Grand Canyon Sunset Hiking Adventure Deep Below The South Rim

Kevin made this hike unforgettable for us for the views and for his enthusiasm and humor. His knowledge of the key places also helped making this visit one for the books.

Tremendous experience and one we will always remember. Truly the best way to experience the Canyon in a way few people get to. Hike was challenging but doable and our guide Christy was amazing and interesting individual that we enjoyed spending time with. You are really set up to succeed here - from necessary equipment (poles, backpack, etc), to plenty of supplies/snacks and a pace that matches your ability.

Hike was a little challenging but Jon was definitely the perfect guide for us. He was patient, kind, knowledgeable! Thank you Jon!

From the start, this experience was incredible. Our guide Kevin picked us up right from our RV site! They provide everything - Gatorade, water, snacks, hiking poles, even a backpack. We felt safe thanks to Kevin and how he prepared us. Having dinner while overlooking the Canyon was wonderful. Watching the sunset was breath taking. This was a day my family will treasure forever.

This is an amazing activity and I cannot recommend Canyonjon highly enough. It was perfect from beginning to end. Canyonjon takes care of everything and tailors it all to your needs. I don't think you could not be in safer and better hands and whatever your level of fitness, age or hiking experience Canyonjon will look after you and make sure you really enjoy the trip. If you only visit the canyon rim you are really missing out Dinner at sunset 1200 ft down into the Canyon is an experience of a lifetime. Stunning views stunning photos just stunning! Thank you Canyonjon!

Hands down the perfect way to visit and experience the Grand Canyon! Our incredible guide, Kevin, tailored the hike to our level at a pace that worked for us. Our girls were 7 and 10 and had a blast. We loved learning fun facts along the way and coming out of the canyon in headlamps were quite a fun experience! Dinner in the canyon was delicious. We started at 2pm and hiked down in the heat of the day and came up with no one around us. We felt like we had the canyon to ourselves! I would 100% recommend this to anyone on the fence!

Kevin our guide picked us up in Flagstaff where we were staying which was very convenient. He was very personable and explained what we would be doing for the day. Once we arrived at the park, he showed us where we would be hiking the South Kaibab trail. I was a little worried since my fear of heights but Kevin did a great job describing how he would help us navigate the trail. Apparently Kevin has been doing this for years. I liked that the tour company provided everything, from backpack, water, snacks, poles, etc. You basically just have to dress for the weather and definitely wear hiking boots! We went mid May. Don't use weather apps to tell you how warm or cold it is. It's much warmer in the canyon. We started down about two. The trail was fairly busy. About a quarter way down I slipped on the the loose gravel, but after I bandaged up again we were on the way. Kevin was a great guide because he knew all the right stops and also gave me lots of encouragement. This is not for faint of heart because the decent can be steep in some spots and there are many steps and switchbacks. We hiked down to Cedar Ridge about 1.5. miles down. Here we rested and enjoyed the fabulous views and the quiet. I sure needed it. It took us about 2 hours to get down. By the time we reached the bottom, the crowds had thinned out. While we rested Kevin made my husband and I the best wraps. I feel these gave us the power to start or ascent back up. Apparently you can go farther down the trail if requested. I was a little worried about the hike because it seemed so steep, but Kevin stressed that I take it nice and slow and take a lot of breaks I could do it. It was nice to take it slow because it gave us another chance to look at the stunning views. We passed several people who had hiked rim to rim. Wow! Before we reached the top we stopped to view the stunning sunset! It was special because no one us was around. It's like you were the only ones in the world. We finally reached the top and just about dark. Let me tell you the feeling of accomplishment was overwhelming! For someone who is afraid of heights and has no frill seeking gene her body this was a great feat. If you are having doubts, go for it. I am in average shape and 63 years and I DID IT!! You can be one the view people that experiences the Grand Canyon in all its glory. That being said, we could not have enjoyed it without Kevin. I felt safe because he showed me the skills and gave me the encouragement to press on. Plus he has such a good personality. If we go to the canyon again, we would definitely personally request Kevin and us this tour company.

If you are lucky enough to get Kevin as your guide for the Grand Canyon sunset hike, you are in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Kevin was one of those rare people you meet once and never forget — and somehow we were lucky enough to meet him here! From the very beginning he made us feel excited, safe, seen, and completely immersed in the adventure. His passion for the canyon was contagious to the point where we genuinely wanted to move there, never mind stay another night haha. What made this hike so special was how much knowledge and heart Kevin brought into every moment. He taught us about the different layers and grades of the canyon, the Native American history, the settlers from the past, conservation efforts, the birds, bighorn rams, snakes, trees, flowers, weather patterns, the dangers, and the thrill of the canyon itself. Every conversation felt natural and never forced. Spending 7 hours with a stranger somehow felt like catching up with an old friend we hadn’t seen in years. Kevin was patient, kind, passionate, and full of incredible stories from his own adventures in the canyon, the people he had met along the way, and experiences working with the company. It felt like we traveled through multiple places and stories all within one hike. It wasn’t just a tour — it was an experience within an experience. The wraps he made for us and the ice-cold Gatorades honestly kept us going during the more challenging sections, and those little thoughtful touches made such a difference. And then came the sunset… absolutely unforgettable. Kevin never rushed us once. He let us stop, take in the views, capture as many photos as we wanted, and he even took some epic pictures of us that we’ll treasure forever. This sunset hike will stay with us forever. It felt like traveling within traveling. Thank you Kevin for your time, your energy, your stories, and for making this one of the most memorable experiences of our lives.

Epic…Bucket list….Unforgettable memories….The only way to truly experience the Grand Canyon. Not sure how else to describe this Sunset Hike. Our guide John was absolutely amazing. He perfectly challenged us and found the optimal point of effort vs reward. We descended an additional mile and 650 feet than we expected ultimately eating dinner cooked by John on the Dark Side of O’Neil Butte. We felt like the only people on the planet while watching the sunset from within the canyon. We can’t thank John enough for his guidance, his patience, and his attention to detail. We made multiple stops where he took photos that my wife and I will cherish for a lifetime. We will be back and we will book John again. You can come to GCNP and look at the canyon from the rim…or you can book this Sunset Tour with John and truly experience the canyon “below the rim”.

This was the best tour I’ve had through Viator. Kevin was an amazing guide! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He let us go at a pace that was comfortable for us and timed seeing the sunset perfectly. My boyfriend and I had so much fun seeing the sunset at the Grand Canyon and Kevin’s personality made us feel like we were just out hiking with a friend and enjoying the view. Thank you Kevin!