Grand Canyon & Sedona Day Hike Combo
Flagstaff, AZ
5.0 (32 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Private 2 Day Tour
- Stunning Ridge Hikes
- Transportation Included
- Mind Blowing Views
- Amazing History & Geology
- Trail Snacks & Lunch Both Days
Description
This private 2-day package is an amazing opportunity to see two beautiful places that define Arizona’s canyon country: Grand Canyon, one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World; and Sedona, voted the #1 most beautiful place in the country in 2003 by USA Today. This two day hiking package will start and end in Flagstaff on the Grand Canyon day, and in Sedona or Flagstaff on the Sedona day. We take care of the driving to and from the trailheads and provide tasty picnic lunches, snacks and gear each day.
Your guide will pick you up at your local Flagstaff accommodations on day one, or if you’re staying in Sedona, you can rendezvous with your guide in Flagstaff. The first day is our Grand Canyon Discovery Tour. Our day begins with a 1.5-hour scenic drive up northern roadways to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. We will hike the South Kaibab Trail, a canyon favorite with stunning, expansive views! We will have a trailside lunch provided by your guide in the Grand Canyon. We will then visit several of the best viewpoints on the South Rim, and if time allows enjoy a longer shuttle east on Desert View Drive to the Watchtower and the East Entrance. Your guide will drive you back to your Flagstaff accommodations after the canyon hike and South Rim tour.
On the second day your guide will pick you up again at your hotel in Sedona or Flagstaff for a local, private Sedona day hike to iconic Cathedral Rock or up to spectacular Mitten Ridge. Cathedral Rock is a classic hike and a great choice for guests looking for a more moderate second day of hiking. Mitten Ridge was voted our Guides Choice day hike in Sedona, and is a better choice for guests looking to challenge themselves while soaking up more canyon country solitude. A tasty picnic lunch will be served trailside in Red Rock Country and your guide will return you to your accommodations in Sedona at the end of today’s hike.
Please Note: Guide companies are not permitted by Coconino National Forest to ascend Cathedral Rock due to peregrine falcon breeding protections. Instead, this Day 2 option traverses the base of Cathedral Rock’s beautiful rock formations but does not ascend to the top.
Please note: this trip requires a minimum of 2 guests.
(Important: We run hikes in almost all weather conditions and very rarely cancel. See our terms and conditions for information on cancellations and refunds.)
$310-$595 Per Person
Season: Year Round
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 2
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
This day hike combo is on well maintained trails with moderate hiking distances and elevation gains/losses. The trails have logs across them to reduce erosion, which create tall steps up and down. As private hikes, the distance we go is largely up to you so there is flexibility with the difficulty levels.
Hiking Distances:
Up to 9 mi
Backpack Weight:
8-12 lbs
Terrain:
Lightly Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
Up to 2500 ft
Heights Exposure:
Moderate
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 8-12 lb backpack for 5-7 hours
- Maintaining balance and footing on variable, uneven terrain
- Hiking in 95+ degree fahrenheit temperatures (May-Sept)
- Hiking with moderate heights exposure
SOLITUDE LEVEL 2
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this Grand Canyon day hike combo a solitude 2. You can expect to be around other groups of hikers most of the time.
Learn About Our Private Trips
View Private TripsRates
- 2 people: $595 per person
- 3 people: $450 per person
- 4-5 people: $385 per person
- 6-7 people: $310 per person
- 10 and younger: $250 per person
Private day hike tours are only open to your party.
*Prices do not include gratuity for your guide
TRIP DATES & BOOKING
This tour is booked on a custom basis for private groups so does not have set dates (requested dates are almost always available). Give us a call at 800-715-HIKE (4453) to schedule your hike!
Don't see your dates? Call us! We may be able to add new trip dates.
800-715-HIKE (4453)Trip Details
HIKE STATS
DAY 1: Grand Canyon Discovery Tour
Trip Type: Private Hike
Distance: 3-6mi / 5-10km
Duration: 5-7 hours hiking + 2 hours South Rim Tour + 3-5 hour roundtrip shuttle
Difficulty: Level 2
Elevation Gain/Loss: up to 2040 feet
Quality of Trails: Regularly traveled but rugged and steep
Physical Requirements: Regular exercise and strong health
Max Group Size: 9 guests
DAY 2: Sedona’s Cathedral Loop or Mitten Ridge Hike
Trip Type: Private Hike
Distance: 7-9mi / 11-14km
Duration: 4-7 hours
Difficulty: Level 1 or 2+
Elevation Gain/Loss: 600 or 1200 feet
Quality of Trails: Cathedral Rock is very well traveled and maintained (Level 2), Mitten Ridge is steep and rugged in places (Level 2+).
Physical Requirements: Regular exercise and strong health
Max Group Size: 9 guests
What's Included
- 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.
- A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you’d like, and as is possible in a day
- Transportation from Flagstaff (or Sedona on Day 2) to the trailhead and back both days
- Trail snacks and a picnic lunch
- Use of a top of the line, technical day pack
- Use of trekking poles
- Use of crampons in the winter
- Mandatory 5% national park fee that passes through directly to Grand Canyon
What's Not Included
- Clothing and personal items
- Water (3 liters capacity)
- Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)
Food: What To Expect
Day hike tours include energizing trail snacks and a delicious picnic lunch. Your guide will customize the food for your hike, but a typical lunch consists of gourmet sandwiches or wraps, fruit, veggies, chips, drinks and a dessert. On wintery or cold days you may be treated to soup or a hot, freshly cooked lunch (if you’d prefer a hot meal, please let us know!)
We regularly accommodate vegan, vegetarian, kosher and non-gluten diets and will make adjustments for food allergies. These and other special dietary requests may require an additional fee.
Trip Logistics
Where Do We Meet?
Both days we’ll pick you up at a specified time and location in Flagstaff, or on Day 2 we can pick you up in Sedona. Your guide will contact you approximately 7 days before your hike to coordinate the exact time and location of your rendezvous. Approximate Day 1 pick-up times are:
| Jan-Mar | 7:15-7:30 AM |
|---|---|
| April | 6:45-7:00 AM |
| May | 5:45-6:00 AM |
| June-Aug | 4:45-5:00 AM |
| September | 6:45-7:00 AM |
| Oct-Dec | 7:15-7:30 AM |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Eren G
Great experience!
Great experience! The logistics were all a breeze - we could just enjoy the hiking! And our guide, Catherine, was fantastic! She was friendly, knowledgeable, organized and flexible. We couldn't have had such a great Grand Canyon / Sedona experience without Wildlands and Catherine. Thank you!
Latanya L
PHENOMENAL!
Our 2-day trek thru the Grand Canyon and Sedona was OUTSTANDING! Our guide Brian was extraordinary. I cant wait to find another trip. It was a pleasure to work with people who value good prices, good food; who are professional and passionate people who respect our lands.
John A
It was amazing
My wife and I can not say enough about the phenomenal hikes, insights, sights, and knowledge we experienced and gained through our participation in a Wildland Trekking excursion. I am a retired Army Officer and 32-year Infantryman who thought I knew a thing or two about hiking.....that was until we met our Wildland Trekking Guide (Beau DeMello). He shared so many insightful tips and information about Arizona foliage, animals, terrain, history, and Native American culture, that I felt like an inquisitive student. Soaking up everything he espoused, while awed by Arizona's natural beauty. It was amazing and an experience we will remember for a lifetime. We also fell like it's our responsibility to share our experience and support of Wildland Trekking with everyone we encounter. Bottomline Upfront (BLUF): Wildland Trekking exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend the experience!
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