Explore this glorious terrain by bike

Grand Canyon Biking - 4 Days

Duration
4 days
From
$1,191 USD

While nearly all of North America reels under hot summertime temperatures, the North Rim, at 9000-feet, offers delightfully cool, high altitudes escape. A raw-cut jewel in the national park system if not one of the most awe-inspiring features on Earth, the Grand Canyon’s incomparable majesty sunders nearly 280-miles of Northern Arizona highlands. No less than two-billion years of the earth’s history is on display here in the vermillion cliff-faces and golden canyon walls that rise a mile into the sky. From his dory that plied the unbridled Colorado River, early explorer Major John Wesley Powell compared it to “leaves in a great history book.”

  • Category
    Mountain Biking
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    3 - Active
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Rugged
  • Distance
    53.4 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    13.4 miles
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The meeting point for the tour is Desert Garden Inn in St George, Utah at 10.30am MST on the first day of the tour. However, it is possible to meet the tour guides in Las Vegas and take a shuttle (extra cost) with them to St George. The meeting point in Las Vegas is the Element Hotel at 7am.

    On the last day, you will return to St George by 4pm MST, back to the Desert Garden Inn.

    Fly in/out of McCarran International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas.

  • How long is the tour? How many days cycling?

    The tour is 4 days long with 4 days of cycling.

  • Can you tell me about the food on tour?

    Food is a big part of the experience. The guides prepare all of your meals on the camping trip. Expect three delicious meals a day consisting entirely of freshly prepared foods. These include fresh organic fruits and vegetables as well as meats. There will also be energy snacks aboard the support vehicles. Don’t be surprised if your guides purchase fresh fruits and healthy snacks throughout the day while you are out riding. They may just show up on the trail with a local treat!

    Many guests are vegans or vegetarians, whom the tour operator is more than happy to accommodate. If you have special diet requirements or limitations, just let us know when you sign-up and the tour operator will work with you to meet your needs.

  • Do I need to bring my own camping gear?

    Camping gear may be rented or you may bring your own. The tour operator's camp gear package includes a three-man tent with ground tarp, sleeping bag, bag liner, full size pillow, raised cot and self-inflating ground pad.

  • Are there any limits on what I should bring?

    Luggage is limited to one small soft-shelled suitcase or medium/large sized duffel bag (no heavier than 40 pounds). Please ensure your luggage container is water repellant. The tour operator also suggests bringing a hydration daypack or small backpack for valuables.

  • What's the weather like?

    You will be riding and sleeping at elevations over 6,000 ft. for this trip. Weather predictions in this area are often unreliable due to the elevation, so it is best to be prepared for cold evenings and inclement weather.

  • How should I prepare for the trip?

    For optimal physical preparation, the tour operator recommends that you ride at least several hours per week during the month preceding the tour. During the tour, you will be on your bike every day, and they can assure you that an unprepared bottom is a sore one! If you can’t ride your bike or don’t own one, take a spin class at your local gym a few times a week.


  • What is the operator's environmental stance?

    They don’t just preach environmental awareness, they live it. The tour operator recycles 90% of our waste and run their LEED Platinum facilities with solar and wind power. Additionally, their facilities are net-zero energy (they produce more energy than is consumed) which makes them the only commercial outfitter in the world who is net positive energy.

  • What's the tour like?

    The tour is classified as moderate with a Fitness Level: 1-3 and Technical Level: 1-2. Biking is on level 2 plus moderate grades/some unmaintained singletrack.

  • Are bikes available to hire?

    Yes. Make your trip as comfortable as possible on the body, as simple as possible for travelling, and hassle-free on tour. By choosing to rent a bike, the tour operator will fit you with the newest, highest quality gear in the industry.

    The tour operator provides only high-end bicycles from Santa Cruz and Specialised. They replace their rental fleet each season to ensure all rentals meet their high standards. All of the mountain bikes are equipped with full suspension frames and disc brakes designed for a smooth, comfortable ride.

  • Can you tell me about the support on tour?

    Having custom-made vehicles allows the tour operator to take you to places few other outfitters can, or will go. The tour is accompanied by at least one support vehicle, trailer, and in some cases a second and third transfer van.

    After purchase, the tour operator custom engineers their trucks, vans, and trailers by on-staff mechanics to meet the unique needs of different tours. For example, certain trucks are specifically designed for The White Rim and The Maze, while others are designed for The Grand Tetons and Yellowstone.

    Each guide is required to be trained in safe vehicle operation, 4X4 driving, and basic maintenance. The experienced guides make it look easy, transporting you and up to 12 guests, along with bikes, fresh food, camping gear and plenty of drinking water to a remote location.

Overall Rating:
5.0/5
Awesome tour, amazing guides, and great food!!
Megan L
(Review obtained from Trip Advisor)

We took the 4 day North Rim Grand Canyon mtn bike tour in June and had an amazing time! Our guides were Ryan Pierce ("Pierce") and Troy Paulekos. We could not have been happier with spending 4 days with the two of them. They were super knowledgeable, hard working, and really fun to be around. They made the tour fun but still challenging (as desired) and were able to tailor the rides to the skill level of each of us. They also provided some technical tips and really made everyone feel comfortable. This is a great tour for even the most skilled rider to a beginner! They also cook 3 meals a day from raw ingredients....super fresh and super delicious. Troy is a former exec chef so we were getting some awesome meals! These guys are awesome! I'd highly recommend asking specifically for Pierce and Troy.

[The tour operator] is a great company. They are very well run, do things by the books, and make sure their clients are well taken care of. The manager even let us take showers at the shop after hours on the day we returned because we had to catch a red eye back to the East Coast! They really go above and beyond! We hope to take another tour with them soon...hopefully to Moab! Cant wait!

951jeremy
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Guides: top in customer service, excellent food - fresh and from scratch!
Knowledge of terrain: knew where to go for the best views and best single track trails!
North Rim Grand Canyon: beautiful!

marknphx
(Review obtained from Trip Advisor)

It was a great experience! The tour guides, Pierce and Troy were outstanding. The food as a pleasant surprise. There were a variety of different trail types and difficulty. The views awesome. Would consider a different tour in the future.