Canyon Classic 

“The Grand Canyon is a very sacred place to me. I have done many guided trips in the Grand Canyon and Utah and I had used the same guiding company and had great experiences. I thought it would be impossible for any other company to exceed those experiences. I was very wrong.

With a lot of reservation, I decided to try another guiding company. Four Season Guides was the first guiding company that I contacted, and Immediately I was taken aback. Four Seasons was able to accommodate my trip requests and within a few minutes I was booked for the Canyon Classic. Each time that I contacted them they responded immediately. I was able to speak to the same person each time. Our guide, Jeremy, was an absolute dream come true. He greeted us with the biggest smile, and you instantly felt his love for his job and felt comfortable with his ability to make our adventure something that would be a precious memory lasting a lifetime. He was knowledgeable, funny and took excellent care of each of us. All our meals were excellent. He was patient and allowed time to take pictures and plenty of stops to just take in the views. It was not just our amazing group that fell in love with the Grand Canyon, you could see the love Jeremy had as he shared the same appreciation as we did.

Our group had various levels of abilities and Jeremy was able to handle our group with such professionalism. He was able to kick up a conversation with every single person as if we had all been best friends for life. I literately cannot say enough good things about Four Seasons or Jeremy. Dave and Jeremy have kept in contact regarding my next adventure. They are not pushy and have no interest other than making sure my hiking experiences are what I want. Four Seasons puts a lot of effort in making sure the trip you choose is something that is within your capabilities and that you are prepared so that you do not have to worry about anything other than taking in the majestic Grand Canyon.

If you are looking for an adventure of a lifetime with an experienced guiding company, where the guides share the same passion as you then look no further because I feel confident Four Seasons will exceed your expectations.”

"A trip that far exceeded expectations!  I found Four Seasons Guides while reading about things to do while at the Grand Canyon and signed up for a four-day Canyon Classic backpacking trip. I am so glad that I did because I had the most amazing experience and cannot wait to do another! I had only spent a few nights camping in my life and had never done any serious hiking prior to this trip. David, the owner, was so kind and spoke to me at length on the phone about what to expect and how best to prepare for the trip.

Our guide, Bob, was FANTASTIC. He not only prepared some of the best backcountry meals I’ve ever had, but also was incredibly knowledgeable about the Grand Canyon. Bob made sure to pace the trip in a way that everyone was comfortable and we’d take breaks to snack/catch our breaths on particularly challenging sections of the trail.

While the trip was challenging, I found the entire thing very doable. Four Seasons really emphasizes that preparing for the trip is fundamental and I could not agree more. While the Chicago winter and general flatness of the surrounding area made it challenging to practice any serious elevation change, I found that all my effort weight-lifting prior to the trip made the experience that much more enjoyable in the Canyon. My knees were tired the day after our descent, but I really appreciated our day in/near Phantom Ranch as a day of shorter hikes and not carrying the big packs!

The gear they provided was great! I really appreciated having both an air mattress and a foam pad. The sleeping bags were warm and the tents were great (and amazingly very light). If you’re worried about the food–don’t be. We had a bag full of delicious snacks to choose from on the trip and I was especially impressed with dinners that included fresh vegetables even on Day 3!

Overall, I was incredibly impressed with Four Seasons Guides. I felt so well taken care of the entire time I was in the Canyon and felt like I could always call beforehand if I had any questions. As someone who has spent so much time in cities, I enjoyed my time outdoors so much more than I expected. I cannot wait to join them on another trip!”

“Our Grand Canyon hike with Matt was truly exceptional. From the first communications, the Four Seasons team was responsive, friendly and informative. The hike itself exceeded our expectations which is really saying something. Matt, and the company as a whole, clearly care about and have great respect for the Canyon. Matt was truly an expert on all things related to the Canyon. On more than one occasion we overheard other guides giving misinformation and also had guides ask Matt questions. It was such a comfort to be with someone who park rangers, other guides, phantom ranchers, and mule wranglers all knew and clearly respected. Not to mention he was just an awesome guy, made amazing meals (complete with fresh veggies every day!), and was a master at pacing the hike so we all enjoyed ourselves while pushing just enough. We are already planning our next trip with Four Seasons- just can’t decide which to do!”

“This trip was above & beyond anything we could have imagined! It was definitely a bucket list trip for me, and it was perfect! I also just wanted to take a minute to tell you how AMAZING Jeremy was. Truly such a professional, fun, extremely knowledgeable guide. My husband & I can’t say enough positive things about our time with Jeremy- from the extra steps of gloves/mask while preparing food, taking us on side excursions while sharing his knowledge, frequently checking in with each of us. Not to mention he checked in with people not even traveling with our group that were struggling, and bandaged a strangers foot who was in a pretty bad way. You can tell he is passionate about his job & goes much over the simple “job expectations”-he represents the company so well!! I won’t name any specific names but we talked to several companies before booking this trip and after seeing a few others on the trail, I am exuberant that we chose to book with y’all. Really no comparison between our experience and what we witnessed their experiences to be. We can’t wait to travel with y’all again!! I’m also including a picture of the group, Jeremy Packing up to leave after dinner, and a nice view of the bridge leaving phantom ranch-feel free to use any of them if you would like!”