We did the mule ride down to Phantom Ranch yesterday and back up today. The trip is pricey and we are sore this evening (neither of us have any experience riding) but we wouldn't have traded this experience for anything. Our wranglers, Simon and Dylan, were terrific: knowledgeable, friendly, and obviously love what they do. They pointed out so many... More

Wish I knew that (1) there would be no sights on the three hour tour other than the ten minutes viewing the Grand Canyon, (2) the "guides" would have nothing interesting or insightful to tell me on the three hour ride other than "pull back on the reigns to stop the mule from eating", and (3) I could have had... More

This was a once in a lifetime experience! Xanterra staff were awesome! Our wrangler's Maggie and Danny were entertaining, informative, and very friendly! They made us feel safe and taught us so much on our trip! They pointed out so many interesting things and told some really great legends about the canyon! My husband and I brought our 10 year... More

The first time I took the mule tour was when I was 25; I did it again when I was 50; I plan to do it when I'm 75, and after that, as necessary. This ride is not for sissies, though. Unless you are a serious rider, think twice about the steep terrain, and if you have a thing about... More

This review is for the 3-hour Abyss mule ride. Be aware you will not see the Grand Canyon at all during the ride. This mule ride meanders through a pine forest, you tie up and hike to a view point, you have to cross the road to see the GC. The GC shuttle bus dropped people off just as we... More

Took the mule ride down Bright Angel Trail and back up Kaibab South Trail, spending a night at Phantom Ranch. Words will probably not adequately describe the experience. I will start off by saying this is definitely not for those with a fear of heights. However after about 20 minutes into the trip I never felt any worries The wranglers,... More

My wife has a neck problem, but in spite of it, decided to take the three hour tour. I made obvious jokes about "Gilligan's Island" and made a makeshift neck brace. They put her on an old mule named Rufus. She absolutely loved the trip.

I worked on the mule/ tour desk at the Bright Angel Lodge for over a year. Virtually every one who did this ride, young, old, good riders,and inexperienced used the same word......Magical. It is truly an experience of a lifetime. Another tip to visitors at the Canyon, staying inside the park is generally cheaper than outside in the other towns,... More

We did the 3 hour Abyss Overlook ride as my husband had never been on a mule or horse in his life and was a bit nervous. At the end of the ride he actually said that next time we visit the Grand Canyon he'd do the mule ride to Phantom Ranch! The mules were very well cared for, very... More