I did a Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike over 4 days in Summer 2025 with them. Wildland was terrific: the planning, the loaner equipment, the food, permits, the guide. Great experience in every way. A bit pricey, but totally worth it. read more

Beware of the $100 cancellation fee that they take NO MATTER WHAT! I paid the $250 deposit for a trip 9 monhts away,and had to cancel two weeks later. No one else was even signed up for those dates. They insisted of taking nearly half of my deposit based upon the fine print that is written to be interpreted as applying to those who have paid the full payment. It is not explicity stated to refer to the minimum deposit to hold the spot. So, if you think it is even the slightest possibility that you may have to cancel, don't sign up with these guys if you aren't comfortable with losing $100. read more

Matt Maar led our small group on a fab inn based tour of zion, bryce, and escalante... the hiking was amazing, scenery awesome, accomodations and food superb! Matt is an experienced guide, who accomodated our groups special dietary preferences in his lunch and snack preps.. and was always willing to stop for photo ops.. he knew alot of background botanical and geological info which really added alot to the experience..we had a lovely and fun small group of 6... and we had a fantastic trip.. read more

I went on the 3-day Zion Basecamp tour, and the 5-day Bryce Escalante Basecamp tour. The Zion trip was quite different from, and far worse than, what Wildland promises. Three main issues: (1) the trails were far more crowded than advertised; (2) there was far less hiking than advertised; and (3) the health & safety protocols were inadequate. In addition, there was a surprising lack of attention to detail with regard to gear and to food. The Bryce Escalante trip, in contrast, suffered from none of these issues, and fulfilled all my expectations. Overall, you may wish to ask the company some pointed questions before booking a specific trip. For context, I have been on dozens of guided trips. And I occasionally lead kayaking trips myself. I am aware that things occasionally go wrong, and that everyone has an off day. Until now, I had never left less than a 5* review for a guided trip. Details: 1. ZION TOUR TRAILS FAR MORE CROWDED THAN ADVERTISED Wildland rates this trip 2/5 for solitude: "Expect to have some solitude, as much as an hour at a time without seeing other groups". This is laughable. I cannot recall ever being on hikes as crowded as the 2 days we spent in Zion. We were within 5 yards of other groups almost the entire time. And we were there in March, before the peak of Spring Break. Zion sees even more visitors during April - mid October, when Wildland runs most of its trips. To be clear, I don't blame Wildland for the crowding. I do blame them for misleading advertising. If they wish to keep the current solitude rating, they need to switch to something other than the two most crowded hikes in the park. Or else they should acknowledge that the hikes are exceedingly crowded. FAR LESS HIKING THAN ADVERTISED Wildland indicates that this trip involves "21 miles / 34 kilometers" of hiking over 3 days. In fact, we only did 14 miles of hiking. In Zion, we never did "a lesser-traveled hike through the lower canyon". In Snow Canyon, we only hiked 4 miles. Part of the problem was that the group included a guest who has suffered a knee injury and had limited mobility. The guest was very apologetic, and indicated that they had actually contacted Wildland prior to the trip to inform them of the situation. To be clear, I applaud Wildland for accommodating guests with limited mobility. But then they should have 2 guides and split the group. Or else they should have alerted other guests that the trip would involve very limited hiking. INADEQUATE HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS Guides really should wear gloves when preparing meals. They should also set up hand-washing stations when on the trail, and remind guests to wash their hands before touching group utensils, and before digging into communal packages (for instance, of chips). Wildland is just asking for gastro-intestinal issues. Wildland claims "use of face masks to cover nose and mouth are required at all times in company vehicles and public transportation". After day 1, the guide no longer bothered to wear his mask; and by day 3 nobody was wearing them. Mask-wearing is a controversial topic. But Wildland should either enforce its stated policy, or else change it to "masks optional at all times"--in which case I would have booked with a different company. GEAR Wildland forgot to provide ground cloths for the tents, or rain covers for the backpacks. Really, what rookie makes this sort of mistake? Also, Wildland never provided the promised camp chairs. FOOD Wildland advertises "eat like royalty". This is obviously subjective, and in any case I don't go on a hiking trip for the cuisine. But the food was far inferior to that of any other guided car- or raft-based camping trip I have been on. Indeed, even I generally cook more interesting meals when car-camping (& cooking is not my strong suit). Sample meals: Breakfast: coffee; two pancakes with cream cheese; granola with some blueberries (no yogurt, milk, or nuts). Dinner: pasta with tomato sauce and a few veggies; chocolate squares for dessert. Lunch was fine, especially considering that the guide brought it with him in his pack. 2. BRYCE ESCALANTE TOUR The trip description was spot on, in terms of the general character of the trip, its difficulty, and the amount of solitude one can expect. Above all, our guide was a consummate outdoor professional, who never ceased to impress us: I have been on many guided trips, and he really knows his stuff! He was very knowledgeable about the local geology and flora. Always read the mood of the group accurately, providing just the right amount of physical challenge. Scrupulous about health & safety: always wearing gloves when preparing meals, and setting up hand-washing stations for our use while on the trail. We were all astounded at his skill and efficiency when cooking outdoors. And his enthusiasm for the outdoors and conservation was truly infectious; I am not sure anyone else could launch into a discussion of composting and make it sound exciting!! read more

We have hiked with Wildland Trekking 4 summers in a row now. We started with the Rim to Rim Grand Canyon hike in 2018. We had such an amazing experience that we tried a hike in Utah the next summer - followed by 2 more Utah hikes. We have consistently been blown away by the experiences that Wildland offers. The top notch guides are incredible. We requested the same guide the past 3 years - but our large family has worked with 5 different guides in total and they're all amazing - people who obviously love what they do. Our guides have taught us so much about the history of the people and the areas where we hike. They've pointed out things we never would have noticed on our own and taken us on side hikes which add so much to the experience. They've also taught us how to be better hikers and campers. More aware of how to fully "leave no trace." The experiences, the gear, the guides, and the FOOD, we would give 10/5 stars if we could. If you're thinking about giving Wildland a try - do it. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Amazing day hike into the Grand Canyon. Our guide (Dakota) was extremely friendly and easy to get along with. He was super knowledgeable about the history and geology of the area which enhanced our experience. Dakota also made a bomb quesadilla and was quick with a good dad joke. The best part was he went at our pace and didn't push. read more

Wildland Trekking - Hiking Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

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I've been thinking about this trip and my review and what I could possibly say to let everyone know this is the jam. It is, but I don't feel words can do this tour group justice. My love and I wanted to see Havasu Falls and decided we wanted to pay the extra to do it right with a tour group to ensure we got when we wanted and didn't battle the permit fight. A bonus to going to Havasu through the trip we picked was it was a portered trip which means we carried our day packs but they trekked down all supplies and camp gear on horses and set it all up. This was the ultimate glamping and I'm just not sure how I can go back to normal camping. lol We had the pleasure of Ken and Josh leading our motley crew. Both were knowledgeable and friendly and lead our group through the trails safely without any issues. A few times on some of the Havasu trails I struggled with my comfort zone and Ken and Josh were both there to help talk me through it and walk back from ledge so to speak. We did a 4 day/3 night tour through Havasu Falls campground and the south rim of the Grand Canyon. Our trip included a final night on the south rim that included a lavish dinner at El Tovar. It was an awesome way to end the fabulous trip with the group. Our trip included the tour guides guiding us on our adventure, at camp they set it up and cooked all the meals for us. Consciously cooking for everyone with dietary restrictions factored. Every meal was delicious and healthy. Enough food for an army! My mister had announced in advance it was my birthday and they had a birthday dessert set up for me that first night which was very sweet and unexpected since I hadn't planned to mention my birthday. The day we hiked up from Havasu we lucked out because that night the campground was flooded and over 200 people had to be evacuated from the area via helicopter. Monsoon season was in full force. I know we all got lucky but I felt our guides helped keep us safe and out of the inclement weather. We ended up speaking with the guide who did guide the group who was down in the canyon when the monsoon hit and he lead them to safety and ahead of the storm as much as possible. I mention this because this is a perfect example of why to spend the extra money when doing something like this. If we had been on our own I'd like to believe we'd have been fine, but with the experts who were our guides they lead us to safety and that group to safety because they know the area. They know what the weather looks like, where to go if in a hurry to get out of it, and how to stay safe because the guides are locals who know this area inside and out. This is huge when navigating a rural, wild area with chances of monsoon rains. Everything about this trip experience was great from when I first put in my interest request to the last moment of the trip. I've already looked online to see where else Wildland goes because in a heartbeat I'd travel with them again. Top quality through and through. I can't wait for the next adventure together. read more

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We just got home after completing the 4-day backpacking trip along the Grand Canyon's Hermit Loop with Wildland Trekking. It was a once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable experience. Thanks to detailed packing instructions on the Wildland website, and suggestions for training, we were well-prepared for our journey into the Grand Canyon. Our guide, Tolman, was very knowledgeable about the Canyon. He prepared amazing meals every night that went far beyond freeze-dried camping packets. He made sure we always had plenty of filtered water. He made sure everyone in the group felt included. We always felt very safe with Tolman, which allowed us to relax and enjoy this memorable journey. We highly recommend Wildland Trekking (and ask for Tolman if you can), and we will certainly be using them for future adventures!! read more

Woodland, and specifically our guide Cody, were fantastic at every turn in our plans at Yosemite. Can't recommend them enough. Took care of every detail and were excellent communicators. If you're looking for a great experience at Yosemite, definitely call them. read more

Wildland Trekking - Hiking Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

I reserved the Zion package with my brother. We live on opposite coasts and were so looking forward to the trip and spending time together. we're both in our 60's. As we counted down the days, my brother had a freak accident, tearing his achilles tendon. Unfortunately, it was 26 days outside the 30 day cancellation time. We both called Wildland, hoping an option would be to defer trip. Nope can't be done, stated she didn't have that authority. When asked to speak to someone who does, "there is no one". Was told to email, still waiting for a response. I can't remember the last time I was so disappointed! Besides the fact that I'm out $3100 read more

First ever guided hike and it was to Havasu Falls. Best trip of my life. Once in a lifetime location. Pics attached. Our guide- Kurt was the best. Great, funny guy that had an absolute passion for the wilderness. He did a great job showing us the canyon and falls, as well as hidden spots. Packed great meals. He challenged each us to experience the most of the trip, even if it was out of our comfort zone. And we cleaned up trash on our way out of the canyon! Overall very happy with this organization, the guide, and the location. Would want to have Kurt take me on the rim to rim hike. read more

Wildland Trekking - Money falls. - Hiking Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

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Just finished Death Valley Basecamp tour. It's the best experience I've ever had. I cruise, travel, camp, you name it. This was fantastic. I think if you don't go you will miss out of a lifetime experience. Before the trip, if I had to list everything I thought would make the trips great I could not have imagined the extraordinary experience. This trip outpaced my expectations at every turn. Our guides, Tracey and Janelle were professionals who knew the trails, knew what to look for, shared immense knowledge, and were great cooks. I'll be back. Again and again. Thank you. #wildlandtrekking. You and your guides are AMAZING!!!! read more

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Pretty sure I just went on the best backpacking trip of my LIFE! I booked a 2 night, 3 day Grand Canyon Classic backpacking trip. The prices may seem a tad bit high, especially since Wildland does not cover airfare and hotel accommodation costs. However, I'm telling you as a customer that it is worth every penny. I'll try not to write a book about how good my trip was with Wildland. Around 2 weeks before my trip date, Ron, my tour guide, personally called me to give me details about the trip. He was very personable, and told me to contact him with any other questions I had. My entire trip in a nutshell: 1. The day before the trip: I met with Ron and 4 other hikers in my group to go over the trip info. Ron passed out our backpacks and even allowed us to choose snacks to take on the trip! He explained clear details about our destinations and told us what items we should bring in our packs. 2. My guide: I was SO lucky to be put in to Ron's group because he has been working with Wildland pretty much from the start. He's hiked/backpacked through the Grand Canyon more than 100 times (unbelievable) and was SO knowledgeable about the national park. Honestly he could pass as iron man because he carried over 70+ pounds in his pack, all the while constantly on his feet to make sure my group was ok. He was so patient with us, especially when we began to struggle with the hike. I felt safe during the entire trip because of Ron. Word of advice: request Ron as your guide while booking a trip at the Grand Canyon! You won't regret it. I promise. 3. The food: Man oh man... If you think of food such as boring sandwiches and granola bars while camping, you haven't traveled with Wildland. Ron made delicious and healthy lunch sandwiches, curry and pasta for dinner, breakfast casserole, and oatmeal right on the campground itself. It was SO cool seeing fresh vegetables being cut up in the Grand Canyon. Ron even brought dessert such as Milano's cookies and chocolates. It was amazing. 4. Camp gear: Wildland provides all camp gear including packs, sleeping pads and bags, and tents and poles. The tents were really easy to set up, and Ron went out of his way to make sure my tent was secure- especially since there was a storm during my second night! As I'm sitting at the airport writing this review, I can't stop thinking about how FUN this trip was. One advice I would give to individuals wanting to hike with Wildland is to train! The Grand Canyon classic is a level 3 hike, but it was definitely challenging nonetheless, and I had to take frequent oxygen and water breaks. THANK YOU Wildland and Ron for the most amazing backpacking trip. I will never forget it, and I would definitely go on another trip with Wildland in the near future. read more

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The Wildland Trekking company is great , professional and safe . I recently did a hiking trip with them to the base of the Grand Canyon. They were excellent and provided all the fear. Our guide Karla was great , she made us feel so comfortable and safe , cooked excellent food for us and made our adventure even more interesting by sharing all her knowledge of the canyons . It was an out of the world experience for me !! I whole heartedly recommend them for any of the adventure trips . read more

Wildland Trekking is THE company to use when going on a backpacking trip to a national park. My sister and I recently did the 4-day Hermit Loop Hike in the Grand Canyon with Wildland and had a fantastic experience. From the very beginning, the company is very communicative and makes sure that you have chosen the appropriate hike for your skill/fitness level. Hermit Loop was a 4/5 in difficulty so the company was proactive in checking in to make sure this hike was a good fit. My sister has migraines that could have posed a problem for our trip and they were super helpful in making sure she could participate (and communicating how they would deal if she did have a severe migraine on the trip). They provide all the appropriate gear (backpack, sleeping bag/pad, tent) as well as the food (the guide cooks your meals! how luxurious!). I have food allergies and they made accommodations to ensure that our meals were safe for me to eat. Unfortunately my sister did fall ill halfway through the trip with some sort of stomach bug and the guide was very proactive. He called the main office and Wildland sent an additional guide into the canyon on our last day to meet us for the hike out. He took a bunch of my sister's gear and led the rest of our group out so she could go at her own pace. Our trip was beautiful and I could not be happier that I chose Wildland to do it with. read more

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INN BASED TRIP TO JOSHUA TREE AND DEATH VALLEY One of the best hiking trips we've taken. Death Valley is other worldly; the huge sky, the mountainous sand dunes, the Salt basin to name a few. Joshua Tree equally beautiful but completely different. Everything about the trip was excellent, particularly our guide, Adam Reimer. This is was the 1st trip Wildland has taken to both Joshua Tree and Death Valley combined. The itinerary included jaw dropping hikes and beautiful picnic lunches that Adam prepared- table cloth and all. :). There was 1 day where it rained nonstop so Adam arranged a day soaking in the hot springs. He navigated the small "hiccups" of weather and whatever else arose expertly. He was highly knowledgeable on the flora, fauna and history of the region and just an all around great guy. I give the trip 5 and 1/2 stars and I'm already planning my next one! read more

A great experience with this company on a trip to Havasupai. Our guide, Kevin Manning was awesome. Communication throughout the reservation and planning process was very consistent and well organized. Kevin did an amazing job as our guide with spectacular meals even though we were backpacking. He took us on routes and allowed us to see things we would have not been able to do easily without him. His knowledge of the Havasupai history, the canyon, and backpacking experience were top notch. Looking forward to using this company again for another adventure. read more

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I booked a 4 day trip with Wildland Trekking Co. to Havasu Falls in the Grand Canyon. I was a little bit hesitant because of the cost, but with the quality of the trip; the meal quality; equipment provided; knowledge, experience and friendliness of the guides; and the side adventures that we went on, it was well worth the money paid. We met the day prior to the trip to go over an itinerary, meet everyone else in the group, and pick out our snacks for the trip (these were high quality snacks, candy bars, energy and protein bars and we were able to choose 3 snacks for each day of the trip). This pre trip meeting was well organized and a great way to start off! The meals provided during the trip were above and beyond. Dillon and Tank organized all of the meals perfectly. A few examples of some of the food included: fresh fruits and veggies, chicken Caesar wraps, pesto pasta, stir fry, and sandwiches. Needless to say, our bellies were very very satisfied! The equipment provided was of the best quality. Osprey day packs were provided during the ore trip meeting. The tents, blow up sleeping mats, sleeping bags and pillows made the camping experience a very very comfortable one! Dillion and Tank set up all of the tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags for us, while we were exploring Havasu Falls. The trip alone would have been amazing because of the breathtaking scenery, but Wildland Trekking, Dillon and Tank made the experience the trip of a life time. I have been and will continue to recommend Wildland Trekking Co to friends and will definitely use them again in the future! read more

My partner and I just finished an amazing 5-day trek. We did the Hermit Loop and it was truly one of the best trips we've ever been on! The Wildland Trekking Company is just fantastic. They're extremely professional and everything was top notch. Our guide, Betsy, was wonderful. Not only did she provide us with expert guiding in the Canyon, she cooked us wonderful, nutritious meals and was very knowledgeable about the rocks, flora and fauna of the Canyon and surrounding area. I had never camped before and was a bit nervous going in. Betsy and all the staff at Wildland, promptly and cheerfully responded to all of my questions in advance and gave us plenty of information on how to train and get ready for this hike and a very detailed list on what to pack vs. what is provided. Be forewarned: this is a very strenuous hike and you'll need to train! But true to the description: we had days of blissful solitude and scenery that will knock your socks off. Wildland does everything to ensure that your trip will be phenomenal. They provide for any sort of dietary needs/restrictions and Betsy even emailed us in advance to find out what were our favourite foods or if there was anything we didn't like. I would definitely do another guiding hike with Wildland in a heartbeat. read more

We decided to do a Grand Canyon Rim to Rim trip last year & chose Wildland Trekking as our guide company. We chose a three night/4 day backpacking adventure. They provided us with excellent communication & made the trip very easy to plan for. We were sent information on what supplies to purchase, how to train & some hotel suggestions. We flew into Phoenix last Saturday & made the journey to Flagstaff. We met our guides Doug & Brian who transported us to the North Rim. The company will handle the park fees, permits & cook all your meals. Our guides were incredibly knowledgeable & we knew we were in safe hands. We stayed at Cottonwood Campground, Phantom Ranch & Indian Garden. Our guides prepared very tasty meals...better than I expected! Doug's Green Chili Stew was awesome & I wish I had the recipe. This is not an easy hike and once you complete the hike....it is a powerful event!! Thank you Wildland Trekking for this incredible experience!!! read more

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I just finished the Death Valley Basecamp tour. I went on 6 different hikes in a wide range of jaw dropping landscapes. From craters to sand dunes to waterfalls to salt flats to badlands to slot canyons, Death Valley has it all! We stayed in the national park campgrounds, which were very comfortable with clean bathrooms. We were able to shower every day at the furnace creek hotel just up the road. Wildland is extremely well organized and professionally run. The gear and the logistics were all on point. Besides the park itself, the highlight of the trip were the amazing guides. They made us all feel 100% comfortable and safe but also pushed us, all while being amazingly calm, patient and positive. They set up an incredible kitchen at our campsite. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were all delicious! This is a great trip for people without much outdoor experience who want to try something new, which was my situation. If you are more experienced, you may want to try some of the more challenging Wildland tours, of which there are plenty! read more

We are a group of 5 women, ages 45 to 69, reasonably athletic but not experienced backpackers. We just finished the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim trek with guide Emily Rotondo, and were more than happy with the trip and especially with Emily. There were no surprises, everything was well planned and executed, and each of us know we got the best possible experience in the Canyon. Know that you need to train for this as recommended; it can be taxing. Don't worry if you're scared of heights as the paths are wide enough. read more

Awesome hiking trip! The comradery that grew between people whose ages ranged from 25-65 was the result of Kenton Krueger's leadership. His knowledge of the canyon and its wildlife is unmatched. He went above-and-beyond every day from putting together snack packs for each of us to creating delicious meals and showing us scenic spots. He also showed extreme patience when I had experienced problems while making my way up the south rim. Bottom line, Kenton is an excellent guide and one I will ask for when I book my next trip. Keep hiring guides that not only focus on the hike but on customer service and satisfaction. 5 Stars for Wildland Trekking! read more

I had a fantastic experience with Wildland Trekking on the 4 day, 3 night Rim to Rim Grand Canyon backpacking trip. Leading up to our trip, Wildland Trekking staff and our guide Steve Klefstad responded quickly to emails and provided plenty of information on how to train, what to bring, etc. The trip itself was lovely and relaxed: 4-6 hours of hiking a day with great views throughout, and we were lucky and had good weather. Steve was a wonderful guide; he made sure we were well fed and hydrated; was very knowledgeable about the geology, flora, and fauna of the area; was well organized and clear about schedules, activities, and camp equipment; and was generally a great guy. All in all, I'm glad that I chose Wildland Trekking for my first backpacking experience because I got to learn how to backpack while being able to rely on an experienced guide for the logistics and knowledge of the area. read more

My wife and I recently used Wildland Trekking for a three night, four day backpacking trip from Rim-to-Rim at the Grand Canyon. We had an amazing time and are already thinking about our next trip with them. Wildland Trekking took care of everything, from permits and campground reservations to equipment to shuttling us to and from the Canyon. All of the arrangements were flawless. Our guide, Tess was awesome, and all the more so because she stepped in at the last minute. She didn't miss a beat and from the moment we met her until we departed at the end, everything went smoothly, was fun, informative, and an incredible experience. Tess did the cooking, helped us with camping, and explained the geology of the canyon. She had noted it was our anniversary and surprised us with candles and cooking at a sunset dinner at Plateau Point. The food on the trail was great. Wildland did a great of of matching us with people of similar ability. We will be hiking with them in Yosemite next year. read more

Thank you Wildland Trekking! I can truly say that this is one of the best experiences of my life. I had a few mishaps before making it to Cusco, but once I met my guides all was well. Stephen and Jose are friendly, knowledgeable and go above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great experience. This trip was well organized and it seemed as if the guides and porters truly love what they are doing and the company they work for. The food was tasty and abundant. The porters and chefs were wonderful. I feel truly lucky to have been apart of this experience and wil definitely recommend Wildland Trekking to everyone I know. Thank you again for taking great care of the people who work for you. It really shows in the way they take care of the trekkers. read more

Best company to take your hiking trip to the next level! Idea of doing backpacking trip throughout Grand Canyon grew in me for quite a while so finally this year i said: It's Time! I decided on Hermit Loop since Rim to Rim is beautiful but more crowded, and personally i wanted to stay as far as possible from lots of people. our trip was 4 nights 5 days and our guide was Mosh! There is not enough words to describe how satisfying that trip was: views of course are the most amazing , but also equipment they provided, every meal we had made by Mosh was first class! We couldn't believe when he served us a cheesecake on 2nd day! Who would thought this was even possible?! Breakfast couscous (definitely repeating this at home), fajitas , stir fry, all different types of wraps , every dinner came with dessert! He knew a lot of things about EVERYTHING! From how the Grand Canyon Canyon made, what is where, different types of plants to how to fix a blister or just how to make your laugh without any reason! He even participated in our "movie production"! So in few words: you will not be disappointed if you choose them, and hopefully you lucky enough to get Mosh as your tour guide! read more

Words cannot describe the experience Ive had with this company. Ive used them for the grand canyon and yellowstone. Everyone is so knowledgable. You can also rent backpacking gear if you dont have any. The guides also do all the cooking for you, and its not just fruits and nuts its actualy meals that are almost too filling! Do not go with any other company. I will continue to use them for any backpacking trip I plan to take. Thank you guys for a life changing experience! read more

Our trip was re-routed due to permits last minute and the Wildland Trekking Company was able to adjust our trip seamlessly. If you're in decent shape and young, don't be scared by the language in the packets, go for the more challenging Rim to Rim. I couldn't imagine this trip without our amazing guides, Mikaela and Alexi. They were the personal touch that made this trip a memorable one. read more

I don't even know where to start because I was completely wowed by the entire experience. I booked the smallest of all the trails just because I didn't have a lot of time to dedicate since I had a 5 hour drive ahead of me to get to my next destination. The South Kaibab trail takes anywhere between 5 to 7 hours depending on the size of the group and agility. Since it was the very beginning of the hiking season my friend and I lucked out and got Shayne Hall all to ourselves! Yay! He was super friendly, prepared and informative. As we hiked down the canyon he was so familiar with every aspect and answered all of our questions. He was so super patient and helped us capture the moment with photos and even suggested some popular spots for photos. We stopped for lunch once we were close to the bottom and half way point of the trail. The lunch he provided was perfect! So healthy and nutritious. Since my friend and I were on the more athletic side he made the hike back up more challenging (as we asked) and of course he stopped along the way because he knew we needed to catch our breath. He always asked along the way how we were doing and asked if we wanted to stop, but we loved the challenge of going a little faster. We finished the trail in just over 5 hours and we were just ecstatic to have been there, capture the moment and, of course, to have finished the trail on the earlier side of timing. Would totally return and ask for Shayne. read more

We recently did the Havasu Falls hike and had the best 3 days in a hidden paradise. Jeff our guide was the greatest and had a ton of knowledge to share along the trail. He was kind, patient, and really went out of his way to make sure everyone was taken care of and comfortable. Definitely plan on doing another trip in the future and will be requesting Jeff! read more

I recently hiked to Camp Muir in Washington for my 70th birthday with my 3 daughters. Dan P was our guide and he was amazing! He was encouraging, helpful, and knowledgeable throughout the hike. He prepared a gourmet lunch that was healthy and delicious. He made the hike an unforgettable adventure and we will certainly request him as a guide when we go hiking again! read more

My wife and I just finished Wildland Trekking's 3 day Phantom Ranch trip in the Grand Canyon. Tiffany was our guide and she was so awesome in every way. She made the trip a 10+ by getting us prepped, sharing her vast knowledge of the canyon, and handling all of our needs. We couldn't be happier with our experience. We definitely will recommend Wildland Trekking and Tiffany to others. read more

The 3-day Havasu Falls Tour was over $1,100, which is pretty expensive. That includes meals (lots of fresh veggies, no red meat), the tent, sleeping bag and mat (my tent had small cockroaches - I killed 4 - so I was glad I took my hammock), and information (information on local flora and fauna was great). We were asked to help wash dishes (while one guide stood talking) and push a heavy cart of ice chests to the mule loading area (again, while one guide entertained). I have to say the male guide, Chris who worked most of the time did a great job especially at 50' falls! I would give him 5 stars as an individual guide. read more

Just returned from our second trip with Wildland Trekking Company. Expectations were high, and exceeded. This time, we did a 4-day Grand Canyon rim-to-rim, with Jordan as our guide and 3 others in our group (with me -- 52 year-old mom and my 19 year-old son). The trip was magnificent and Jordan was an outstanding guide. Very importantly, he knew when we needed to get up each morning (sometimes 3:00 a.m.) to be off the trail before the sun was blazing -- key when you are hiking in July. Meals were great. Jordan even carried a watermelon for our July 4 celebration at Phantom Ranch! Gear was top-notch. Everyone on our trip was well-prepared and got along well. As I said, this was our second trip with Wildland, the first was Havasu Falls about 3 years ago. I would book another trip with them in a heartbeat. read more

My sister-in-law, my wife and I spent 3 nights and 4 days hiking and camping in the Jedidiah Smith Wilderness through Wildland Trekking Co. We set up Basecamp at the Alaska Basin and spent our days exploring... Sunset Lake, Hurricane Pass, Mt. Buck, etc. Our guide Casey Donohue made the trip! We honestly and truly and sincerely couldn't have asked for a better guide! He was knowledgeable, experienced, professional, flexible and one heck-of-a cook! He was the guide, but he sought our input and allowed us the freedom to make our own decisions (within reason and guidelines) on how we wanted the trip to go. Casey started off as our guide, but we all left as friends. He's someone we know we can count on and the next trip we take in this area will no doubt involve our good friend Casey Donohue! Do yourself a favor when you sign up for a trip through Wildland and specifically request Casey Donohue! Thanks Wildland and Casey for a trip we'll never forget! read more

Just got back on friday from an awsome trip to shining rock. The trip exceeded all of my expectations. Our guide ,Dan aka Pumba, was friendly, knowledgeable,and capable. I am almost 52 and he inspired self confidence in me that I could do it. He told us legends along with history. taught LNT. great cook! Also, had a great time with the newlyweds on the trip. If you break it down, the price is very reasonable. Will definitely be going with wildland trekking again read more

Went on the 3 day Havasu Falls trip and had a great time. Everything was taken care of and I was allowed to enjoy the trip without worry about major logistics. Ken and Moshe did an excellent job and the food was outstanding. Recommendation, if you are going on this trip, invest in a water bladder. It helps you keep pace with the group without having to stop to get your water out. Excellent trip. read more

BEWARE! Wildland Trekking failed to fulfill its obligations to me last summer regarding a trip to Yellowstone National Park and refused to refund my money. The guide failed to contact me before the trip, as advertised. I have been on several guided backpacking trips, and the guide(s) always contacted the participants several weeks, sometimes months, in advance to more fully explain the trip and answer any questions. It also allows the participants to get a sense of the guide's experience. The latter point was particularly important in the case of this trip because the area traveled has grizzly bears, and a backpacker was killed and partially eaten by a grizzly bear and her cubs earlier in the summer. I needed to be sure that the guide had guiding experience in grizzly bear country. In the case of Wildland Trekking the guide was also supposed to let the participants know where to meet for orientation the evening before the trip. Only three weeks before the trip Wildland Trekking sent me an email stating that the guide would contact me in 1-2 weeks. After two weeks I had not heard from the guide, so I called Wildland Trekking. A woman told me that the guide Ryan would contact me by Friday. Since I was driving to Yellowstone, and it is a two-day drive, Friday was the last day that I could speak with the guide before I had to leave. This was already way too late and unsatisfactory, but I decided to await contact by the guide, anyway. When I still had not heard from the guide by Friday evening, I cancelled out of the trip. I did not know where to meet for the orientation and I wasn't even confident that the trip was still proceeding. I subsequently received an apology from Emily at Wildland Trekking that the guide had not contacted me. When I requested a refund, however, Wildland Trekking's response was that since I cancelled less than two weeks before the trip I was not entitled to a refund. I cancelled when I did because Wildland Trekking by its own admission utterly failed to fulfill its obligations. I repeat - BEWARE when dealing with Wildland Trekking! read more