Grand Canyon Whitewater Rafting

      Rafting the Grand Canyon is the best adventure vacation in the world. For nearly 300 miles, the Colorado River flows freely through a mile-deep gorge of ever-changing views and vistas, revealing the history of the earth in its multi-colored layers of rock. The rapids are legendary, ranging from playful "riffles" to "big and splashy" to "absolutely thrilling!" Side canyon hiking and off-river exploration will take you to places of wonder, where you can frolic in waterfalls, swim in turquoise pools, stand amazed upon scenic overlooks, or relish the cooling shade of hidden grottos. The recommended minimum age is 12 years old.

      Our Grand Canyon rafting equipment consists of custom designed 37-foot motorized rafts, 18-foot rowing rigs, and 16 foot paddle rafts. We offer motorized expeditions through the entire Grand Canyon from Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead. Our 11-day non-motorized rowing and paddle trips start at Lee's Ferry and end at Whitmore Wash. The full canyon motor trips and 11-day rowing and paddle trips include round-trip transportation from Las Vegas. View our Grand Canyon Rafting Slideshow.

      The Grand Canyon is home to diverse plant and wildlife communities. Because of our commitment to off-river hiking in conjunction with every rafting expedition, we know our guests see places and do things that most other Grand Canyon rafting travelers miss.

      If you are already signed up for one of our Grand Canyon whitewater rafting expeditions you may want to view our list of books for river runners. We have a large selection of field guides, archaeology books, river maps, and other related subjects.

PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to meet the demand for rafting trips in the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service has imposed a "no repeat" rule. Visitors may not take more than one Grand Canyon river trip, commercial or private, in the same calendar year. The rule will be strictly enforced. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this notice, please contact our office.
Deluxe Grand Canyon Motor Trip Colorado River - Entire Canyon Lees Ferry to Lake Mead Meet in Las Vegas, Nevada Travel down the Colorado River aboard our custom-designed 37-foot expedition raft propelled by a quiet 4-stroke outboard motor. The price includes round-trip motor coach transportation from Las Vegas. Note: In addition to regular camping gear, sleeping cots are provided on the deluxe motor trips.	8-Day Motor	There are no trips available for this year.	$2600.00 Add $12 Park Fee
	9-Day Motor	There are no trips available for this year. 9-Day trips may include an exchange of some passengers at Phantom Ranch.	$2600.00 Add $12 Park Fee
	9-Day Motor	GRAND CANYON NATURAL HISTORY EXPEDITION There are no trips available for this year. Learn more about the geology and ecology of the Grand Canyon with professors from Mesa College.	$2600.00 Add $12 Park Fee
	10-Day Motor	SPRING RAFTING & HIKING EXPEDITION There are no trips available for this year.	$2380.00 Add $12 Park Fee
Grand Canyon Rowing & Paddle Expeditions Colorado River - Complete Trip Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash Meet in Las Vegas, Nevada The price includes pre-trip motor coach transportation from Las Vegas to Lees Ferry, end of-trip helicopter transfer from the river, and scenic charter flight back to Las Vegas.	11-Day Paddle	There are no trips available for this year. All participants paddle full-time in 6-8 passenger paddle rafts. A motorized support raft carries all equipment and supplies.	$3370.00 Add $12 Park Fee
	11-Day Rowing Paddle option	Sept. 4-14. Participants ride aboard 18-foot oar-powered rafts with a guide rowing. An optional paddle raft, where 6-8 participants actively paddle, is available on a rotation basis.	$3370.00 Add $12 Park Fee
	12-Day Rowing Paddle Option	Sept. 20-Oct 1. Participants ride aboard 18-foot oar-powered rafts with a guide rowing. An optional paddle raft, where 6-8 participants actively paddle, is available on a rotation basis.	$3370.00 Add $12 Park Fee
	13-Day Kayak Canoe Inflatable Kayak Riverboard	There are no trips available for this year. Kayak, Canoe, Inflatable Kayak, Riverboard, or ride on the support Raft. A motorized support raft carries all equipment and supplies. Guests can bring thier own equipment, use our Inflatable Kayaks, or ride on the raft.	$3370.00 Add $12 Park Fee
Upper Grand Canyon Expeditions Lees Ferry to Phantom Ranch - Meet in Las Vegas, Nevada The price includes transportation from Las Vegas to Lees Ferry to begin the river trip. When the river trip ends at Phantom Ranch on the 4th day, participants hike 9 miles from the river to the South Rim. End-of-trip transportation is not included, but we provide you with information about various options. Please contact us for more information.	4-Day Motor	There are no trips available for this year.	$1400.00 Add $12 Park Fee
	5-Day Rowing	Sept. 4-8, Sept. 20-24. Rowing with optional paddle raft.	$1800.00 Add $12 Park Fee
	5-Day Paddle	There are no trips available for this year. Paddle only with motor support.	$1800.00 Add $12 Park Fee
Lower Grand Canyon Motor Trips Phantom Ranch to Lake Mead Meet at Grand Canyon South Rim Hike 9 miles from the rim to Phantom Ranch to begin the river trip. The price includes end-of-trip motor coach transportation to Las Vegas.	6-Day Motor	There are no trips available for this year.	$1925.00 Participant pays park entry fee at South Rim
	7-Day Motor	SPRING RAFTING & HIKING EXPEDITION There are no trips available for this year. Focus on extensive off-river hiking and exploration.	$1925.00 Participant pays park entry fee at South Rim
Lower Grand Canyon Rowing and Paddle Trips Phantom Ranch to Whitmore Wash Meet at Grand Canyon South Rim Hike 9 miles from the rim to Phantom Ranch to begin the river trip. The price includes end-of-trip helicopter transfer from the river, and a scenic charter flight to Las Vegas or back to the South Rim.	7-Day Rowing	Sept. 8-14, Sept. 24-Oct. 1. Rowing with optional paddle raft.	$2750.00 Participant pays park entry fee at South Rim
	7-Day Paddle	There are no trips available for this year. Paddle only with motor support.	$2750.00 Participant pays park entry fee at South Rim

Grand Canyon Motorized Rafting Expeditions

Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead
280 Miles - 8 or 9 days

Travel aboard comfortable 37-foot rafts and experience the entire 280-miles of the Grand Canyon. Our standard transportation package includes round-trip deluxe motor coach transportation from Las Vegas. We meet in Las Vegas the evening before departure, and leave from Las Vegas at 6 a.m. on the day the trip begins.

Grand Canyon 8-day Motorized Rafting Trip
Grand Canyon 9-day Motorized Rafting Trip

Lee's Ferry to Phantom Ranch
90 Miles - 4 days

The upper Grand Canyon river trip covers the first 90 miles of our full Grand Canyon river trip. Passengers depart at Phantom Ranch early the fourth day of the rafting trip and must hike nine strenuous miles out of the canyon. Our standard transportation package includes pre-trip motor coach transportation from Las Vegas to Lee's Ferry. No transportation is included at the end of the trip, since most people prefer to spend some time on the Grand Canyon rim following the trip.

Grand Canyon 4-day Motorized Rafting Trip

Phantom Ranch to Lake Mead
190 Miles - 6 days

The lower Grand Canyon whitewater river trip begins at Phantom Ranch and ends at Lake Mead. On the day the rafting begins, participants must hike down to the river from the Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim and meet the rafting party by 10 a.m. This entails a steep 7-9 mile hike(depending which trail is used).

Grand Canyon 6-day Motorized Rafting Trip

Grand Canyon Rowing Trips and Paddle Trips

Lee's Ferry to Whitmore Wash
190 Miles - 11 days

Get into the rythym of the Colorado River on our Grand Canyon rowing and/or paddle whitewater rafting trips. Drift peacefully through calm water stretches, and then feel the force and power of the river as the rafts are propelled through tumultuous rapids. We offer a "strictly paddle" rafting expedition with motorized support, and a "totally non-motorized" oar/paddle combination river trip. On the "strictly paddle" trip, a motor support raft carries all the gear and equipment. Participants join our paddle boat guides in smaller "people powered" rafts. This is the ideal river rafting adventure for those who prefer doing to viewing. On the "non-motorized" expedition we use 18-foot rowing rigs with professional guides at the oars. These rafts accomodate 4-5 passengers, plus gear. We also take one or two paddle rafts that are available on a rotation basis for guests who want to experience the excitement and challenge of paddling on a part time basis. Our standard transportation package includes pre-trip deluxe motor coach from Las Vegas to Lee's Ferry. The end-of-trip transportation, includes a helicopter transfer from river to rim and a charter flight back to Las Vegas.

Grand Canyon 11-day Rowing Trip
Grand Canyon 11-day Paddle Trip
Grand Canyon 11-day Hybrid Trip

Lee's Ferry to Phantom Ranch
90 Miles - 5 days

The upper Grand Canyon row/paddle trip covers the first 90 miles of our full Grand Canyon whitewater river rafting trip. Passengers depart at Phantom Ranch early the fifth day and must hike nine strenuous miles out of the canyon. Our standard transportation package includes pre-trip motor coach transportation from Las Vegas to Lee's Ferry. No transportation is included at the end of the trip, since most people prefer to spend some time on the canyon rim following the trip.

Grand Canyon 5-day Rowing Trip
Grand Canyon 5-day Paddle Trip
Grand Canyon 5-day Hybrid Trip

Phantom Ranch to Whitmore Wash
100 Miles - 7 days

The lower Grand Canyon row/paddle whitewater trip begins at Phantom Ranch and ends at Whitmore Wash. On the day the trip begins, participants must hike down to the river from the Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim and meet the rafting party by 10 a.m. This is a steep 7-9 mile hike (depending on which trail is used). End of trip transportation includes a helicopter transfer from the river to the rim and a charter flight back to Las Vegas or the South Rim.

Grand Canyon 7-day Rowing Trip
Grand Canyon 7-day Paddle Trip
Grand Canyon 7-day Hybrid Trip

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Grand Canyon Whitewater Rafting

Grand Canyon Motorized Rafting Expeditions

Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead 280 Miles - 8 or 9 days

Lee's Ferry to Phantom Ranch 90 Miles - 4 days

Phantom Ranch to Lake Mead 190 Miles - 6 days