Itinerary
- Day 1
Flagstaff to North Rim Grand Canyon
Your rim-to-rim hike starts with a 4-hour shuttle from Flagstaff heading to the North Rim. Once there, you'll begin at 8,000 feet and spend the day descending roughly 7 miles through mixed conifer forest. The trail takes you past Red Wall Limestone formations and by Roaring Springs before reaching Cottonwood Campground where you'll set up for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rim-to-Rim hiking from North Rim to Cottonwood Campground (6.8 miles, 4,161 feet elevation loss)
- Hike through Red Wall Limestone formation
- Pass Roaring Springs cascading stream
Landmarks North Rim Grand Canyon Red Wall Limestone Roaring Springs Cottonwood Campground 


- Day 2
Cottonwood Campground to Bright Angel Campground
Break camp and continue down approximately 7 miles to Bright Angel Campground at the canyon's bottom. Along the way, there's a side hike to Ribbon Falls waterfall you can fit in. Your camp sits right next to the Colorado River, close to the historic Phantom Ranch area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Cottonwood to Bright Angel Campground (7.2 miles, 1,600 feet elevation loss)
- Side hike to Ribbon Falls waterfall
Landmarks Ribbon Falls Bright Angel Campground Colorado River Phantom Ranch 

- Day 3
Bright Angel Campground to Indian Garden Campground
After an early breakfast, hike about 4.5 miles up the Bright Angel Trail past Pipe Creek along the Colorado River to Indian Garden Campground. You'll reach Indian Garden, a historic spring that supplied water for Havasupai gardens for centuries. In the evening, head out to Plateau Point for sunset views from this notable vantage point in the canyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hike on Bright Angel Trail (4.5 miles, 1,500 feet elevation gain)
- Hike along Colorado River and Pipe Creek
- Visit Indian Garden historic spring site
- Evening hike to Plateau Point for sunset viewing
Landmarks Bright Angel Trail Pipe Creek Indian Garden Indian Garden Campground Plateau Point - Day 4
Indian Garden Campground to South Rim
Have a relaxed breakfast, then hike out 4.8 miles on the Bright Angel Trail to reach the South Rim. This final stretch climbs 3,000 feet with constant views, water stations, and a steady pace throughout. Once you exit the canyon, you'll take a 1.5-hour shuttle back to Flagstaff to finish your rim-to-rim journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Casual morning breakfast), Lunch
Included Activities
- Final hike out via Bright Angel Trail to South Rim (4.8 miles, 3,000 feet elevation gain)
Landmarks South Rim Grand Canyon Bright Angel Trail














