*Another deposit in the amount of $500 is due by November 1 of the year prior to your trip
You will need to arrive to Flagstaff, AZ the night prior to attend a 6:30pm orientation meeting at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Flagstaff. Lodging is not included in the price. Early in the morning of day 1, you will board a bus for the 2 hour drive to the put in point at Lees Ferry. On the final morning, our journey will lead to Whitmore Wash, where the exciting sight of a helicopter signals your ascent back to the rim. From there, a private aircraft awaits to whisk you away to Boulder City Airport. Upon landing, a comfortable passenger van awaits to chauffeur you to the vibrant lights of Las Vegas. You can anticipate arriving between 1 to 3 PM, at the Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport.
Hotel (trip's start): Flagstaff, AZ
A room block is set up at DoubleTree by Hilton in Flagstaff, AZ. More information to be provided.
Transportation (trip’s start): Flagstaff, AZ
Transportation (trip's end):
See our transportation page for additional information
Dory boat trips are offered by 5 of 15 outfitters. Consisting of 5 passengers in total, these rafts are powered and navigated by your guide. Often times Dory boats will be added to Oar trips making for a great opportunity to experience both vessels on the same trip. Dory trips travel at speed of the river 3-4 mph, more slowly and essentially doubling the trip duration when compared to a motorized trip. This slower pace offers a great opportunity for an intimate experience with the river while listening to your guide's extensive knowledge of the Grand Canyon. There are upper, lower, western and full canyon trips offered on non-motor rafts. Some full canyon trips continue straight through with the same group of passengers, while others will make a pit-stop to let off upper canyon passengers, and allow for lower canyon trip passengers to join the group for the rest of the trip.
Payment and cancellation policies:
Trip cancellation Insurance - Highly Recommended
First DayEarly in the morning of day 1, you will board a bus for the 2 hour drive to the put in point at Lees Ferry. You will meet your guides as they provide additional instruction and your life jacket. Shortly after you will be underway to begin your journey!
Every DayWake up every morning to the smell of freshly brewed cowboy coffee and the sound of the running water echoing off of the canyon walls. A hot breakfast is served shortly after. Each day you will be on and off the raft multiple times as every day includes daily side canyon hiking opportunities to some of the most beautiful scenery the Grand Canyon has to offer. You'll be entertained and enlightened with fascinating information on the history, geology, and ecology of the canyon. In addition, you will see gorgeous waterfalls and streams rarely accessible outside of these multi-day raft trips. After enjoying the excitement of fun rapids, you will stop for lunch which is prepared river-side on a beautiful sandy beach. Lunch will be served and you can build your own sandwich with chips, cookies, fruit while taking in the breathtaking scenery, reading a book riverside or even fishing. Often, there is another stop after lunch before arriving at camp for the evening. While your crew sets up the camp kitchen for everyone, you can find your ideal camp spot and set up your "home" for the night. While dinner sizzles on the dinner on the grill, you'll have time to get better acquainted with your fellow river companions and relax with a cool drink by your side. After dinner, watch the sun set, and listen to the beautiful sounds of the river while you nestle into your sleeping bag under a sky full of stars. Tents are always available however depending on the season, many opt to sleep under the stars each night.
Last Day188 River Mile Trips/Whitmore Exit - Shortly after breakfast, you'll raft a short distance to the helicopter pad where anticipation awaits as a helicopter is set to whisk you back to the rim. Following this exhilarating flight, a charter aircraft will be awaiting to ferry you to the Boulder City Airport, from where a comfortable passenger van will chauffeur you to the vibrant city of Las Vegas.
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