Wake up at Bright Angel Camp, and explore up the N. Kaibab Trail to see the “Box” and Phantom Canyon, a beautiful section of narrow canyons within the basement layer of geology deep within Grand Canyon. We may be able to make it to also see Ribbon Falls, depending on time and client abilities. Ribbon Falls are worth the extra effort.

After your We hike 4.5miles/ 7.3km to base camp, half way up the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, about 610m/ 2,000 feet above our previous camp at Bright Angel. Upon reaching Indian Gardens, an area used for farming by Native Americans as late as the early 1900’s, we will eat lunch before taking an optional three mile hike to the famous Plateau Point, know for its huge vistas over the Colorado river that provide you with the ultimate in panoramic views.

We wake up at Indian Gardens and hike 2 miles into the water filled and vegetated Tapeats Narrows, where a 700 year old Native American Granary is hidden off trail, and as guides we are allowed to take you to this sacred area used for the storage of corn and food by the Natives over many past centuries. After exploring this archaeological site, we will cast off across the remote Tonto East trail, to go see the riparian and beautiful spring fed slot canyon of Pipe Creek. This hike will add another 5 miles to today’s trek, and provide a feeling of solitude while also giving you some of the best views the Grand Canyon has to offer, panoramic 360 degree beauty from the top of the Tonto Esplanade.

After your We start our summit push to the rim top. Over 4.5miles/7.3km of terrain and up over 915m/ 3,000 feet vertical elevation. Along the way we will show you the native American Pictographs that were drawn by tribes over 1000 years ago. This artwork is hard to find, but we will guide to to them. They are a remarkable thing to be able to see, the proof left of these people who lived here long ago. Most of the day will be used getting out of the Grand Canyon. Upon completion we will head to our rim top camp for a celebratory dinner with steak and hamburgers as well as all of the makings! A feast is in order to celebrate our successful trip!

You will transfer to a hotel in Vegas. On your way back you could go to the west rim viewing bridge as a nice site to see while heading back. Once in Vegas area opportunities for recreation become limitless and you can enjoy a night out on the town.

After your Grand Canyon and Vegas experience, you will transfer to the airport, and homeward bound.