Oar Raft Trip w/ Dory Boat

Oar raft trips are the second most popular of all raft types. Consisting of 5 passengers in total, these rafts are powered and navigated by your guide, however if you are interested in rowing in between rapids and at their discretion, you are welcome to grab the oars. A typical oar trip will consist of 5-6 rafts or floatilla. Oar 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 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.

• Popular rafting type, offered by 12 of 16 outfitters
• Smaller more agile raft type,allows passengers to ‘feel’ more of the rapids
• Rowed by guide,however at times passengers may row between rapids,during calmer waters – Rowing is not guaranteed,and at the discretion of the guide or trip leader.
• In addition to oar raft,some trips include a dory boat to be used on rotation
• Slower paced, more relaxed experience while on the raft in calmer waters
• Great opportunity to listen to your guide’s extensive knowledge of the Grand Canyon while on raft
• Minimum 12 years old 
• Group size between 18-24 dependent on what time of year
• At times motor rafts are part of a flotilla, used to carry food supplies, camping equipment/gear.

Dory Raft Trip

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.

• Limited rafting type,offered by 5 of 15 outfitters
• Smaller more agile raft type,allows passengers to feel more of the rapids
• Rowed by guide, however at times passengers may row between rapids, during calmer waters-Rowing is not guaranteed,and at the discretion of the guide or trip leader.
• Rigid boats made of hard wood
• Travels slightly faster when compared to oar rafts
• Faster response in rapids when compared to inflated rafts
• Slower paced,more intimate experience while on Dory
• Great opportunity to listen to your guide’s extensive knowledge of the Grand Canyon while on the river
• Minimum 10-12 years old for most outfitters
• Group size between 18-24 dependent on what time of year
• Rafts may vary slightly from sample image