Grand Canyon by Horse & River - a Leisurely 2 Night Group Voyage into the Unknown
(trip #181)3 days in Grand Canyon, AZ ($$) — This 3 day adventure unfurls the grandeur of the Grand Canyon from above and below. Explore the Southern Rim by horseback and enjoy an evening as a group by an outdoor fire. Next take a smooth ride down the Colorado River (a rare patch of calm in a waterway known for its impassable rapids).
Day 1
1:00PM Explore the South Rim
at Grand Canyon National Park
South Rim, Grand Canyon National ParkGrand Canyon, AZGet a Map
Explore the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Don’t miss the Yavapai Observation Station and Museum.
- $25/vehicle charged when you first enter Park. $8 a person charged for 25 passenger or larger vans/buses.
- (928) 638-7888
1:00PM Lodge
at Thunderbird Lodge
South Rim, Grand Canyon National ParkGrand Canyon, AZGet a Map
Check in at the Thunderbird Lodge. At time of reservations, ask about getting your group's rooms together or for a canyon view.
- $139-$152 per night
- (888) 297-2757
6:00PM Twilight Ride and Dinner
at Campfire Trail Ride
499 Linger LaneGilman, ILGet a Map
Take a trail ride through the Kaibab National Forest to the edge of the Grand Canyon. Then turn back to a cozy campfire for dinner. Pack your group's cooler with hotdogs, drinks, condiments, and marshmallows to roast over the fire (coolers will be brought to the fire for you by horse-drawn wagon). Return by horse-drawn carriage. Departure times vary by season.
- $40.50 per person
- (800) 408-2052
Day 2
8:00AM Breakfast at the El Tovar
at El Tovar Dining Room
El Tovar Hotel, South Rim, Grand Canyon National ParkGrand Canyon, AZGet a Map
Meet for breakfast at the elegant El Tovar Dining Room.
- $15-$20
- (888) 297-2757
9:00AM Rafting
at Smooth Water Raft Trip
South Rim, Grand Canyon National ParkGrand Canyon, AZGet a Map
A full day adventure for your group on the Colorado River, which follows a calm course of the waterway. Includes tour bus transportation from Grand Canyon South Rim to Glen Canyon Dam, a 15 mile guided journey down the Colorado, and a sandwich buffet. Spy native petroglyphs and enjoy the wild scenery!
- $147/adults, $117/child (4-11)
How to Book — Be sure to call in advance to reserve for a group. Space can be limited.
7:00PM Dinner at the El Tovar Hotel
at El Tovar Dining Room
El Tovar Hotel, South Rim, Grand Canyon National ParkGrand Canyon, AZGet a Map
A gourmet dinner is the perfect ending to a wild day!
- $40
- (888) 297-2757
Day 3
9:00AM Final Day's Breakfast
at Bright Angel Restaurant
Bright Angel Lodge, South Rim, Grand Canyon National ParkGrand Canyon, AZGet a Map
Open 6:30am-10:00pm. Reservations not required.
- $10-$15
- (888) 297-2757
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