How much does it cost to ride a mule to the bottom of the Grand Canyon?

How much does it cost to ride a mule to the bottom of the Grand Canyon?

PRICING – The cost of the ride is $155.77 per person, including tax, and is subject to change without notice. A souvenir water bottle is included. RESERVATIONS — Mule rides may be reserved by calling 1-303-297-2757 or toll-free within the United States at 1-888-297-2757.

How long is the mule ride to the bottom of the Grand Canyon?

The ride down is about 10½ miles (5½ hours) and back up is about 7.3 miles (4½ hours). We provide a small plastic bag for essential toiletries, extra underclothing, swimsuit, etc.

How many people have died riding a mule down the Grand Canyon?

one person
Only one person has ever died while riding a mule up or down the canyon. He was a mule train employee crushed by one of the animals in a fall.

How much does the Grand Canyon mule cost?

1. South Rim – Bright Angel or South Kaibab Trail to Phantom Ranch. So popular are the trips down the Grand Canyon’s two busiest trails that places need to be booked up to 12 months in advance; this is in part due to a recent reduction in the number of mules allowed each day, from 40 to 10 per trail.

Is the Grand Canyon mule ride scary?

The most frightening part is right at the beginning with all the steep switchbacks. I think it’s also scary because it’s the very start and you don’t quite know what to expect and it’s all scary.

What is the weight limit for a mule in the Grand Canyon?

200 lb
Restrictions: 7 or 10 year age limit, depending on trip. 200 lb/94 kg or 220 lb/102 kg weight limit, depending on trip.

Are mule rides in Grand Canyon worth it?

Not worth the time IMO. The overnight trip to Phantom Ranch is a trip of a lifetime. The day trip at the North Rim does go down into the canyon but not all the way. You’ll see exactly what you would see if you walked the same trail, but you’ll see it from the back of a mule.

Is Grand Canyon mule ride worth it?

Are mules safe to ride?

They will keep themselves safe, whether you’re on their back or not. That includes jumping 30 feet sideways at a potential mule-eating bush, or bolting away at a dead run from an angry water bottle/bicyclist/plastic bag/dog/whatever else could kill them.

Has anyone died at Guano?

Guano Point is one of the stops on the Grand Canyon West tour. It offers insane views of the canyon, and literally ZERO barriers. You could just fall right off. People actually DO fall into the Grand Canyon to their deaths every now and then, but I don’t think there have been any accidents at Guano Point.