Private experiences crafted with kids and families in mind.  Unique menus, kid and family-friendly hikes and adventures, campfire games and acitivities, star-gazing workshops, wi-fi (because, you know), and more make for an outstanding and memorable family vacation.

Luxury Expeditions

Single-Day Experiences

WHy Canyons and Chefs?

Professional Chefs, Professional Food

All of our multi-day adventures come fully equipped with high-quality tents and excellent sleeping pads rented from trusted gear outfitters.  For food, you can expect home-cooked, backcountry meals planned by a professional chef, and perfectly executed by our guides.

expert geologist guides

Our lead guides are geologists with at least a Bachelor of Science in geology from an accredited university. They are carefully chosen based upon their expertise in the area of your trip, and will ensure your every need is satisfied.

First-Class Comfort and Luxury

Our guests and employees safety is our top priority on every adventure. All guides are trained and certified in CPR and First Aid, equipped with fully outfitted first aid kits and extra water.  Most guides also have more advanced certifications.

The Goat’s Blog

The Private Chef – And Other Gourmet Options

The Private Chef – And Other Gourmet Options

Let's talk about what's going on right now at Canyons and Chefs.   As the fall season comes on, we are busy designing and executing complex menus for on-site events around the Flagstaff area and beyond.    The private chef service gives you that top class...

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No Two Days The Same – Using Each Of Your Senses

No Two Days The Same – Using Each Of Your Senses

One of our best people recently talked about our process as a nexus point in the universe – a place where experience matters, and where we make the most of each of our five senses for a new kind of culinary journey through the natural world. We’ve talked about...

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