Arizona: Hiking the Grand Canyon

3 nights Camping
1 night Hotel or lodge stay

Day 1 - Arrive in Phoenix, Arizona.
Transfer to the Grand Canyon Caverns, crossing over the Hoover Dam en route and stopping for a hike to a hot springs.

Day 2 From Hualapai Hilltop, hike 10 miles to our oasis-like camp on Havasu Creek, a year-round permanent watercourse through Havasu Canyon (hammocks and comfortable chairs await!). Mules carry all the gear so you’ll hike with only a daypack.

Days 3-4 Explore the environs of Havasu Canyon, including hikes to 210-foot Mooney Falls and Navajo Falls (great for swimming!), to Tonto Bench for spectacular, all-encompassing views, and up a side canyon in search of fossils. There’s also ample time to swim and relax at Havasu Falls and at our exclusive base camp (must make use of those hammocks!.

Day Hike back to the rim of Havasu Canyon (or optional helicopter flight). Transfer to Phoenix and depart, or join our Grand Canyon whitewater rafting extension!

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Discover a hidden oasis of 200-foot waterfalls and bright turquoise lagoons

Escape the crowds at a private base camp in Havasu Canyon (lounging hammocks provided!)

See one of the seven natural wonders of the world!

After a great day of exploring, cool off in Havasu's waterfalls and turquoise travertine pools!

2010 Prices $1,995 (6-12 members) $2,095 (4-5 members) $100 single supplement

Bring the Kids! $200 discount available for children ages 12-15
Minimum age 12

Hiking—which basically means "taking a long walk" – is one of the best ways to truly get to know a region, to explore our world close up and absorb the sights and the sounds of the natural world. Hiking doesn’t require a lot of gear; you can enjoy full days in the outdoors without having to "rough it" by carrying a lot of gear or staying in rustic campgrounds.
Today, we offer hiking trips all over the world. Europe continues to be our biggest hiking destination because of its well-developed infrastructure and easy accessibility to comfortable lodging in cities and villages.
A Typical Hiking Day
If the day’s hike is a long one, we’ll start early—if it’s a shorter hike, we have time to stroll around for a while in the town or village where we stayed overnight before heading out on the trail. Lunch is enjoyed either on the trails, picnic-style, or we seek out a small local restaurant where nothing beats the colorful ambiance or the tasty cuisine. After lunch, there’s more hiking or other activities, depending on the trip you have chosen. In the late afternoon, we check into our overnight accommodation, and have time to take a look around and freshen up before dinner.
Though hiking is the biggest activity on these trips, there is plenty of time in our itinerary to visit towns and villages, bazaars, and any places of cultural, historical, or architectural interest. You will be pleasantly surprised by the hospitality of the local folks you meet everywhere, and their genuine interest in sharing their knowledge (or at least a smile!).
Physical Requirements Our hiking trips range from short, easy walks to longer more strenuous day hikes. The latter requires that you have prior hiking experience and are capable of walking 5-7 hours a day on trails with steep ascents and descents. Please see Trip Ratings for more information on trip activity levels.
Accommodations & Food
The accommodations on our hiking trips vary with destinations. As you might expect, there are good hotels in the towns we encounter, but more rustic lodging higher in the mountains. And you should expect to share facilities, including showers, at some inns. All the accommodations we use, though, are comfortable and reflect the charm of the local culture, and there is nothing better than winding up a day of hiking with a hot shower and a great meal.
In addition to idyllic scenery and fascinating cultures, you will also enjoy delicious food and often fine wines on our hiking adventures. Most of our travelers are also adventurous when it comes to sampling local dishes, and this often becomes one of the highlights of the day! You will also discover that slowing down, taking your time, and savoring a meal is a custom very easy to get used to. Not to mention conversations with your fellow travelers often lasting long into the night.

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