Grand Canyon: South Kaibab Trail Guided Day Hike with Lunch
ID: GYG1549001-2360003
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Hike below the South Rim on the South Kaibab Trail with a local guide. Take in sweeping ridgeline views, learn the canyon's geology and history, and enjoy lunch in the canyon.
Meet your guide at the bicycles at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center (7:00 AM from April through September, 8:00 AM from October through March) for a quick orientation and gear check. Ride the free park shuttle together to the South Kaibab Trailhead, then start down one of the most spectacular trails in the canyon. The South Kaibab follows an open ridgeline, so the views of the inner canyon begin almost immediately. Depending on the group's pace and the weather, hike to viewpoints such as Ooh Aah Point or Cedar Ridge while your guide shares the geology, plant life, and human history of the Grand Canyon. Enjoy lunch with a view below the rim, then climb back to the trailhead at a comfortable pace and ride the shuttle back to the Visitor Center. There is no water on the South Kaibab Trail, so bring 2 to 3 liters per person. Trekking poles, daypacks, and microspikes are provided when needed. Open to all ages.
Highlights
- Hike the famous South Kaibab ridgeline with nonstop canyon views
- Learn canyon geology, history, and wildlife from local guides
- Reach viewpoints like Ooh Aah Point and Cedar Ridge below the rim
- Join a small-group hike with lunch and gear included
- Tackle a hike suited to adventurous beginners and experienced hikers
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Family-friendly options available
More challenging routes available for experienced hikers
Small-group approach for intimate experience
Guidance on pacing, hydration, and trail strategy provided
Meet your guide at the bicycles outside the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Start time is 7:00 AM from April through September and 8:00 AM from October through March. We ride the free park shuttle to the trailhead together.
INCLUDED
- Professional Grand Canyon hiking guide
- Guided hike on the South Kaibab Trail
- Lunch and snacks
- Daypacks, trekking poles, and microspikes when needed
- Safety orientation and trip briefing
- Interpretive information on geology, history, and wildlife
- Small-group hiking experience
- Free park shuttle ride with your guide to and from the trailhead
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the Grand Canyon
- Entry fee to Grand Canyon National Park
- Drinking water (bring 2 to 3 liters per person; there is no water on the trail)
- Gratuity for your guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
