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I cannot thank Jon with Only Grand Canyon Day Hikes enough! We'd never been to the Grand Canyon, so I went to Cool Destinations looking for Grand Canyon excursions with lots of 5-star ratings, saw that Only Grand Canyon Day Hikes had many of those, selected it and hit the jackpot. Didn't read the fine print, and wasn't sure how it would be. Didn't matter! Jon was prepared with anything and everything we could possibly want or need (trekking poles, back packs, water, a frozen Gatorade that melted to a perfect refreshing slush just when we needed it, and a goodie bag extravaganza that has to be seen to be believed filled with M&M's, peanut butter filled pretzels, Skittles, more great snacks, toilet paper and a map!). And headlamps (yes, headlamps!) Jon curated the excursion based on our fitness/preparedness (which he expertly gaged within a very short time of meeting us) and gave us perfect instruction on how to use the trekking poles. Plenty of stops for water breaks, snack breaks and photo ops! He selected a 3-mile hour trek down the Grand Canyon starting the starting at the South Kaibab trail to O'Neill Butte, the most picturesque, panoramic spot you could wish for, for a sunset dinner. Yes! Sunset dinner! We arrived at our destination and while my husband and I were taking in the view and talking about how much fun we were having, Jon was inconspicuously preparing a beautiful dinner for us: chicken avocado tomato sandwich brilliantly seasoned and topped with cheese, hummus and a savory dressing. I thought I was too excited to be hungry, but I ate every single bite! Delicious! Fresh! It was so substantial I needed a fork (and of course he had one at the ready--he kept pulling out the perfect thing from his backpack like Santa Claus). I feel like we experienced the Grand Canyon in the most unique, intimate and wonderful way. As we maneuvered down to our dinner destination in the afternoon, exhausted hikers were straggling back up the trail (a couple of whom Jon provided emergency water for). After our dinner, we made our climb as the sun was setting and a gentle breeze was blowing. Everything was choreographed in the perfect way. As the sun set a bright half-moon rose to light our way. As darkness fell, we were guided by our headlamps and starlight. Magic! This was a perfect excursion. Go with Only Grand Canyon Day Hikes. You will be thrilled!

Well worth the price. Easy to navigate area with specific directions allowing us to choose what we wanted

This is by far one of the best experiences I have ever had. My 14 year old daughter who is super picky agrees with me. This is not your typical driving to the Grand Canyon in the bus and stay for 20-30 minutes taking photos tour. This is an actual hike going down into Grand Canyon. Physically demanding but definitely doable even for someone like me who is in her 50s and not athletic. Kevin was our guide and I cannot say enough good things about him. He was very informative and spoke about history and topography of Grand Cayman. He knew all the best spots for amazing view and photos. He brought the backpacks with all the supplies needed for us and some tasty snacks. He also made us lunch which was absolutely delicious. My daughter and I could not have asked for better experience. Highly recommend!!!

David & Emilia were terrific guides, very friendly and knowledgeable. Their love for God's word and His creation was evident in all they taught our group. We are hoping Canyon Ministries expands to other parks and historic areas. Thank you team for your dedication!

Great tour of Grand Canyon. Sam our guide was kind and knowledgeable. She gave us lots of history on the drive of the canyon and native tribes. Lunch was nice picnic. It was so nice having a driver who knew where to go/ stop - stress free. Small group was great- we didn’t feel hurried or herded. All together a perfect tour.

Amazing experience! Jon was our guide - with 28 years experience leading groups into the canyon, he had it spot on. From pre-trip communication to pick-up to the hike itself, everything was fantastic. We couldn't have asked for more. If you're thinking about doing it, JUST BOOK IT. You won't regret it.

This was the highlight of my vacation. Jon was an incredibly knowledgeable and experienced guide. He provided all the equipment needed for the hike and gave tips on how and why to use all the equipment.Along with equipment expert knowledge of the canyon and the best picture spots were provided all throughout the hike.He provided a one of a kind experience, you'd be crazy not to take this offer if youve never hiked the grand canyon before.The only regret I have is I cant give more than 5 stars!Truly an unforgettable experience, thank you for the wonderful time!

We loved the Shaka driving tour and will use them again! Have already recommended it to several friends. We used it over tree different days. It took us to many places we would have missed if we were just driving around.

We got to see a large portion of the Grand Canyon with the comfort of a small group - just one other tourist. Our guide, Scot, was extremely experienced and knowledgable. We got interesting insights into the geology of the canyon, and other local features. We feel it is one of our best tours ever!

Really a great educational time, David the tour guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything in a very communicative way, and easy to understand.

We were picked up at our RV, so didn’t need to go to a meeting point. From there, we went to the best sites: hiked Kaibab Trail, enjoyed a custom picnic and saw John’s favorite lookouts. We expected a guide to just keep us on the right path. Instead, we were so pleased at the wealth of knowledge about the history and even the geology that John brought to our hike. He shared about the various types of hikes, rafting and endurance races going on, and he didn’t mind staying at our pace, always ensuring we were well taken care of. Would 100% request John at All-Star Tours again. So glad we didn’t go it alone. Truly an All-Star experience!

Kevin was a fantastic guide, and my husband, my 17 year old son, and I all agree our day couldn’t have been better. He paced our hike perfectly, and kept us going at a pace which somehow worked for all of us, taught us a bunch, and the food!!! We all were well fed w snacks and lunch, even the gluten free and dairy free folks.I’ve hiked Grand Canyon years ago and still to this day remember being terrified. Not today!! I felt safe every step of the way. If you are thinking of hiking with them, DO IT!! You will be so glad you did.

The perfect way to experience the Grand Canyon! From start to finish every detail was perfect. Jon answered all of our questions before booking and was flexible when we asked to change the date of our hike. Kevin, our guide was on time, provided good background details, made sure we were comfortable and safe throughout our hike. The scenery, the day, the hike all amazing!

We used the self guided tour but I feel the app needs to be updated. There a few loopholes in the app. Due to the poor cell phone service, most of the info was lost.

We can’t recommend this experience enough. Our guide, Dave, was awesome: warm, funny, and super knowledgeable. He made the hike come alive with stories about the area’s archaeology, early explorers and writers, and the Indigenous history of the canyon. The lunch was delicious, everything was flawlessly organized, and there’s no way we could’ve gotten this much out of the day on our own. Absolutely worth every penny

Patrick was the best guide we’ve ever had on a tour. He’s extremely knowledgeable, loves sharing his experiences in the Grand Canyon and makes the day fly by. Would recommend him highly for this trip!