CHOOSING YOUR
GRAND CANYON
RIVER RAFTING TRIP
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Canyoneers has a trip for everyone. Select the trip of your choice from the types below.
Motorized Trips:
7 days - All the Grand
5 days - Best of the Grand / hike into Canyon
3 days - Upper Grand / hike out of Canyon
7 or 10 days - Geology Special with Wayne Ranney
Oar Powered (rowing) Trips:
14 days - CanyonOars All the Grand
8 or 9 days - CanyonOars Best of the Grand / hike into Canyon
6 days - CanyonOars Upper Grand / hike out of Canyon
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7 days, 6 nights on the river, 280 miles by powered pontoon boat, Lees Ferry to Lake Mead
This trip takes you through the entire Grand Canyon and all of its thrilling rapids. Each mile reveals new sights, side canyons, and rock formations. It’s the most convenient, most relaxing trip because there’s no need to hike into or out of the canyon at the beginning or end. Just come to Flagstaff, that’s all you need to do: we’ll take you to the river, down the river, and back to Flagstaff after the trip.
SPRING IN THE GRAND CANYON
Mid to late April is an ideal time in the Grand Canyon. Temperatures at the bottom of the Grand Canyon near Phantom Ranch on April 15th average between a low of 54 degrees (F) to a high of 82 degrees (F). By April 30th the average low is 58 degrees with a high of 87 degrees. This is the best time of the year to catch the beautiful wildflowers in bloom, and because temperatures are more moderate than in the summer time, it’s also a wonderful time to do extended day hikes. Precipitation in Grand Canyon from mid April to the end of the month averages only .02 inches.
So why do we discount April trips? Well, it’s a little early for families planning vacations with the kids, so the later trips book sooner. We want to offer an incentive for those Canyoneers who are able to take advantage of spring in the Grand Canyon! The National Park Service only allows us two departure dates in April, so we urge you to make your reservations early while space is still available.
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 2 days and part of a 3rd day on the river, 87 miles by powered pontoon boat, Lees Ferry to Bright Angel Beach, plus 1 day hiking out of the canyon with a professional guide
This is the shortest “Grand Canyon river trip” that is truly in the Grand Canyon. It is designed for those who want an introduction to Grand Canyon river running or whose time is limited. This portion of the river includes great side hikes and vistas, waterfalls, side canyons, and approximately 36 rapids, including Hance rapid, the third largest rapid in Grand Canyon! There are more historic sites and more panoramic views on the upper Grand than any other portion of the river.
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 2 days and part of a 3rd day on the river, 87 miles by powered pontoon boat, Lees Ferry to Bright Angel Beach, plus 1 day and 1 night at Phantom Ranch and 1 day hiking out of the canyon with a professional guide.
This is the shortest “Grand Canyon river trip” that is truly in the Grand Canyon. It is designed for those who want an introduction to Grand Canyon river running or whose time is limited. This portion of the river includes great side hikes and vistas, waterfalls, side canyons, and approximately 36 rapids, including Hance rapid, the third largest rapid in Grand Canyon! There are more historic sites and more panoramic views on the upper Grand than any other portion of the river.
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 5 days and 4 nights on the river, 193 miles by powered pontoon boat, Bright Angel Beach to Lake Mead, including hiking into the canyon with a professional guide, plus 1 nights lodging at Grand Canyon South Rim Village prior to the meeting the boat
This trip takes you through two-thirds of Grand Canyon. You will run 70 thrilling rapids, including the Canyon’s two most challenging, Crystal and Lava Falls! In addition to more great side canyon hikes, breathtaking vistas, and picture perfect waterfalls, this section of the canyon features the Inner Gorge, the deepest part of the Canyon, and perhaps the most dramatic of scenery.
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 1 day hiking into the canyon with a professional guide, 1 night at Phantom Ranch, 5 days and 4 nights on the river, 193 miles by powered pontoon boat, Bright Angel Beach to Lake Mead
This trip takes you through two-thirds of Grand Canyon. You will run 70 thrilling rapids, including the Canyon’s two most challenging, Crystal & Lava Falls! In addition to more great side canyon hikes, breathtaking vistas, and picture perfect waterfalls, this section of the canyon features the Inner Gorge, the deepest part of the Canyon, and perhaps the most dramatic of scenery.
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7 days and 6 nights on the river, or 10 days and 9 nights on the river, 280 miles by powered pontoon boat, Lees Ferry to Lake Mead with an emphasis on hiking and geology with guest lecturer Wayne Ranney
 This trip takes you through the entire Grand Canyon and all of its thrilling rapids. Each mile reveals new sights, side canyons, and rock formations.
Back this year by popular demand is Canyoneers’ special Grand Canyon Geology trip, escorted by noted geologist-author-lecturer Wayne Ranney. Dr. Ranney is an Adjunct Professor of geology at Yavapai College, in Sedona, Arizona.
Dr. Ranney’s most recent book, Carving Grand Canyon: Evidence, Theories and Mysteries, is now in its fourth printing. He also co-authored Ancient Landscapes of the Colorado Plateau, a large-format book of text and paleographic maps that portray the numerous former landscapes of the Canyon and surrounding region. Ancient Landscapes... is the winner of a 2009 Arizona “best book” award.
Wayne Ranney is knowledgable, but casual and articulate. His comments and presentations are entertaining, interesting, and understandable to all levels of interest, beginning or advanced. He explains the changing scenes as we travel down the river, and while we’re in camp, and he often leads hikes, some short, some longer, into tributary canyons where special features can be seen and photographed.
Wayne Ranney’s interest in geology began when he was a Park Service backcountry ranger at Grand Canyon National Park. In 1980 he received a bachelor’s degree in geology from Northern Arizona University at Flagstaff, followed by a master’s degree in 1988. His website can be seen at www.wayneranney.com.
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 June and August: 14 days, 13 nights on the river, 280 miles by oar powered boats, Lees Ferry to Lake Mead
July: 13 days, 12 nights on the river, 226 miles by oar powered boats, Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek
Follow the river trail in small row boats, moved by the river, at the river’s own pace. We travel fewer miles each day sometimes spending two nights in the same camp. Longer side-canyon hikes are an option. This trip takes us through the entire Grand Canyon and runs all the Canyon’s thrilling rapids. Enjoy ancient ruins, view spectacular scenery, visit lush waterfalls and explore secrets of Grand Canyon’s varied side canyons. This trip does not require a hike into, or out of, Grand Canyon.
And you’ll get the chance to ride in the Sandra, the original, fully restored Cataract boat built by Norm Nevills in 1947. Feel how the pioneers of yesteryear ran the Grand!
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 6 days, 5 nights on the river, 87 miles by oar powered boats, Lees Ferry to Pipe Springs
There are more ruins and more panoramic views on the upper half of this Grand Canyon river trip than any other portion of the river. This portion of the river includes great side hikes and vistas, waterfalls, side canyons and approximately 36 thrilling rapids, including Hance rapid, the third largest rapid in Grand Canyon! You will travel in small row boats, moved by the river, at the river’s own pace. And you’ll get the chance to ride in the Sandra, the original, fully restored Cataract boat built by Norm Nevills in 1947. Feel how the pioneers of yesteryear ran the Grand!
This trip incorporates a guided hike out of the Grand Canyon ending at the Grand Canyon South Rim Village.
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 June and August: 9 days, 8 nights on the river, 193 miles by oar powered boats, Pipe Springs to Lake Mead
July: 8 days, 7 nights on the river, 139 miles by oar powered boats, Pipe Springs to Diamond Creek
This trip takes you through two thirds of the Canyon traveling in small row boats moved by the river, at the river’s own pace.
After hiking down the Bright Angel trail from the Grand Canyon South Rim Village with your hiking guide, you will run over 70 thrilling rapids, including the Grand Canyon’s two most challenging, Crystal and Lava Falls! In addition to more great side canyon hikes, breathtaking vistas, and picture perfect waterfalls, this section of the canyon features the Inner Gorge, the deepest part of the canyon, and perhaps the most dramatic of scenery. See how the cataract boats ran the Grand a half-century ago.
And you’ll get the chance to ride in the Sandra, the original, fully restored Cataract boat built by Norm Nevills in 1947. Feel how the pioneers of yesteryear ran the Grand!
rates and dates - 2010
rates and dates - 2011
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