raft types Motorized Raft Trips Popular, comfortable trips that cover more canyon in less time Oar-Powered Raft Trips A guide rows while you enjoy scenery, hikes, and canyon quiet Paddle Raft Trips Active, teamwork-style rafting where guests help paddle Hybrid Raft Trips A flexible mix of oar and paddle rafting on one trip Dory Trips Classic wooden boats with a nimble, splashy ride Compare raft types Find the best raft style for your trip Canyon Routes FULL CANYON Mile 0 to the final take-out — the complete canyon experience UPPER CANYON Lees Ferry to Phantom Ranch with classic rapids and hikes LOWER CANYON Phantom Ranch to Whitmore Wash through deeper canyon scenery WESTERN CANYON Shorter, accessible trips with rapids and helicopter exit Full vs Partial Trips Compare full, upper, lower, and western canyon routes trip length Half-Day to 3-Day Smooth Water Trips Guided raft or self-guided kayak — no rapids one-day whitewater raftinG Grand Canyon rapids, canyon scenery, and helicopter exit 3–5 Day Rafting Trips Shorter canyon adventures with distinct routes and trip styles 6–9 Day Rafting Trips A balanced mix of time, variety, and adventure 12–18 Day Rafting Trips The deepest, longest, most immersive river expeditions