Phantom Ranch Hiking Tour 

This classic Grand Canyon hiking tour starts on the famous South Kaibab Trail. It’s nothing but fantastic views from top to bottom on this well-traveled route. Upon reaching the Colorado River, we cross the impressive Black Bridge, just a few minutes from our home for the next two nights at Phantom Ranch. Enjoy a refreshing shower when we arrive and a little time to relax before a delicious dinner. In the evening, take in a ranger-led program while the night sky fills with an unimaginable number of stars.

Distance & Elevation: 7 miles, 4800 foot descent

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our second day affords us the opportunity to explore the many wonderful side canyons and trails in the bottom of the Canyon. In the morning, we will hike up the Clear Creek Trail to stunning views of the Colorado River. The afternoon offers an exploration of The Box, a stretch of narrow canyon bound by 1000-foot cliffs of ancient granite and schist. Other opportunities exist for this day, as well, and your guide will be sure to outline all options for this day.

Distance & Elevation: up to 8 miles, variable elevation

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast we will begin our hike back up to the South Rim. Enjoy stunning views along the Colorado River before heading up Pipe Creek along the Bright Angel Trail. This trail offers a wonderful contrast to the views found along the Kaibab Trail on Day 1. Keep your eyes open for bighorn sheep and the endangered California condors soaring overhead. Enjoy a tasty lunch along the way while taking in the sweeping views across to the North Rim. You will thrill at the feeling of reaching the trailhead in Grand Canyon Village, knowing that you have just completed one of the greatest hikes in the world.

Distance & Elevation: 9.5 miles, 4400 foot ascent

Breakfast, Lunch

*2-Day Itineraries follow Days 1 & 3 of the above described itinerary.

Due to a temporary closure of the Bright Angel Trail, all Phantom Ranch trips will exit the canyon via the South Kaibab Trail on the last day.

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, trekking poles, traction devices (for icy conditions)
• Accommodations at Phantom Ranch in shared, mix-gender cabin with bunk beds
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• 5% National Park Service Commercial Fee (a required fee that passes through to Grand Canyon National Park)

• Transportation to/from Grand Canyon's South Rim
• 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

This trip can accommodate up to 9 participants with 2 guides.

Children under the age of 13 are generally not permitted. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $500 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.

This trip will begin/end in Grand Canyon Village at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and you will need to spend the night prior to your trip’s scheduled departure here. You will want to fly into either Phoenix (3.5 hour drive) or Flagstaff (1.5 hour drive).

We will hold a pre-trip orientation at 5:00pm the evening prior to your trip’s departure at the Maswik Lodge in Grand Canyon Village. Departure times and logistics for the following morning will be discussed at the orientation. Most trips will depart between 5:30am and 7:30am.

On the morning of your hike’s departure, the group will meet at the Backcountry Information Center at a predetermined time. There is a large, long-term parking area here where you can leave your car. Most guests leave their extra luggage in their car during the hike. However, feel free to discuss luggage storage options with your hotel. They are often willing to accommodate you, especially if you will be spending an additional night there after the hike.

Expect to be back on the South Rim by 4pm at the latest on the last day of the trip. Some 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.