Bright Angel Trail Private Tour
Day Hike Tours
1 Day 3-6MI / 5-10KM
Trip Highlights
Walking in the footsteps of prehistoric Native Americans, we follow this ancient trail through the Bright Angel Fault. Bright Angel Trail offers a meandering descent into the Grand Canyon and is the easiest trail that goes far below the rim. There are two turn-around points which can make the hike 3 miles or 6 miles round trip. Both options are fantastic choices for families and people who want to push themselves into the Grand Canyon but would like water, bathrooms and shade to be available intermittently.
(Important: We run hikes in almost all weather conditions and very rarely cancel. See our terms and conditions for information on cancellations and refunds.)
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Mind-blowing Canyon Views
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Water & Shade
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Famous Historic Trail
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Top-shelf Backpack & Trekking Poles
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Staggering Geologic History
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Tasty Trail Snacks & Picnic Lunch
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Trip Details
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Trip Type
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Trip Length
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Daily Hiking Distance
3-6 mi -
Group Size
1-9 Guests
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Is This Trip Right For me?
This trail is the easiest trail in Grand Canyon National Park that goes down into the Canyon vs. staying on top of the rim. It is very well maintained, but does have logs across it which make for high steps up and down. As with all private Grand Canyon day hikes, there is flexibility with the difficulty depending on how far down we go.
Difficulty Level
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Trip Dates
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Rates
- 1 person: $550
- 2 people: $290 per person
- 3 people: $260 per person
- 4-5 people: $215 per person
- 6-9 people: $190 per person
- 10 and younger: $135 per person
Private day hike tours are only open to your party.
*Prices do not include gratuity for your guide
What's Included
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Trained hiking guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.
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A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you'd like, and as is possible in a day
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Trail snacks and a picnic lunch
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Use of a top of the line, technical day pack
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Use of trekking poles
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Use of crampons in the winter
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Mandatory 5% national park fee that passes through directly to Grand Canyon
What's Not Included
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Clothing and personal items -
Water (3 liters capacity)
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Transportation to the trailhead
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Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)
Trip Logistics & FAQs
Where Do We Meet?
You will rendezvous with your guide outside The Grand Canyon Association Park Store at the Visitor Center at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Start Times
- October 1 to March 31: 8am
- April and September: 7am
- May and August: 6am
- June and July: 5am
Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols in case of any potential or actual incident, and all tours carry an emergency communication device and comprehensive first-aid kit. Additionally we have a “24/7” system through which guides or guests can reach Wildland support personnel at any time.
If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) for more information.
Age Restrictions
Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval on a case by case basis
Weather in the Grand Canyon
The weather in the Grand Canyon varies tremendously from the rim to the canyon floor, with as much as a 30 degree Fahrenheit difference. For this reason, the Canyon is truly a year-round hiking destination. To be fully prepared, please follow the recommended clothing list closely (this list comes as part of your trip packet when you register). Read below for average high and low temperatures at the South Rim and the Canyon bottom:
Average Temperatures (Fahrenheit)
| Month | South Rim | Canyon Bottom | ||
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| hi | low | hi | low | |
| Dec-Feb | 41° | 18° | 60° | 38° |
| March | 51° | 25° | 71° | 48° |
| April | 60° | 32° | 82° | 56° |
| May | 70° | 39° | 92° | 63° |
| Jun-Aug | 82° | 53° | 108° | 75° |
| September | 76° | 47° | 97° | 69° |
| October | 65° | 36° | 84° | 58° |
| November | 52° | 27° | 68° | 46° |
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Walton S
7 months agoHad a Great Time
Mark was Excellent and informative . Conditions were tough with heavy snow but we had a great time.
Manish K
7 months agoOutstanding experience.
Our family had an amazing experience with Kenny and Wildland! He was patient with us and fantastic with the kids. He was very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about different interesting features along the trail. He came early, scouted the trail and made sure we were well prepared for some icy stretches. At one point during the hike we heard a “Boom” and realized all of us were under a rock fall! Kenny reacted calmly but quickly and ordered us to move under a just big enough overhang. We had rocks fall right in front of us! It’s not an exaggeration to say he prevented a potentially very serious injury. Outstanding experience! Can’t wait for our next adventure with Wildland
Robert D
1 year agoGreat way to experience the Grand Canyon.
Our guide Katy was patient and thorough considering we were not experienced hikers. She made sure we felt comfortable the entire way and really made the experience a positive one. A great way to experience the Grand Canyon.
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