Question 1

FAQ1: What is included in Trip Cost?

Accepted Answer

Roundtrip transportation between Flagstaff, AZ meeting point and your trailhead
Guided 3-night, 4-day trek to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back
Opportunity to sleep on the beaches of the Colorado River
All meals and snacks while in the back-country
Backpack, tent, sleeping bag and pad if needed
Personalized pack-check prior to departure
Group gear and equipment

Question 2

FAQ2: What is excluded from trip?

Accepted Answer

Lodging in pre and post-trek
Meals pre and post trek
Airfare
Visas
Travel Insurance

Question 3

FAQ3: What Gear do we need to bring along?

Accepted Answer

After booking, you will get a detailed gear list to know what to bring with you and what can be rented on site.

Question 4

FAQ 4: When is the best time to do this trip?

Accepted Answer

March through May and October

Question 5

FAQ5: What is the cut-off date to sign up for this trip?

Accepted Answer

We apply for Grand Canyon permits through a lottery system on the 1st of the month, four months in advance of your planned trek date. Permits are typically issued and within two weeks of submission. You’ll receive an email from us as soon as the dates for your trek are confirmed. Once confirmed, you can start making plans for transportation and pre-trek/post-trek accommodations.

Question 6

FAQ6 : Where can i make Pre and Post Trip Accommodations?

Accepted Answer

You can secure a lodging reservation in Flagstaff, AZ as soon as your trek dates are confirmed at Little America Hotel in Flagstaff. We will be hosting our pre-trek orientation at the hotel and will depart from the hotel on the morning of our hike . The nearby hotels on Lucky Lane are also a popular option and within walking distance . If you plan on staying somewhere else, that is ok with us! Let us know where you end up and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Question 7

FAQ 7: Which Airport should i arrive/depart from?

Accepted Answer

If traveling by air, Flagstaff is the preferred airport. There is a free hotel shuttle to Little America Hotel from the Flagstaff airport. If flying into Phoenix, consider taking a shuttle or bus to Flagstaff, or renting a car. Reserve your shuttle spot in advance with Groome Transportation (groometransportation.com or 928.350.8466), or book your Greyhound Bus seat from Phoenix to Flagstaff in advance. You may also be able arrange customized shuttle service with Uber or Lyft.

Question 8

FAQ8: What should be the arrival and departure times?

Accepted Answer

When scheduling flights or planning your drive  , please allow enough time to arrive no later than 7pm the evening before(Day1) your trek begins so that you can attend the pre-trek orientation (typically scheduled between 6:00pm-7:00pm at the Little America Hotel, Flagstaff lobby).
We plan on exiting the trail between 12pm and 2pm on the last day of the trek. However, the last day is always uphill, and there can be some variability based on individual fitness and preparedness. Please plan your return transportation accordingly. If flying out of Flagstaff on the same day, we suggest scheduling flights for departure no earlier than 6pm. Staying one additional night on the South Rim or in Flagstaff, and departing the following day is also popular option.

4 Day Grand Canyon Escalante Route Backpacking

Highlights

Itinerary

Transfers

Accommodation

Guide fees

Luggage transfers

Local guide

Some meals

What's not included

Alcoholic beverages

Flights

Gratuities

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Airport transfers

Day 2 - 4

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