South Rim Mule Trips
Want a one-of-a-kind experience? Take a mule trip down the Grand Canyon! A very popular activity on the south rim, mule rides take away much of the strenuous effort that comes with hiking the Grand Canyon, plus it’s just plain fun! The mule ride will take you past petroglyphs and 12 different ages of rocks while your experienced wrangler points out additional points of interest. Mule trips fill up very fast and it is suggested that you book your trip up to 13 months in advance through Xanterra 1-888-29-2757
Phantom Ranch Overnight Ride
Overnight rides include a stay at Phantom Ranch and meals. The price for one-night ride: $477.34 for the first person or two people for $842.60 and includes accommodations, breakfast, lunch, and steak dinner. Each additional person is $378.08. Two-night rides are also available.
Day Tours
A 3 hour mule ride departs twice daily through October, and once daily through mid March from the Historic Mule Barn. You will pass through a Ponderosa Forest and a Piñon and Juniper woodland filled with abundant wildlife on your way to a magnificent cliff at the edge of the canyon. $118.50 including tax, per person. Includes a light snack, and water.
Riders must weigh less than 200lb, be at least 4 feet 7 inches/140 cm in height and must be able to speak and understand fluent English, must be in good physical condition, should not be afraid of heights or large animals, and cannot be pregnant.
Horseback Riding
A horseback ride through the beautiful Kaibab National Forests makes for a memorable addition to your Grand Canyon experience. Visitors have their choice of a 1 or 2 hour trail ride on the very popular Campfire Trail Ride which departs under the twinkling stars! Apache Stables is located in Tusayan, right outside the Grand Canyon National Park.
For reservations call (928) 638-2891 or visit apachestables.com
