Grand Canyon National Park Climbing

Heck yeah, I recommend Desert Hiking Co. & our guide Chris! He was knowledgeable, super-patient and an all-round good guy. And lunch was delicious! Thank you, Chris!

Heck yeah we absolutely loved our guide Chris, booked with The Desert Hiking Company! He regaled us with funny stories of his own experiences hiking and being out in nature, and took care to make sure everyone had an experience well-suited to their abilities. He explained the geologic history of the Grand Canyon and pointed out different types of rocks and plants along the route. Chris also prepared a delicious lunch for us at Cedar Ridge, which was much appreciated after the challenging hike. We will definitely request Chris when we return to Arizona!

We had a very good experience on this tour. Our pilot, and his copilot trainee, were very friendly and helpful and made us all comfortable. We benefitted from great weather so the views from the air were phenomenal and ride wasn't too bumpy, a plus for me.Highlights for us were the plane ride and Antelope Canyon. Beautiful beyond belief with friendly pilots and a great guide for the Antelope Canyon tour.

My fiancé and I had a great time with this experience! For the most part, which I will get into monetarily. The first plane ride was beautiful and absolutely stunning! We also really loved the bus tour to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon. All the guides were so friendly and helpful. We both agreed the trip was well worth the money and we had a blast. My only complaint has nothing to do with the company or the tours, but it’s more of a word of caution. If you get motion sickness, you may not be the best candidate for the plane ride. On the way up, it was colder temp (42°F or so) and there were not really any winds, so we had a smooth ride. However, on the ride back to the meetup spot, it had gotten significantly warmer to about 62°F and it was very windy. Let me tell you, this does not make for a smooth ride! This is no fault of the pilot or the company, it’s simply just how flying works. I did throw up on the way back and there was a ton of shaking in the plane. I still would recommend this experience but maybe take a Dramamine or something if you can.

This experience is far better than standing on the rim, I would recommend it to anyone who is able to walk the incline.

Chris was terrific. He was very, very knowledgeable about the canyon's history, geology, flora and fauna. He's the real deal, and he took great care to make sure we were safe and enjoyed ourselves. I would recommend him as a guide for any age or skill level hiker.

The Lower antelope valley canyon tour is a fantastic place but not too kid friendly or for people with any ambulatory issues.

This was an incredible day. The plane ride over the canyon as the sun was rising was an incredible experience. Being able to just show up and go and this company taking care of getting us to horseshoe bend and antelope canyon was great. We just got to kick back and enjoy the day. Lunch options were turkey sandwich or veggie wrap. Water provided all day too. Would recommend someone wanting to get aerial of the canyon and not have to drive to horseshoe and antelope from south rim.

Our guide, Chris, was a great fit for our group. The communication and setting expectations for the hike was well done and we were well prepared for our day. Chris is a true outdoorsman with incredible knowledge of the Grand Canyon, it’s history, and all the magic it provides to its lucky visitors-like us! He made us feel welcome and safe. The hike was moderately challenging and our group’s abilities varied. Chris managed the day for us with fun, ease and a great energy. I would highly recommend Chris and his team. They are stewards of this majestic experience, resourceful and provided us with an exceptional experience.

Amazing day with our Guide Chris. Excellent communication prior to our meeting spot had us super prepared and ready for a great hike. We’re in our mid sixties, of varying physical abilities and the day was perfect. Chris was welcoming, competent, filled with Grand Canyon history, a true outdoorsman, professional, easy-going and a perfect fit for our group. The hike was moderately challenging, gorgeous, and highly enjoyable. The views from the trail were spectacular, our lunch spot and break was ideal. I highly recommend planning a trip with Chris and his team. He shared a love and stewardship for the park and its majesty that will stay with us for a long while.

We had private sunset guided hiking tour with our guide Chris.This was our first experience in the Grand Canyon and it was far beyond expectation.First, Chris called me far in advance to prepare us for the sunset tour by providing useful information meet up location and also stated he would provide picnic meal and asked about dietary restrictions.At meetup Chris was prepared and started the tour off instantly by providing walking sticks and guidance on using them. He provided his plan for us regarding the duration, distance and difficulty level and ensured we had a day in how to structure the tour.Throughout the tour Chris educated us on geology, plantlife, wildlife and history of the Grand Canyon. The hike was exactly matched to our skill level and desires and we were extremely satisfied with his guidance. Chris also prepared a very delicious picnic meal that my wife and I enjoyed with him at the halfway point of our hike.Most importantly we got to know Chris and his personal history and his connection to the Grand Canyon and to nature in general. We found Chris to be passionate about the Grand Canyon and could see he had a deep personal connection to it. During the hike Chris also checked in with hikers passing by who looked tired and offered them water and snacks and remained vigilante for anyone in need. We appreciated him taking his responsibility to the park seriously and witnessing his compassion for other hikers only enhanced our experience.There's really not enough I could say about the experience and our guide. I would highly recommend these guys. I would absolutely recommend Chris. Not only will you have a great guide you will also get a chance to meet a great compassionate person and we absolutely enjoyed spending almost 5 hrs walking and talking with him.

My partner and I did our first hike on South Kaibab trail to Skeleton Point. Our guide Chris was amazing. Chris is so knowledgeable and patient. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide of on the trail.

Lewis was an exceptional guide on our first ever hike into the canyon! His knowledge of the trail and canyon were impressive. He started us out the Backcountry office to ride the bus to South Kaibab trailhead where we began our hike down from the rim to The Tipoff. After a short break we headed down Tonto East for lunch about a mile outside of Indian Garden. There he had quite the spread of fresh food to fuel our bodies for the ascend up Bright Angel. Not sure how many times we thanked him for taking us on this hike, but one more time won’t hurt… THANK YOU LEWIS! There were times I questioned my abilities, he was right there behind me reminding me I could. The 15-mile hike was nothing shy of challenging, pushing my husband and I past any limits we had achieved before. While we have hiked mountains up to a 5800’ elevation gain, we realized for those, we did the hard part first. Coming out of the canyon is nothing like hiking up a mountain. Thankful for the ability to complete such a hike. Cannot wait to return to complete the Rim 2 River and then Tim 2 Rim. Tip: Let the guide pack heavy.. While our packs were not too heavy, Lewis was truly ready fir any emergency we could have possibly had! Exceptional guide!!

Chris was an excellent guide. He contacted me in advance to ensure all was organized for the trip, including considerations for the weather, food, snacks, and hydration. It was a fabulous experience and I would highly recommend.

My tour guide was Chris, he was well-prepared with hiking poles, backpack, water, snacks, and a fabulous lunch. The weather was predicted to be windy so he chose a bit more isolated path to take, which worked out well. He contacted me the evening prior to the hike to confirm details for the hike. There were no surprises, I would highly recommend!

If you like to hike and be challenged, this is a great hike for you! My tour guide was amazing and share a lot of knowledge about the trail and historical facts about the canyon. Chase was an amazing guide and made the experience memorable. The views were breathtaking and so worth the effort.