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Outdoor Adventures: Walking/Hiking
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Start Date:
5/9/2010 - 5/15/2010
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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona


The Premier Grand Canyon Backpacking Adventure

Prices for this date starting at: $990 per person

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5/9/2010


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Number: 2113RJ

Duration: 6 nights

Theme: Outdoor Adventures: Walking/Hiking; National Parks

Meals: 17 total, 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Activity Level: 7
(see description)

Itinerary: Flagstaff, AZ 1 night; Grand Canyon, AZ 4 nights... More
"Plateau Point, Grand Canyon - Copyright 2007 Jeff Strang, NAU Elderhostel"


Encounter pristine streams and waterfalls, secret groves of lush vegetation and majestic scenery everyday. Trek through five life zones and nearly half of the earth’s history as you backpack 24 breathtaking miles, on established trails, from the South Rim to the Colorado River and up to the North Rim. Camp for four nights under the stars, below the Canyon rim, and experience nature's wonders. Enjoy an entire day along the Colorado River at historic Phantom Ranch, a haven to hikers and river runners since the early 1900s, while exploring the mystery of the Canyon’s Inner Gorge. Learn geology, canyon ecology and the human history of this incredible land in the company of experienced wilderness guides.



Strenuous hiking (5-8 miles per day) carrying backpacks weighing 30-35 lbs. at altitudes from 2,400 to 8,200 feet, with elevation changes from 1,400 to 4,200 feet; uneven, sometimes rocky terrain. Flagstaff and Grand Canyon rim elevations exceed 7,000 feet. Drinking water and toilet facilities available at campgrounds.



Program in association with Northern Arizona University, offering educational Southwestern adventures for over 25 years.



Itinerary

Arrive Flagstaff, 1 night, coach to Grand Canyon National Park, 4 nights; coach to Flagstaff, 1 night; departures. Note: Permits for this hike cannot be acquired until 4 months prior to the start date and it has happened in the past that we have to adjust our start day by a day or 2. Please check with Exploritas before purchasing plane tickets.



Grand Canyon National Park

Within the borders of its 1.2 million acres, this World Heritage Site offers bikers, hikers, rafters and campers everything from breathtaking vistas to high adventure. Its 277 miles of raw rock and water continue to amaze generations of visitors.




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Back to Back Adventures
Choose a nearby learning adventure to add before or after this program:

Arizona:
Scenic Railroads of Arizona: Sedona and Grand Canyon
5/2/2010 - 5/7/2010
apx. 29 miles from program

Arizona:
Sedona Wilderness Sampler: Off the Beaten Track
5/2/2010 - 5/7/2010
apx. 41 miles from program

Arizona:
Exploring Grand Canyon’s Reach: The South Rim to Western Grand Canyon and a Colorado River Raft Trip
5/16/2010 - 5/22/2010
apx. 58 miles from program

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