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*The canyon is currently undergoing several closures due to construction projects. If you are interested in a canyon trip, please email mandy@mandyleaphoto.com.
Grand Canyon, AZ
 
Mandy Lea Photo is an authorized permittee of the National Park Service.
Kendrick Callaway is Wilderness First Responder,  Adult/Child CPR, AED & Airway Management, and Epinephrine Auto-Injector certified.
Mandy Lea is Basic First Aid and Adult CPR certified
 
So, you’re looking to enjoy a more remote, solitary backcountry experience in the Grand Canyon? Well, our Grand Canyon Hermit Trail backpacking adventure is the trip for you! Join Kendrick and Mandy on a guided backpacking and camping trip to the depths of the Grand Canyon where we’ll spend five days and four nights surrounded by a natural beauty that most tourists can only dream of seeing!
 
Our route will take us along some of the Canyon’s more secluded trails as we journey to the Colorado River at the bottom. We’ll enjoy backcountry camping at its finest as we leave behind the crowds of the main corridor trails and seek solitude! Our first and last nights will be spent camping creek-side along the scenic Tonto Trail. Then we’ll enjoy two nights camped on the beach right next to the Colorado River! After a few peaceful nights by the river we’ll begin our 2-day journey back to the top with some of the best hiking Grand Canyon has to offer via the Hermit Trail. 
 
This backpacking trip is perfect for hikers seeking a more remote trip in Grand Canyon. During our 5-day adventure we’ll experience breathtaking views, historic ruins, and even spend multiple nights camped at one of the most impressive set of rapids on the Colorado River. Our Hermit Trail itineraries will test your limits, but you’ll be rewarded with a Grand Canyon experience that few visitors get to enjoy. Including all optional hikes, we’ll ascend and descend almost 7,000 vertical feet while covering 25-30 miles over the course of 5 days. This may sound daunting, but with the right preparation most people can do this! 
 
If you’re worried about this itinerary being too much then check out our itineraries on the Grand Canyon’s main corridor trails like our “Havasupai Garden and Plateau Point”, “Rim-to-River”, or “Rim-to-Rim” trips!
 
On this trip we will provide more services than your typical guided backpacking and camping experience. Our goal is to take people to a place they might not be able to reach on their own and share our knowledge and love of backpacking, hiking, and camping.
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What’s Included:
Post-trip dinner at historic El Tovar restaurant!
Guiding services from a company operating legally within Grand Canyon National Park since 2019. We have all required Commercial Use Authorizations and backcountry camping permits.
Pre-trip review of each individual’s backpack and all the gear they intend to bring.
4 nights of backcountry camping reservations below the rim of the Canyon
5 days of hiking below the rim of the Canyon
All meals while backpacking
We will cook all meals for clients
All necessary camping/hiking gear, including:
Backpacks
Tents
Sleeping bags
Inflatable sleeping pads
Inflatable camp pillows
Trekking poles
Dinnerware kits (collapsible plate, collapsible coffee mug, long-handles spork)
Rat sacks to secure food from wildlife
All cookware
Group first-aid kit
Emergency satellite communication device
We will set up and take down camp every time for clients using our gear. We will take the time to teach anyone how to do this, if interested.
Celebratory drinks at the bottom of the Canyon (beer, wine, and/or whiskey)! 
 
What’s NOT included:
National Park entry fees
Transportation to/from Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim)
Any transportation within the park that is not on the shuttle bus
Accommodation on/near the South Rim of the Canyon before/after backpacking trip
Personal snacks for during the hike
Any food/drinks purchased before entering or after exiting the Canyon unless otherwise noted (even if we meet as a group for these meals)
Portering services of all camping and non-camping gear (personal clothing items, water, snacks, cameras, miscellaneous gear, etc.)
Gratuity for your guides (optional)
 
Group Size Limit: 4-5 clients plus 1-2 guides
(Note: Group size will be determined by the type of backcountry camping permit we are issued from the National Park. We reserve the right to cancel any trip that doesn’t meet our required minimum number of clients. Most of our trips will be limited to 4 clients and 2 guides.)
 
Bring a friend (or three!) and save!
See special group pricing. If you would like to pay separetly, contact us!
 
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