to hike across the Canyon is what makes the Rim to Rim so special, as you have the unique opportunity to experience both rims and everything in between.

We begin the Rim to Rim Tour on the cooler, shaded North Rim where we hike down the North Kaibab Trail. We then meet up with Bright Angel Creek and hike along it to Cottonwood Campground, a stunning desert oasis for our first night. Our second campsite is the famous Bright Angel Campground, and on the hike there we'll take a side trip to Ribbon Falls, one of the most dramatic Grand Canyon waterfalls. During the evening of the second day, we'll enjoy camping near Phantom Ranch and the Colorado River, before continuing our hike via the Bright Angel Trail to Indian Garden on the third day. We spend our last evening of the Rim to Rim hiking out to Plateau Point, one of the best views in the Grand Canyon, before returning to lush Indian Garden for the night. We resume our hike and top out the fourth day at the South Rim, where a shuttle awaits us to complete our journey back to Flagstaff.

Give us a call at 800-715-4453 to learn more about the classic Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Tour!

Please note: Due to Grand Canyon's permit system, it's beneficial to register 5 months or more in advance, and you'll receive a 5% discount for doing so. Click here to read more.

 
 
Tour Overview
Type
Duration
Distance
Difficulty
Solitude
Origin
Value
Backpacking Trip (details)
4 days
24 mi / 39 km
3 (details)
2 (details)
Flagstaff, AZ*
$1079 pp
 
* Flying into Phoenix? Click here for easy travel options to Flagstaff. 
 
 
 
Trip Itinerary and Details
Hiking Trip Logistics
 
 
Tour Start Dates
Hiking Tour Dates 2011
Next year's hiking tour dates
May 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31
June 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29
July 1, 2, 5, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 22, 24, 26, 29
Aug 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 19, 21, 22, 23, 27, 29, 31
Sept 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 20, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30
Oct 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30
May 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31
June 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 21, 24, 28, 30
July 4, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 31
Aug 4, 8, 13, 21, 26, 28, 30, 31
Sept 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 16, 19, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30
Oct 1, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
 
 
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