Classic Hike to the River 3-day Adventure

The Phantom Ranch deep within the Grand Canyon National Park is the most popular location for visitors wishing to experience the "bottom of the canyon" and one of their most memorable outdoor adventure days. The history of the canyon is so very interesting, and our guide will certainly have some tales to tell. We hike down either the Bright Angel Trail or the adjacent South Kaibab Trail, cross the roaring Colorado River on an extension bridge to camp at the lovely Bright Angel Campsite. As our guide prepares a nutritious dinner you can wander down to the riverbank and maybe spot a raft tour floating by or a rainbow trout breaking the surface. En route to the second campsite, we generally enjoy an afternoon hike after lunch to overlook the river below. We camp at the famous Indian Gardens that night where a large artesian spring gushes directly from the canyon wall. Once out of the Canyon on day three, stand atop the rim and gaze back down into canyon below. You can already feel exhilaration of knowing you were all the way down there, a wonderful accomplishment. The trip includes: •Professional, certified, wilderness guide •All necessary campsite permits and fees •Two nights camping •All necessary gear and equipment (guests carry an approximate 35 lb. backpack) •Gourmet nutritious camp meals prepared by guide •Van transport to/from the trailhead and Hilton Garden Inn or Drury Inn & Suites in Flagstaff Minimum age 13 years old We rate this trip a "7" (based on a 1 to 10 scale - 1, a couch potato and 10, a professional athlete)