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Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Casey H.

Casey has been guiding exhilarating outdoor adventures since 2016, leading guests though some of the most awe-inspiring places in the West, from Yellowstone to Zion and the Grand Canyon. He is all about showing people the beauty of the wild while keeping them entertained with captivating stories and cool facts, and ensuring they are well-fed and safe on the trail. Casey is a Wilderness First Responder.

Jerry W.

Jerry started guiding in 2007 after moving to Colorado where he discovered mountain biking in the fresh alpine air. After years of guiding multi-day hiking and cycling trips, he has built up a depth of hands-on experience and wilderness wisdom that he brings to each adventure. He was raised in Florida, followed by four years in the military, then moving to Colorado, where the magnificent wilderness inspired him to guide.

Jordan M.

Guiding since 2006, Jordan has led guests across six continents—from the rugged trails of the Grand Canyon to the high passes of the Himalayas. He grew up hiking, backpacking, and boating and at age 18 he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. What he loves most about guiding is seeing others connect with the outdoors, each other, and with themselves. He is a Wilderness First Responder, LNT Level 2 Instructor, and AIARE 1.

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Your trip begins this morning near Phoenix, Arizona. Ryendezvous with our guides for introductions and a brief orientation before driving north through the Sonoran Desert towards Grand Canyon National Park. Enter the park from the east and stop for lunch at iconic Desert View Watchtower, a 70-foot-tall stone tower perched on the canyon\'s edge. Designed by Mary Colter in 1932, Desert View contains a wealth of murals depicting various Hopi traditions and stories. Continue to your hotel near the South Rim, check in with time to stretch your legs on a walk along the Rim Trail, enjoying panoramic views of this awe-inspiring natural wonder. At dinner this evening, get excited as your guides describe what to expect during tomorrow\'s adventure down to Phantom Ranch. Overnight tonight at a South Rim hotel.
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Get ready to burn off that big breakfast! Today\'s descent is 7 miles and 4,780 feet into the grandest of canyons. The route takes you down a ridgeline affording jaw-dropping 360 degree views of the labyrinth of amphitheaters, temples, and buttes. The trail begins with a series of switchbacks to breathtaking Ooh Aah Point before resuming your descent another 1,200 feet, traveling back 40 million years in the geologic record to Cedar Ridge. From here, traverse the Tonto platform before dropping into the inner gorge. The last part of the hike runs along the Colorado River and over a suspension bridge where you\'ll find Phantom Ranch at trail\'s end. Nestled on the banks of Bright Angel Creek just before its confluence with the mighty Colorado River, this former settlement and hunting camp is a \"bucket list\" destination for many. The current camp was designed by famous architect, Mary E. J. Colter, and was completed in 1922. This highly sought-after piece of history, where reservations can be a challenge to come by on your own (often sold out a year in advance), will be your home for the next two nights. Overnight tonight and tomorrow night in mixed gender cabins at Phantom Ranch.
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A day in the very bottom of Grand Canyon is all yours, with the canyon walls blocking out the rest of the world and affording a feeling of tremendous peace and tranquility. Today you have the option to hike the spectacular Clear Creek Trail and River Trail. Beautiful panoramas await, as you climb this trail sometimes referred to as one of the canyon\'s best kept secrets. If you\'d like to take it easy and rest up for tomorrow\'s ascent, you may choose to use this day for relaxation, cheering on the rafters, socializing with other adventurers, or stretching out in the shade with a book and a cold beer. Photographic and bird watching opportunities abound in this lush green riparian habitat fenced in by sheer walls of rock. Your guides will be available all day to share with you the secrets of one of the world\'s most special places.
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Accommodations

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Spend two nights at renowned Phantom Ranch and a night at a comfortable park lodge near the South Rim of the canyon

Phantom Ranch-Grand Canyon National Park

Rustic Lodging

Founded in 1903 as a hunting camp, Phantom Ranch is a National Park Service-owned and operated outpost in the depths of the Grand Canyon, and the only lodging below the canyon rim. Made up of a main lodge and shared dorm-style cabins, it's known for its hearty meals prepared by the rangers. The cabins are traditional and very comfortable, providing a peaceful place to rest your head.

Maswick Lodge

Comfortable Hotel

Maswik Lodge is a welcoming, rustic-style lodge nestled in the scenic forest just a short walk from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Located within Grand Canyon National Park, it offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by towering ponderosa pines and the natural beauty of the canyon's rugged landscape.