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Grand Canyon Adventure: Private Hikes Below the Rim
Embark on a private half-day tour of the Grand Canyon’s hidden trails and experience a real adventure away from the crowds. Enjoy breathtaking views, world-class hiking, and expert guides. All-inclusive and tailored to you. Book now!
Embark on a private half-day tour of the Grand Canyon’s hidden trails and experience a real adventure away from the crowds. Enjoy breathtaking views, world-class hiking, and expert guides. All-inclusive and tailored to you. Book now!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 9 Village Loop Drive - Experience our renowned South Kaibab hiking tour! The South Kaibab trail is the ultimate hike to fulfill all your Grand Canyon expectations. We offer an all-inclusive hiking guide service that takes you below the rim of the Grand Canyon. Welcoming all ages and skill levels, we cater to everyone from beginners to extreme…
- 9 Village Loop Drive - Experience our renowned South Kaibab hiking tour! The South Kaibab trail is the ultimate hike to fulfill all your Grand Canyon expectations. We offer an all-inclusive hiking guide service that takes you below the rim of the Grand Canyon. Welcoming all ages and skill levels, we cater to everyone from beginners to extreme hikers. Expect breathtaking drop-offs, stunning 360-degree views, magnificent temples, and the most spectacular vistas on Earth! Enjoy the freshest food in the Grand Canyon, prepared right on the trail from our backpacks. We are celebrated for offering the best food both above and below the Rim. Our tours feature top-quality gear from brands like Camelbak and Mountainsmith. This private tour requires a minimum of three participants, ensuring you can hike at your group’s own pace without being combined with others. Our local guides are medically trained and registered with Grand Canyon National Park. Descend thousands of feet below the rim with a guide who will share insights on the fauna, history, and geology of this natural wonder. Encounter abundant wildlife and appreciate the canyon’s beauty. This is a true canyon adventure!
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Camelbak backpacks, Mountainsmith trekking poles, headlamps, and extras provided
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Camelbak backpacks, Mountainsmith trekking poles, headlamps, and extras provided
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Please wear appropriate footwear such as hiking boots, trail runners, or running shoes with tread. No flat bottom shoes, sandals, or open toes. You are hiking the Grand Canyon.
- Gratuities of 10 to 15% are greatly appreciated.
- Please bring light hiking clothes and not heavy fabrics like denim.
- Please wear appropriate footwear such as hiking boots, trail runners, or running shoes with tread. No flat bottom shoes, sandals, or open toes. You are hiking the Grand Canyon.
- Gratuities of 10 to 15% are greatly appreciated.
- Please bring light hiking clothes and not heavy fabrics like denim.
Additional Information
The true beauty of the Grand Canyon lies beneath the Rim, away from the populous. We have designed an exhilarating adventure just for you, where you’ll encounter amazing temple views, stunning pastel hues, huge cliffs, all-round global vistas, and some of the planet’s finest hikes. Our plans cater to both neophytes and seasoned canyon trekkers. From…
The true beauty of the Grand Canyon lies beneath the Rim, away from the populous. We have designed an exhilarating adventure just for you, where you’ll encounter amazing temple views, stunning pastel hues, huge cliffs, all-round global vistas, and some of the planet’s finest hikes. Our plans cater to both neophytes and seasoned canyon trekkers. From top-notch meals (on or below the rim) to superior gear, we’ve got you fully equipped. With comprehensive services, expert guides, and high-grade equipment, your trip to the Grand Canyon promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Allow us to transport you from your Northern Arizona accommodation and take charge of your day. We help you secure that breathtaking vacation photograph and assist you in ticking the Grand Canyon off your bucket list! Our hikes are personalized and private, guaranteeing a unique, unforgettable journey. With enticing snacks available, your guide will enlighten you on the canyon’s historical and geological aspects as we meander through the rocks. I’m dedicated to ensuring your Grand Canyon odyssey fulfills your dreams!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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408kz
Feb 27, 2026
Phenomenal! - We spent the day with Jon, and it was hands down, absolutely one of our favorite days! First, we are not seasoned hikers. If anything, nature and hiking feels intimidating. I can confidently say that I’m so much more knowledgeable and confident now after our experience with Jon!
Jon picked us up from our hotel, gave us water, camelpaks, snack bags, Gatorade, walking sticks (basically all the essentials, we didn’t need to bring anything!), and dropped us off at the hike point while we were able to go get settled, use the restrooms, explore while he went and parked the car. He met back up with us and got us settled into our backpacks, gave us a great rundown of where we were headed and taught us how to use our walking sticks going downhill.
Throughout the whole hike, Jon knew exactly where and how to take pictures. I don’t think we could’ve asked for better! Jon made us an amazing and fresh meal in a secluded, quiet part of our hike. We even saw mules!! It was perfect, gave us the fuel to start our trek out of the canyon.
The uphill trek felt so daunting because we knew what we hiked down, but Jon taught us the walking stick technique where my husband, and I weren’t winded at all! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience for our first time in the Grand Canyon. We’re leaving feeling cared for, educated, and in awe of all we were able to see and experience. Thank you, Jon! You are fantastic!
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Jillcf4990bd
Feb 23, 2026
Incredible views - This was an amazing hike that met all of our expectations. Jon was an experienced guide who had everything we needed and more (even Chapstick). Well worth the price. I highly recommend!
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Leslie_f
Feb 16, 2026
By far, the best... - By far, the best experience we had on our entire trip. Our guide was so attentive, so nice new everything that there was to know kept us safe and made the hike the most enjoyable part of our trip. We loved it!
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Jan
Feb 15, 2026
Grand Canyon - Jon was great. We had a beautiful day hiking the South Kaibab trail. Jon was very knowledgeable of the region. He was prepared for our every need.
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Randi_s
Dec 26, 2025
Grand Canyon Hike - Was a very fun hike. 10/10 views. Jon was a very well prepared guide and lots of fun! He pushed up our hike to avoid rain and we had a great day!
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David_h
Nov 30, 2025
Incredible hike and most amazing backward parallel parking I've ever seen! - Jon was our guide and we spoke a few times before the trip. He picked us (me, wife, and twin 10 yr old boys) up at the hotel on time and drove us to the canyon. When we got there, he executed an amazing backward parallel parking maneuver that got us right where we needed to be to see down into the canyon where we were going to hiking. We then proceeded to the drop off point for the hike and he took us down with his provided hiking poles. The poles make a real difference and cut down on sliding in the gravelly path and benefitted when climbing out. In our pre-hike discussions, Jon made it clear that although it was Thanksgiving Day and pretty brisk at the rim, it would warm significantly as we descended. Boy was he right and his recommendation to wear shorts was spot on. Each of us as shorts under our hiking clothes or hiking pants convertible to shorts and it made a huge difference on the comfort level. We could see others who had descended in overly warm clothing really struggling on the ascension and sweating profusely. Jon even identified one poorly prepared hiker and insisted he take some water and cool down before his body shut down. Other folks, he was less insistent but offered his extra water to several other less prepared hikers.
When we got to the bottom (not the very base but as far as we were hiking - 5 layers deeps into the canyon), Jon made us some delicious chicken wraps (adults) and peanut butter sandwiches (the boys) so we enjoyed our Thanksgiving Day dinner 1500 ft deep in the canyon creating a once in a life time memory for my family and me.
On the ascent, Jon led us out. This enabled him to set the pace. The boys, of course, still had tons of energy and were willing to nearly run to the top so with Jon leading, he kept the pace much slower and prevented us from burning ourselves out trying to go too swiftly. I'm not saying the trip out was easy, it is a climb, but with Jon's knowledge and experience, we were able to make it out in a timely manner that while still much faster than the descent, didn't wear us out and leave everybody sore the next day.
Jon is a very helpful man and very knowledgeable guide, providing lots of information both during the drive to the canyon and during the hike. I'm very glad Jon was there to guide us through the hike and make for us a very memorable day! In the annals of my family, this one the best trips we've had, and I would recommend it to anyone. And lastly, although certainly not a requirement to being a proficient guide, Jon took some incredible pictures for us during the hike; he's a master of panoramic view as you can see from the picture I'm uploading.
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Janetjz9336rs
Oct 27, 2025
Half Day Hike with Kevin - We had such a great time on this hike! Kevin was amazing and so much fun. This was even better than we anticipated. The snacks were enough for an army and lunch was delicious! I would recommend this company to everyone. 5 stars are not enough!!!!!
We are two 72 year old ladies and the hike was very doable. We got lucky and saw 9 long horn sheep on the hike.
Do not hesitate to book your hike.
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April_m
Oct 16, 2025
John went above and... - John went above and beyond with staying in communication and coordinating our adventure. Kevin, our guide, was friendly, patient, and very hospitable. I highly recommend this tour (sunset tour is the best!).
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David_j
Oct 16, 2025
Wow - the sunset hike was incredible! - Jon was a great communicator prior to the trip - we had several phone calls to understand the itinerary, the timing and what to expect. I had really high expectations after those calls, and the trip didn’t disappoint. Our guide, Kevin, was knowledgeable, energetic and really fun. The canyon was beautiful, the meal was great, the still/quiet coming up in the dark was amazing. Overall, we had a great experience and HIGHLY recommend this trek. Thank you Kevin and Jon!
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Jennifer_c
Oct 12, 2025
Bucket List Hike - Jon was a terrific guide for a hike in the Grand Canyon. We had an a great experience enjoying the amazing views, lunch and plenty of stops for pictures. He tailored the experience to our needs with adjustments for weather. A perfect way to maximize a day in the canyon! Highly recommend.
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