Trip Description
This fantastic Grand Canyon hiking tour offers you the opportunity to explore Grand Canyon from every angle: South Rim, North Rim, and Marble Canyon…the geographic birthplace of Grand Canyon. We hand-pick trails that best exemplify the beauty and unique character of each area. Each day holds a new and exciting adventure and your nights are spent in the comfort of a lodge in Marble Canyon, dining at various local restaurants.
Departures in May and June will include a boat trip on the Colorado River at Lee’s Ferry, offering the opportunity to gaze up at towering canyon walls through one of the most dramatic stretches of river in the country. Departures in the fall months (September through mid-November) will include additional hiking on the final day of the trip.
Our professional Grand Canyon hiking guides take care of every detail to ensure that each moment of your vacation is carefree and spent simply soaking up the incredible scenery and creating memories to last a lifetime.

Overview
Type: Lodge-Based Hiking
Days: 4 Days
Distance: ~23 miles
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What's Included
- A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
- All necessary gear: day pack, trekking poles, traction devices (for icy conditions)
- Three nights lodge accommodations in Marble Canyon
- All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
- Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Flagstaff, AZ
- Park entrance fees
- 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from Flagstaff, AZ
- Lodging the night before/after the trip
- Clothing, raingear, and footwear
- Personal toiletries, sunscreen
- Water bottles/hydration bladder
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)
*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet
How Many People Are in The Group
Most hiking trips in Grand Canyon will accommodate 6 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.
Are There Age Restrictions?
Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on regularly scheduled trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.
How Do I Sign Up?
In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.
Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.
Travel Logistics
Where does the trip begin/end?
This trip will begin/end in Flagstaff, AZ and you will need to spend the night prior to your trip’s scheduled departure in Flagstaff. You will want to fly into either Phoenix (2 hour drive) or Flagstaff.
Where do meet our guides?
Your guide will pick you up at your Flagstaff hotel the morning of your trip’s scheduled departure, at a pre-determined time. Most trips depart between 6am and 8am. We strongly recommend staying at the Little America Hotel in Flagstaff the night prior to departure, where we have arranged discounted rates for our guests.
You will receive an orientation email approximately 5 days pror to your trip’s departure with last-minute details and helpful information.
What do we do with our car and extra stuff?
We will provide all transportation to/from trailheads for the duration of the trip. We will pick you up at your hotel in Flagstaff and return you there at the trip’s conclusion. Guests staying at the Little America Hotel (recommended) can leave their cars at the hotel. The hotels will often store your luggage for you, as well. If not, we are happy to store extra luggage at our warehouse for the duration of the trip. If you are staying at a different hotel, you will need to check with them as to whether you can leave your car there.
What time will we get back on the last day?
Expect to be back in Flagstaff by 5pm at the latest on the last day of the trip. Many trips will return earlier but we cannot make any guarantees. In general, it is recommended that you do not plan to fly home on the same day your trip finishes. Since each trip has slightly different logistics, feel free to contact us with specific questions related to the expected return time for your trip.
Trip Dates
2026 Trip Dates
Click on a date to request a reservation! Or contact us to request custom dates.
Don’t see your dates? Custom dates may be available!
Call 1-928-525-1552 or email us for details.
Guest Testimonials
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Meghan Z. Wow…just WOW! I had such an amazing time. Truly unforgettable. Thank you Four Season Guides for a well-planned, memorable adventure. I’ll be back.Meghan Z.
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Walter K. My daughters and I truly enjoyed our Grand Canyon Complete adventure with Four Season Guides. Our guide Karne made it memorable with great energy, knowledge, and unique experiences beyond the crowds.Walter K.
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Liz O. This was an amazing four-day trip. Our guides were knowledgeable and showed us the canyon’s diversity. Four Seasons is among the best I’ve experienced.Liz O.
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Karen W. There are no words! Sensory overload. Four Seasons delivered a breathtaking 4-day adventure with expert guiding, fewer crowds, and unforgettable hikes.Karen W.
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Emily M. I just got back from a 5 day backpacking trip with Four Season Guides in the Grand Canyon. This was definitely the trip of a lifetime! I was impressed from get go with the personalized attention given to my initial inquiry emails.Emily M.
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Brad Y. Top notch experience, from the initial email to the pizza in Curry Village after our hike was complete. I cant say enough great things about Four Season Guides the company and our guide, Brian Cresson.Brad Y.
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Christy M. We just finished a 4 day Hermit Loop trip with Jeremy as our guide. It was truly a 12/10 experience and a true bucket list experience.Christy M.
Price:
Single Supplement: $400
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