Hike Description
The South Kaibab is the go-to trail for those visiting Grand Canyon for the first time. This trail is perfect for beginner to intermediate hikers and offers some of the finest views of the canyon. This is a popular trail that is relatively wide and well-maintained, with restrooms available at Cedar Ridge. Beginner hikers and families with younger kids will enjoy a hike to Cedar Ridge. This can be extended to Skeleton Point for the more adventuresome.
Overview
Type: Private Day Hike
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Distance: 3 miles round trip to Cedar Ridge, 6 miles roundtrip to Skeleton Point
Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate
Season: All Year
Price: $950/group
(1 to 4 guests)
Addt’l Guests:
$200 each
Itinerary
*Final itineraries are occasionally subject to change due to permit/campsite availability, park restrictions/closures, weather conditions and/or road closures.
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Details
What's Included
A professional, knowledgeable, local guide licensed by Grand Canyon National Park, delicious picnic lunch, trail snacks, day packs, and trekking poles.
Reserving A Tour
To make a reservation, visit our Reservation Request page. Or call our office at 928-525-1552, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm AZ time.
Cancellations
To guarantee your day hike reservation, we require a full payment. A $100 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations greater than 7 days in advance of your scheduled hike. Between 7 days and 72 hours, cancellations will incur a 50% fee. Within 72 hours of the hike departing, cancellations will receive no refunds. There are no refunds for guests who arrive late or depart early from the hike.
Logistics
Meeting Time & Place
You will meet your guide at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center inside the park. The exact location will be arranged upon booking your reservation. Meeting times are largely dependent on time of year, though typically about 8am (October through April) or 6am (May through September).
What should you bring?
Appropriate clothing for the weather (call us for details if unsure), water bottles or hydration bladder (3 liter capacity per person), hiking shoes/boots, waterproof jacket/poncho, hat & sunglasses, camera, sunscreen. During colder weather, warm hats, gloves, and scarves will be desirable. Guide gratuities are customary and greatly appreciated.
Guest Testimonials
List of Services
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Jeff S.
“Wow! We had such an awesome experience with Four Season Guides hiking the South Kaibab Trail at the Grand Canyon! Brian was our tour guide and he is amazing! My wife and I both have a healthy fear of heights and Brian was awesome about getting us comfortable with the trail while also making it clear we could do a different hike if necessary. In general, Brian is super friendly and fun and he brought great energy all day. He shared a ton of interesting nuggets about Grand Canyon history and geology. Brian also offered to take photos for us which we appreciated.
We were really tired by the end of the hike but we absolutely loved our experience and Brian/Four Season Guides was the main reason why!”
Jeff S.
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Alison C.
“What an amazing experience!!! Our hike guide was knowledgeable and did a great job guiding us on the South Kaibab trail of the Grand Canyon to Skeleton Point and back to the South Rim. He was prepared and helped us navigate the canyon safely. We also had a delicious lunch and learned so much about the canyon. Dave was also terrific with assisting us with booking our hike and answered all our questions. I highly recommend Four Seasons Guides! I felt reassured and informed every step of the way.”
Alison C.
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Somer J.
“Excellent company! From the first interaction when booking until the end of the hike, they were attentive, informative and kind. It was clear that Four Seasons is a pro in the space as no detail was missed. They communicated well from the get-go, answered questions, were timely, checked in during the hike and even kept the kids (and ok, the adults too:-) entertained and distracted with fun riddles. Highly recommend and look forward to doing another adventure with Four Seasons!”
Somer J.
Price:
$950/group (1 to 4 guests)
Addt’l Guests: $200 each
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