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Desert View Tour

Embark on a 4-hour journey to Desert View with a Field Institute instructor, who will bring the Grand Canyon's story to life. Explore the historic Watchtower, rich with Native American pictographs, and delve into Mary Coulter’s fascinating legacy. Experience cultural demonstrations and take in some of the most breathtaking views in North America. This tour offers a deep connection to the Canyon's history, culture, and natural beauty.

Rim Walk

Let our experts show your family why they call it Grand Canyon. During a guided tour, a Field Institute instructor will weave the canyon’s story during a 3-hour walk in Grand Canyon's Historic Village. The Rim Trail has a great deal to offer! Discover fascinating rocks and fossils, amazing plants ,and animals, learn about the tribal communities that call the canyon home, and take in some of the most breathtaking views in North America.

Meet The Canyon

Let our family show yours why they call it the Grand Canyon.  
It’s hard to imagine a better destination than Grand Canyon for the adventurous family! On fun-filled walks along and below the rim, our staff will share the many wonders of the world’s most famous chasm.

Kolb Studio

Tour of Kolb Studio

Sunset Photography Tour

Join our instructors for a relaxed, family-friendly 3-hour program at the South Rim! Discover the magic of sunset with guided insights into the ancient rocks and history of Grand Canyon. Learn tips on capturing the vast landscape through photography. This Field Institute program offers a unique and enriching experience for all.

Bright Angel Loop: Canyon Backpacking Classics

Rim to Rim: South to North

Rim to Rim: North to South

Hike Grand Canyon Rim to Rim from the North Rim to the South Rim

Grand Gathering: Rim Walk

Rim Walk: Let our experts show your family why they call it Grand Canyon. During a guided tour, a Field Institute instructor will weave the canyon’s story during a 3-hour walk in Grand Canyon's Historic Village. The Rim Trail has a great deal to offer! Discover fascinating rocks and fossils, amazing plants, and animals, learn about the tribal communities that call the canyon home, and take in some of the most breathtaking views in North America.

Grand Gathering: Kolb

Take a step back in time with our exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Kolb family home. Discover the story of the Kolb brothers, who established their photography studio on the canyon’s rim in 1906. As our knowledgeable guide shares captivating stories about the Kolb brothers, you'll explore the intimate spaces of this once-private residence. This hour-long journey through time promises a vivid picture of life on the edge of one of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes. Accessibility Note: This tour requires climbing stairs and standing for extended periods.

Havasupai Gardens: Canyon Backpacking Classics

Havasupai Gardens: Canyon Backpacking Classics

Beginner Basecamp

This class is designed to explore the more mellow side of the Grand Canyon: the isolated North Rim. We will take full advantage of the myriad of ecosystems demonstrated by this high elevation ‘sky island’. During our time together we will discuss geology, human history, the various ‘life zones’ found at Grand Canyon, the role of fire in the forest ecosystem, and much more.

Flora and Fauna Hike and Camp: North Rim

This class is designed as an introduction to the plants and animals of the North Rim of Grand Canyon.  

We will hike a variety of trails with different ecosystems and learn about the interconnected relationships between the flora and fauna of the North Rim. We will also discuss the geologic formation of the Grand Canyon.  

Participants will also visit an Ancestral Puebloan site, learn about the use of plants by the indigenous peoples of the area and have the opportunity to make rope from the Agave plant and split twig figurines from Willow.

Drawing on the Edge with Alan Peterson

Four days of drawing instruction and lessons on the South Rim of Grand Canyon with artist Alan Peterson.

Tanner to Little Colorado River Backpacking: Deep Canyon Explora

A 7 day backpack along the Escalante route with Navajo guide John Begay

Hermit Loop

Grand Canyon was shaped and carved with help from the Colorado River and the Hermit Loop gives participants an amazing opportunity to see that influence from a broad view as well as up close. The Hermit Loops starts on the historic Bright Angel Trail and spends the first night at Havasupai Garden (formerly Indian Garden). From here participants will traverse along the Tonto Trail. As this trail contours around drainages the views of the Colorado River will leave you stunned. After a night in the stunning monument canyon named for the iconic monolith that sits in the middle of the canyon, the trip will head down to the river and camp at Granite Falls Rapid. Granite Falls is one of the largest rapids in Grand Canyon and one of only two rapids in Grand Canyon with 'falls' in the name! (The other rapid is the iconic Lava Falls!) From here the trip will hike up and over to Hermit Creek where evidence still exists of one of the earliest inner canyon tourist camps. There is also the opportunity if time allows

Fall Colors Hike and Camp: North Rim

Camp at the North Rim Campground and hike daily to exclusive spots to see fall foliage

North Bass: Deep Canyon Exploration

Deer Creek Thunder River

This beautiful hike starts on the North Rim of Grand Canyon nestled in the Ponderosa Pine trees just below Monument Point. This journey will take you through the vast strata of geology with sweeping vistas of Bridgers Knoll, the Owl Eyes, and other large promontories. It will also bring you up close and personal to some of the largest waterfalls housed in Grand Canyon. You will see the confluence of the shortest river system in the North America, Thunder River. You will also be rewarded with swaths of cottonwood groves in the bottom of the canyon by some of the richest biodiverse riparian zones in Arizona. Archeological sites dot the trail and area as a reminder of the humans adjacent to the canyon who still call this landscape home.  
 
You will walk along the banks of the Colorado River with epic views of a metamorphic gorge that represents the lower part of the middle Granit Gorge in Grand Canyon. Native fish species, with the help of the Park Service, have been making a comeback in the various creeks an