Food and lodging are available at Phantom Ranch , which enjoys a lovely setting among huge cottonwood trees on the north bank of the Colorado River, near the junction of the North Kaibab, South Kaibab and Bright Angel Trails. The cabins at Phantom Ranch are almost always booked one to two years in advance . Reservations for the mule trip itself can be made 11 months in advance of departure. It s also possible to take a mule trip from the North Rim down to Roaring Springs, a one-day trip that s available only in the summer. Advance reservations are absolutely necessary as access to the water is limited .
Outfitters generally provide all meals during the trip.
Legislation has limited aircraft flight paths over some heavily visited areas and declared other areas to be flight-free zones. Passengers ride in 1923 Harriman coaches, a 1923 Harriman club car, a 1950s club car and a domed coach. You can also camp. The spectacular waterfalls , massive travertine rock formations and sheer canyon walls make visiting this tiny Indian village at the western end of the Grand Canyon an unforgettable experience . We recommend this attraction for those who enjoy outdoor activities and something out of the ordinary.