Yavapai Point Grand Canyon Hiking Adventure

By far our most popular private hiking tour, this hike and sightseeing tour offers guests varying views of the Canyon, from the inside out. This tour is for guests who want to enjoy an excellent tour of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, but also spend some time below the Rim.
Enjoy a great tour with a knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic guide who loves what they do. We provide door-to-door service from your stay place with everything you need to have a great time. Grab your camera and leave the lunch, snacks, beverages, hiking equipment, and driving to us! We pick up in the following towns: Flagstaff, Williams, Tusayan, and Grand Canyon.

Lunch will be ordered after booking. Gluten and/or dairy free available upon request.

What's included:

• All necessary gear such as backpacks, trekking poles, and micro-spikes.
• Gluten and/or Dairy Free sandwiches available upon request
• A delicious picnic lunch is provided by Artisan's Kitchen
• Custom designed touring vehicle with leather bound captains chairs or a Luxury SUV
• A great selection of water, soft drinks, and snacks available all day. All you care to eat!
• Hotel, Hostel, Campground, Air B&B pickup and drop-off

Not included:

• Weather appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes, camera, sunscreen
• Guide Gratuity Appreciated

What to expect:

Duration: between 7 hours and 9 hours

Yavapai Point

86023, Arizona

We start the day with a viewpoint where your guide will give a hiking orientation.

30 minutes

South Kaibab Trail

Yaki Point Road, South Rim, , Arizona

The hiking portion of this tour will traverse 3/4 of a mile down the South Kaibab to Ooh Aah Point and then go back up the same way you came. Weather and crowd permitting you will enjoy a picnic lunch at the viewpoint. This delicious lunch is made by Brandy's restaurant the morning of your tour. All your gear, such as backpacks and trekking poles is provided.

2 hours

Grand Canyon South Rim

Highway 64, 86023, Arizona

The rest of the day is spent traveling to various viewpoints along the South Rim in a comfortable air conditioned van or SUV. At each viewpoint we will exit the vehicle and your guide will spend time showing you views through the provided spotting scope and regale you with interpretation that includes information about the plants, animals, peoples, history, and archaeology of the Grand Canyon. 
The viewpoints included depend on weather, time of year, crowds, and guide preference. They may include, but are not limited to: Mather Point, Grandview Point, Moran Point, Tusayan Ruins, and Desert View Watchtower.

4 hours