Itinerary
- Day 1
Flagstaff to South Kaibab Trail
You'll start with a 1.5-hour shuttle from Flagstaff heading to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. From there, the real work begins with a 7.5-mile hike down the South Kaibab Trail, dropping 4,800 feet as you make your way to the canyon floor. The trail itself offers views the whole way down, and by evening you'll reach Bright Angel Campground near the Colorado River where you'll set up for the night under cottonwood trees with water access.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- South Kaibab Trail hike to Bright Angel Campground (7.5 miles, 4,800 ft elevation loss)
- Roundtrip shuttle transportation from Flagstaff hotel to South Rim
Optional Activities
- Snacks and beverages at Phantom Ranch snack bar
- Ranger-led evening interpretive programs at Phantom Ranch
Landmarks South Kaibab Trail Bright Angel Campground Bright Angel Creek Colorado River Phantom Ranch 
- Day 2
Indian Garden Campground
After breakfast, you'll head out early while it's still cool to tackle the Bright Angel Trail along the Colorado River. The path climbs 1,000 feet to Garden Creek, then continues upstream past Pipe Creek until you reach Indian Garden, a historic spring where the Havasupai once grew crops. It's a 4.5-mile hike with 1,500 feet of elevation gain total, ending at Indian Garden Campground in a shaded spot with water access for your second night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bright Angel Trail hiking to Indian Garden Campground (4.5 miles, 1,500 ft elevation gain)
Landmarks Bright Angel Trail Garden Creek Pipe Creek Indian Garden Campground 
- Day 3
South Rim Exit
Start with breakfast and take your time before beginning the final push out via the Bright Angel Trail. You'll have 4.8 miles of hiking ahead with 3,000 feet of elevation gain, so the going gets tougher as you make your way back up to the South Rim. Once you reach the top, there's time to catch your breath and reflect on the whole experience before heading to the shuttle for a 1.5-hour ride back to Flagstaff.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast), Lunch
Included Activities
- Bright Angel Trail hike to South Rim (4.8 miles, 3,000 ft elevation gain)
- Roundtrip shuttle transportation from South Rim to Flagstaff hotel
Landmarks Bright Angel Trail South Rim
