Grand Canyon Hike Adventure
  United States


Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Hike A world famous hike that offers incredible geology, ruins, hanging gardens of lush ferns, waterfalls and views to remember for a lifetime. This is the classic hike people talk about when discussing the spectacular Grand Canyon National Park! This has the best overall views of the canyons "main corridor", famous in postcards and photos. It allows the backpacker to see the incredible diversity between the North rim and South rim. The north rim, at 8000 feet,and the south rim at 7000 feet over vast differences in wildlife and flora. Our experienced guides will show you the geology, indian cultures past and present and so much more during this epic 4 day adventure.

You will cross the mighty Colorado River on day 3, the only extension bridge at the bottom of the canyon that will take travelers from rim to rim. Beautiful Roaring Springs, Bright Angel Creek, Phantom Ranch and other noteworthy locations are all along our path. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey into the heart of a truly unique southwest U.S. location. Spaces always fill quickly and group size is required to be small.

Highlights: You will experience the finest views available of the famous Grand Canyon National Park and the "main corridor", famous in photographs worldwide. You will experience all the diversity of the higher and lower elevations of the canyon as you camp at various locations during the 4 day trip. The pueblo culture, indians that inhabited cliff dwellings of stone hundreds of years ago, are visited and our guides will interpret for you the history of this vanished race. Ancestors still inhabit pockets of the southwest, but the mystery of why these original locations were abandoned has never been accounted for. The unique geology and how the canyon was formed will be discussed in detail as you descend to exposed rock over 2 billion years old at the bottom, one of the few places on earth where it can be viewed.

2008 Schedule	2009 Schedule
Oct. 6-9	May 18-21 May 25-28 Sept 7-10 Sept 14-17 Sept 28-Oct 1

Trip Cost:$1295
What is Included:
-All necessary camp equipment -All Meals -Park permit fees/ entrance fees -Professional guides -Ground transportation