Grand Canyon & Havasupai In Depth

8 days - from $2369

Itinerary:

Experience the Grand Canyon's vistas before trekking deep into the Havasupai Tribal Lands for a three night stay at our luxury base-camp. Explore hidden canyons and refreshing waterfalls on this eight day adventure! After a short drive from Phoenix, we arrive to Grand Canyon National Park with ample time to enjoy the trails, a scenic helicopter flight and the sublime sunsets. After visiting historic Route 66, trek 16km to our inclusive luxury riverside base-camp in Havasupai Canyon and explore the surreal waterfalls of this remote, Native American Tribal Reservation. None Services of a Footloose tour leader All transportation by private adventure vehicle All 3 nights luxury camping (all equipment supplied) & 4 nights hotel included Pack horse supported trek into and out of Havasupai Reservation Guided day hikes within Havasupai Tribal Ranger guided hike in Grand Canyon Entry and permits for all National Parks and Tribal Lands as per itinerary Gourmet meals prepared for you while camping Footloose is a very special programme of active, outdoor small group holidays designed for adventure-minded people of all ages. Choose from a selection of camping, lodging & walking tours and let us take you on an adventure and show you the best of North, Central & South America. While most passengers are 25 - 55, many people above and below this range join every year. Minimum age is 18. Hike the Bright Angel Trail at Grand Canyon Pack horse supported trek to Havasupai 3 nights at luxury river side camp http://www.trekweb.net/cms_sites/ADVENTURE CENTER XML/images/x180p8185.jpg http://www.trekweb.net/cms_sites/ADVENTURE CENTER XML/images/x181p8185.jpg http://www.trekweb.net/cms_sites/ADVENTURE CENTER XML/images/x182p8185.jpg http://www.trekweb.net/cms_sites/ADVENTURE CENTER XML/images/x183p8185.jpg http://www.trekweb.net/cms_sites/ADVENTURE CENTER XML/images/x184p8185.jpg http://www.trekweb.net/cms_sites/ADVENTURE CENTER XML/images/x185p8185.jpg http://www.trekweb.net/cms_sites/ADVENTURE CENTER XML/images/x186p8185.jpg http://www.trekweb.net/cms_sites/ADVENTURE CENTER XML/images/x187p8185.jpg http://www.trekweb.net/cms_sites/ADVENTURE CENTER XML/images/x188p8185.jpg http://www.trekweb.net/cms_sites/ADVENTURE CENTER XML/images/x189p8185.jpg Beginner Camping 8 Holiday Inn Scottsdale, Phoeni 1800 PHOENIX 2239 13 Footloose Holiday Inn Scottsdale, Phoeni 0730 PHOENIX 18+ GRAND CANYON & HAVASUPAI IN DEPTH FIG Arrive Phoenix / Scottsdale Arrive into Phoenix and transfer (not included) to our gateway hotel at your leisure. Rest of day to relax and prepare for your adventure. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel included Grand Canyon National Park After our morning briefing, we leave Phoenix behind as we begin our journey with the morning sun. Home to national parks and forests, national monuments and deserts, Arizona is also home to some of the most picturesque waterfalls in the world; and our first day takes us to Arizona's most famous resident, Grand Canyon National Park. Approximately 450 kilometres long, the Grand Canyon is one of the most impressive national parks in the USA. The South Kaibab and Bright Angel trails offer incredible views of the vast park and there will be opportunities for a ranger guided day hike as well as exploring trails at your own pace to discover the inimitable canyon. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel included Grand Canyon & Route 66 We will take our time to appreciate the dramatic sunrise over the crimson-ochre canyon walls. And a visit to the Grand Canyon would not be complete without a birds-eye view; and if you're interested, our guide will organize a scenic helicopter flight to appreciate the canyon's full grandeur. From the Grand Canyon, we visit historic Route 66 for a taste of Americana and a get good night's rest before making our way to the Havasupai Tribal Reservation, where the "Havasu Baaja", or "People of the Blue Green Water", make their home. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel included Havasupai Tribal Reservation We start our morning trek with the dawn; and leaving early to avoid the midday sun, we begin the 13 km descent deep into the heart of the reservation. The trail is moderately difficult, with initially steep switchbacks for the first three kilometres, and then it becomes rocky further along. You will only need to carry a day pack with necessities such as water, snacks and your camera as we will support the hike with pack mules to carry the luggage. Along the way, we will undoubtedly pass other hikers and possibly a train of pack horses, as the Havasupai Reservation is the only place in the United States of America that still receives its mail via horse/mule train. Don't try and stroke the horses or it could delay someone's mail! Upon arrival to the reservation, we will make ourselves at home at our luxury base camp along the river. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Luxury Camping included Havasupai Tribal Reservation With daily guided hikes we will explore the beautiful Havasu, Navajo and Mooney Waterfalls, as well as nearby hidden canyons and refreshing natural swimming pools. Delicious, hearty meals will be prepared daily for you at camp and provide you with plenty of energy. And there will be ample time to relax, take in the beautiful views, or even trek to the Colorado River itself, 30km further down! Meals: Included | Accommodation: Luxury Camping included Havasupai & Phoenix We will hike the 16km back to "civilization" (a scenic helicopter flight may be available) before returning to Phoenix for an included hotel night and the finish of this inspiring trip of a lifetime. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel included Tour will end in Phoenix on day 8. Grand Canyon Scenic Flights US$125-$375 Grand Canyon I-MAX Theater US$8-$12 Havasupai Canyon helicopter flight November October September August July June May April USA Hiking Walking-Trekking Camping 09/01/2009 11:44:26 FIG929E 17/07/2009 24/07/2009 0 USD 2369 FIG934A 17/08/2009 24/08/2009 0 USD 2369 FIG938B 15/09/2009 22/09/2009 4+ USD 2369 FIG941F 10/10/2009 17/10/2009 4+ USD 2279 FIG945A 02/11/2009 09/11/2009 4+ USD 2279

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