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Hiking in Sedona and the Grand Canyon

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Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: SKXS
Overview
Destination:
United States Of America
Start:Sedona, United States Of America
Finish:Sedona, United States Of America
Duration:4 days
Type:Group tour (max 9)
Style:
Adventure,
Walking & Trekking,
Travel Period
March 2025 - December 2025
Strap on your best pair of walking shoes for this 4-day hiking adventure through Sedona and Grand Canyon National Park. Spend your first two days wandering the red rock country of Sedona before hitting the iconic trails of Grand Canyon National Park for another two days of heart-racing hikes. Picture some of the best hiking trails in Northern Arizona paired with exceptional accommodation, delicious meals and an expert local leader who knows all the best spots. Take the chance to lean on your local leader’s expertise to learn about the fascinating landscapes and Native American history in your hiking areas. Get active, enjoy the trails and soak in the magnificent rust-coloured views.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Please note this trip requires a minimum number of booked customers to guarantee the departure. Your Booking Agent will advise at time of booking if the departure has met minimum numbers. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be advised no later than 30 days out from departure. We recommend arranging flights and related travel services once your departure is guaranteed. In the event that your departure is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being met, a full refund will be provided of monies paid.

2. A completed registration form is required to join these trips. You will not be confirmed for the trip until your form has been received and reviewed. We may ask for a medical release signed by your physician for medical conditions or circumstances which could possibly compromise your safety or the safety of others on this trip – please speak to your agent for further details.

3. A signed disclaimer (Acknowledgement of Risks Form) is required at the time of booking for this trip – please speak to your agent for further details.

4. To help ensure this trip is right for you, this trip is subject to additional ‘Essential Eligibility Requirements’ – see the ‘Itinerary Disclaimer’ section of the Essential Trip Information for further details.

5.This trip is operated and run by Wildland Trekking, an Intrepid company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Wildland Trekking customers and Intrepid customers.

6. Your pre-trip orientation meeting will be done virtually on a conference call with your guide and the other guests at 5:00 PM the evening before your trip starts. Your guide will go through the packing list, communicate the first day’s logistics, and answer any last minute questions you have. Your guide will give you the phone number for this meeting approximately 10 days before the trip start date. Early on the morning of Day 1 your guide will pick you up from your accommodations in Sedona, Arizona; Your guide will coordinate the time of pick up during the pre-trip orientation conference call. This trip will conclude at approximately 5:00 PM on the last day.

7. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

8. Please note for December 2023 - April 2024 Departures: The trail for today’s hike is closed between December 1, 2023 and April 14, 2024. During this time period, we will descend the Hermit Trail, which features big views, fossils, Native American history and a unique look at the geology of the Grand Canyon. Distance is 3-6 miles (5-10 km), elevation gain/loss of up to 2150 feet (655 m).

9. We are not able to book airport shuttle service for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.

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Standard inclusions
  • Meals: Meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners.
  • Transport: Private vehicle.
  • Accommodation: Hotel (3 nights).
  • Sedona - Cathedral Rock Hike.
  • Sedona - Mitten Ridge Hike.
  • Grand Canyon National Park - Dinner at Historic El Tovar.
  • South Rim - South Kaibab Trail Hike.
  • Shuttle to Sedona.
  • Grand Canyon National Park - Bright Angel Trail hike.
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Day 1: Sedona
Welcome to Arizona – home to the Grand Canyon and the start of your 4-day trekking trip. After breakfast this morning, we’ll hit the ground running with our first hike of the trip in Sedona. We’ll kick things off near two of Sedona’s most prominent and beautiful landmarks, Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock. From here, we’ll climb the stairs into the layered shelves of red rock sandstone, where we’ll stop to appreciate and learn about the different types and uses of desert plants in the area. Halfway into the hike, we’ll reach Cathedral Rock, a nearly 1000-foot-tall sandstone monolith that towers above. For lunch along the way, your guide will prepare a tasty picnic lunch and share some of the native and indigenous history of the area – you’ll learn how this very spot was once a fertile hunting ground. After lunch, we’ll complete our hike among the towering cliffs, sheer pinnacles and pristine canyons of Sedona. After a day spent on your feet, we’ll make our way to our first night’s accommodation, where you’ll get a chance to kick back and relax before a tasty group dinner in Sedona.
Day 2: Sedona
It’s time to lace up your hiking shoes; we’ve got another spectacular hike ahead of us today – Mitten Ridge. We'll step back in time and walk the old wagon roads to a red rock saddle that offers exceptional views to reward you for your hard work. You’ll get your heart rate up with uphill steps and breathtaking vistas paired with panoramic views of the canyons that wind below. Your local leader will give you the inside scoop on T.C. Schnebly, who organised the town’s first post office and his wife Sedona, the town’s namesake. After a day on the trails, we’ll retire to our accommodation to rest and relax before digging into a well-earnt Southwest dinner tonight.
Day 3: Grand Canyon
You’ll be up bright and early this morning to check out of your accommodation, fuel up on breakfast and hit the road for a scenic drive up the northern roadways and Oak Creek Canyon to the Southern Rim of the Grand Canyon. That’s right; today is the day – the Grand Canyon awaits. Our first hike in the Grand Canyon will be down a trail that descends the spine of a spectacular ridge and offers those iconic Grand Canyon views as the cliff drops off on both sides and in front of you. This trail serves up some of the best panoramas of the canyon; it’s the perfect introduction to the hikes in this area. After our first hike, we’ll have the chance to explore some of the South Rim’s museums and shops before returning to our accommodation for the afternoon. You’re in for a real treat tonight as we head to the rim for dinner overlooking the depths of the Grand Canyon.
Day 4: Grand Canyon
For the final hike of the trip, we’ll follow an ancient trail through the Bright Angel Fault that meanders into the depths of the Grand Canyon, far below the rim. On your descent, your leader will fill you in on all the geological and ecological phenomena that make up the landscapes here. Along the hike, you’ll stop to tuck into a delicious picnic lunch with views better than any 5-star restaurant could deliver. With full bellies and fuller hearts, you’ll make the ascent back to the top of the canyon and be blown away by the cliffs that tower above. As you hike, you might feel a sense of accomplishment as you reflect on the trek you’ve just completed. Once you’ve reached the top of the rim, we’ll make our way back to Sedona via a stunning drive through Oak Creek Canyon. You’ll arrive at your accommodation for the evening when your trekking adventure will come to an end.
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Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.

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