Southwest Hiking & Backpacking Tours

Custom Hiking Tours: Discover Your Next Adventure

The best backpacking Trips and hiking Experience in the southwest


Four Season Guides

Experience the Southwest's beauty with our guided hiking tours. Our veteran guides lead you through stunning landscapes, sharing insights on local terrain, plants, and wildlife.

Safety is our top priority, so you can hike with confidence. We customize each tour to your interests and skill level, ensuring a unique experience.
Perfect for seasoned hikers and trained beginners. We offer the ideal mix of adventure and relaxation, making your journey truly memorable.

Our Most Popular Trips


Featured Adventures

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Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

Grand Canyon’s Rim to Rim is one of the most well-known hikes in the world and traverses 24 miles across the most iconic landscape on the planet. It passes through nearly 2 billion years of geologic time and offers memories that last a lifetime.

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Utah’s Boulder Mail Trail

An amazing trek across endless expanses of swirling Navajo Sandstone peppered with juniper and pine, traversing deep, winding canyons and across sagebrush plains. It’s a Guide Favorite and one of the best Escalante hikes.

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Vogelsang Alpine Loop

Climb high into Yosemite’s famed alpine wilderness and explore towering peaks, crystalline lakes, and wildflower meadows. Escape the crowds on this backcountry adventure. This is Yosemite backpacking at its finest.

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Grand Canyon Complete

Join us for an incredible lodge-based Grand Canyon hiking experience as we explore the North & South Rims and the greater Grand Canyon region. Our hand-picked highlights will offer an exceptional overview of this amazing landscape.

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Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

Grand Canyon’s Rim to Rim is one of the most well-known hikes in the world and traverses 24 miles across the most iconic landscape on the planet. It passes through nearly 2 billion years of geologic time and offers memories that last a lifetime.

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Utah’s Boulder Mail Trail

An amazing trek across endless expanses of swirling Navajo Sandstone peppered with juniper and pine, traversing deep, winding canyons and across sagebrush plains. It’s a Guide Favorite and one of the best Escalante hikes.

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Why Choose FSG


Four Season Guides

Four Season Guides began offering guided backpacking trips in Grand Canyon in 1999 with the simple mission of providing outstanding backcountry adventures to people interested in an active, outdoor-based vacation. Our passion for exploring the wild and beautiful landscapes of the Southwestern US led us to pursue a career dedicated to sharing this experience with anyone willing and able to join us on an adventure. We recognize the powerful effect that several days spent exploring incredible landscapes can have on a person’s well-being. We are here to provide a safe and comfortable opportunity for you to experience the magic of these amazing places first-hand.

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Adventure Destinations


Where We Travel

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Grand Canyon Hiking Tours

Experience Grand Canyon backpacking with our guided hiking tours. Traverse rugged trails and breathtaking landscapes. Perfect for adventurers seeking a blend of challenge and wonder, our hiking tours are led by expert guides who prioritize safety and unforgettable experiences. Whether you're interested in Grand Canyon backpacking tours, outfitters, or guided hiking trips, we offer customizable options to suit your skill level and interests.

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Utah Hiking Tours

Explore the colorful cliffs, sandstone arches and breathtaking vistas of Canyon Country on one of our many outstanding Utah hiking tours and backpacking trips. Discover the hidden secrets left behind by ancient civilizations, walk beneath massive sandstone arches and towering red cliffs and cool off in spring-fed pools and waterfalls. Our Utah hiking tours are a favorite of our guests.

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Yosemite Backpacking Trips

Our Yosemite backpacking trips visit the most sought after destinations and highlights of this famed National Park. Discover Half Dome, Clouds Rest, Tuolumne Meadows, towering waterfalls and High Sierra mountain peaks. Get away from it all and venture into the Sierra Nevada where you’ll find alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, granite domes and endless wilderness.

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Sedona Hiking Tours

Explore red rock country at its finest. Experience Arizona with our Sedona Hiking Tours, perfect for anyone seeking an unforgettable Arizona hiking tours. Sedona offers epic scenery with its towering red cliffs, narrow canyons, and serene spring-fed oases. Explore this stunning landscape on a guided hike during the day and relax in Sedona’s charming high-desert town by night. Whether you’re planning a short Arizona hiking trip or a longer hiking vacation, our expert guides will create a seamless and enriching experience for you.

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Death Valley Hiking Tours

Discover the iconic landmarks and hidden treasures of Death Valley’s diverse and awe-inspiring terrain. Our explorations reveal new wonders, from sweeping ridgelines and deep canyons to surreal sand dunes and volcanic craters. All along the way, you’ll be accompanied by expert guides who bring the park’s natural and cultural history to life, ensuring an unforgettable experience in one of the most unique places on Earth.

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Private / Custom Tours

We can plan private trips for just you and your group or develop customized itineraries including multiple destinations and activities in a single trip. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, lodge-based accommodations… or a combination of all of the above! The possibilities are endless. Call today to find out more and let us create the ultimate private hiking tour you’ve been dreaming of.

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Grand Canyon Hiking Tours

Experience Grand Canyon backpacking with our guided hiking tours. Traverse rugged trails and breathtaking landscapes. Perfect for adventurers seeking a blend of challenge and wonder, our hiking tours are led by expert guides who prioritize safety and unforgettable experiences. Whether you're interested in Grand Canyon backpacking tours, outfitters, or guided hiking trips, we offer customizable options to suit your skill level and interests.

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Utah Hiking Tours

Explore the colorful cliffs, sandstone arches and breathtaking vistas of Canyon Country on one of our many outstanding Utah hiking tours and backpacking trips. Discover the hidden secrets left behind by ancient civilizations, walk beneath massive sandstone arches and towering red cliffs and cool off in spring-fed pools and waterfalls. Our Utah hiking tours are a favorite of our guests.

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What Our Adventurers Say

Testimonials

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What a great trip we had! This was our third trip with FSG, and we returned to them for their high level customer service, excellent guides who are knowledgeable, fun, engaging and so easy to be around.

William R.

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An adventure of a lifetime. The views of the Grand Canyon were breathtaking and Four Seasons made it such a special trip. We felt very prepared prior to departure and our guides were incredible.

Colleen P.
Tripadvisor

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Phenomenal doesn't begin to describe Four Season Guides. I started with a mule assisted hike in April, Rim to River and back, as this was my first backpacking trip.

Michele E.

Google

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5.0

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283+ Reviews

4.9

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161+ Reviews

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Trip Types


Options for Every Traveler

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Backpacking Trips

Venture deep into the backcountry with our expert-guided backpacking tours, designed for adventurous hikers ready to embrace the challenge. Our professional backpacking guides ensure every detail is taken care of, so you can focus on the journey. Whether you’re seeking group backpacking trips, guided excursions, or personalized tours, we offer experiences tailored to your skill level and sense of adventure. Leave all the logistics and planning to us and travel with confidence!

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Basecamp Adventures

Explore the great outdoors with our guided camping tours, designed to combine adventure and comfort. Spend your days hiking scenic trails and evenings relaxing at a well-appointed basecamp, complete with delicious outdoor meals, cozy campfires, and stunning stargazing opportunities. Whether you’re seeking guided family backpacking trips or a unique camping experience, our tours are perfect for families, groups of friends, and adventure seekers of all levels.

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Lodge Based Hiking Tours

Perfect for avid hikers who enjoy exploring all day but appreciate the creature comforts of a soft, cozy bed and a hot shower each evening. Enjoy dining at local restaurants, hiking incredible trails, and visiting all the must-see attractions. Enjoy all of your hiking vacation and leave the details to us.

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Day Hikes

Only visiting for a day or two and want to enhance your experience? Enjoy a private hike for the day with a professional guide and learn about the local geology, history, and ecology. We provide snacks, picnic lunch, and any gear you might need for the hike.

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Backpacking Trips

Venture deep into the backcountry with our expert-guided backpacking tours, designed for adventurous hikers ready to embrace the challenge. Our professional backpacking guides ensure every detail is taken care of, so you can focus on the journey. Whether you’re seeking group backpacking trips, guided excursions, or personalized tours, we offer experiences tailored to your skill level and sense of adventure. Leave all the logistics and planning to us and travel with confidence!

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Basecamp Adventures

Explore the great outdoors with our guided camping tours, designed to combine adventure and comfort. Spend your days hiking scenic trails and evenings relaxing at a well-appointed basecamp, complete with delicious outdoor meals, cozy campfires, and stunning stargazing opportunities. Whether you’re seeking guided family backpacking trips or a unique camping experience, our tours are perfect for families, groups of friends, and adventure seekers of all levels.

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