Are you ready to experience first-hand one of the seven natural wonders of the world? We begin our trip to the Grand Canyon at the South Rim, where we’ll get a close-up view of the valley below. We’ll take an educational walk with a local guide to learn about the geology and history of the area. We then will hike below the rim for a totally different perspective of the immense canyon. After learning all about the immense, 277-mile-long gorge, we’ll camp at the rim and wake early the next morning for a sunrise viewing.
Accommodation: Camping

We’ll continue our adventure in the Grand Canyon down to Havasupai Falls, one of the most iconic sites in the gorge. Rising early to beat the heat, we’ll make the trek down from the rim before sunrise, the only lights around coming from the moon, stars, and our headlamps. We’ll bask in the blue-green waters at the base of the falls after the strenuous hike down and then set up camp just a short ways down the trail. The next morning, we’ll explore the surrounding waterfalls, including Navajo and 50-Foot falls. You’ll be astounded at how gorgeously lush and green this desert oasis truly is!
Accommodation: Camping

We’ll round out our Grand Canyon adventure with a three-day rafting trip down 52 miles of the Colorado River. At this point in the trip, it’ll feel as if you and your fellow students have been close friends for years. We’ll develop an even stronger bond while floating on this magical river. While you’ll savor the time on the water, you’ll appreciate even more the hikes to rarely-visited slot canyons and waterfalls. We’ll even learn the unique aspects of Leave No Trace river principles to help keep the area as pristine as possible. The gratification of spending time in this magnificent place with your new best friends cannot be overstated!
Accommodation: Camping, 1 night of hotels

*Listed above is Bold Earth’s intended itinerary for this trip. All itineraries are subject to change in order to provide the best possible program quality.